An electronic frame for an optical device, the frame including a front frame element able to partially house at least one lens and including at least one electronic component, the front element extending, on either side of said at least one lens, over a retained length of said at least one lens. The front element includes a reinforcing element extending at least substantially over all said retained length of said at least one lens.

The invention is related to a method of manufacturing of a composite substrate comprising an embedded electronic device by forming in a first substrate a cavity for receiving the electronic device; disposing the electronic device between the first substrate and a second substrate in said cavity; providing a solvent of cellulose acetate in-between the first substrate and the second substrate, maintaining the first substrate and the second substrate in contact together, wherein the electronic device is maintained between the first substrate and the second substrate, forming the composite substrate.

Modular eyewear frames, modular eyewear, and modular eyewear devices with improved durability, customization, and functionality. An eyewear frame is comprised of components that are reversibly connected at one or more connections that are configured to fail such that the components are not broken and may be reassembled for continued use of the frame. Components of the frame may be disconnected and interchanged with other components to create frames with certain appearances or functionalities. A modular eyewear device may be configured for use with a computer system and may be provided as part of a kit that includes interchangeable components or accessories.

The present invention relates to a snap-fit structure for spectacle lens and temple, which comprises a spectacle lens with a buckle hole on a side thereof, and a temple with a lens assembly element. A latching member is pivotally connected in a groove of the lens assembly element. When the spectacle lens and the temple are assembled, the side of the spectacle lens is correspondingly engaged with an embedded opening of the lens assembly element, so that the buckle hole of the spectacle lens is put between an elastic piece and a pressing piece of the latching member, and is coupled with a block of the elastic piece correspondingly. When the spectacle lens is separated from the temple, the pressing piece of the latching member is pressed to deflect the latching member by an angle, so that the elastic piece is separatable from the buckle hole of the spectacle lens.

Spectacles with an illuminating light having a quick-release structure are provided. A clip piece of a clip member is inserted through a through hole of a temple, and the clip member can be rotated and operated. The clip piece is adapted to clip an inner surface of the temple and a buckle hole of the clip piece is engaged with an engaging protrusion on the inner surface of the temple, such that the illuminating light is secured on the temple. On the contrary, the illuminating light can be quickly removed from the temple. The overall structure can effectively enhance the convenience of the use of the spectacles for the installation of the illuminating light.

Eyewear can include lenses having perimeters that are customized for an intended wearer. The perimeter of the lenses can be determined based on anatomical features of the wearer's face, field of vision, or other parameters specific to that individual. A provisional lens perimeter obtained may be modified in curvature and/or size to arrive at a desired final lens perimeter, based for example on stylistic preferences or to accommodate external elements affecting the perimeter and/or curvature of the lens. Customized lenses can be fabricated based on the determined lens perimeters. The customized lenses can be assembled into completed eyewear that is customized for a wearer, for example having shapes, sizes, and designs not otherwise possible.

Eyewear can include lenses having perimeters that are customized for an intended wearer. The perimeter of the lenses can be determined based on anatomical features of the wearer's face, field of vision, or other parameters specific to that individual. A provisional lens perimeter obtained may be modified in curvature and/or size to arrive at a desired final lens perimeter, based for example on stylistic preferences or to accommodate external elements affecting the perimeter and/or curvature of the lens. Customized lenses can be fabricated based on the determined lens perimeters. The customized lenses can be assembled into completed eyewear that is customized for a wearer, for example having shapes, sizes, and designs not otherwise possible.

A unitary lens structure is provided which is employable with spectacles as well as goggles and safety eyewear. The lens is formed as a unitary structure with projections having surfaces which are machinable for prescription eyewear extending from a first side surface of a larger shield. Damage from cracking of the shield at the intersections with the projection perimeters is prevented by non linear connections between the two surfaces.

Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear (e.g., eyeglasses) without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. Often, the electrical components can be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere.

Eyewear having radiation monitoring capability is disclosed. Radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infrared (IR) radiation or light, can be measured by a detector. The measured radiation can then be used in providing radiation-related information to a user of the eyewear. Advantageously, the user of the eyewear is able to easily monitor their exposure to radiation.