Enhanced User-Customized Goggles with Advanced Fit Technology
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention relates to an improved method and system for producing user-customized goggles with advanced features that enhance the fit, comfort, and functionality of the goggles.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent for user-customized goggles has limitations in terms of providing an optimal fit and comfort for users. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features such as automatic adjustment of structure-data based on user's facial features and preferences, incorporation of sensors to detect facial expressions and adjust the fit of the goggles, generation of 3D-models of the user's face to simulate the fit of the goggles, and integration of micro-adjustment mechanisms to fine-tune the fit of the goggles.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The present invention comprises a system and method for producing user-customized goggles that incorporates advanced features to enhance the fit, comfort, and functionality of the goggles. The system includes a processing unit that receives 3D-data defining the contour of a user's face and dimensions of the face around the eyes. The processing unit identifies contact areas on the contacting surface of the face and provides structure-data for manufacturing the goggles. The system is configured to automatically adjust the structure-data based on the user's facial features and preferences, and incorporates sensors to detect facial expressions and adjust the fit of the goggles accordingly. Additionally, the system generates a 3D-model of the user's face to simulate the fit of the goggles prior to manufacturing, and integrates a micro-adjustment mechanism to fine-tune the fit of the goggles on the user's face.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present invention provides a novel and non-obvious solution to the problem of providing an optimal fit and comfort for users of customized goggles. The invention's advanced features, including automatic adjustment of structure-data, incorporation of sensors, generation of 3D-models, and integration of micro-adjustment mechanisms, provide a significant improvement over the original patent and existing solutions in the field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the present invention may include variations in the type and number of sensors used to detect facial expressions, different methods for generating 3D-models of the user's face, and alternative micro-adjustment mechanisms to fine-tune the fit of the goggles. Additionally, the invention may be adapted for use in other applications, such as customized helmets or masks.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential in the sports and recreation industry, particularly in the market for customized goggles for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. The invention's advanced features and improved fit and comfort may also appeal to users in other industries, such as healthcare and military.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F9/026 |
| A | A63 | A63B33/004 |
| G | G02 | G02C11/12 |
| G | G02 | G02C13/003 |
| B | B33 | B33Y80/00 |
| G | G02 | G02C5/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Optical and protective eyewear design, specifically user-customized goggle manufacturing with advanced 3D scanning and fitting technologies, involving expertise in computer-aided design, biomechanical measurement, and precision manufacturing techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced engineering or industrial design background, proficient in 3D modeling software, familiar with human anthropometric measurement techniques, and experienced in adaptive manufacturing processes for personalized protective equipment
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable incremental improvements to the source patent's core methodology of custom goggle manufacturing. The additional features like sensor-based adjustment and 3D simulation represent logical extensions of the original patent's fundamental approach of using precise facial measurements to create customized protective eyewear. These variations would be considered obvious combinations of known techniques in personalized manufacturing and adaptive design technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,464 |
|---|---|
| Title | User-customised goggles |
| Assignee(s) | THEMAGIC5 INC. |