JP7028301B2 - Eyeglass making system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to an eyeglass manufacturing system for assisting the operation of a plurality of eyeglass devices used for producing eyeglasses.

As spectacle equipment used in each work process for producing spectacles, an eye examination device that measures the visual function of both eyes of the subject, a lens meter that measures the optical characteristics of the spectacle lens, and a processing jig on the surface of the spectacle lens. A cup mounting device for mounting a cup, a lens processing device having a processing tool for processing the peripheral edge of a spectacle lens held on a lens chuck shaft, and the like are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Conventionally, eyeglass devices such as these have generally been operated by using an operation unit provided for each eyeglass device. In addition, in eyeglass stores, eyeglass production factories, etc., in each work process up to the production of eyeglasses, a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type are prepared for each work process to improve the efficiency of eyeglass production.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-21257

By the way, in the process of producing eyeglasses, when the work in the process is handed over between the operators, the progress status is confirmed in the process between the operators and the handing over is performed. However, it may not be possible to take over satisfactorily due to the fact that the work status is not well communicated between the operators and the understanding between the operators is different. As a result, it was sometimes difficult to make eyeglasses well.

In view of the conventional problems, the present disclosure has a technical problem of providing an eyeglass manufacturing system capable of easily producing eyeglasses.

In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure is characterized by having the following configurations.

(1) The eyeglass manufacturing system according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a first terminal device operated by an operator to assist the operation of a plurality of eye inspection devices used in the eye examination step for producing eyeglasses. The first display control means for displaying a work screen assisting an operator's operation on one eye examination device on the display of the first terminal device, and a terminal device for assisting the operation of the one eye examination device . When the switching signal for switching from the terminal device to the second terminal device is received, the work data obtained by the operator's operation on the one eye examination device displayed on the display up to the time of receiving the switching signal is the second. The work data includes a communication means for transmitting to the terminal device, and the work data includes information during operation of the operator on the work screen for the one eye examination device , and is transmitted from the first terminal device by the communication means. When the work data is received by the second terminal device, the state during operation of the work screen for the one eye examination device is displayed on the display of the second terminal device based on the work data. Features.

It is a figure explaining the eyeglass production system which concerns on this disclosure. The schematic block diagram of the terminal apparatus which concerns on this disclosure is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a display part. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of a plurality of eyeglass devices using a terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the work screen of the subjective optometry apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the work screen of a lens meter. It is a figure which shows an example of the work screen of a blocker. It is a figure which shows an example of the work screen of a lens edger. It is a figure explaining the spectacle system in which a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist in the processing process of a spectacle lens. It is a figure explaining the takeover operation between terminal devices.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. The terminal device of the present embodiment (for example, the terminal device 10) assists the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices (for example, spectacle devices 2 to 5, etc.) used for performing different steps in the process of producing spectacles, for example. do. For example, examples of the process (working process) for producing eyeglasses include an optometry process, a lens measurement process, a lens processing preparation process, and a lens processing process. The process for producing eyeglasses is not limited to the above process. Any process that can produce eyeglasses is sufficient, and the process can be changed depending on the function of the device used.

For example, as a configuration for assisting the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices, there is a configuration in which an operator can operate the plurality of spectacle devices. Further, for example, the configuration for assisting the operation of the configuration of the plurality of spectacle devices includes a configuration in which the state in which the operator is operating the plurality of spectacle devices can be confirmed (observed).

Multiple spectacle devices used to perform different processes in the process of producing spectacles include, for example, an optometry device (for example, an optical power measuring device, a reflector, etc.), a lens meter, a cup mounting device (blocker), and a lens. Processing equipment, etc. may be mentioned. For example, an optometry device is used to measure the visual function of both eyes of a subject. For example, a lens meter is used to measure the optical properties of a spectacle lens. For example, a cup mounting device is used to mount a cup, which is a processing jig, on the surface of a spectacle lens. For example, the lens processing apparatus has a processing tool for processing the peripheral edge of the spectacle lens held by the lens chuck shaft. That is, the lens processing apparatus sandwiches the spectacle lens on the lens chuck shaft and processes the peripheral edge of the spectacle lens using a processing tool.

For example, in the present embodiment, the terminal device includes a communication means, a setting means, a control means, and the like. For example, the communication means (for example, the communication unit 77) communicates with a plurality of eyeglass devices. For example, the setting means (for example, the control unit 70) sets one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices according to a process (work process of spectacle production) as a spectacle device that assists the operation. For example, the control means (for example, the control unit 70) transmits the operation signal input in the terminal device to the spectacle device set by the setting means by the communication means. Further, for example, the control means receives the input signal input in the spectacle device set by the setting means by the communication means. With such a configuration, it is possible to assist the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices by one terminal device, and it is possible to efficiently produce spectacles.

For example, the communication means includes a receiving means and a transmitting means. It should be noted that the receiving means and the transmitting means may be configured to be shared or provided separately. For example, as the communication means, at least one of a wireless and a wired configuration is used. For example, the terminal device communicates with a plurality of eyeglass devices using at least one of wireless and wired configurations. In addition, for example, the communication means may be configured to include a control unit 70. For example, examples of the wireless configuration include wireless LAN, infrared communication, WiFi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like. Further, for example, as a wired configuration, a configuration such as a USB cable or a LAN cable can be mentioned.

For example, as the setting means, there are a plurality of eyeglass devices that assist the operation based on the input signal input by the operation of the operator's operating means (for example, the display unit (touch panel type display unit) 75) in the terminal device. A configuration in which one spectacle device is set from the spectacle device of the above can be mentioned. In this case, for example, the operator operates the operating means to select a spectacle device that assists the operation from the display related to the plurality of spectacle devices displayed on the display of the terminal device. The setting means sets the selected spectacle device as the spectacle device that assists the operation.

In addition, for example, the operation means receives various operation instructions by the examiner. For example, at least one user interface such as a touch panel, a mouse, a joystick, and a keyboard may be used as the operation means. In this embodiment, the operating means is a touch panel. Therefore, the display also functions as an operating means.

Further, for example, as a setting means, one spectacle device is set from a plurality of spectacle devices as a spectacle device that assists the operation based on an input signal transmitted from the spectacle device and input to the terminal device. Can be mentioned. In this case, for example, when the terminal device receives the input signal from the spectacle device, the spectacle device that has transmitted the input signal is set as the spectacle device that assists the operation of the spectacle device. Further, for example, when the terminal device receives an input signal from the spectacle device, the terminal device displays information about the spectacle device that has received the input signal on the display of the terminal device. For example, when received from a plurality of spectacle devices, information about the spectacle devices is displayed (for example, a list display or the like). The operator selects the spectacle device by operating the operating means and sets the selected spectacle device.

The configuration for the spectacle device to transmit the input signal is, for example, a configuration in which the spectacle device detects that the distance between the spectacle device and the terminal device is equal to or less than a preset distance, and the spectacle device transmits the input signal. May be. Further, for example, as a configuration for the spectacle device to transmit an input signal, for example, a configuration in which the spectacle device constantly transmits an input signal can be mentioned. In this case, for example, the input signal may be input by the terminal device when the distance between the spectacle device and the terminal device is equal to or less than a predetermined distance.

For example, in the present embodiment, the terminal device may further include a display (for example, an operation unit 76) and a display control means (for example, a control unit 70). For example, the display control means calls a plurality of work screens from a storage means (for example, a storage unit 74) that stores a plurality of work screens that assist the operator's operation on each of the plurality of eyeglass devices, and displays the plurality of work screens on the screen of the display. do. For example, the storage means stores a plurality of work screens that assist the operator's operation with respect to each of the plurality of eyeglass devices. For example, the storage means may be provided in the terminal device, may be provided in the spectacle device, or may be provided in a device different from the terminal device and the spectacle device.

For example, as a configuration for displaying a plurality of work screens, there is a configuration in which a plurality of work screens are displayed as thumbnails. Further, for example, a plurality of work screens may be displayed so as to be changeable by scrolling. In this case, for example, the work screen may be changed by the operator scrolling the screen of the display. At least one or more work screens (for example, one, two, three, etc.) are provided for one spectacle device. For example, the plurality of work screens may be a plurality of work screens for a plurality of spectacle devices, or may be a work screen for one spectacle device. In addition, the work screen may be changed together with the animation (for example, the animation of turning the page, the animation of tilting the screen, etc.).

For example, the work screen is an operation screen during operation of the spectacle device set by the setting means and a screen for operating the spectacle device set by the setting means, and accepts an operation from the operator. A configuration that is at least one of a screen for transmitting an operation signal based on the received operation to the set eyeglass device can be mentioned. For example, the work screen may be the screen itself displayed on the display unit of the spectacle device.

For example, the work screen may have a display form of the work screen, an operation acceptance status on the work screen, whether or not the work screen is displayed, etc., depending on whether or not the use of the eyeglass device for the work screen has already been completed. You may make the change of. For example, when the use of the spectacle device on the work screen has been completed, the display form of the work screen is changed so that the operator can recognize the presence or absence of the completion. For example, changes in the display form include a configuration in which the color of the display screen is changed (for example, a configuration in which the display screen is displayed in gray), a configuration in which a mark (sign) is displayed on the display screen, a configuration in which the display size is changed, and the like. Be done. For example, when the use of the spectacle device on the work screen has been completed, the acceptance status of the operation on the work screen is changed so that the operator can recognize the presence or absence of the completion. For example, changing the acceptance status of an operation includes a configuration that prohibits the operator from inputting to the work screen, a configuration that restricts a part of the input by the operator to the work screen, and the like. For example, when the use of the spectacle device on the work screen is completed, the work screen of the spectacle device that has been used is controlled as a configuration for controlling the presence / absence of the display of the work screen so that the operator can recognize the presence / absence of the completion. Can be mentioned as a configuration that does not display.

For example, when the work screen as described above is used, the setting means is one from a plurality of spectacle devices based on the work screen for at least one spectacle device selected by the selection means from the plurality of work screens displayed on the display. You may want to set up one spectacle device.

For example, as a configuration for selecting from a plurality of work screens by a selection means, there is a configuration in which an operator selects a work screen by scrolling the display. In this case, for example, the operator performs a scrolling operation so as to display the work screen of the spectacle device that the operator wants to use on the display. Further, for example, as a configuration for selecting from a plurality of work screens by a selection means, a configuration in which a work screen is selected by selecting a work screen of an eyeglass device to be used by an operator from a plurality of work screens displayed as thumbnails. Can be mentioned. Further, for example, as a configuration for selecting from a plurality of work screens by a selection means, a signal output from the spectacle device is received, a work screen for the received spectacle device is displayed, and the operator can select the signal. The configuration is mentioned. In this case, for example, the display control means detects the distance between the terminal device and the plurality of spectacle devices by the distance detecting means, and selects the work screen of the spectacle device according to the distance between the terminal device and the spectacle device. And display (for example, display the work screen of the spectacle device in which the distance between the terminal device and the spectacle device is less than or equal to the preset distance). The operator selects the work screen of the device to be used from the displayed work screens. In this way, the spectacle device to be used can be set by the operator while checking the work screen of each spectacle device, so that the device to be used can be easily recognized. In addition, since the work screens corresponding to each of the plurality of spectacle devices can be confirmed, it is possible to easily grasp the devices for which measurement, setting, etc. have not been completed in spectacle production.

For example, the storage means may store a plurality of work screens of a plurality of spectacle devices used in the process of producing the spectacles. That is, each work screen for the spectacle device for performing at least two or more steps (at least two or more steps in the whole process of spectacle production) when producing spectacles is stored as one spectacle production data. There is. Then, for example, the setting means selects at least one or more spectacle devices that assist the operation among the plurality of spectacle devices based on the work screen selected by the selection means from the plurality of work screens stored in the storage means. You may set it. In this way, since the work screens of a plurality of eyeglass devices used for producing eyeglasses are collectively stored, even an operator who is unfamiliar with eyeglass production needs to use it when producing eyeglasses. A device can be easily recognized. This makes it possible to produce eyeglasses smoothly.

Note that, for example, the storage means stores a plurality of work screens and an order between the plurality of work screens set so that the order of use of the plurality of spectacle devices is the order used when producing the spectacles. It may have been done. Then, for example, the display control means may display a plurality of work screens on the screen of the display in a set order. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of work screens are displayed on the display screen in a set order, when the operator scrolls on the display screen, the work screens are scrolled in the order of the eyeglass production process. Configuration can be mentioned. Further, for example, as a configuration for displaying a plurality of work screens on a display screen in a set order, there is a configuration in which a plurality of work screens are arranged in a list in the order of eyeglass production steps. In this case, for example, the operator may select a work screen of a desired process from a plurality of work screens displayed in a list. Then, the display control means may enlarge the selected work screen on the display. As described above, since the work screen is displayed according to the work order when making eyeglasses, even an operator who is not accustomed to making eyeglasses can easily grasp the series of flow when making eyeglasses. be able to.

In the configuration in which a plurality of work screens as described above are displayed on the screen of the display in a set order, the control means is a work process in which the work on the work screen for the eyeglass device is not completed in the eyeglass production process. The transmission of the operation signal from the work screen to the spectacle device to the spectacle device used in the later work process may be restricted. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous progress in a series of work processes when producing eyeglasses. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses. Further, even an operator who is unfamiliar with the production of eyeglasses can easily produce the eyeglasses by operating the eyeglass device according to the work screen displayed on the display.

Note that, for example, the terminal device may be provided with a changing means for changing the work screen. For example, a plurality of work screens stored in the storage means can be changed to any combination of work screens. For example, as a configuration in which a plurality of work screens can be changed to an arbitrary combination, there is a configuration in which an operator can arbitrarily add or delete work screens. Further, for example, as a configuration in which a plurality of work screens can be changed to any combination, the function of the spectacle device (for example, when the cup mounting device has a lens meter function and a cup mounting function) is read and read. The control means may be configured to change the combination of work screens. With such a configuration, it is possible to assist only any spectacle device, and a desired spectacle production process can be set.

<Device selection function>
For example, the terminal device may select the spectacle device to be used when a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist in a common work process. In this case, for example, the terminal device may be a terminal device for assisting the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices used for producing spectacles. For example, it may be a terminal device that assists the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices used to perform the same process in the process of producing spectacles. Further, for example, it may be a terminal device that assists the operation of a plurality of different types of spectacle devices used to perform different steps in the process of producing spectacles.

In this case, for example, the terminal device includes communication means, acquisition means (for example, control unit 70), setting means, and control means. The same type of spectacle device is not limited to the spectacle device having completely the same configuration (the same model of spectacle device). For example, any spectacle device having a function for carrying out at least the same process may be used. For example, it may be a spectacle device having a different version, or it may be a spectacle device to which some configurations have been added or deleted.

In this case, for example, the communication means communicates with a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type used to perform a common process in the process of producing eyeglasses. Of course, it may be configured to communicate with a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type and a plurality of spectacle devices of different types.

For example, the acquisition means acquires standby information of a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type. For example, the setting means sets one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type as the spectacle device that assists the operation based on the standby information of the acquisition means. For example, the standby information is information indicating whether or not the spectacle device is in the standby state. That is, the standby information is information indicating whether or not the spectacle device can be used. For example, in the standby state, it indicates that the spectacle device can be used immediately. Further, for example, when it is not in the standby state, it indicates that the spectacle device is not in a state where it can be used immediately. For example, when the spectacle device is not in a usable state, the spectacle device is in use, the power of the spectacle device is turned off, the spectacle device is out of order, and the like.

For example, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, the acquisition means acquires the standby information by receiving the standby information transmitted from the spectacle device. For example, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, there is a configuration for acquiring standby information by communicating with a spectacle device from a terminal device. More specifically, for example, the acquisition means acquires the standby state information by transmitting a signal for confirming the standby state from the terminal device to each of the plurality of spectacle devices and receiving a reply signal from the spectacle device. You may do so. Further, for example, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, the spectacle device is attached to the terminal device based on preset conditions (for example, the distance between the terminal device and each spectacle device is equal to or less than a preset distance). An example is a configuration in which standby information is transmitted toward the user and the terminal device receives a signal transmitted from the spectacle device to acquire a standby state. Further, for example, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, there is a configuration in which a terminal device receives a signal transmitted from a spectacle device at all times or at a fixed timing to acquire a standby state. More specifically, for example, as an acquisition means, each of the plurality of spectacle devices transmits (transmits) a signal from the plurality of spectacle devices to the terminal device whether or not it is in the standby state at all times or at a fixed timing. , The standby information may be acquired depending on whether or not the terminal device has received the transmitted signal (for example, when the terminal device is in the standby state, the signal is transmitted at all times or at a fixed timing, and the terminal device transmits the signal. The configuration that puts it in a standby state when it can receive).

For example, the setting means sets at least one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type as the spectacle device that assists the operation based on the standby information of the acquisition means. As the spectacle device to be set, one spectacle device may be set, or two or more spectacle devices may be set. For example, as a configuration for setting at least one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type, the setting means may set the spectacle device in the standby state as the spectacle device for assisting the operation based on the standby information. Can be mentioned. When multiple spectacle devices of the same type are in the standby state, the operation is assisted in a preset order (for example, the order in which the spectacle devices are registered, the order in which new versions of the spectacle devices are registered, etc.). You may want to set the spectacle device. Further, for example, as a configuration for setting one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type, the spectacle device in the standby state is displayed on the display, and the operator operates the operation means to select the spectacle device. The means may be configured to set the selected spectacle device as a spectacle device that assists the operation.

For example, the control means transmits the operation signal input in the terminal device to the spectacle device set by the setting means by the communication means. Further, for example, the control means receives the input signal input in the spectacle device set by the setting means by the communication means.

In this way, when there are multiple spectacle devices of the same type, by selecting the spectacle device to be used from the plurality of spectacle devices from the standby state, the spectacles that can be used from the plurality of spectacle devices of the same type can be used. The equipment can be easily selected. As a result, the spectacle device can be used smoothly.

In addition, for example, in a plurality of steps for producing spectacles, when a plurality of spectacle devices are present in at least one or more steps, at least one spectacle device may be set. In this case, for example, the terminal device assists the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices used to perform the same process in the process of producing spectacles and a plurality of different types of spectacle devices used to perform different processes from each other. It is a terminal device for. For example, the communication means communicates with a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type and a plurality of spectacle devices of different types. For example, when the acquisition means has a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type in at least one of the work processes (each process) when producing eyeglasses, the standby information of the plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type is present. To get. In this way, when there are a plurality of spectacle devices in any of the work processes for producing spectacles, it is possible to easily select the spectacle devices that can be used in each work process. Can be done. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses.

For example, as a configuration for acquiring information on whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist, a determination means for determining whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices exist in each process for producing spectacles is provided. The configuration to be provided can be mentioned. In this case, for example, the determination means may determine in each process by receiving the number of signals transmitted from the spectacle device for each process. Further, for example, as a configuration for acquiring information on whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist, there is a configuration in which spectacle devices owned by the operator are registered (set) in advance.

If there are a plurality of spectacle devices in each process, standby information is acquired in each process, and one spectacle device is set in each process. For example, the acquisition means detects whether or not there are a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type in each of the work processes when producing spectacles, and the work detected that a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist. In the process, standby information of a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type is acquired. For example, the setting means sets one spectacle device as a spectacle device that assists the operation in each work process when producing spectacles based on the standby information of the acquisition means. In this way, since the spectacle equipment to be used is set in each work process of producing spectacles, it is possible to assist the operation of each spectacle equipment with one terminal device, and each work process can be smoothly carried out. It will be possible to go. This makes it possible to produce eyeglasses more smoothly.

The display control means may display a work screen that assists the operation of the spectacle device set by the setting means on the screen of the display of the terminal device. By displaying the work screen in this way, it is possible to assist the operation of the plurality of spectacle devices in one terminal device, and the spectacle devices can be used smoothly.

<Function to take over the eyeglass production process>
In addition, for example, the terminal device may be provided with a configuration capable of taking over in the middle of the process of producing eyeglasses. In this case, for example, the terminal device assists the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices used to perform different steps in the process of producing spectacles. For example, the terminal device includes a display control means and a communication means.
In this case, for example, the display control means has a plurality of work screens that assist the operator's operation on each of the plurality of spectacle devices, and the order in which the plurality of spectacle devices are used is the order used when producing the spectacles. The work screen is called from the storage means in which the order between the plurality of work screens set in is stored and is stored, and the work screen is displayed on the display of the terminal device.

In this case, for example, when the communication means receives a switching signal for switching a terminal device for assisting the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices to another terminal device, the work screen displayed on the display up to the time when the switching signal is received. The work data obtained through the operation of the operator in is transmitted to another terminal device, and the work data transmitted from another terminal device is received.

For example, as a configuration for inputting a switching signal, a configuration transmitted from a switching means provided in the terminal device can be mentioned. In this case, for example, the operator operates a changeover switch for inputting a changeover signal provided in the terminal device (for example, a configuration provided as a part of the terminal device, a configuration displayed on the display of the terminal device). As a result, the switching signal may be input. For example, a switching signal may be input when the distance between the first terminal device (this terminal device) and the second terminal device (another terminal device) becomes a preset distance. Further, for example, as a configuration for inputting a switching signal, a configuration transmitted from a switching means provided in another device (for example, a spectacle device, a PC, etc.) different from the terminal device can be mentioned. In this case, for example, the changeover signal may be input by the operator selecting a changeover switch provided in another device.

For example, the display control means displays a work screen based on the work data on the display when the work data transmitted from another terminal device by the communication means is received. With such a configuration, even if the work is handed over to a different operator in the middle of the work process of eyeglass production, the handed over work process can be easily grasped, so that the work process can be smoothly performed. You can take over. In addition, the operator who has taken over the work process can easily grasp from which work process the work should be restarted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the problem of restarting the work in an erroneous work process, and it is possible to carry out a good takeover.

For example, the work data obtained through the operation of the operator on the work screen displayed on the display up to the time when the switching signal is received is the information on the completion of the operation of the operator on the plurality of work screens for each of the plurality of eyeglass devices. Examples include configurations that include. In this case, for example, when the display control means receives the work data transmitted from another terminal device by the communication means, the work screen in which the operation is completed among the plurality of work screens based on the work data is completed. The work screen of the subsequent step is displayed on the display. For example, the subsequent process may be a process following the process corresponding to the work screen for which the operation has been completed in a series of processes for producing eyeglasses. Further, for example, the subsequent process may be a process after the process corresponding to the work screen for which the operation has been completed in a series of processes for producing eyeglasses. By displaying the work screen from the process after the completed process in this way, it is possible to easily grasp to which work process the work is completed when the work is taken over, which is an error. It is possible to prevent the work process that has already been completed from being carried out again. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses.

Further, for example, the work data obtained through the operation of the operator on the work screen displayed on the display up to the time of receiving the switching signal is obtained by the operator on the work screen for one eyeglass device among the plurality of work screens. An example is a configuration that includes information during operation. In this case, for example, when the display control means receives the work data transmitted from another terminal device by the communication means, the display controls the state during the operation of the work screen for one spectacle device based on the work data. indicate. As described above, even if the spectacle device is handed over in the middle of assisting the spectacle device in one step, it can be easily handed over to another operator. For example, the next operator does not have to restart the operation of the spectacle device from the beginning, and can smoothly produce spectacles.

Further, the terminal device may be provided with a measuring means (for example, a control unit 70). For example, the measuring means measures the time elapsed from the start timing of the operation by the operator of the work screen displayed on the display of the terminal device. For example, the display control means displays the elapsed time measured by the measuring means on the display. In this way, the operator who takes over to a different operator and the operator who took over the work from the middle of the work process of eyeglass production can check the time since the start of eyeglass production, so that the eyeglass production can be performed. It is possible to grasp the delay and the like, and for example, it is possible to take a subsequent measure in consideration of the time until the spectacle production is completed, such as performing work preferentially to catch up with the delay.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the control unit 70 also serves as a setting means, a control means, a display control means, an acquisition means, and a measurement means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, different control units may be used for the setting means, the control means, the display control means, the acquisition means, and the measurement means.

It should be noted that a plurality of spectacle devices may be operated using a plurality of terminal devices. For example, the same spectacle device may be associated with a plurality of terminal devices. In such a case, the terminal device that acquired the operation authority first operates the eyeglass device, and the terminal device that acquired the operation authority later cannot operate until the operation of the terminal device that acquired the operation authority first is completed. You may.

The present invention is not limited to the apparatus described in the present embodiment. For example, the terminal control software (program) that performs the functions of the above embodiment is supplied to the system or device via a network or various storage media. Then, a system or a control device of the device (for example, a CPU or the like) can read and execute the program.

<Example>
Hereinafter, the terminal device of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an eyeglass production system according to the present disclosure. For example, the information processing terminal device (hereinafter referred to as a terminal device) 10 of the present embodiment assists the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices 1 used for producing spectacles. More specifically, for example, the terminal device 10 assists the operation of the plurality of spectacle devices 1 used for performing different steps in the process of producing the spectacles, for example, the terminal device 10 of the present embodiment (FIG. 1). Further, for example, the operation of a plurality of eyeglass devices 5a to 5c of the same type used for performing a common process in the process of producing eyeglasses may be assisted (see FIG. 9).

For example, the spectacle lens processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a plurality of spectacle devices 11 and an information processing terminal device (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a terminal device) 10. For example, in this embodiment, the plurality of spectacle devices 11 include a lens meter 2, a cup mounting device (blocker) 3, a subjective optometry device 4, and a lens processing device (lens edger) 5. Of course, the plurality of spectacle devices 11 is not limited to the above spectacle devices. For example, a spectacle frame shape measuring device (tracer), an objective optometry device (eye refractive power measuring device), or the like may be used. Further, for example, the plurality of spectacle devices 11 may be at least two or more spectacle devices. In this embodiment, the tracer is integrally configured with the blocker 3.

For example, the lens meter 2, the blocker 3, the subjective optometry device 4, the lens edger 5, and the terminal device 10 may be connected to each other via a communication network. The communication network may be, for example, wired or wireless. For example, the spectacle lens processing system 1 may include a shared server. The shared server may include, for example, a control unit and a memory. For example, in the case of a configuration having a shared server, a plurality of eyeglass devices 11 and a terminal device 10 may be connected via the shared server. In this case, for example, various data (various programs described later, initial values, work screens, order between work screens, measurement results of a plurality of eyeglass devices 11, etc.) may be stored in the memory of the shared server. ..

For example, the lens meter 2 is a device for measuring the optical characteristics of the spectacle lens, the optical center of the spectacle lens, and the like. For example, the lens meter 2 includes a measuring optical system (for example, a Shackhardman optical system, etc.) 6 and measures at least one of the optical characteristics of the spectacle lens and the optical center of the spectacle lens. Further, the lens meter 2 may be provided with the marking mechanism 7, or the marking may be applied to the optical center measured by the measuring optical system 6. Of course, the configuration of the lens meter 2 is not limited to the above configuration. It may be a different measurement optical system.

For example, the blocker 3 is a device for attaching a cup to a spectacle lens. This cup is used as a jig for holding the spectacle lens by the lens edger 5. For example, the blocker 3 attaches a cup to the spectacle lens with reference to a mark made on the optical center of the spectacle lens by the lens meter 2. The blocker 3 may be provided with, for example, a camera 8 and may automatically detect the stamp point and attach the cup, or the user may attach the cup by adjusting the position of the mark point to the scale. In this embodiment, the blocker 3 is provided with a tracer. Of course, a tracer may be provided separately, or may be provided in another eyeglass device (for example, a lens edger or the like). For example, a tracer (not shown) is a device for measuring the spherical shape of an spectacle frame. For example, the tracer (not shown) may have a stylus (not shown) along the rim of the spectacle frame and measure the spherical shape of the spectacle frame based on the trajectory of the stylus. For example, in this embodiment, the lens shape data is acquired by the tracer before the cup is attached to the spectacle lens by the blocker.

For example, the subjective optometry device 4 is a device for measuring the visual function of both eyes of a subject. For example, the optometry device 4 includes at least one of an optotype presenting unit 13 and a reflector 15 that present an optotype to a subject. The inspection can be performed by presenting the luminous flux from the optotype presenting unit 13 toward the subject and confirming the presented optotype by the subject through the inspection window of the reflector 15. Will be done. The optometry device may be a optometry device in which an optical member such as an optical element provided in the reflector 15 is arranged inside the visual marker display.

For example, the lens edger (hereinafter, abbreviated as edger) 5 is a device for processing the peripheral edge of a spectacle lens into a lens shape of a spectacle frame. The edger 5 is provided with a processing tool (for example, a grindstone, a cutter, etc.), and processes the peripheral edge of the spectacle lens based on the eyeglass shape data of the spectacle frame acquired by a tracer (not shown).

For example, in this embodiment, the terminal device 10 operates a plurality of eyeglass devices 11. Of course, the terminal device 11 may be configured to simply display a screen (observation screen) being operated by the operators of the plurality of eyeglass devices 1. For example, the terminal device 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of eyeglass devices 11. For example, the terminal device 10 is connected to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 by at least one of wireless and wired. The terminal device 10 may be, for example, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a smartphone, a desktop PC, or the like.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration diagram of the terminal device 10 according to the present disclosure. For example, the terminal device 10 includes a control unit 70, a communication unit 77, an operation unit 76, a display unit (display) 75, and the like. The control unit 70 is realized by, for example, a general CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71, ROM 72, RAM 73, or the like. The CPU 71 of the control unit 70 controls the entire terminal device. The ROM 72 stores various programs, initial values, and the like for controlling the operation of the terminal device 10. The RAM 73 temporarily stores various types of information. The control unit 70 may be composed of a plurality of control units (that is, a plurality of processors).

For example, a storage unit (memory) 74, a display unit 75, an operation unit 76, a communication unit 77, and the like are electrically connected to the control unit 70. The storage unit 74 is a non-transient storage medium capable of retaining the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off. For example, a hard disk drive, a flash ROM, a detachable USB memory, or the like can be used as the storage unit 74. For example, the storage unit 74 stores a plurality of work screens that assist the operator's operation with respect to each of the plurality of eyeglass devices. More specifically, for example, a plurality of work screens and an order between the plurality of work screens set so that the order of use of the plurality of eyeglass devices is the order used when producing eyeglasses are stored. .. Of course, the storage unit 74 may be configured to store only a plurality of work screens.

For example, the communication unit 77 communicates with, for example, a plurality of eyeglass devices 11. For example, the communication unit 77 may transmit and receive radio waves and the like to and from each spectacle device 1. For example, the communication unit 77 may communicate with the spectacle device 1 by wireless LAN, infrared communication, WiFi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like. Internet lines may be used. Of course, the communication unit 77 may communicate with each eyeglass device 1 by a wired connection such as a USB cable or a LAN cable.

For example, the display unit 75 displays, for example, a work screen corresponding to each ophthalmic device 1, a measurement result received from each spectacle device 1, and the like. A display of a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as "PC") may be used. A plurality of displays may be used together. Further, the display unit 75 may be provided with a touch panel function. The display unit 75 may be a display mounted on the main body of the apparatus or a display connected to the main body. A display of a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as "PC") may be used. A plurality of displays may be used together. Further, the display unit 75 may be a touch panel. When the display unit 75 is a touch panel, the display unit 75 functions as the operation unit 76. In this embodiment, the display unit 75 is used as an operation unit.

The operation unit 76 receives various operation instructions by the examiner. The operation unit 76 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the input operation instruction to the control unit 70. For the operation unit 76, for example, at least one user interface such as a touch panel, a mouse, a joystick, and a keyboard may be used. In this embodiment, the display unit 75 is a touch panel, and the display unit 75 also functions as an operation unit 76.

<Connection between terminal device and eyeglass device>
For example, each of the eyeglass devices 11 connected to the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit (for example, a communication unit). For example, the lens meter 2 includes a communication unit 15. For example, the blocker 3 includes a communication unit 16. For example, the subjective optometry device 4 includes a communication unit 18 of the optotype presenting unit 13 and a communication unit 19 of the reflector 15. For example, the edger 5 includes a communication unit 17. For example, the communication unit 77 of the terminal device 10 and the communication units 15 to 19 of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 transmit and receive signals. That is, the terminal device 10 transmits the operation signal input in the terminal device 10 to the spectacle device 11. Further, for example, the terminal device 10 receives the input signal input by the spectacle device 11. Therefore, the operator does not need to operate by the side of each spectacle device 11, and only needs to confirm the state and the measurement result of the plurality of ophthalmic devices 11 from a remote place by using the terminal device 10.

<Work screen display>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the display unit 75. For example, the display screen 20 is displayed on the display unit 75. For example, the display screen 20 may be the work screen (for example, an operation screen, an observation screen) itself displayed on the display unit of each eyeglass device 11. In this case, the work screen of one spectacle device may be displayed, or a plurality of work screens of a plurality of spectacle devices 11 may be displayed. Further, a plurality of work screens may be set for one spectacle device. Further, for example, the display screen 20 may include an image, a shape, a name, etc. reminiscent of each spectacle device 11, or may be a combination thereof.

For example, in this embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of work screens of a plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed on the display screen 20 will be described as an example. More specifically, for example, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of operation areas 21 of the work screen corresponding to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed on the display screen 20 will be described as an example. For example, the control unit 70 causes the display unit 75 to display the operation areas of the work screens corresponding to the different eyeglass devices 11 side by side.

For example, the operation areas 21a to 21d are displayed in the order of upper left (upper left on the paper), upper right, lower right, lower left so that the plurality of spectacle devices 11 are used in the spectacle production process. That is, each of the operation areas 21a to 21d is displayed so that the order of use of the plurality of spectacle devices 11 is the order used when producing the spectacles. Of course, the configuration is not limited to the above configuration as long as it is displayed so that the operator can recognize the order of the eyeglass production processes. In this embodiment, the operation areas 21a to 21d are displayed in such an order that the order of use of the plurality of spectacle devices 11 is the order used when producing spectacles. Not limited to. The operation areas 21a to 21d may be configured such that the order of use of the plurality of spectacle devices 11 is not displayed in the order used when producing the spectacles. Further, for example, all the operation areas of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 may not be displayed in a list.

For example, the operation area 21a is an operation area showing a first work screen 22a that assists the operator in operating the subjective optometry device 4. For example, the operation area 21b is an operation area showing a second work screen 22b that assists the operator in operating the lens meter 2. For example, the operation area 21c is an operation area showing a third work screen 22c that assists the operator in operating the blocker 3. For example, the operation area 21d is an operation area showing a fourth work screen 22d that assists the operator's operation on the edger 5.

For example, the arrow mark 23 is a mark for indicating the order of the process of producing eyeglasses. By proceeding with the operation of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 in the order of the arrow marks 23, each step of eyeglass production can be performed in order.

For example, the operator confirms the state of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 and the measurement result by the operation area 21 displayed on the display unit 75. Further, as a spectacle device that assists the operation by performing a specific operation input by the operator to the operation area 21 displayed on the display unit 75, one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices 11 can be used according to the process. And set. Of course, the configuration is not limited to this as a configuration in which one spectacle device is set from a plurality of spectacle devices 11 according to the process as the spectacle device that assists the operation. For example, as a configuration for setting one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices 11 according to a process, a configuration may be set by receiving input signals transmitted from a plurality of spectacle devices. Further, for example, the spectacles equipment may be set in order according to the order of the spectacles manufacturing process.

<Control operation>
The operation of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 using the terminal device 10 as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. For example, the operator uses the terminal device 10 to check the state of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 and support the measurement.

The operator may make a setting (for example, pairing or the like) to associate the terminal device 10 with the plurality of ophthalmic devices 11 before using the plurality of spectacle devices 11. For example, the control unit 70 may receive radio waves output from a plurality of eyeglass devices 11 and store the information (for example, an identification signal) in the storage unit 74. As a result, the control unit 70 can identify radio waves from the plurality of eyeglass devices 11.

For example, the control unit 70 calls the display screen 20 (see FIG. 3) on which a plurality of operation areas 21 corresponding to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed from the storage unit 74, and displays the display screen 20 on the display unit 75. For example, the operator selects an operation area corresponding to the spectacle device to be used from the operation area 21 corresponding to the plurality of spectacle devices 11. For example, the operator touches the display unit 75 to select the operation area 21 of the eyeglass device used by the operator from the display screen 20. For example, when the operation area 21 is touched by the operator, the display unit 75 detects the touch operation and transmits an operation signal to the control unit 70. The control unit 70 receives, for example, an operation signal from the display unit 75.

The combination of work screens displayed on the display screen stored in the storage unit 74 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operator may select the spectacle device to be used in advance and store the work screen corresponding to the selected spectacle device. Further, signals from a plurality of spectacle devices 11 may be received and a work screen for the received spectacle devices may be stored.

In this embodiment, a display screen in which a plurality of operation areas 21 related to a plurality of work screens are displayed is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the work screen of one spectacle device may be displayed on the display screen 20, and the spectacle device to be used may be selected by switching the work screen. In this case, for example, when the operator operates the work screen of the predetermined spectacle device displayed on the display unit 75 (for example, scroll operation, drag operation, etc.), the control unit 70 displays the work screen for the next spectacle device. You may switch. More specifically, for example, the first work screen 22a for the subjective inspection device 4 is displayed as a display screen, and the operator operates the first work screen 22a to display the second work screen 22b for the lens meter 2. It will be displayed as a screen. Here, for example, the operator displays a desired work screen on the display unit 75 and selects a setting switch (not shown), whereby the control unit 70 sets the spectacle device corresponding to the work screen as the spectacle device. You may. Further, for example, the operator may display a desired work screen on the display unit 75, and the control unit 70 may set the spectacle device to use the spectacle device corresponding to the displayed work screen.

For example, the control unit 70 sets one spectacle device from a plurality of spectacle devices according to the process as the spectacle device that assists the operation of the spectacle device corresponding to the selected operation area (S2). For example, the control unit 70 starts controlling the subjective optometry device 4 when the operation area 21a is selected.

For example, the control unit 70 transmits an activation signal to the optometry device 4 (communication unit 18 of the optotype presenting unit 13 and communication unit 19 of the reflector 15) by the communication unit 77. For example, when a control unit (not shown) of the subjective optometry device 4 (visual indicator display unit 13 and reflector 15) receives an activation signal from the terminal device 10, the work screen 22a of the subjective optometry device 4 is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10. A command signal is transmitted so as to be displayed on 75. When the control unit 70 of the terminal device 10 receives a command signal from the control unit of the subjective optometry device 4, the control unit 70 calls the work screen 22a from the storage unit 74 and displays it on the display unit 75 (S3) (see FIG. 5). Of course, a storage unit may be provided in each of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11, and the work screen may be stored. In this case, the data of the work screen is transmitted from the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 to the terminal device 10. Further, a server (provided with a storage unit) is separately provided, a signal is transmitted from at least one of the terminal device 10 and the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 to the server, and the data on the work screen is directed from the server to the terminal device 10. It may be configured to be transmitted.

For example, the operator confirms the work screen 22a of the subjective optometry device 4 on the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10 and performs an operation. For example, the control unit 70 operates the subjective optometry device 4 by inputting an operation on the work screen 22a (S5). In this case, for example, the work screen 22a is used as an operation screen. For example, the control unit 70 transmits the operation signal input in the terminal device 10 to the subjective optometry device 4 by the communication unit 77. For example, when the operator performs a drag operation, a pinch operation, or the like on the work screen 22a, the optotype presented on the optotype presenting unit 13 is changed, or the optical element installed in the inspection window of the reflector 15 is changed. Is done.

For example, the operator controls the operation of the subjective optometry device 4 by operating the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10 to perform an inspection. When the inspection is completed, the operator selects the inspection completion switch without a diagram. When the inspection completion switch (not shown) is selected, the control unit 70 stores the measurement result measured by the subjective inspection in the storage unit 74 (S6). Of course, the measurement results of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 may be transmitted and stored in a storage unit of another device or the like.

Next, the control unit 70 again displays the display screen 20 on the display unit 75, in which a plurality of operation areas 21 of the work screen corresponding to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed (see FIG. 3). The control unit 70 may display the measurement result stored in the storage unit 74 in a part of the corresponding operation area 21 (for example, in the case of the subjective optometry device 4, the operation area 21a or the like). ..

Next, when the operator selects the operation area 21b of the work screen 22b of the lens meter 2 used in the next step of producing eyeglasses, the control unit 70 displays the work screen 22b of the lens meter 2 on the display unit 75. Display (see FIG. 6). Of course, the control unit 70 may be configured to automatically display the work screen of the spectacles device used in the next step in the spectacles manufacturing process.

For example, when the work screen 22b is displayed, the operator confirms the operation of the lens meter 2 during operation on the work screen 22b and makes a measurement. In this case, for example, the work screen 22b is used as an observation screen. For example, the control unit 70 receives the input signal input by the lens meter 2 by the communication unit 77. For example, the operator performs an operation such as measurement of the spectacle lens on the lens meter 2 while checking the work screen 22b. For example, the control unit 70 periodically transmits information during operation, which is input in real time from the lens meter 2, to the terminal device 10 as an input signal. For example, the information during operation includes an alignment screen of the optical center of the spectacle lens with respect to the measurement optical system of the lens meter 2. In the lens meter 2, when various inputs are made by the operator, the input information may be transmitted to the terminal device 10. By performing such control, the real-time work screen 22b is displayed on the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10.

For example, when the measurement by the lens meter 2 is completed, the operator selects the measurement completion switch without a diagram. When a measurement completion switch (not shown) is selected, the control unit 70 stores the measurement result measured by the lens meter 2 in the storage unit 74.

Next, the control unit 70 again displays the display screen 20 on the display unit 75, in which a plurality of operation areas 21 of the work screen corresponding to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed (see FIG. 3). When the operator selects the operation area 21c of the work screen 22c of the blocker 3 used in the next step of eyeglass production, the control unit 70 displays the work screen 22c of the blocker 3 on the display unit 75 (FIG. FIG. 7).

For example, the shape of the spectacle frame is measured by a tracer (not shown) provided in the blocker 3, and the spectacle frame data is acquired. For example, the acquired ball shape data is displayed on the work screen 22c. For example, the operator confirms the work screen 22c of the blocker 3 on the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10, and performs operations such as setting various parameters. Further, for example, the operator confirms the operation of the blocker 3 during the operation on the work screen 22c of the blocker 3 and makes adjustments for attaching the cup. In this case, for example, the work screen 22c is used as an operation screen and an observation screen. For example, the control unit 70 transmits the operation signal input in the terminal device 10 to the blocker 3 by the communication unit 77. Information acquired in the previous step of the blocker 3 (for example, measurement results in the subjective optometry device 4 and the lens meter 2) may be automatically input to the blocker 3. Of course, the information acquired in the previous step may be input by the operator.

For example, the operator controls the operation of the blocker 3 on the work screen 22c based on the information input of various parameters and the like. Further, the operator installs the spectacle lens on the blocker 3 while checking the work screen 22c. For example, when an operator operates a blocking switch (not shown), the blocker 3 controls to attach the cup to the spectacle lens.

For example, when the cup mounting is completed, the control unit 70 receives a completion signal transmitted from the blocker 3 to the terminal device 10. For example, upon receiving the completion signal, the control unit 70 stores information such as various set parameters in the blocker 3 in the storage unit 74.

Next, the control unit 70 again displays the display screen 20 on the display unit 75, in which a plurality of operation areas 21 of the work screen corresponding to the plurality of eyeglass devices 11 are displayed (see FIG. 3). When the operator selects the operation area 21d of the work screen 22d of the edger 5 to be used in the next step of producing eyeglasses, the control unit 70 displays the work screen 22d of the edger 5 on the display unit 75 (FIG. FIG. 8).

For example, when the work screen 22d is displayed, the operator confirms the work screen 22d on the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10, and sets various parameters (for example, material setting of the spectacle lens, finishing processing shape setting), and the like. Perform the operation. In this case, for example, the work screen 22b is used as an operation screen. For example, the operator controls the operation of the edger 5 on the work screen 22d based on the information input of various parameters, the lens shape data, and the like. For example, the operator holds the spectacle lens on the lens chuck shaft of the edger 5. Next, when the work screen 22d is operated by the operator and the processing start switch (not shown) is operated, the peripheral edge of the spectacle lens is processed.

As described above, for example, the operator repeats the device using the terminal device 10 as described above to perform the operation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 on the plurality of eyeglass devices 11. As a result, the measurement results can be acquired by each of the plurality of spectacle devices 11 used in the spectacles manufacturing process, and the spectacles can be manufactured.

In this way, one terminal device can assist the operation of a plurality of spectacle devices, and can efficiently produce spectacles. Further, since a plurality of ophthalmic devices 11 can be operated by one terminal device 10, the operator does not necessarily have to be near the spectacle devices with respect to all the spectacle devices, and can operate and observe from a distant position. ..

Further, for example, since the spectacle device used by the operator can be set while checking the work screen of each spectacle device, the device to be used can be easily recognized. Further, for example, since the work screens corresponding to each of the plurality of spectacle devices can be confirmed, it is possible to easily grasp the devices for which measurement, setting, etc. have not been completed in the production of spectacles. Further, for example, since the work screens of a plurality of eyeglass devices used for producing eyeglasses are collectively stored, even an operator who is unfamiliar with eyeglass production needs to use it when producing eyeglasses. A device can be easily recognized. This makes it possible to produce eyeglasses smoothly.

In this embodiment, depending on whether or not the use of the spectacle device for the work screen has already been completed, the display form of the work screen, the acceptance status of the operation on the work screen, the presence / absence of the display of the work screen, etc. You may want to make changes. Whether or not the operation using the spectacles device in the work process is completed may be determined based on, for example, whether or not the measurement result is stored in the storage unit 74.

For example, when the use of the spectacle device on the work screen has been completed, the display form of the work screen is changed so that the operator can recognize the presence or absence of the completion. For example, changes in the display form include a configuration in which the color of the display screen is changed (for example, a configuration in which the display screen is displayed in gray), a configuration in which a mark (sign) is displayed on the display screen, a configuration in which the display size is changed, and the like. Be done. As an example, for example, when the measurement by the subjective optometry device 4 is completed, the operation area 21a (see FIG. 3) is displayed in gray.

Further, for example, when the use of the spectacle device on the work screen has been completed, the acceptance status of the operation on the work screen is changed so that the operator can recognize the presence or absence of the completion. For example, examples of the configuration for changing the reception status include a configuration for prohibiting the operator from inputting to the work screen, a configuration for restricting a part of the input to the work screen by the operator, and the like. More specifically, for example, the control unit 70 refers to the spectacle device used in the work process after the work process on the work screen for the spectacle device (for example, the measurement operation) is not completed in the spectacle production process. The transmission of the operation signal from the work screen to the spectacle device may be restricted. As an example, for example, when the operation by the lens meter 2 is not completed, the operation by the work screen 22c of the blocker 3 and the work screen 22d of the edger 5 may be prohibited. Regarding the restrictions, the restrictions may be lifted when a predetermined operation is performed by the operator.

Further, for example, when the use of the spectacles device on the work screen has been completed, as a configuration for controlling the presence / absence of the display of the work screen so that the operator can recognize the presence / absence of the completion, the spectacles that have been used have been used. An example is a configuration in which the work screen of the device is not displayed. As an example, for example, when the measurement by the subjective optometry device 4 is completed, the operation area 21a (see FIG. 3) is hidden.

As described above, by providing a configuration that controls changes according to whether or not the use of the spectacle device for the work screen is completed, a series of work processes may be erroneously advanced when producing spectacles. Can be suppressed. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses. Further, even an operator who is unfamiliar with the production of eyeglasses can easily produce the eyeglasses by operating the eyeglass device according to the work screen displayed on the display.

In this embodiment, when the spectacle device to be used is set, only the work screen of one spectacle device is displayed, and the configuration in which the spectacle device is operated has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, a plurality of spectacle devices for performing different processes may be selected so that a plurality of work screens for the selected spectacle devices are displayed on the same screen.

In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 may update various settings or software of the plurality of eyeglass devices 11. For example, the control unit 70 may download the setting information, update software, etc. of each spectacle device 11 through the Internet line and transmit it to a plurality of spectacle devices 11. The plurality of eyeglass devices 11 may update various settings, software, and the like by the update program received from the terminal device 10.

In this embodiment, for example, an arbitrary image may be displayed together with the operation area 21 or the like as a background image. For example, the control unit 70 may superimpose the operation area 21 on the layout image on which the wall, partition, desk, etc. of the room are drawn. As a result, the operator can easily grasp the correspondence between the plurality of spectacle devices 11 displayed on the display unit 75 and the plurality of spectacle devices 11 in the room where the spectacle manufacturing process is performed. Of course, the control unit 70 may superimpose the operation area 21 on the image taken by the camera (not shown) provided in the terminal device 10.

The plurality of eyeglass devices 11 may be provided with a notification unit. For example, the notification unit may indicate to the operator that the operation is to be performed, or may notify the operator of the operation, operation error, abnormality occurrence, etc. in the plurality of eyeglass devices 11. For example, as the notification unit, an indicator lamp, a voice output unit, or the like may be used. Further, for example, the notification unit may notify the process order of the eyeglass work process. In this case, for example, a configuration for notifying the spectacles device used by the indicator lamp, a configuration for guiding by a voice output unit, or the like may be used.

In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 may transfer data or the like of a plurality of eyeglass devices 11 to an electronic medical record, a filing system, or the like, or may cooperate with each other.

<Selection operation from the same type of eyeglass equipment>
In this embodiment, when there are a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type in a common process in the process of producing spectacles, a configuration may be provided in which the spectacle devices to be used are selected. Hereinafter, a configuration for selecting a spectacle device to be used when a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist in a common process will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a spectacle system in which a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist in the processing process of the spectacle lens. In this embodiment, a case where a plurality of edgers 5 are present will be described as an example. Of course, the technique of the present disclosure can also be applied to other spectacle devices.

In this embodiment, the same type of spectacle device is not limited to the spectacle device having completely the same configuration (the same model of spectacle device). Any spectacle device having at least a function for carrying out the same process may be used. For example, it may be a spectacle device having a different version, or it may be a spectacle device to which some configurations have been added or deleted.

The spectacle lens processing system 100 shown in FIG. 9 includes, for example, a first edger 5a, a second edger 5b, a third edger 5c, and a terminal device 10. In this embodiment, a configuration including three edgers will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The technique of the present disclosure can be applied as long as the configuration includes a plurality of edgers.

For example, when three edgers 5a, 5b, 5c are present in the processing process of the spectacle lens, the operator selects an edger to be used in the processing process from the three edgers 5a, 5b, 5c. At this time, for example, the control unit 70 acquires the respective edgers 5a, 5b, 5c. For example, the control unit 70 displays the standby information acquired for each edger 5a, 5b, 5c on the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10.

For example, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, the control unit 70 acquires standby information by receiving standby information transmitted from each of the edgers 5a, 5b, and 5c. More specifically, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, for example, the standby information may be acquired by communicating with the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c from the terminal device 10. In this case, for example, the control unit 70 causes the communication unit 77 to transmit the standby information acquisition signal for transmitting the standby information from the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c toward the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c. You may do it. When each of the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c (communication unit of each edger) receives the standby information acquisition signal, it transmits the standby information to the terminal device 10. The control unit 70 receives the standby information transmitted from each of the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c by the communication unit 77. The configuration for transmitting the standby information acquisition signal from the terminal device 10 may be, for example, a configuration for transmitting the standby information acquisition signal by the operation of the terminal device 10 by the operator, or a preset condition (for example, the terminal). The standby information acquisition signal may be automatically transmitted based on the device 10 and each eyeglass device being equal to or less than a preset distance, or the standby information acquisition signal may be transmitted at all times or at a fixed timing. It may be configured to transmit. Of course, the conditions can be set by the operator as desired.

Further, more specifically, as a configuration for acquiring standby information, for example, the standby information may be acquired by communicating with the terminal device 10 from each of the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c. In this case, for example, each edger 5a, 5b, 5c (control unit (not shown) of each edger) has preset conditions (for example, the distance between the terminal device 10 and each eyeglass device is equal to or less than a preset distance). The standby information may be transmitted to the terminal device 10 by the communication unit of each edger based on the above. Further, for example, each edger 5a, 5b, 5c may transmit standby information from the communication unit of each edger 5a, 5b, 5c at all times or at a fixed timing. The control unit 70 receives the standby information transmitted from the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c by the communication unit 77. At this time, in the terminal device 10, the control unit 70 may display on the display unit 75 so that the operator can select whether or not to allow reception of the standby information.

For example, the control unit 70 displays information indicating whether or not each edger 5a, 5b, 5c can be used as standby information. For example, in the standby state, it is shown that each edger 5a, 5b, 5c can be used immediately. Further, for example, when it is not in the standby state, it indicates that the edgers 5a, 5b, and 5c are not in a state where they can be used immediately. For example, when the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c are not in a usable state, when the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c are already in use, when the power of each edger 5a, 5b, 5c is turned off, each When the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c are out of order, and the like can be mentioned. For example, the standby information is acquired by a control unit (not shown) of each edger 5a, 5b, 5c, for example, the control unit (not shown) of each edger 5a, 5b, 5c is based on whether or not the edger is driven. get.

In this embodiment, the case where the standby information is transmitted from the edgers 5a, 5b, and 5c is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The terminal device 10 may be configured to acquire standby information. For example, in the terminal device 10, when the standby information cannot be received from the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c (for example, when the power of the edger is OFF), the standby information is the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c. May be determined that is not in a usable state, and the determined information may be treated as standby information.

For example, the control unit 70 uses the standby information from each edger 5a, 5b, 5c to display the standby information in each of the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c on the display unit 75. The operator selects the edger to be used by checking the standby information. When the edger is selected by the operator, the control unit 70 sets the selected edger as a spectacle device that assists the operation. At least one or more spectacle devices can be set as the spectacle devices to be set. In this embodiment, the configuration in which the edger that assists the operation is set by the operation of the operator has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 70 may be configured to set one spectacle device from each of the edgers 5a, 5b, 5c as an edger to assist the operation based on the standby information. As an example, for example, the control unit 70 may set an edger that automatically assists the operation from the edgers 5a, 5b, and 5c based on the standby information.

In this embodiment, when two or more of the edgers 5a, 5b, and 5c are in a standby state (a state in which they can be used immediately), the control unit 70 is preset. Based on the conditions, the spectacle device that assists the operation may be set. As an example, for example, each edger 5a, 5b, 5c may be set in the registered order. Further, for example, the configuration may be set in the order of new versions of the respective edgers 5a, 5b, 5c (for example, if the first edger 5a is the latest version, the first edger 5a has priority). ..

In this way, when there are multiple spectacle devices of the same type, by selecting the spectacle device to be used from the plurality of spectacle devices from the standby state, the spectacles that can be used from the plurality of spectacle devices of the same type can be used. The equipment can be easily selected. As a result, the spectacle device can be used smoothly.

In this embodiment, the case where a plurality of spectacle devices are present in one step has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of spectacle devices are present in a plurality of processes (two or more steps) for producing spectacles, at least one spectacle device is set in each process in which a plurality of spectacle devices are present. You may do it. More specifically, for example, a configuration may be provided for detecting information on whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type are present in each process. Then, when there are a plurality of spectacle devices, the standby information described above may be acquired and selection may be controlled. For example, as a configuration for detecting information on whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices are present, there is a configuration in which a determination means for determining whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices are present is provided in each process for producing spectacles. Be done. In this case, for example, the determination means (for example, the control unit 70) may make a determination by receiving the number of signals transmitted from the spectacle device for each process in each process. Further, for example, as a configuration for detecting information on whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist, there is a configuration in which registration (setting) information of the spectacle device owned by the operator is acquired in advance. In this way, when there are a plurality of spectacle devices in any of the work processes for producing spectacles, it is possible to easily select the spectacle devices that can be used in each work process. Can be done. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses.

It will be explained in more detail. For example, when a plurality of spectacle devices are present in each process of spectacle production, standby information is acquired in each process, and at least one spectacle device is set in each process. For example, the control unit 70 detects whether or not a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist in each of the work processes when producing spectacles, and detects that a plurality of spectacle devices of the same type exist. In the work process, the standby information of a plurality of eyeglass devices of the same type is acquired. For example, the control unit 70 sets at least one spectacle device as a spectacle device that assists the operation in each work process when producing spectacles based on the standby information. In this way, since the spectacle equipment to be used is set in each work process of producing spectacles, it is possible to assist the operation of each spectacle equipment with one terminal device, and each work process can be smoothly carried out. It will be possible to go. This makes it possible to produce eyeglasses more smoothly.

For example, the control unit 70 displays a work screen that assists the operation of the set eyeglass device on the screen of the display unit 75 of the terminal device 10. By displaying the work screen in this way, it is possible to assist the operation of the plurality of spectacle devices in one terminal device 10, and the spectacle devices can be used smoothly.

<Work process takeover function>
In this embodiment, for example, the terminal device 10 may be provided with a configuration capable of taking over in the middle of the process of producing eyeglasses. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a takeover operation between terminal devices.

For example, a case where work data is handed over from the terminal device 10a owned by the operator A to the terminal device 10b owned by the operator B will be described as an example. For example, before the takeover, the operator A uses a plurality of eyeglass devices and performs the process of producing eyeglasses. For example, the operator A uses a plurality of eyeglass devices using the terminal device 10a to perform the process of producing eyeglasses. For example, the control unit 70a of the terminal device 10a calls a work screen from the storage unit 74a in which the order between the plurality of work screens and the plurality of work screens is stored, and displays the work screen on the display unit 75a of the terminal device 10a. The operator A uses a plurality of work screens for a plurality of spectacle devices to perform an operation using the plurality of spectacle devices.

FIG. 10 shows, for example, a state in which the operator A has completed the measurement by the subjective optometry device 4. For example, the operation areas 21a to 21d are displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10a used by the operator A. For example, since the measurement on the work screen 22b of the subjective optometry device 4 is completed, the operation area 21a (work screen 22a) is displayed as the measurement completion (hatched display is displayed in this embodiment). .. That is, as the work by the operator A, only the step of measurement by the subjective optometry device 4 is completed.

Here, for example, when handing over to the operator B, work data is transmitted from the terminal device 10a to the terminal device 10b. Of course, the work data may be transmitted to the terminal device 10b via another device (for example, a spectacle device, a server, a PC, etc.).

For example, the operator A selects a terminal changeover switch (takeover switch) (not shown) of the terminal device 10a. When a terminal changeover switch (not shown) is selected, the switching means (for example, the control unit 70a) transmits (transmits) a switching signal for switching the terminal device for assisting the operation of the plurality of eyeglass devices to another terminal device. .. When the control unit 70a receives the switching signal, the communication unit 77 transmits the work data obtained through the operation of the operator on the work screen displayed on the display unit 75a until the switching signal is received by the terminal device 10b. Send to. For example, the work data obtained through the operation of the operator on the work screen displayed on the display up to the time when the switching signal is received is the information on the completion of the operation of the operator on the plurality of work screens for each of the plurality of eyeglass devices. Includes.

In this embodiment, a configuration in which the control unit 70a of the terminal device 10a also performs transmission / reception of the switching signal has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a transmission / reception unit for a switching signal may be provided separately. In this embodiment, a configuration in which a changeover signal is transmitted by operating the terminal changeover switch by an operator has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the distance between the terminal device 10a and the terminal device 10b becomes a preset distance, the switching signal may be transmitted. Further, for example, as a configuration for transmitting a switching signal, there is a configuration in which a switching signal is transmitted from a terminal switching switch provided in another device (for example, a spectacle device, a server, a PC, etc.) different from the terminal device 10a. In this case, for example, the changeover signal may be transmitted by the operator selecting a changeover switch provided in another device.

For example, when the control unit 70b of the terminal device 10b receives the work data transmitted from the terminal device 10a by the communication unit 77b, the control unit 70b displays a work screen based on the work data on the display unit 75b. More specifically, for example, the control unit 70b calls the work screen from the storage unit 74b in which the order between the plurality of work screens and the plurality of work screens is stored. The control unit 70b reflects the work data received from the terminal device 10a on the called work screen, and updates the work screen. The control unit 70b displays the updated work screen on the display unit 75b. In this embodiment, as a configuration for taking over the screen, a configuration in which the work data received from the terminal device 10a is reflected on the work screen called from the storage unit 74b and the work screen is updated is given as an example. I explained, but it is not limited to this. For example, the terminal device 10b may store the work data received from the terminal device 10a in the storage unit 74b and display the received work data on the display unit 75b.

For example, the display unit 75b of the terminal device 10b displays a display screen having the same work screen as the display unit 75a of the terminal device 10a. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the display screen 20b of the terminal device 10b before the takeover process is changed to the same display screen as the display screen 20a of the terminal device 10a after the takeover process. For example, the operation area 21a of the display screen 20b is changed to the display state of measurement completion. That is, the operation area 21a of the terminal device 10b is displayed in a hatched manner, and the work screen 22a is displayed in a state where the measurement result is input. Further, in the storage unit 74b of the terminal device 20b, the measurement result measured by the subjective inspection device 4 by using the work screen 22a of the terminal device 10a uses the work screen 22a of the operation area 21a of the terminal device 10b. As a result, it is stored as a measurement result measured by the subjective optometry device 4.

The operator B confirms the updated display screen 20b of the terminal device 10b, and takes over the work in the eyeglass production process. With such a configuration, even if the work is handed over to a different operator in the middle of the work process of eyeglass production, the handed over work process can be easily grasped, so that the work process can be smoothly performed. You can take over. In addition, the operator who has taken over the work process can easily grasp from which work process the work should be restarted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the problem of restarting the work in an erroneous work process, and it is possible to carry out a good takeover.

In this embodiment, the display screen 20b on which the work screen of each process is displayed is displayed after the takeover, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the work screen of the process of restarting the work after taking over may be displayed. In this case, for example, the work screen 22b for using the lens meter 2 may be displayed. It will be explained in more detail. For example, when the control unit 70b receives the work data transmitted from the terminal device 10a by the communication unit 77b, the control unit 70b is after the work screen in which the operation is completed among the plurality of work screens based on the work data. The work screen of the process is displayed on the display unit 75b. For example, in this embodiment, the control unit 70b displays the work screen 22b of the process after the work screen 22a for which the operation is completed on the display unit 75b. In this embodiment, as a later step, a configuration for displaying the work screen 22b of the next step of the step corresponding to the work screen 22a for which the operation has been completed will be described as an example in a series of steps of eyeglass production. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the subsequent process is a process after the process corresponding to the work screen for which the operation has been completed (for example, a process using the work screen 22c, a process using the work screen 22d, etc.) in a series of processes for producing eyeglasses. May be good. By displaying the work screen from the process after the completed process in this way, it is possible to easily grasp to which work process the work is completed when the work is taken over, which is an error. It is possible to prevent the work process that has already been completed from being carried out again. This makes it possible to smoothly produce eyeglasses.

In this embodiment, the display screen 20b on which the work screen of each process is displayed is displayed after the takeover, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a work screen on which work has been completed may be displayed. In this case, for example, the work screen 22a for using the subjective optometry device 4 may be displayed.

In this embodiment, the case where the work data includes the information of the operation completion of the operator on the plurality of work screens for each of the plurality of eyeglass devices has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the work data may be configured to include information during the operation of the operator on the work screen for one spectacle device among the plurality of work screens. For example, the information during the operation includes a measurement result measured up to the middle of the operation, a work screen during the operation, and the like. In this case, for example, when the control unit 70b receives the work data transmitted from the terminal device 10a by the communication unit 77b, the control unit 70b displays the state during operation of the work screen for one eyeglass device based on the work data. Displayed on 75b. Of course, in the display screen 20b having a plurality of work screens, the state in the middle of the operation may be displayed for the work screen in the middle of the operation among the plurality of work screens. As described above, even if the spectacle device is handed over in the middle of assisting the spectacle device in one step, it can be easily handed over to another operator. For example, the next operator does not have to restart the operation of the spectacle device from the beginning, and can smoothly produce spectacles.

In this embodiment, the terminal device 10a may be further configured to measure the time elapsed from the start timing of the operation by the operator of the work screen displayed on the display unit 75a of the terminal device 10a. For example, the control unit 70a measures the time elapsed from the start timing of the operation by the operator of the work screen displayed on the display of the terminal device. For example, the control unit 70a displays the measured elapsed time on the display unit 75a. In this way, the operator who takes over to a different operator and the operator who took over the work from the middle of the work process of eyeglass production can check the time since the start of eyeglass production, so that the eyeglass production can be performed. It is possible to grasp the delay and the like, and for example, it is possible to take a subsequent measure in consideration of the time until the spectacle production is completed, such as performing work preferentially to catch up with the delay.

2 Lens meter 3 Blocker 4 Self-aware optometry device 5 Lens processing device 10 Information processing terminal device 70 Control unit 71 CPU
72 ROM
73 RAM
74 Storage unit 75 Display unit 76 Operation unit 77 Communication unit

Claims (4)

A first terminal device operated by an operator to assist the operation of a plurality of optometry devices used in the optometry process for producing eyeglasses.
A display control means for displaying a work screen that assists the operator's operation on one optometry device on the display of the first terminal device, and
When a switching signal for switching the terminal device for assisting the operation of the one optometry device from the first terminal device to the second terminal device is received, the 1 displayed on the display up to the time of receiving the switching signal. A communication means for transmitting work data obtained through an operator's operation on one optometry device to the second terminal device, and
Equipped with
The work data includes information during the operation of the operator on the work screen for the one optometry device .
When the work data transmitted from the first terminal device by the communication means is received by the second terminal device, the state during operation of the work screen for the one optometry device is determined based on the work data. An eyeglass manufacturing system characterized in that it is displayed on the display of the second terminal device. In the eyeglass manufacturing system of claim 1,
In the first terminal device, a measuring means for measuring the time elapsed from the start timing of the operation of the optometry device by the operator of the work screen displayed on the display of the first terminal device.
Equipped with
The display control means is a spectacles manufacturing system characterized in that the elapsed time measured by the measuring means is displayed on the display. In the eyeglass manufacturing system of claim 2,
When the elapsed time transmitted from the first terminal device by the communication means is received by the second terminal device, the elapsed time is displayed on the display of the second terminal device. Eyeglass manufacturing system. In the eyeglass manufacturing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The terminal device that has acquired the operation authority first operates the one eye examination device , and the terminal device that has acquired the operation authority later prohibits the operation until the operation of the terminal device that has acquired the operation authority is completed. A featured eyeglass manufacturing system.

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