RU2795397C2 - Wearable device for communication with ophthalmic device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: system for communicating with an ophthalmic device comprises an ophthalmic device comprising a contact lens body, a transceiver coupled with the contact lens body, and an output device coupled to the contact lens body; a sensor coupled with the body of the contact lens and communicating with the transceiver; a computing system placed on the ear or head that communicates with the ophthalmic device. Moreover, the sensor determines at least one of the following: a health indicator, environmental conditions, lens fit or biometric data related to the eye.

EFFECT: use of this invention will allow to analyze the information from a wireless receiver and recommend a change in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device.

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Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 62/642964, filed March 14, 2018, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Wearable devices are widely used to track various biometric characteristics. Biometrics are related to things like exercise duration, heart rate, and the number of steps the user takes. However, traditional biometrics rarely gives an idea of the wearer's real health. For example, wearable devices cannot track blood sugar levels or red blood cell counts.

[0003] Eyes are subject to numerous diseases and ailments that can be cured with early diagnosis. Some of these pathological conditions include elevated intraocular pressure, glaucoma, acanthamoeba keratitis, cataracts, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, dry eye syndrome, hyphema, and macular hole, just to name a few. Some of these conditions can lead to blindness or even loss of an eye. Some conditions can be easily detected, such as conjunctivitis, while others may require testing to diagnose.

[0004] Some diseases can be detected or tracked through the eye or lacrimal fluid. For example, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and cancer can often be detected through the eye. For example, diabetes can be tracked through tear fluid. The tear fluid present in a diabetic can be used to determine the amount of glucose in a diabetic.

[0005] An example of a contact lens for measuring the condition of the eye is disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,289,123 issued to Douglas Weibel. This reference proposes an eye-mounted device for measuring intraocular pressure. The device may include a transparent polymeric material having a concave surface configured to be removably mounted on the surface of the cornea, an antenna, an expandable member, a sensor, and control electronics at least partially embedded in the transparent polymeric material. The expandable device is configured to expand and apply force to the corneal surface, and the sensor is configured to detect resistance to deformation of the cornea in response to the applied force. The resistance to deformation of the cornea in response to the force applied by the expandable member is indicative of intraocular pressure in the eye.

[0006] Another example of an eye contact lens is disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,332,935 to James Etzkorn. This reference describes body-mounted devices and methods for incorporating the structure into body-mounted devices. The body-mounted device includes a transparent polymer and a structure embedded in the transparent polymer. The transparent polymer defines the back and front of the body-mounted device. The structure has an outer diameter and an inner diameter and contains a sensor capable of detecting an analyte and an antenna. The antenna includes a plurality of conductive circuits spaced apart from each other between the outer diameter and the inner diameter.

[0007] Another example of an eye contact lens is disclosed in US Pat. No. 8,857,983 to Randall Braxton Pugh. This reference discloses antennas and antenna systems for embedding in mechanical devices, including medical devices such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems can be used to transmit data from a mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical element or the like incorporated into a mechanical device.

[0008] Each of these references is incorporated herein by reference to everything they contain.

ESSENCE

[0009] In one embodiment, a system for communicating with an ophthalmic device is described.

[0010] The system may include an in-ear computing system in communication with an ophthalmic device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may include a wireless communication device that communicates with an ophthalmic device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the implementation of the ophthalmic device may contain a contact lens.

[0013] In some embodiments, the contact lens may include an insertable ophthalmic device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device may include a body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device may include an antenna coupled to the body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the implementation of the ophthalmic device may include a power source associated with the antenna.

[0017] In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device may include a wireless transceiver in communication with an antenna.

[0018] In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device may include a body-coupled sensor associated with a wireless transceiver.

[0019] In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device may include an output device coupled to the body.

[0020] In some embodiments, the implementation of the output device may contain a substance for administration to the user when the user wears the ophthalmic device.

[0021] In some embodiments, the ear-based computing system may trigger an output device to deliver a substance to the user's eye.

[0022] In some embodiments, the user communication device may be coupled to the body of the ophthalmic device.

[0023] In some embodiments, the communication device with the user may change the field of view of the user.

[0024] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may trigger the communication device with the user to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device.

[0025] In some embodiments, changing the optical characteristics may include displaying a message to the user.

[0026] In some embodiments, changing the optical characteristics may include changing the diopters of contact lenses depending on use.

[0027] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may include a wearable wireless device.

[0028] In some embodiments, the wearable device may include a processor module.

[0029] In some embodiments, the wearable device may include an antenna in communication with the processor module.

[0030] In some embodiments, the implementation of the antenna may communicate with the ophthalmic device.

[0031] In some embodiments, the system may include a second ophthalmic device.

[0032] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may communicate with the second ophthalmic device.

[0033] In some embodiments, the implementation of the second ophthalmic device may communicate with the second placed on the ear device.

[0034] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system further includes a wearable device attached to the user's head.

[0035] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may further include an accelerometer.

[0036] In some embodiments, the accelerometer may detect the movement of the user while the user is wearing the wearable device and in response to the user's movement.

[0037] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system can change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the detections made by the accelerometer.

[0038] In some embodiments, an on-ear computing system may collect and analyze data from an ophthalmic device.

[0039] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing device may transmit data to an external computing system.

[0040] In some embodiments, the external computing system may be a cloud computing system.

[0041] In some embodiments, when worn by a user, the distance between the on-ear computing device and the ophthalmic device is substantially constant.

[0042] In some embodiments, the on-ear computing device may be a wearable device and the ophthalmic device may be a contact lens worn by the wearer.

[0043] In some embodiments, a contact lens is inserted into the user's eye.

[0044] In some embodiments, the wearable device may be an earpiece.

[0045] In some embodiments, the implementation of the earpiece may have a given broadcast range.

[0046] In some embodiments, the target broadcast range may be less than six inches.

[0047] In some embodiments, the earpiece may include a focusing transmitter for directing transmitted signals to the user's eye when the earpiece is worn inside the user's ear.

[0048] In some embodiments, the earpiece includes a directional receiver for receiving transmissions from the ophthalmic device when the earpiece is worn inside the user's ear and when the ophthalmic device is positioned over the user's eye.

[0049] In another embodiment, a method for alerting a user is described.

[0050] The method may include receiving information from an ophthalmic device worn by a user, parsing the information from the contact lenses, and transmitting a message to the user's ophthalmic device regarding the analyzed information, the message triggering a change in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device.

[0051] In some embodiments, the analysis of the information may include determining whether predetermined thresholds have been met.

[0052] In some embodiments, the method may include alerting the user if a predetermined threshold is met.

[0053] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include requesting input from the user when performing a given action.

[0054] In some embodiments, the intended action may include administering a substance to the user.

[0055] In some embodiments, the method may include alerting the user if a predetermined threshold is not met.

[0056] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include triggering a change in the number of diopters of the ophthalmic device.

[0057] In some embodiments, triggering a change in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device may include triggering the display of a message on the ophthalmic device in the user's field of view.

[0058] In some embodiments, the method may include transmitting the parsed information to a remote device.

[0059] In some embodiments, the remote device may be a cloud computing device.

[0060] In some embodiments, the method may include receiving a hazard warning.

[0061] In some embodiments, the method may include transmitting a hazard warning to a remote device associated with the user.

[0062] In some embodiments, the implementation of the danger alert may contain the user's location and a message about compliance with security measures.

[0063] In another embodiment, a method for modifying an ophthalmic device is described. The method may include obtaining information from a wireless receiver worn by a user, parsing the information from the wireless receiver, and recommending that the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device be changed based on the analysis.

[0064] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include detecting the movement of the user's head.

[0065] In some embodiments, the recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device may include a recommendation to change the number of diopters of the ophthalmic device.

[0066] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include requesting information from the ophthalmic device.

[0067] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include the analysis of information from the ophthalmic device.

[0068] In some embodiments, the implementation of the method may include a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the analysis of information from the ophthalmic device.

[0069] In another embodiment, a contact lens system is described.

[0070] The contact lens system may include a first contact lens and a wearable wireless receiver in communication with the first contact lens.

[0071] The first contact lens may include a body and at least one sensor located in the body of the first contact lens.

[0072] In some embodiments, the wearable wireless receiver may be an earpiece.

[0073] In some embodiments, the implementation of the first contact lens may include a directional transmitter located in the body of the first contact lens.

[0074] In some embodiments, the earpiece may include a directional receiver directed at the contact lens.

[0075] In some embodiments, the implementation of the first contact lens may contain an antenna.

[0076] In some embodiments, the antenna may have a broadcast range of five inches or less.

[0077] In some embodiments, the processor module may be located in the body of the first contact lens in communication with at least one sensor.

[0078] In some embodiments, the antenna may be located in the body of the first contact lens in communication with at least one sensor.

[0079] In some embodiments, the implementation of the battery may be located in the body of the first contact lens.

[0080] In some embodiments, the implementation of the antenna may be associated with the battery.

[0081] In some embodiments, a contact lens may be inserted into the user's eye and the wireless receiver may be an earpiece.

[0082] In some embodiments, the implementation of the wireless receiver may be a headset with a given broadcast range and focused transmission direction.

[0083] In some embodiments, the target range may be less than six inches.

[0084] In some embodiments, the contact lens may transmit raw data to a wireless receiver.

[0085] In some embodiments, the wireless receiver may be an earpiece and the contact lens may transmit information to the earpiece.

[0086] In another embodiment, an earpiece is described.

[0087] In some embodiments, the earpiece may include a speaker configured to generate audible sound.

[0088] In some embodiments, the earpiece may include a transmitter in communication with the contact lens.

[0089] In some embodiments, the transmitter may include a directional receiver that receives signals from the user's eye when the earphone is attached to the user's ear.

[0090] In some embodiments, the audible sound may include a message based on information sent from the contact lens.

[0091] In some embodiments, the information may include intraocular pressure data in the user's eye.

[0092] In some embodiments, the implementation of the information may include readings of the value of the glucose level.

[0093] In some embodiments, the implementation of the information may include health indicators.

[0094] In some embodiments, the implementation of the information may include the level of dry eyes.

[0095] In some embodiments, the implementation of the information may include the level of eye strain.

[0096] In some embodiments, the earpiece may include a processor for interpreting the signal from the contact lens.

[0097] In some embodiments, the processor may send instructions to the contact lens in response to interpreting a signal from the contact lens.

[0098] In some embodiments, the instructions may include releasing a therapeutic agent into the eye through a contact lens.

[0099] In some embodiments, the instructions may include making measurements using a contact lens.

[00100] In some embodiments, the instructions may include changing the optical properties of the contact lens.

[00101] In some embodiments, the processor may send information from the contact lens to the remote device.

[00102] In some embodiments, the processor may modify information from the contact lens prior to sending the information to the remote device.

[00103] In some embodiments, the remote device may be a personal mobile device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[00104] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of the present device and are part of the description. The presented embodiments are only examples of the present device and do not limit its scope.

[00105] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary sectional view of a contact lens positioned in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00106] FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram of a system for communicating with an ophthalmic device in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00107] FIG. 3 shows an exemplary block diagram of an ophthalmic device in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00108] FIG. 4 is an exemplary block diagram of an on-ear computing system in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00109] FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram of a system for controlling ophthalmic devices in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00110] FIG. 6 shows an exemplary flow diagram of a method for communicating with an ophthalmic device in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00111] FIG. 7 shows an exemplary flow diagram of a method for communicating with an ophthalmic device in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00112] FIG. 8 shows an exemplary flow diagram of a method for communicating with an ophthalmic device in accordance with the present disclosure.

[00113] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals designate like, but not necessarily the same, elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00114] The principles described herein involve incorporating a wireless receiver into an on-ear system that can communicate with an optical device. In some embodiments, the system may include an in-ear computing system in communication with an ophthalmic device. In some embodiments, the on-ear computing system may be an earpiece placed at a predetermined distance from the user's eye. The ophthalmic device may be a contact lens, eyeglasses, sunglasses, prescription lenses, an implantable lens, another type of ophthalmic lens, or combinations thereof. The wireless receiver can receive and transmit data to the ophthalmic device.

00115] In FIG. 1 shows an example of a contact lens 105 positioned relative to a human eye 110. The contact lens 105 encloses a portion of the exposed, outer or distal surface of the eye 110 known as the cornea 115. The cornea 115 may be lubricated by tear fluid generated through the lacrimal gland 120. The contact lens 105 may contact with the cornea 115 and tear fluid.

[00116] The contact lens 105 may be any suitable type of contact lens. A non-exhaustive list of contact lenses that may be compatible with the present disclosure includes, but is not limited to, rigid contact lenses, hydrogel lenses, silicone hydrogel lenses, extended wear contact lenses, spherical contact lenses, toric contact lenses, multifocal contact lenses, monovisual contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, toric lenses, orthokeratology lenses, other types of contact lenses, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the implementation of the contact lens 105 may include a colored area to change the appearance of the iris of the user's eye.

[00117] Other optical and structural properties of the contact lens 105 can be adjusted and/or fixed to provide a more comfortable and well-performing contact lens 105. In some embodiments, the contact lens 105 has a fixed base curvature. In other words, the contact lens 105 may have the same monomer volume and the same base curvature over a wide range of optical powers. In some embodiments, the fixed base curvature for the contact lens 105 in the power range is selected from a range of 7.50 to 9.10.

[00118] The contact lens 105 may include instruments for measuring at least one parameter of the eye, eyelid, and/or tear fluid. In some examples, the contact lens includes a sensor for measuring some component of the tear fluid. For example, the tear fluid may include a glucose level that may be indicative of a diabetic condition of the user. In another example, a sensor embedded in a contact lens can measure the intraocular pressure of the eye. These measurements can be transmitted from the contact lens to a wearable device, such as an on-ear device located, worn or positioned in or near the wearer's ear.

[00119] FIG. 2 shows an example of a smart contact lens system 200. The smart contact lens system 200 may include a smart contact lens 205 and a wireless receiver 305. The smart contact lens 205 may include a number of built-in components offering a variety of possibilities. For example, smart contact lens 205 may include a combination of sensor 215, antenna 220, power source 225, and wireless transceiver 230. Smart contact lens 205 may include output device 235 and user interface device 240. According to one embodiment, the wireless receiver 305, sensor 215, antenna 220, power source 225, and wireless transceiver 230 are located in a contact lens outside the optical zone of the lens. Alternatively, one or more embedded components may be optically transparent, indistinguishably small, or otherwise suitable for placement in the optical zone of the lens.

[00120] The sensor 215 can detect a variety of health indicators, environmental conditions, lens fit, and other biometric data. For example, the sensor may detect a range of biomarkers or their absence. The sensor 215 can detect environmental conditions such as lighting, humidity, wind strength, ambient temperature, and so on. Other metrics the sensor can detect include eye tracking, eye pressure, eye dryness, eye focusing conditions, light sensitivity, scotoma, eye contact ability, lens grip, lens position relative to pupil, heart rate, pH, proteins/peptides, lipids, electrolytes, metabolites, pathogens, physico-chemical parameters, other types of indicators, or combinations thereof, but are not limited to them. The sensor 215 can also detect various biomarkers indicative of other health conditions, such as excess glucose or insulin in diabetes, or other markers indicative of ocular or systemic diseases.

[00121] The output device 235 may include a reservoir containing a substance, such as a therapeutic substance, that can be administered to the eye. In response to the detection of an eye condition or from an external source, the output device 235 may release at least a portion of the substance. The types of substances that can be discharged from the delivery device 235 may include, but are not limited to, insulin, a moisturizer, pain relievers, anti-inflammatory agents, eyelash enhancers, other types of substances, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the substance is a liquid. In other examples, the substance is a solid that can dissolve in tear fluid.

[00122] User communication device 240 may include any system capable of communicating with a user or changing the visual perception of a user. The user interface device 240 may change the optical characteristics of the contact lens 205. For example, the user interface device 240 may provide visual communication signals to the user's field of vision. This may be a set of alerts available to the user and may include a simple message or a more complex message. For example, it may include simply flashing a light or color, or creating another visual aberration to alert you to a health condition or other type of condition. If there are no health issues, the user interface device 240 may flash a first color, such as green. An unhealthy state can be indicated by a second color, such as red. In some embodiments, the implementation of the devices 240 with the user can change the visual perception of the user. For example, if a user needs to change driving diopters, user interface device 240 can change contact lens 205 to meet those requirements by dynamically changing the shape, geometry, pressure, position, or visual aspects of the lens. If the user requires a reading adjustment, the user communication device 240 may change the contact lens 205 for reading. The user interface device 240 may respond to various detected conditions to change the field of view. In some embodiments, the user may also enter requests or requests to change the field of view.

[00123] Antenna 220 may also be integrated into a contact lens. In some examples, the antenna includes a signal wire, may communicate 305. In other examples, the antenna may include a multi-loop antenna, a dipole antenna, a single-pole antenna, another type of antenna, or combinations thereof.

[00124] Antenna structure 220 may include a loop-like or helical structure. In some examples, antenna structure 220 may include conductive lines that comprise, as shown, a loop-like or helical pattern, for example. The conductive lines may comprise the conductive material used to form the conductive layers described herein and the line width may be from about 25 micrometers to about 200 micrometers, or from about 50 micrometers to about 100 micrometers. In some examples, the antenna structure 220 may be formed on the upper conductive layer, for example by printing with a conductive material in the shape of the antenna structure 140. In some examples, the structure 220 may be formed by printing a conductive material onto the top conductive layer using any number of printing techniques, including, but not limited to, pad printing, inkjet printing, 3D printing, and other suitable printing techniques. The antenna structure 220 can also be formed by screen printing, in which a conductive material is painted or applied to a stencil containing the desired antenna structure 220, which is located on top of the conductive layer. Other methods of forming the antenna structure 220 known in the art may be used, or may be developed in the future. The antenna structure may have a thickness of from about 0.1 micrometer to about 20 micrometers, from about 0.5 micrometer to about 15 micrometers, or from about 1 micrometer to about 10 micrometers. In some examples, antenna structure 220 may thus be embedded in or become part of the upper conductive layer after it has been deposited or formed. Once formed, the antenna structure may be encased in a further polymeric layer to protect the cornea from direct contact with the antenna structure 220 or any other components of the smart contact lens 205.

[00125] Power source 225 may include a battery. The battery may be rechargeable. The energy source 225 may initially have a stored charge, or the energy source 225 may be charged using an optical sensor 265. The energy source 225 may comprise graphene. In some embodiments, the energy source 225 may be printed on the surface of the contact lens. The energy source 225 may be a printed graphene battery. In some embodiments, power source 225 may be fully printable and may have a flat architecture. In some embodiments, the energy source 225 may be flexible and have a correspondingly long shelf life. The energy source 225 can operate in a humid environment that is exposed to tear fluid. In some embodiments, power source 225 may have a capacity of approximately one microamp per square millimeter per unit area. Energy source 225 may have approximately twenty-five microamps per cubic centimeter per unit volume.

[00126] The components may be printed or otherwise affixed to either the inner or outer surface of the contact lens 205. In some embodiments, the components may be placed between different layers of the contact lens 205. The components of the contact lens 205 may function while immersed in a liquid. In other embodiments, the components may be prevented from coming into contact with liquid if they are sealed or enclosed within the contact lens 205. The components may also be located on different layers of the contact lens 205 while remaining communicatively coupled.

[00127] The wireless receiver 305 may be located in any suitable location. In some examples, the wireless receiver is embedded in an in-ear device that can be worn by the user. In some examples, the wireless receiver 305 may be worn in or near the user's ear. In instances where the wireless receiver 305 can be positioned in the wearer's ear, the wireless receiver can be positioned at a constant distance from the contact lens. Positioning at a constant distance from the contact lens allows the contact lens wireless transmitter to be designed with a short range, which means that smaller and/or fewer components may need to be built into the contact lens. Thus, a wireless receiver permanently located at a short distance of less than 12.0 inches, and preferably less than 6.0 inches, makes it possible to simplify the design and construction of the contact lens. In contrast, when the wireless transmitter is embedded in a mobile device carried by a user, the distance from the mobile device to the contact lens may vary. For example, in one instance, the mobile device may be placed near the user's head, such as when the user is speaking on the mobile device, while in other instances, the mobile device may be left in an adjacent room or borrowed by another person. Thus, contact lenses designed to communicate directly with a mobile device must have a wireless transmitter that can operate over such a wide range. Compliance with the required dimensions and weight of the contact lens can be achieved by placing the wireless receiver in the user's ear, since the distance between the contact lens and the ear is constant. A constant distance can provide specified and predictable transmission requirements. Given and predictable transmission requirements may allow the size and weight of components incorporated into a contact lens to be reduced. This may allow for a lighter or less complex contact lens and/or may provide additional space for embedding more sensors or other components in the contact lens body. In addition, in some examples, the contact lenses may be daily-use contact lenses or contact lenses that are changed periodically. Targeted transfer and predictable transfer requirements can reduce the costs associated with manufacturing contact lenses. Each of the contact lenses can be designed to communicate with the contact lens using a short distance protocol.

[00128] In some examples, if the spatial relationship between the contact lens and the wireless receiver is constant, as is the case when the wireless receiver is permanently and predictably located in the wearer's ear, then the contact lens can be allowed to limit its transmission to one direction. It can also reduce the power consumption of contact lens components.

[00129] A block diagram of a contact lens 205 is shown in FIG. 3. Contact lens 205 may include an antenna 220, power source 225, output device 235, user interface device 240, and at least one sensor 215. In some embodiments, contact lens 205 may also include a transceiver module 230, memory 250, processor module 255, and/or data bus 245.

[00130] The transceiver module 230 can support bi-directional communication—via a single antenna 220 and/or wireless links—with a wireless receiver 305. For example, the transceiver module 230 can receive communication from and/or support bi-directional communication using one or more smart contact lenses. with wireless receiver 305. Transceiver module 230 may modulate packets to be sent to antenna 220 for transmission. The packets may include messages regarding health, environmental conditions, fit, pressure, lens location, or other tracking parameters detected by smart contact lens 205. In some embodiments, transceiver 345 may be a directional transceiver. A directional transceiver can transmit a message over a distance of less than six inches. In some embodiments, a directional transceiver may transmit a message over a distance of five inches or less.

[00131] In some embodiments, a single smart contact lens element 205 (e.g., antenna 220, transmitter 230) may provide a wireless connection, including a digital cellular telephone connection, a cellular digital packet data (CDPD) connection, a digital satellite data transmission and/or other connection. Signals associated with the smart contact lens 205 may include wireless communication signals such as RF, electromagnetic, local area link (LAN), wide area network (WAN), virtual private network (VPN), wireless network (e.g., using 802.11), 345 MHz, Z-WAVE®, cellular network (eg using 3G and/or LTE) and/or other signals. Antenna 220 and/or transmitter 230 may include or refer to WWAN (GSM, CDMA, and WCDMA), WLAN (including BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi), WMAN (WiMAX), antennas for mobile communication systems, antennas for applications (including but not limited to RFID and UWB) wireless personal area network (WPAN).

[00132] One or more data buses 245 may provide communication between one or more elements of contact lens 205 (eg, processor 255, output device 235, user interface device 240, memory 250, etc.).

[00133] Memory 250 may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), flash RAM, and/or other types. The memory 250 may store computer-readable, computer-executable software/firmware code 260, including instructions that, when executed, causes the processor module 255 to perform various functions described in this disclosure (e.g., receiving an alert about the presence or absence of a biomarker, transmitting an alert to a user, dispensing a substance to the user via the output device 235, communicating or changing the field of view for the user via the user communication device 240, and similar functions performed by the processor).

[00134] An embodiment of a wireless receiver 305 is shown in FIG. 4. The wireless receiver 305 may include an antenna 310, a power supply 315, and an accelerometer 360. The wireless receiver 305 may also include a processor module 320 and a memory 325 (software/firmware code (SW) 330), an input/controller module 335. output, a user input/output module 340, a transceiver module 345, and one or more antennas 310, each of which can communicate—directly or indirectly—with each other (eg, via one or more buses 350). The transceiver module 345 may support bi-directional communication—via one or more antennas 300 and/or wireless links—with the smart contact lens 205. For example, the transceiver module 345 can receive communication from and/or support bi-directional communication using one or more smart contact lenses. 205. In some embodiments, transceiver module 345 may support bi-directional communication with remote device 355. Remote device 355 may include a mobile device, laptop computer, or other device. Transceiver module 345 may modulate packets for sending to one or more antennas 300 for transmission and demodulate packets received from one or more antennas 310. Although wireless receiver 305 may include a single antenna 310, wireless receiver 305 may also have multiple antennas 310, capable of simultaneously transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions. In some embodiments, transceiver 345 may be a directional transceiver.

[00135] In some embodiments, the wireless receiver 305 may communicate with the contact lens using the communication protocols described previously. In additional embodiments, wireless receiver 305 may also communicate with remote device 355. In some embodiments, wireless receiver 305 may alternatively connect to remote device 355 via a wired transmission. In some embodiments, one element of the wireless receiver 305 (e.g., one or more antennas 310, transceiver module 345, etc.) may provide a connection using wireless technologies, including a digital cellular telephone connection, a cellular digital packet data connection ( CDPD), digital satellite data connection and/or other connection. Signals associated with the wireless receiver 305 may include wireless communication signals such as RF, electromagnetic, local link (LAN), wide area network (WAN), virtual private network (VPN), wireless network (e.g., using 802.11 ), 345 MHz, Z-WAVE®, cellular (eg using 3G and/or LTE) and/or other signals. One or more antennas 310 and/or transceiver module 345 may include or refer to WWAN (GSM, CDMA, and WCDMA), WLAN (including BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi), WMAN (WiMAX), antennas for mobile systems communications, antennas for, but not limited to, wireless personal area network (WPAN) applications (including RFID and UWB). In some embodiments, each antenna 310 may receive signals or information specific to it and/or that may or may not be exclusive to it.

[00136] In some embodiments, the user input and output module 340 may include an audio device, such as an external speaker system, a display device, and/or an input device. The speaker may provide an audible output signal when one or more biomarkers are present or absent and/or some predetermined threshold is reached. For example, once a biomarker is present or has reached a predetermined threshold detected by at least one sensor (eg, sensor 215), wireless receiver 305 may receive a transmission from sensor 215 and may emit an audible alert to the user. In some embodiments, a display device such as a screen or indicator light may additionally and/or alternatively alert the user to an unhealthy condition. In some embodiments, wireless receiver 305 may also vibrate or provide other tactile output to alert the user.

[00137] In some embodiments, the wireless receiver 305 may further report the unhealthy condition to the remote device 345. The remote device 345, together with the wireless receiver 305, may continue to alert the user or others of the unhealthy condition.

[00138] In other embodiments, contact lens 205 may communicate environmental or other types of information to wireless receiver 305. For example, contact lens 205 may report dry eyes, body temperature, weather conditions (cloudy, sunny, etc.). ), computer or equipment usage, optical pressure, lens fit, friction detection, lens position, and other signal-derived information.

[00139] Accelerometer 360 can track motion information of wireless receiver 305. For example, if wireless receiver 305 is worn on the head (ie, ear or earring), wireless receiver 305 can detect the movement or orientation of the user's head. From this information, the wireless receiver 305 can infer that the user is reading or performing another task if the user is looking down. The input from the accelerometer can also help the wireless receiver 305 determine when the user is driving, walking, running, walking, or otherwise moving. The wireless receiver 305 can also determine if the user has experienced a head injury and whether various ophthalmic indicators need to be monitored for potential concussion. In some embodiments, wireless receiver 305 may change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on accelerometer detections.

[00140] One or more buses 350 may provide communication between one or more elements of the wireless receiver 305 (eg, processor module 320, memory 320, I/O controller 335, user interface module 340, accelerometer 360, etc.).

[00141] Memory 325 may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), flash RAM, and/or other types. The memory 325 may store computer-readable, computer-executable software/firmware code 330, including instructions that, when executed, causes the processor module 320 to perform various functions described in this disclosure (e.g., receiving an alert about the presence or absence of a biomarker, transmitting an alert to a user, requesting information from an ophthalmic device and similar processor-based functions).

[00142] FIG. 5 is a schematic of an example system 500 worn by a user 505. The user 505 may have a first contact lens 510 in a first eye 515 and a second contact lens 520 in a second eye 525. The wireless receiver 555 may be in the first ear 530. In some embodiments, the second the wireless receiver 560 may be in the second ear 535. The first contact lens 510 may be a smart contact lens 205 as described with reference to FIG. 2-4. The second contact lens 520 may further be a smart contact lens 205.

[00143] For example, each contact lens 510, 520 may include a smart contact lens 205 and may detect a biomarker, health condition, environmental condition, or other factor present in the wearer's eye 505. Wireless receivers 555, 560 may be located in the corresponding ear closest to the paired contact lens 510, 520. Having the wireless receiver 555, 560 mounted in or near the wearer's ear 530, 535 can provide a short signal distance between the contact lens 510, 520 and the wireless receiver 555, 560. In some embodiments, the distance may be less than six inches. In some embodiments, the distance may be five inches or less. The distance changes very little as the user's gaze changes and the focus changes. As long as the contact lenses 510, 520 are used, the distance in the relative range can be predicted. The predictable constant distance provides predictability of the required signal strength from the contact lenses 510, 520 to the wireless receivers 555, 560. The presence of the wearable wireless receivers 555, 560 also ensures that the receivers 555, 560 remain within a predetermined distance. The wireless receivers 555, 560 are located in the user's ears 530, 535 at a fixed location relative to the contact lenses 510, 520. The wireless receivers 555, 560 may be located in other locations on the user. For example, it may be a wireless receiver such as an earpiece, a wearable watch, a pin, a clip, a necklace, an earring, and the like.

[00144] The wireless receiver 555, 560 may alert the user to an unhealthy condition and/or may transmit a message to a device associated with the user. For example, wireless receiver 555, 560 may transmit a message to a mobile device or other device associated with the user. Wireless receivers 555, 560 may have a larger data range to send messages further. This may allow the user to receive the specified alert if the user does not hear or receive the message in their ear or elsewhere. In some embodiments, the wireless receiver 555, 560 may communicate or cause a message to be sent to a network of people. For example, if the condition is a security risk or potentially harmful to the user, the wireless receiver 555, 560 may send a message to the mobile device to contact the user's contact list for emergency notification. This may allow the emergency contact to confirm the safety and well-being of the user. For example, if a user is diabetic, is experiencing diabetic shock, and is unconscious, the mobile device may activate the user's emergency communication system indicating the user's status and location. Alternatively, the data collected by the contact lenses 510, 520 may be transmitted to the wireless receiver 555, 560 and then to a medical organization, an optometrist or ophthalmologist, a contact lens manufacturer, a parent, and/or an emergency specialist.

[00145] In some embodiments, both contact lenses 510, 520 are smart contact lenses 205 and provide a dual detection system for the same predetermined condition or factors. In other embodiments, each contact lens 510, 520 may be a smart contact lens 205 but may detect different indicators. For example, one contact lens 510 may detect glucose in a diabetic while another contact lens 520 may measure glaucoma or general health or the like. In some embodiments, if the user has a chronic disease, such as HIV or another autoimmune deficiency, one or both contact lenses 510, 520 can detect the presence of the disease or an indicator of the onset of the disease. Each contact lens 510, 510 can separately detect one or more indicators and can detect both the same and different indicators to provide a more comprehensive diagnostic approach.

[00146] Similarly, each contact lens 510, 520 may contain the same substance for dispensing to the user or may contain different substances if the user so desires. For example, each contact lens 510, 520 may contain a dose of insulin. This may allow the system 500 to administer one or both sets of insulin to the user, depending on the available glucose concentration. In other embodiments, the user may require other or alternative medications for various environmental and medical conditions.

[00147] FIG. 5 shows an example of a method 600 for using an intelligent system. In this example, method 600 includes placing 605 a contact lens on the user's eye, placing 610 a wireless receiver on the user, and receiving 615 a message on the wireless receiver, transmitting 620 the message to the user, and administering 625 a substance.

[00148] In step 605, the contact lens is placed on the user's eye. At 610, the wireless receiver is placed on the user. The wireless receiver may be placed in the user's ear as an earpiece, or it may be another type of wearable device. For example, the wireless receiver may include a smart earring that may be placed near the user's ear. The device can be worn as a necklace, watch or bracelet. In some embodiments, the device may be a ring, brooch, or pin that the wearer can attach to their clothing. At 615, method 600 may include receiving a message. For example, a sensor near a contact lens can detect certain levels of biomarkers that are indicative of selected conditions. After reaching a predetermined threshold, the sensor can activate the smart contact lens to send a message to the wireless receiver. The wireless receiver can then indicate the unhealthy condition to the user. The sensor may also detect other conditions such as environmental conditions, lighting conditions, temperature, humidity, friction, lens position, and the like. A smart contact lens can convey a message to the user.

[00149] In some embodiments, at 620, the wireless receiver may send a message to the user. In some embodiments, the message may be an audible noise in the user's ear. In other embodiments, the wireless receiver may vibrate or provide other haptic feedback. In some embodiments, the wireless receiver may transmit a message to a device associated with the user. In further embodiments, the wireless receiver may again transmit the message to the user via the smart contact lens. For example, the wireless receiver may transmit a message to a user communication device (eg, user communication device 240) embedded in a smart contact lens. The user communication device may display a message in the user's field of vision. The message can be recorded, encoded, animated, it can be a drawing or other means of communication. In some embodiments, if the user is wearing two smart contact lenses, the warning may be played on the detected eye or both eyes.

[00150] In some embodiments, if a health alert is present in one eye and a message is transmitted to a wireless receiver, the wireless receiver may communicate with either a second wireless receiver or a second contact lens if the user has only one wireless receiver. For example, if both contact lenses detect glucose and one contact lens detects high glucose, the wireless receiver may ping the second smart contact lens or the second wireless receiver to determine if the second smart contact lens is also detecting glucose concentrations. This may provide a check before administering insulin to the user.

[00151] For example, at 625, the method may include administering a substance to a user. For example, a smart contact lens may include an output device (eg, output device 235). The excretory device may contain a substance that may be related to one or more identified health problems. For example, the agent may be insulin to lower a high glucose concentration. The substance may be a moisturizer to combat dry eyes. The substance may be a narcotic or pain reliever. In some embodiments, the substance may be associated with any combination of a variety of diseases, including, but not limited to, thyroid disorders, cancer, dry eyes, glaucoma, and conjunctivitis.

[00152] FIG. 7 shows an example of a method 700 for alerting the user. In this example, the method 700 includes receiving 705 information from an ophthalmic device worn by a user, parsing 710 the information from the ophthalmic device, and transmitting 715 a message to the ophthalmic device and/or a third party.

[00153] For example, at 705, method 700 may receive information from an ophthalmic device worn by a user. The information may be raw data and may be directly transmitted to the wireless receiver. The raw data may include a number of factors detected by one or more sensors located near the ophthalmic device. The ophthalmic device may be a contact lens.

[00154] At 710, method 700 may include parsing 715 information. The information may include glucose readings, health status, dry eye level, eye strain level, and the like. The information can be analyzed to determine what specific inputs point to. In some embodiments, the implementation of the original data can be analyzed to determine if they meet certain thresholds. For example, if the user is diabetic, method 700 may analyze 710 the information to determine if the glucose concentration has reached a dangerous threshold.

[00155] At 715, method 700 may include sending a message to the ophthalmic device and/or a third party regarding the parsed information. In some embodiments, the message may cause a change in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device. For example, the ophthalmic device may include a user communication device (eg, user communication device 240). The user communication device may display a message in the line of sight of the user. The message can be written in words, pictures, and so on. The message may indicate whether a threshold value is reached or not. For example, if the user is diabetic, the message might include a glucose concentration. In some embodiments, a specific concentration may be reported. In other embodiments, a basic yes/no or above/below a predetermined threshold may be transmitted. If an action is required, the method may convey information regarding the data and one or more predetermined actions that are conditioned on that information. In some embodiments, method 700 may prompt the user for one or more inputs regarding data. For example, if the user's glucose concentration is above a threshold, method 700 may request permission to use insulin therapy. In other embodiments, the treatment may be automatic and the method 700 may report the treatment to the user. In some embodiments, if the information indicates that the user is straining while reading, or if it is too bright or too dark, method 700 may initiate an ophthalmic device change. For example, method 700 may change the diopter of the ophthalmic device or may cause a change in the opacity of the ophthalmic device. Alternatively, messages relating to the analyzed information may be sent to a healthcare professional for analysis for therapeutic purposes, such as the use of an OK lens; to the contact lens manufacturer to inform them of the wearing and fit parameters; or an emergency specialist to inform them of the patient's condition.

[00156] In some embodiments, method 700 may include transmitting parsed information to a remote device. The remote device may be a user's remote device, a server, a cloud computing device, or a third party.

[00157] FIG. 8 shows an example of a method 800 for replacing an ophthalmic device. In this example, method 800 includes receiving 805 information from a wireless device worn by the user, parsing 810 information from the wireless receiver, and recommending 815 to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device.

[00158] For example, at block 805, method 800 may include receiving information from a wireless device worn by a user. The wireless device may include wearable devices. In some embodiments, the wireless device may include an earpiece. The earpiece may be placed or worn near the user's ear. The earpiece may include one or more accelerometers and other sensors that can detect the movement of the user's head.

[00159] At 810, method 800 may include parsing information from a wireless receiver. For example, method 800 may determine the movement of the user's head and specific actions associated with the movement of the user. For example, the user may tilt their head to read. In other embodiments, the wireless receiver may connect to, but is not limited to, one or more devices associated with the user, such as a mobile device, laptop computer, computer, dedicated receiver, or smart watch. The wireless receiver may receive information that the device is at a predetermined distance from the user and that the device is in use, indicating that the user is currently using his device.

[00160] At 815, method 800 may include a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the analysis. For example, if the user is reading, method 800 may trigger the ophthalmic device to change the number of diopters to make it easier for the user to read. The same may be true if the user is reading or using their remote devices. In one embodiment, the contact lens may include a compressible ring, pliable element, or other reshaping element that, when activated, predictably compresses or otherwise changes the shape, thickness, geometry, and/or optical characteristics of the lens.

[00161] In some embodiments, method 800 may also request information from the ophthalmic device to initiate a change. For example, method 800 may request visual information, health information, voltage information, biometric information, fit data, motion data, position data, or other relevant data measured by the ophthalmic device of the ophthalmic device itself. Method 800 can then analyze this information and determine if one or more actions need to be taken.

[00162] An exemplary system for communicating with an ophthalmic device includes an ophthalmic device including a transmitter and an on-ear computing system in communication with the ophthalmic device.

[00163] The system may further include an in-ear computing system comprising a wireless communication device in communication with an ophthalmic device.

[00164 The system may further include an ophthalmic device containing a contact lens.

[00165] The system may further include a contact lens further comprising an implantable lens.

[00166] The system may further include an ophthalmic device comprising a body, a body-coupled antenna, a power source in communication with the antenna, a wireless transceiver in communication with the antenna, and a body-coupling sensor in communication with the wireless transceiver.

[00167] The system may further include an output device coupled to the body, the output device comprising a substance that is administered to the user while the user is wearing the ophthalmic device.

[00168] The system may further include an in-ear computing system configured to trigger an output device to deliver a substance to the user's eye in response to a received signal.

[00169] The system may further include a user communication device coupled to the body of the ophthalmic device, wherein the user communication device is configured to change the user's field of view by modifying the ophthalmic device.

[00170] The system may further include an on-ear computing system configured to trigger a communication device with a user to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device.

[00171] The system may further include changing the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device, comprising displaying a message to the user.

[00172] The system may further include changing the optical characteristics, comprising changing the diopters of the contact lens based on the detected use.

[00173] The system may further include an in-ear computing system further comprising a wearable wireless device including a processor module and an antenna associated with the processor module, the antenna configured to facilitate communication with the ophthalmic device.

[00174] The system may further include a second ophthalmic device, wherein the on-ear computing system is configured to communicate with the second ophthalmic device.

[00175] The system may further include a second ophthalmic device and a second on-ear computing system configured to communicate with the second ophthalmic device.

[00176] The system may further include an in-ear computing system that further comprises a wearable device attached to the user's head.

[00177] The system may further include an in-ear computing system further comprising an accelerometer, the accelerometer being configured to detect a user's movement when the user is wearing the wearable device and in response to the user's movement.

[00178] The system may further include an in-ear computing system configured to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the detections made by the accelerometer.

[00179] The system may further include an in-ear computing system configured to collect and analyze data from the ophthalmic device.

[00180] The system may further include an on-ear computing device configured to transmit data to an external computing system.

[00181] The system may further include an external computing system containing a cloud computing system.

[00182] The system may further include an ophthalmic device embedded in the user's eye.

[00183] The system may further include an on-ear computing device and an ophthalmic device, the distance between which remains constant when the user wears the on-ear computing device and the ophthalmic device.

[00184] The system may further include an on-ear computing device comprising a wearable device and an ophthalmic device that includes a contact lens configured to be worn by a user.

[00185] The system may further include a wearable device containing an earpiece.

[00186] The system may further include an earphone with a predetermined broadcast range.

[00187] The system may further have a predetermined broadcast range of less than six inches.

[00188] The system may further include an earpiece comprising a focusing transmitter configured to direct the transmitted signals to the user's eye when the earpiece is worn on the user's ear.

[00189] The system may further include an earpiece comprising a focusing transmitter configured to receive transmissions from the ophthalmic device when the earpiece is worn on the user's ear and when the ophthalmic device is positioned on the user's eye.

[00190] An exemplary method for alerting a user includes receiving information with an earpiece from an ophthalmic device worn by the user, parsing the information from the ophthalmic device, and transmitting a message regarding the parsed information to the ophthalmic device.

[00191] The method may further include analyzing the information, comprising determining whether a predetermined threshold is satisfied.

[00192] The method may further include alerting the user if the predetermined threshold is met.

[00193] The method may further include requesting input from a user when performing a given action.

[00194] The method may further include a predetermined act including administering a substance to a user.

[00195] The method may further include alerting the user if the predetermined threshold is not met.

[00196] The method may further include triggering a diopter change of the ophthalmic device.

[00197] The method may further include triggering a change in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device, further comprising triggering a message displayed on the ophthalmic device in the field of view of the user.

[00198] The method may further include transmitting the parsed information to the remote device.

[00199] The method may further include a remote device containing a cloud computing device.

[00200] The method may further include receiving the alert and transmitting the alert to the remote device associated with the user.

[00201] The method may further include a hazard warning containing the user's location and a safety message.

[00202] An exemplary method for changing an ophthalmic device includes receiving information from a wireless receiver worn by a user, parsing the information from the wireless receiver, and recommending that the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device be changed based on that analysis.

[00203] The method may further include detecting head movement of the user.

[00204] The method may further include a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device, further comprising a recommendation to change the number of diopters of the ophthalmic device.

[00205] The method may further include requesting information from the ophthalmic device and parsing information from the ophthalmic device.

[00206] The method may further include a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the analysis of information from the ophthalmic device.

[00207] Another exemplary contact lens system includes a first contact lens comprising a body of at least one sensor located in the body of the first contact lens, a wearable wireless receiver in communication with the first contact lens.

[00208] The contact lens system may further include a wearable wireless receiver including an earpiece.

[00209] The contact lens system may further include a first contact lens further comprising a directional transmitter located in the body of the first contact lens.

[00210] The contact lens system may further include an earpiece further comprising a directional receiver directed at the contact lens.

[00211] The contact lens system may further include a first contact lens further comprising an antenna having a broadcast range of six inches or less.

[00212] The contact lens system may further include a processor module located in the body of the first contact lens in communication with at least one sensor, and an antenna located in the body of the first contact lens in communication with at least one sensor.

[00213] The contact lens system may further include a battery located in the body of the first contact lens, wherein the antenna is in communication with the battery.

[00214] The contact lens system may further include a contact lens configured to be worn on the user's eye, and the wireless receiver is an earpiece.

[00215] The contact lens system may further include a wireless receiver comprising an earpiece with a predetermined broadcast range and focused transmission direction.

[00216] The contact lens system may further have a target broadcast range of less than six inches.

[00217] The contact lens system may further include a contact lens configured to transmit raw data to the wireless receiver.

00218] The contact lens system may further include a wireless receiver including an earpiece and a contact lens that transmits information to the earpiece.

[00219] An exemplary earpiece may include a speaker configured to generate audible sound and a transmitter in communication with a contact lens.

[00220] The earpiece may further include a transmitter comprising a directional receiver that receives signals from the user's eye when the earpiece is attached to the user's ear.

[00221] The earpiece may further include an audible sound containing a message based on information sent from the contact lens.

[00222] The earpiece may further include information containing the intraocular pressure of the user's eye.

[00223] In addition, the earpiece may contain information containing readings of the glucose level.

[00224] In addition, the earpiece may contain health information.

[00225] In addition, the earpiece may contain information about the level of dry eyes.

[00226] In addition, the earpiece may contain information about the level of eye strain.

[00227] The earpiece may further include a processor configured to interpret the signal from the contact lens.

[00228] In addition, the earpiece may include a processor configured to send instructions to the contact lens in response to interpreting a signal from the contact lens.

[00229] In addition, the earpiece may further comprise instructions including releasing a therapeutic agent from the contact lens into the eye.

[00230] In addition, the earpiece may contain instructions for performing a measurement using a contact lens.

[00231] In addition, the earpiece may include instructions for changing the optical properties of the contact lens.

[00232] In addition, the earpiece may include a processor configured to send contact lens information to a remote device.

[00233] In addition, the earpiece may also include a processor configured to modify information from the contact lens before sending the information to the remote device.

[00234] In addition, the earpiece may further include a remote device containing a personal mobile device.

[00235] As used herein in relation to contact lenses, the terms "top" or "upper" generally refer directly to the outer surface of the contact lens when worn properly by the wearer, while the terms "bottom" or "bottom" generally refer to directly to the inner surface or the surface facing the eye of the lens. Such terms are used for reference and to aid in understanding the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. For example, as used herein, one embodiment of an exemplary lens describes a variable capacitance sensor formed on the outer top surface of a contact lens. However, a variable capacitance sensor may be formed on the top, bottom, or inner layer of the lens.

[00236] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc., used in the description (other than the claims) are in all cases understood to be modified by the use of the term "approximately" . In any case, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the concept of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter given in the description or claims, which is changed by the use of the term "approximately", should at least be construed in the light of the number of significant figures given and using conventional rounding methods.

[00237] In addition, it should be understood that all ranges disclosed herein encompass and support claims that list all possible subranges or all possible individual values related to them. For example, the claimed range from 1 to 10 should be considered to include and support claims that list all possible subranges or individual values that are between and/or contain a minimum value of 1 and a maximum value of 10; that is, all sub-ranges starting with a minimum value of 1 or more and ending with a maximum value of 10 or less (e.g., 5.5 to 10, 2.34 to 3.56, etc.) or any values from 1 to 10 ( e.g. 3, 5.8, 9.9994, etc.).

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1. A system for communicating with an ophthalmic device, comprising: an ophthalmic device, comprising: contact lens body a transceiver coupled to the body of the contact lens, and an output device coupled to the body of the contact lens; a sensor coupled to the contact lens body and in communication with the transceiver, the sensor detecting at least one of a health score, environmental condition, lens fit, or eye-related biometric data; And a computing system placed on the ear or head that communicates with the ophthalmic device. 2. The system of claim. 1, in which the computing system placed on the ear or head, contains a wireless communication device that communicates with the ophthalmic device. 3. The system of claim. 1, in which the body of the contact lens contains an implantable lens. 4. The system of claim. 1, in which the ophthalmic device contains: an antenna coupled to the body of the contact lens; a power source associated with the antenna; a wireless transceiver that communicates with an antenna. 5. The system of claim. 4, and the output device contains a substance that is administered to the user when the user wears the ophthalmic device. 6. The system of claim. 5, in which the computing system, placed on the ear or head, is configured to communicate with the output device for introducing the substance into the eye of the user in response to the received signal. 7. The system of claim 4, further comprising a user interface device coupled to the contact lens body, the user interface device configured to alter the user's field of view by modifying the ophthalmic device. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the on-ear computing system is configured to trigger the communication device with the user to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein changing the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device comprises displaying a message to the user. 10. The system of claim. 8, wherein the change in optical characteristics comprises changing the diopter of the contact lens based on the detected use. 11. The system according to claim 1, further comprising: a second ophthalmic device; moreover, the computing system, placed on the ear or head, is configured to communicate with the second ophthalmic device. 12. The system according to claim 1, in which a computing system placed on the ear or head further comprises a wearable device and an accelerometer; the accelerometer is configured to detect the movement of the user when the user is wearing the wearable device, and in response to the movement of the user; And moreover, the computing system, placed on the ear or head, is configured to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the detections made by the accelerometer. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the wearable device includes an earpiece. 14. The system of claim 13 wherein the earpiece has a target range of less than six inches. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein the earpiece comprises a focusing transmitter configured to direct transmitted signals towards the user's eye when the earpiece is worn on the user's ear. 16. The system of claim 13, wherein the earpiece comprises a focusing receiver configured to receive transmissions from the ophthalmic device when the earphone is worn on the user's ear and when the ophthalmic device is positioned on the user's eye. 17. The system according to any one of paragraphs. 1-16, wherein the system provides a user alert including: receiving information with an earpiece from an ophthalmic device worn by the user; analysis of information from the ophthalmic device; And transmitting a message regarding the analyzed information to the ophthalmic device. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein parsing the information comprises determining whether a predetermined threshold is met and further comprising alerting the user if the predetermined threshold is met. 19. The system of claim 18, further comprising requesting input from the user when performing a given action. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the intended action includes administering a substance to the user. 21. The system of claim. 17, further comprising triggering a change in the number of diopters of the ophthalmic device. 22. The system according to claim 17, further comprising: danger warning; And a danger alert sent to a remote device associated with the user. 23. The system according to claim 12, and the changes in the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device include: receiving information from a wireless transceiver worn by the user; analysis of information from a wireless transceiver; And a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on this analysis. 24. The system of claim 23, further comprising detecting the movement of the user's head. 25. The system of claim. 23, wherein the recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device further comprises a recommendation to change the number of diopters of the ophthalmic device. 26. The system according to claim 23, further comprising: requesting information from the ophthalmic device; analysis of information from the ophthalmic device; And a recommendation to change the optical characteristics of the ophthalmic device based on the analysis of information from the ophthalmic device.

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