[001] The present invention relates to vision care instruments, and in particular it relates to an eyewear for use in vision training or correction. And more particularly, it relates to a pair of spectacle and system and methods for providing a personalized vision training or correction.

[002] The invention has been developed primarily in the use for vision training or correction, and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.

Background of the Invention

[003] A large proportion of people in our modern society is ametropic, and yet, there is a greater increase of people developing and becoming ametropic. One of the main reasons for people developing ametropic is attributed to a prolonged contraction of their ciliary muscles of their eyes in viewing computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic visual display devices, resulting lack of relaxation of their ciliary muscles.

[004] To this effect, the ciliary gradually loses its flexibility and range of motion in adjusting lens of the eyes in focusing images at various distances. And accordingly, abnormal refractive condition of the eyes in which images fail to focus upon a retina and causes blurriness for ametropia sufferers.

[005] As such, many people in the modern society needs to wear corrective eyeglasses to treat farsightedness or nearsightedness and other refractive errors like astigmatism. However, these typical corrective eyeglasses are usually single vision lenses, and the eyeglasses are usually prescribed to correct near or far visions only, or bifocals prescribed to correct near and far visions with part restricted viewing areas on the corrective eyeglasses.

[006] In this regard, users of the typical corrective eyeglasses are exposed to have their viewing spectrums confined and restricted by limitations, and their ciliary muscles being circumscribed and adapted in a same state over a period of time whilst wearing the typical corrective eyeglasses. [007] Therefore, designing an eyewear to support, facilitate and provide relief for the users of the typical corrective eyeglasses, and as an alternative solution for people developing and becoming ametropic is utterly important and necessary.

[008] The present invention seeks to provide an eyewear for vision training or correction, that will overcome or substantially ameliorate at least one or more of the deficiencies of a prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

[009] It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary of the Invention

[0010] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a plurality of lens, a frame that holds at least one of the lens and a transmission functionally engaging to a portion of the frame wherein the transmission facilitates relative movements of at least one of the lens providing variation of focus for vision training or correction.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the lens is configured to enable superimposition relative to at least one of the lens for variation of focus.

[0012] Preferably, the transmission comprises a motor, a gear driven by the motor and an engaging mechanism functionally coupled with the gear, wherein the engaging mechanism adjustably relocates at least one of the lens from a first position to a second position.

[0013] Preferably, the engaging mechanism comprises a first and second body engaging with each another to facilitate relative movements of at least one of the lens.

[0014] Preferably, the eyewear further comprises a communication means connected to the transmission, wherein the communication means is adapted for adjusting the position of at least one of the lens of the eyewear based upon data exchanged from the communication means.

[0015] Preferably, the eyewear further comprises a switch functionally connected to the communication means for controlling the transmission.

[0016] Preferably, the eyewear further comprises at least one arm connected to the frame for mounting the eyewear on the wearer.

[0017] Preferably, the transmission is supported by the frame. [0018] Preferably, the transmission is situated above the plurality of lens, the motor is laterally located to the plurality of lens and a power supply connected to the switch.

[0019] Preferably, the power supply is located at an end portion of the arm for powering the transmission and balancing centre of gravity of the eyewear. [0020] Preferably, the communication means interacts with an integrated circuit for controlling the motor, at least one communication unit connected to the integrated circuit for connection to a remote server in exchanging of data for adjusting focus of the eyewear, a pulse- width modulator (PWM) connecting with the integrated circuit for controlling the motor and an input and output interface unit connected to a power supply wherein the power supply is connected to at least one of the communication unit, the pulse-width modular (PWM), the input and output interface for coordinating adjustments of the transmission.

[0021] Preferably, the adjustment of at least one of the lens is provided in reference to a programmed schedule dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer. [0022] Preferably, the eyewear further includes a removable cover attached to the eyewear for protection.

[0023] In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for use by a wearer in vision training or correction comprises an eyewear having a plurality of lens adapted to provide variable focus by relative movements of at least one of the lens, at least one programmed schedule stored or retrievable by the eyewear, and a communication means adapted to analyse and monitor data exchanged of the wearer and provide communications for focus adjustment by facilitating relative movements for at least one of the lens in reference to the data received.

[0024] Preferably, the system further comprises an alert system functionally connected to the communication means for notifying the wearer.

[0025] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is made automatically.

[0026] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is made manually.

[0027] In accordance with a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a display system for the wearer to view, a communication means linked to the display system and a frame housing the communication means and hold the display system, wherein the display system is adapted for displaying a representation or image retrieved from the communication means. [0028] Preferably, at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer.

[0029] In accordance with a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a display system for the wearer to view, a communication means linked to the display system, a frame housing the communication means and hold the display system and at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer, wherein the display system is adapted for displaying a representation or image retrieved from the communication means, regulating the wearer's vision at viewing the representation or image at various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the vision training or correction is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 2 to 3 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of changes of the representation or image of the eyewear is 10 to 20 times a day with references to profiles of the wearer automatically. [0030] In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a display system for the wearer to view, a communication means linked to the display system and a frame housing the communication means and holds the display system, wherein the display system is adapted for zooming in and zooming out to achieve focus adjustments. [0031] Preferably, the display system is a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0032] Preferably, the display system is a thin-film-transistor (TFT) display.

[0033] Preferably, the display system is a light-emitting diode (LED) or organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.

[0034] Preferably, the eyewear further includes one programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer that is stored or retrieved by the communication means, wherein the display system is adapted for zooming in and zooming out to achieve focus adjustments, regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the vision training or correction is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 2 to 3 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of focus adjustment of the eyewear is between 10 to 20 times a day with references to profiles of the wearer automatically. [0035] In accordance with a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a telescopic lens, wherein the telescopic lens is adapted for zooming in and zooming out for focus adjustments, a communication means linked to the telescopic lens and at least one programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the individual, wherein at least one of the programmed schedule is stored or retrievable from the communication means for vision training or correction for the wearer.

[0036] In accordance with a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for treating ametropic for an individual with an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of providing a variable focus eyewear for wearing by the wearer, adjusting variable focus of the eyewear according to at least one programmed schedules, wherein at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer, the eyewear includes a communication means for analysing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communication means subsequently provides adjustment to a plurality of lens in reference to the data received and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule.

[0037] Preferably, at least one of the scheme includes adjusting and maintaining the adjustment of the eyewear for the wearer for a duration of 0.01 to 10 hours in a day.

[0038] Preferably, at least one of scheme includes adjusting and maintaining the adjustment of the eyewear for the wearer for a duration of 1 minute to 10 minutes in a day.

[0039] Preferably, the frequency of the adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point is fixed in a day.

[0040] Preferably, the frequency of the adjustment in the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point is between 1 to 100 times in a day. [0041 ] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is set to activate according to the wearer' s profile or lifestyle.

[0042] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is set to activate after 1 to 4 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear in a day.

[0043] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is set to activate after 4 to 8 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear in a day.

[0044] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is made automatically.

[0045] Preferably, focus adjustment of the eyewear is made manually. [0046] Preferably, frequency of the adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point and to a third set point is fixed in a day.

[0047] Preferably, frequency of the adjustment in the eyewear from the first scheme to the second scheme and to the third is between 1 to 100 times in a day. [0048] In accordance with an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for treating ametropic for an individual with an eyewear, the method comprising adjusting variable focus of the eyewear according to at least one programmed schedules, wherein at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the individual, the eyewear includes a communication means for analysing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communication means subsequently provides adjustments to a plurality of lens in reference to the data received, and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the treatment is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 1 to 5 minutes from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point is 10 to 20 times a day with references to profile of the wearer automatically.

[0049] In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adjusting focus of an eyewear for a wearer, the eyewear includes a transmission functionally facilitates relative movements of a plurality of lens of the eyewear and a communication means for analysing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communication means subsequently provides adjustment to at least one of the lens in reference to the data received and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances according to at least one programmed schedule provided by the eyewear.

[0050] Preferably, at least one of the programmed schedule is pre-installed in the communication means.

[0051] Preferably, at least one of the programmed is updated by analysing the wearer' s profile against data captured and stored.

[0052] Preferably, at least one of the programmed schedule includes adjusting and maintaining the adjustment of the eyewear for the wearer for a duration of 0.01 to 10 hours in a day.

[0053] In accordance with a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adjusting an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of inputting of information and setting the eyewear to a first initial set-point of focus by a wearer, the first initial set-point of focus is communicated to a communication means for analysis, setting a benchmark of vision training or correction from the information and the first initial set-point of the wearer and locating or recommending at least one programmed schedules for the wearer via the communication means automatically.

[0054] Preferably, the method further includes using a camera to capture an image of the first initial set-point to further improve accuracy of the adjustment.

[0055] In accordance with an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of turning on of the eyewear, reading from a display showing status and information of the eyewear, updating of data about the wearer or programmed schedules as necessary, initiating of vision training or correction by the eyewear automatically and terminating of vision training or correction by the eyewear automatically.

[0056] Preferably, the method further includes switching the eyewear's mode of operation from automatic to manual.

[0057] Preferably, the method further includes an indicator system for notifying or reminding the wearer.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0058] Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying Figures in which:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an eyewear according to one of the embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a transparent front view of the eyewear of Figure 1 , unveiling the plurality of lenses and a transmission;

Figure 3 shows superimpositions of the lenses on one side of the pair of eyewear of Figure 1;

Figure 4 shows an example of adjustability and repositioning of the lenses which can be on one side of the pair of the eyewear of Figure 1 ; Figure 5 shows another example of adjustability and repositioning of the lenses which can be on one side of the pair of the eyewear of Figure 1 ; and Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram for a process of focus adjustment of the pair of the eyewear according to the one of the preferred embodiments.

Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram for a system for use in vision training or correction of the pair of the eyewear according to one of the preferred embodiments. Figure 8 a flowchart of a method for adjusting the eyewear shown in Figures 1, 9, 10.

Figure 9 shows a top perspective view of one of the embodiments of the present invention with pads, screen display and buttons attached to the eyewear.

Figure 10 shows a bottom perspective view of the eyewear in Figure 9.

Figure 11 shows a flowchart of a method for operating the eyewear in Figures 1, 9, 10.

Description of Preferred Embodiments

[0059] It should be noted in the following description that like or the same reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

[0060] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, which shows an eyewear 100 according to one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. The eyewear 100 for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprising a plurality of lens 8, 9, a frame that holds at least one of the lens 8, 9, a transmission 6 functionally engaging to a portion of the frame 1, wherein the transmission 6 facilitates relative movements of at least one of the lens 8, 9 providing variation of focus for vision training or correction. The eyewear 100 may further includes a removable cover 4 located anteriorly in front or posteriorly behind the lens for protection against damage.

[0061] The eyewear 100 can be worn as a vision training apparatus, or as a corrective eyewear for vision correction for the wearer. The eyewear 100 is configured to enable superimposition relative to at least one of the lens 8, 9 for variation of focus. The focus of the eyewear 100 is adjustable manually or it can be adjusted automatically by choice of the wearer. To this regard, the eyewear 100 enables automatic adjustments for the wearer depending on factors such as desired selected time, time interval, frequency of the training by the wearer, or the focus adjustments can be tailored for vision training or correcting in reference to profile of the wearer, for example, people whom suffers from ametropic conditions including myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. Therefore, one of the advantages and benefits of the eyewear 100 is that it provides a personalized vision training or corrective apparatus for the wearer. [0062] The eyewear 100 is designed to allow the training or correction of visions of the wearer based on the principle and theory that vision focus accuracy of the eyes is regulated by lens and ciliary muscles controlling the lens of the eyes. In this regard, clear observance of image is attained by altering curvature of the lens of the eyes such that rays of light are capable to fall on retina correctly.

[0063] Continuing the line of thought with aforesaid, relaxation and contraction of the ciliary muscles permits changes of curvature of the lens, and thereby adjusting focus and vision of an individual. In the modern society, many people spend long hours in viewing computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic visual display devices and so forth. The prolonged contraction state of their ciliary muscles results lack of required relaxation for the eyes. As such, the ciliary muscles gradually lose its flexibility and healthy range of motion overtime, and the ciliary muscles that was once adjustable to focus weakens and its ability at viewing various range and distances deteriorates.

[0064] Another factor effecting vision of an individual at viewing distant to close, is age. The theory of that as people age, the ciliary muscles controlling the lens lose its flexibility between the state of relaxation and contraction. Therefore, the ciliary muscles are said to develop inflexibility overtime and thus effecting the ability to change their vision at viewing far to near.

[0065] In this regard, the eyewear 100 permits promotion in the exercise of the ciliary muscles by training the wearer at viewing distant or close, promoting the strength and flexibility of the ciliary muscles and thus facilitating capabilities and improvements in the range of motions and thereby improving and strengthening visual acuity and quality of the wearer. The eyewear 100 facilitate training of the ciliary muscles by alternating and adjusting focus of the wearer at viewing close object and/or images against far away objects and/or images. To this note, the wearer may experience fluctuation between blur and clear visions in the transition and adjustment of focus from the eyewear 100 in facilitating improvements or restoring their vision' s capability at viewing various distances. One of the objectives of the eyewear 100 is to facilitate and enhance range of motions of the ciliary muscles of the wearer and thereby facilitating improvements of eyesight for the wearer.

[0066] The eyewear 100 endeavors to promote exercise of the ciliary muscles of the wearer over a period of time, promoting contraction or relaxation of the ciliary muscles at different states helping them to become more capable at focusing rays of lights, more accurately and correctly on the retina and thereby reducing observation of blurry images of the wearer whom may suffer from, for example, myopia. [0067] With further references to Figures 1 to 6, the transmission 6 of the eyewear 100 includes a motor 5, a gear 10 driven by the motor 5, and an engaging mechanism 11 functionally coupled with the gear 10 wherein the engaging mechanism 11 adjustably relocates at least one of the lens 8, 9 from a first position to a second position. As each of the lens 8, 9 can be adjusted separately, it is possible for the wearer to easily manage differences of focus between the lens 8, 9 of the eyewear 100 if required. Another advantage and benefits provided by the present invention is that a reliable and simplistic focus adjustment mechanism for an eyewear.

[0068] Conventional focus adjustment mechanism is often inconvenient, difficult, unstable and in particularly unreliable along the travel of the mechanism from which the adjustment can drift or jump. The degree of correction that is actually required for the wearer, wherein both over or under adjustment of focus will inevitably cause discomfort to the wearer. In this regard, the adjustment mechanism provided in the present invention provides a stable, reliable and accurate mechanism for focus adjustment for the wearer of the eyewear 100. The eyewear 100 can further include a switch 13 that is functionally connected to a communication means for controlling the transmission 6.

[0069] The configuration of the eyewear 100 is elegant and simple in structure. It is also light for carrying and convenient for use by the wearer facilitating increased incentive and opportunities for the wearer to use the eyewear 100.

[0070] In one of the preferred embodiments of the eyewear 100 and with reference to Figures 2 to 5, the engagement mechanism 11 comprises a first and second body interacting with each another to facilitate relative movements of at least one the lens 8, 9. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention and with reference to Figure 6, the eyewear 200 further comprises a communication means connected to the transmission 6, wherein the communication means is adapted for adjusting the position of at least one of the lens 8, 9 of the eyewear 200 based upon data exchanged from the communication means.

[0071] The communication means enables provision of feedbacks or signals of information or data to a storage and monitoring system to a remote server, such as cloud services or a console device, regarding to the adjustments made to the eyewear 200. The feedbacks can be monitored by a health professional, such as an optometrist, enabling them to make analysis, reviews, examinations, advices or decisions upon the information or data received about the wearer. In this regard, the eyewear 200 provides the benefit and advantage in savings of healthcare costs for the wearer, wherein scheduling of regular meetings with optometrists may be required for eye examinations which may be required or incur a number of times in a year. [0072] With references to Figures 7 and 8. The communication means comprises an integrated circuit 19 for controlling the motor 5, at least one communication unit 14, 15 connected to the integrated circuit 19 for connection to a remote server in exchanging of data for adjusting focus of the eyewear 200, a pulse- width modulator (PWM) 16 connected to the integrated circuit 19 for controlling the motor 5, and an input and output interface unit 18 connected to a power supply 17, wherein the power supply 17 is connected to at least one of the communication unit 14, 15, the pulse-width modulator (PWM) 16, the input and output interface unit 18 and the power supply 7 for coordinating adjustments of the transmission 6 and thereby providing adjustments to the plurality of the lens 8, 9 and variation of focus for the eyewear 200. [0073] The above described embodiment of the eyewear 200, provides the benefits and advantages such that the focus of the eyewear 200 is variable, and it can be adjusted for near, intermediate or distantly. Further, the focus adjustment of the eyewear 200 can be made manually by the wearer or automatically by the eyewear 200, allowing flexibility and convenience and accurate of vision training or correction instantly. In another preferred embodiment of the eyewear 200, the switch 13 is programmed to turn on and off the transmission 6, as well as having several embedded vision training schedules adapted for training the viewing visions of the wearer by pressing the switch 13. For example, the eyewear 200 may be set with discrete programmed schedules that is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency of focus adjustment or profiles of the wearer, allowing switch between a number of pre-set focus strengths. [0074] With reference to figures 1, 9 and 10, the eyewear 200 has at least one arm 2 connectable to the frame for mounting the eyewear 200 on the wearer, wherein the transmission 6 is situated above the plurality of lens 8, 9, and the motor 5 is laterally located on the plurality of lens 8, 9 and the power supply 7 connected to the switch 13 located at an end portion of the arm 2 for powering the transmission and balancing center of gravity of the eyewear 200. [0075] With reference to Figure 7, the transmission 6 receives coordinated signals from the integrated circuit 19 to provide adjustments of the motor 5 for vision training or correction for the wearer. A power management unit 17 provides power regulation for the eyewear 200 and transmission 6 and via signals sent and received by the communication means to facilitate automated focus adjustments. The automated adjustments can be received by downloadable programs on the cloud server in reference to the wearer's vision, lifestyle, or frequency in using the eyewear 200. The eyewear 200 can be adapted for use in training and strengthening of the ciliary muscles of the wearer for improving and restoring vision, and prevention of the ciliary muscles atrophy, or the eyewear 200 can also be adapted for vision correction depending on the need and requirement of the wearer. [0076] In this regard, the eyewear 200 also provides the benefits of permitting the wearer to use it for different situations, for example where one would require high magnification or focus eyewear for reading books, and then a lower magnification or focus eyewear for viewing distant objects. Conventionally, multiple pairs of eyewear may be required under these circumstances. As such the present invention also identifies and addresses the shortfalls and limitations of aforesaid wherein multiple pairs of non-variable focus eyewear may be required due focus power may be limited to a particular single focus distance. The wearer of the eyewear 200 has the capability of adjusting the focus manually to set the eyewear 200 in focus for a prescribed purpose.

[0077] In another related aspect of the present invention, a system for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises an eyewear 200 having a plurality of lens 8, 9 adapted to provide variable focus by relative movements of at least one of the lens 8, 9 at least one programed schedules stored or retrievable by the eyewear 200 for the wearer and a communication means adapted to analyze and monitor data exchanged of the wearer and provide communications for focus adjustment by facilitating relative movements for at least one of the lens 8, 9 in reference to the data received.

[0078] The system may further comprise an alert system or indicator functionally connected to the communication means for notifying the wearer. The alert system is beneficial, for example, attracting and/or placing the wearer aware of, or be reminded at certain time, time interval or frequency of usage of the eyewear 200. The system also permits focus adjustment to be automatically or manually adjusted and is particularly useful for those who spend a great deal of time looking at computers or other electronic display devices, such that the system facilitates and retrains ciliary muscles of the wearer of the eyewear 200, just as other forms of exercise in retraining other parts of body muscles.

[0079] In another related aspect of the present invention and with reference to Figures 8 and 11, an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a display system for the wearer to view, a communication means linked to the display system and a frame housing the communication means and holds the display system wherein the display system is adapted for displaying a representation or image retrieved from the communication means. The eyewear further comprises at least one programmed schedule for vision training or correction for the wearer, wherein at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency of focus adjustment or profile of the wearer that is stored or retrieved by the communication means, wherein the display system is adapted for displaying a representation or image retrieved from the communication means, regulating the wearer's vision at viewing the representation or image at various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the vision training or correction is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 2 to 3 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of changes of the representation or image of the eyewear is 10 to 20 times a day with references to profiles of the wearer automatically. [0080] In one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the display system is adapted for zooming in and zooming out to achieve focus adjustments, wherein the display system can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED) or organic light-emitting diode (OLED). In accordance and in this particular embodiment, the eyewear further includes at least one programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer that is stored or retrieved by the communication means, wherein the display system is adapted for zooming in and zooming out to achieve focus adjustments, regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the vision training or correction is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 2 to 3 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of focus adjustment of the eyewear is between 10 to 20 times a day with references to profiles of the wearer automatically.

[0081] Yet, in another embodiment of the present invention, an eyewear for use by a wearer in vision training or correction, comprises a telescopic lens, wherein the telescopic lens is adapted for zooming in and zooming out for focus adjustments, a communication means linked to the telescopic lens and at least one programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the individual wherein the at least one of the programmed schedule is stored or retrievable from the communication means for vision training or correction for the wearer.

[0082] With reference to Figure 8, the wearer may input information to adjust settings of the eyewear at any stage of the operation of the eyewear 400. Preferably, the wearer initially set a first set-point of the focus of the eyewear such that the wearer deems that at least one of the lens is in focus at viewing a book or object hold at distance. The operation of the eyewear may be made in reference to Figures 6, 7, 8, 11, depending on the embodiments of the eyewear.

[0083] Figure 9 shows another embodiment of the eyewear 400. The eyewear comprises a frame 401, which houses a plurality of lens 402. The lenses can be adjusted by a transmission housed in the frame 401 of the eyewear 400. As a result of the adjustments, the focus of the eyewear 400 may be varied for the wearer for vision correction or training. [0084] The communication means may be housed in either of the temples 405 or 406 of the eyewear 400 depending on the design. And may be coupled to a camera for capturing images by fine wires running through the frame 401 as necessary. The transmission in this embodiment are miniature stepper motors mechanically coupled to the lenses 402 so that rotary motion of the stepper motors causes corresponding adjustment of the focus of the lenses 402.

[0085] The communication means comprises a microprocessor coupled to a memory, and the cameras captures images of the for analysis by software running on the microprocessor. The memory stores, at least one programmed schedules, which can be computer program codes for carrying out the methods shown in Figure 7, 8 and 11. [0086] In response to the analysis, the microprocessor provides an output signal to the miniature stepper motor driver to which it is coupled. The stepper motor driver generates a pulse to drive the miniature stepper motor for adjusting the focus of the lens 402 to a value that corresponds to the output signal from the microprocessor.

[0087] The eyewear of Figure 9 will also comprise an interface, in the form of one or more bottoms including an on/off switch 405, a forward adjustment bottom 408 and a backward adjustment bottom 409 on the frame 401 or temples 404 or a wired or wireless interface 406 with an external computer. The interface 406 can be used to adjust the setting of the eyewear 400, from an automatic adjustment mode and to carry out the adjustment process to manual adjustment mode by the wearer. The eyewear 400 may be linked to computing devices, such as memory stick and/or USB devices, a wired network such as Ethernet, a wireless network such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or similar for updating of information and/or data for vision training or correction for the wearer.

[0088] In another aspect of the present invention and with references made in relation to embodiments in figures 1 to 11, a method for treating ametropic condition for an individual with an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of providing a variable focus eyewear for wearing by the wearer, adjusting variable focus of the eyewear according to at least one programmed schedules, wherein at least one of the programmed schedules is depended on selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer, the eyewear includes a communication means for analyzing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communication means subsequently provides adjustment to at least one of the lens in reference to the data received and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to the at least one of the scheme.

[0089] In this regard, at least one of the programmed schedules includes adjusting and maintaining the adjustment of the eyewear for the wearer for a duration of 0.01 to 10 hours in a day, or as short as 1 minute to 10 minutes in a day. The adoption of the schedule can depend on the wearer's preference, automated adjustments from the exchanged data of the eyewear or advice from the health professionals. Therefore, the eyewear promotes restoration of healthy vision through exercise of the ciliary muscles, such that the eyewear is like an exercise machines for the ciliary muscles, causing it to engage in adaptive exercise that increases the range of motions and controlling of the lens of the eyes.

[0090] The frequency of adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point is fixed in a day, or between 1 to 100 times in a day. To this note, focus adjustment of the eyewear can also be set to activate according to the wearer's lifestyle profile, wherein the focus adjustment of the eyewear is set to activate after 0.1 to 8 hours from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear in a day.

[0091] And more particular, the frequency of the adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point and to a third set point is fixed in a day, between the frequency of 1 to 100 times in a day. The method in adjusting the focus of the eyewear can be manually or automatically operated. There may be only one set points, however, in other embodiments there may be two or more set points. The communication means is further adapted to store one or more one set points, or multiple set points if the eyewear is worn by another user.

[0092] The method may also include a mechanism to facilitate the wearer to look away from a focus of a close distance at each interval, for example 5 minutes to 10 minutes and to vary the focus power of at least one of the lens for viewing distant to facilitate relaxation of the ciliary muscles and to reduce the time of constantly focusing close for the wearer. Moreover, a removeable cover attached to the eyewear may also be in the form of opaque removable shutters, such that it can provide the benefits of resting and relaxing the eyes during training or exercise of their vision at viewing. [0093] In a related aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for treating ametropic for an individual with an eyewear, the method comprises adjusting variable focus of the eyewear according to at least one programmed schedules, wherein at least one of the programmed schedule is dependent on factors including selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the individual, the eyewear includes a communication means for analysing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communications means subsequently provides adjustment to a plurality of lens in reference to the data received and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances or according to the at least one of the programmed schedule, wherein duration of the treatment is between 1 to 4 hours a day and is set to activate after 1 to 5 minutes from a first moment that the wearer puts on the eyewear and the frequency of adjustment of the eyewear from a first set point to a second set point is 10 to 20 times a day with references to profile of the wearer automatically.

[0094] Yet, in another related aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adjusting focus of an eyewear for a wearer, the eyewear includes a transmission functionally facilitates relative movements of a plurality of lens of the eyewear and a communication means for analyzing and monitoring data exchanged of the wearer, wherein the communication means subsequently provides adjustment to at least one of the lens in reference to the data received and regulating the wearer's vision at viewing various distances according to at least one programmed schedule provided by the eyewear.

[0095] Further, in another related aspect of the present invention and with reference to figure 8, there is provided a method of adjusting an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of inputting of information and setting the eyewear to a first initial set-point of focus by a wearer, the first initial set-point of focus is communicated to a communication means for analysis, setting a benchmark of vision training or correction from the information and the first initial set-point of the wearer and locating or recommending at least one programmed schedules for the wearer via the communication means automatically. The method may also include using a camera to capture an image of the first initial set-point to further improve the accuracy of the adjustment.

[0096] Furthermore, in another related aspect of the present invention and with reference to figure 11, there is provided a method of operating an eyewear, the method comprises the steps of turning on of the eyewear, reading from a display showing status and information of the eyewear, updating of data about the wearer or programmed schedules as necessary, initiating of vision training or correction by the eyewear automatically and terminating of vision training or correction by the eyewear automatically. [0097] With further references to figures 8 and 11 , the eyewear can be switched into automatic adjustment mode or manual depending on the wearer's profile and preference. During the process, the wearer will first initially set a first initial point of the focus by looking at an object placed at a distance from the wearer, and manually adjusting the eyewear to be in focus when looking at the object. For example, the wearer might be asked to look at a book held at a reading distance, or a computer monitor at a typical working distance or a car or building in the distance.

[0098] The first set point and confirmation is then set by the wearer's input via the bottoms, such as the switch 405, and/or interface 406 of the eyewear 400. The information is then communicated and analyzed via the communication means in reference to the data received benchmarking wearer's profile and vision. The measurement of focus then commences from the benchmark of the first initial set-point of the lens by the wearer, and the positioning of the lens such that the wearer deems in focus is then communicated to the communication means allowing the eyewear or by the health professional to evaluate wearer's vision acuity and making recommendation of at least one vision correction or training programmed schedules to the wearer.

[0099] And more advantageously, the eyewear may further include cameras for taking images from the first initial set point for facilitating accuracy and measurement of the analysis for subsequent focus adjustments of the eyewear. Even more advantageously, the eyewear may further include a photometer in measuring light intensity around the object or area before making preferable focus adjustments for the wearer. Both the cameras or photometer could be permanently powered, although it is preferable if they are under control of a microprocessor to conserve power when not necessary, for example when in the manual mode or when the wearer has taken off the eyewear.

[00100] The location of the cameras or photometer are preferably located adjacent to the lens to maximize accurate reflection of the possible vision acuity and opacity of vision around the surroundings for adjustments of focus if the eyewear were set to automatic adjustment mode. Alternatively, they could also be designed to located near the peripheral areas of the temple 404 for balancing center of gravity of the eyewear.

[00101] The information or data acquired by the cameras or photometer is passed to the communication means, which transmit the data representing the wearer's vision condition, surrounding ambient, and other applicable data for assisting the other end to analysis in making recommended vision correcting or training schemes or adjustments for the wearer. This is typically done using algorithm and programed tabled data among the supervision and assistance from a healthcare professional and/or optometrist when determining the adjustments. [00102] The adjustment of the lens is made in reference to the first initial set point, such that the eyewear determines adjustments in reference to the profile of the wearer, and an alert or indicator 407 together with interface 406 assists the awareness and informs the status to the wearer when adjustments are applied.

[00103] When benchmarking the first initial set point of the eyewear, it is more preferably that a minimum of two objects being viewed, or alternatively, viewing 3 or more objects at distances to improve the accuracy of the received data from the wearer, although more set points may be used if desired. The focus of the second set point is that required to enable the wearer to focus on a second predetermined object at a second distance from the wearer's vision. [00104] In this regard, the focus of the second set point provides further accuracy for the eyewear to determine the wearer's profile and making recommendations such that it provides a series of progression training sessions allowing the wearer to progress the training or correction of their vision. The second distance will typically be a distance far from the wearer, for example the wearer may be asked to look at a distant car or building in making and referencing the adjustment of the eyewear.

[00105] The focus of the eyewear may be adjusted either by the wearer until the second object is perceived to be in focus or the system may simply automatically adjust the lenses in reference to the stored data and from analysis of the big data. [00106] In a similar fashion to setting the first initial set point of the eyewear, the second set point or third set point is inputted into the eyewear 400 via at least of the bottoms, such as the switch 405, and/or interface 406 of the eyewear 400 wherein the wearer provides input and confirmation of the set points whilst looking at the second and/or third predetermined object and that they perceive it to be in focus. The data is then communicated and analyzed via the communication means in reference to wearer's profile and vision. In embodiments of the present invention, where three or more set points are used, further feedback may be recorded to track the progress of the training or correction.

[00107] The settings are stored in the communication means and in a cloud service where it may be accessible by the healthcare professionals or optometrists in analyzing and reviewing the progression of the vision training or correction.

[00108] The eyewear system can determine adjustments of the lens or focus using a range of values measured at each set points and indexed values to deduce the recommended adjusting. Each value and range may be stored in a look-up table and programmed as an addressing or indexing variable to the look-up table in a linked relationship with signal levels for adjustment required to focus in corresponding to the wearer vision when the eyewear is in the automatic adjustment mode.

[00109] The look-up table may be any data structure that can be indexed or addressed by one variable to return a value to the communication means in adjusting the focus. The communication means is preferably located entirely on or within the frame 401 of the eyewear 400.

[00110] The adjustment of the miniature transmission motors is controlled by an appropriate series of pulses to drive the miniature transmission motors, and because the miniature transmission motors are mechanically coupled to the lenses, the shift in the positioning of the lenses where they overlap changes the focus of the eyewear. [00111] A time delay of a few seconds will be built in after each time the control signal where a set point or programmed schedule is applied, such that to avoid uncomfortableness for the wearer and to be at an interim period for the wearer to adapt to the new adjustment and focus.

[00112] The pre-determined and pre-set locations of the lenses corresponds to a much more reliable adjustment of focus for the eyewear as a result. And more preferably, other factors considered by the eyewear in making the adjustments may include measurement of illumination, or luminance of surrounding and/or object by a luminance photometer placed it at a position aligning the wearer's vision. This enables the eyewear to determine which may be the desired preset point for the next adjustment or on which subsequent operation of the eyewear can be based upon.

[00113] In accordance, the communication means may be adapted to adjust the focus of the eyewear to at least one of the set points in response to user's input, whereby each set point represents a set point at which the user perceives the predetermined object to be in focus. The eyewear then further monitor, track and analysis of the data to provide further feedback and recommendation to the wearer based on selected time, time interval, frequency or profile of the wearer at using the eyewear.

[00114] In light of aforesaid, the present invention includes several different aspects including the eyewear is adapted for vision training or correction by variation of focus of the eyewear for the wearer, a system that provides usage of the focus adjustable eyewear in visual training or correction for the wearer and methods for treating ametropic for an individual with the eyewear, as well as methods for adjusting focus and operating of an eyewear.

[00115] Other variations will be understood and are included within the scope of this invention. Interpretation

[00116] It should be appreciated that in the above description of example embodiments of the invention, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the Description of Preferred Embodiments are hereby expressly incorporated into this Description of Preferred Embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.

[00117] The term "big data" refers to large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends and associations.

[00118] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some but not other features included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention, and form different embodiments, as would be understood by those in the art. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Different Instances of Objects [00119] As used herein, unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal adjectives "first", "second", "third", etc., to describe a common object, merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or in any other manner.

Specific Details

[00120] In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description.

[00121] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any data transmission referred to above could be in the form of telecom or Datacom, and could be sent via wire-based (optical fibre, cable, etc) or wireless services.

Comprising and Including

[00122] In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

[00123] Any one of the terms: including or which includes or that includes as used herein is also an open term that also means including at least the elements/features that follow the term, but not excluding others. Thus, including is synonymous with and means comprising.

Scope of Invention

[00124] Thus, while there has been described what are believed to be the preferred embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it is intended to claim all such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the invention.

[00125] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

Industrial Applicability

[0048] It is apparent from the above, that the eyewear described are applicable to the vision care industries.