WO2012102706A1

WO2012102706A1 - Three dimensional adjustable lenses

Info

Publication number: WO2012102706A1
Application number: PCT/US2011/022431
Authority: WO
Inventors: Donald Gonzalez; Tony SANCHEZ
Original assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.
Priority date: 2011-01-25
Filing date: 2011-01-25
Publication date: 2012-08-02
Also published as: TW201239400A

Abstract

Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for adjusting a plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data, and providing different images of a stereoscopic image to the plurality of adjustable lenses. The different images, for example a first image and a second image, may enable a user to perceive the stereoscopic image in three dimensions.

Description

THREE DIMENSIONAL ADJUSTABLE LENSES

Background

[0001 ] Three dimensional ("3D") movies, games, and television programs are becoming more common. 3D technology generally utilizes eyewear to present slightly differing images to each eye of a user. The differing images enable a user to experience a generally two dimensional ("2D") image in what is perceived as three dimensions.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0002] Figures 1 A-C illustrate various embodiments of a client device in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0003] Figures 2-3 illustrates various embodiments of a client device in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0004] Figures 4 illustrates a system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0005] Figure 5 illustrates a data packet in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0006] Figures 6 illustrates an embodiment of a display device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0007] Figures 7-10 illustrate flow diagrams in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0008] Three dimensional ("3D") entertainment, for example movies, images, games, and television programs, rely on the use of eyewear to present two dimensional ("2D") images in what is perceived by viewers as three dimensions. The eyewear includes a stereoscopic layer that presents slightly different 2D images to each eye of a user. The user, viewing these 2D images, perceives the combination as a 3D image.

[0009] To accommodate the use of prescription eyewear, 3D eyewear is generally manufactured so that they are large enough to contain or cover the prescription eyewear. While various prescription glasses may be endowed with stereoscopic layers, they are expensive, confined to use 3D systems, and are prone to becoming obsolete when prescriptions change.

[0010] In the disclosure, various methods, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed that enable 3D eyewear, for example a set of glasses, to adjust to the eyesight of multiple users. In this manner, the 3D eyewear may account for a lens prescription of a first user, and subsequently, a lens prescription of a second user. In various embodiments, eyewear including adjustable lenses and stereoscopic layers are disclosed. The lenses of the eyewear may dynamically adjust their shape to correct various defects associated with a user's eyesight (e.g., near-sighted, far-sighted, etc.). With the lenses adjusted, stereoscopic layers or filters enable the eyewear to be utilized in conjunction with various existing 3D technologies, including but not limited to 3D entertainment systems, 3D commercial applications, 3D medical imaging, and 3D modeling.

[0011 ] Referring to Figure 1A, an apparatus 100 is illustrated in accordance with various embodiments. The apparatus 100 includes a plurality of lenses 102A-B, for example, a first lens 102A and a second lens 102B, a plurality of filters 104A-B coupled to the plurality of lenses 102A-B, and a controller 106. The plurality of filters 104A-B may be coupled to the plurality of lenses 102A-B such that a first filter 104A is coupled to the first lens 102A and a second filter 104B is coupled to the second lens 102B.

[0012] The plurality of adjustable lenses 102A-B may be configured to change or adjust their shape in order to adjust a focal point of the lens. By adjusting a focal point of the lens 102A-B, the lens 102A-B may be account for a user's eyesight. Accounting for a user's eyesight may include adjusting a lens 102A-B for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatisms, or other optical ailments.

[0013] The adjustable lenses 102A-B may change shape in a manner of ways. In one embodiment, the adjustable lenses 102A-B may utilize an electronic charge to mold itself into a corrective shape defined for an individual. In another embodiment, the adjustable lenses 102A-B may utilize a lever or switch to change the shape of the lenses, for example, by pumping a fluid into the optic to adjust its shape. In various embodiments, the shape of the adjustable lens 102A-B may be determined based on a lens prescription for a user's eyewear. The plurality of adjustable lenses 102A-B may comprise a lens associated with a user's right eye, and a lens associated with a user's left eye.

[0014] In various embodiments, the plurality of filters 104A-B may be coupled to the plurality of adjustable lenses 102A-B and be configured to provide different images of a stereoscopic image to the plurality of adjustable lenses 102A-B to enable a user to perceive a three dimensional image. In various embodiments, the filters may comprise passive or active stereoscopic layers. For example, the passive stereoscopic layers include polarized lenses and color filters, while active stereoscopic layers include, for example, liquid crystal display ("LCD") shutters. Other filters may also be used without deviating from the scope of the disclosure.

[0015] In various embodiments, a stereoscopic image may be an aggregate image of two or more images. The two or more images when viewed by a user may enable a user to perceive an image in three dimensions. The stereoscopic image may include two overlapping images or two images displayed sequentially at a predetermined frequency above a frequency noticeable to a user. In either case, each of the two or more images may be a view of a similar scene or data taken from a slightly different angle. The difference in angle between the two or more images may enable a user to perceive an aggregate image in three dimensions. [0016] In various embodiments, the controller 106 may be coupled to the plurality of filters 104A-B and adjustable lenses 102A-B. The controller 106 may be configured to adjust the plurality of adjustable lenses 102A-B based on received data. For example, the controller 106 may receive data indicative or associated with a lens prescription. The controller 106 may then generate electronic signals based on the received data and control the adjustable lens 102A-B according to the data. In various embodiments, the controller 106 may be a microcontroller, an application specific integrated circuit, or other computing device capable of processing data and/or instructions. The controller 106 may generate a signal for each of the first adjustable lens 102A and the second adjustable lens 102B.

[0017] The controller 106 may be configured to receive the data through a wired or wireless connection. In one embodiment, the controller 106 may receive the data via a wired connection such as a universal serial bus ("USB") connection. In other embodiments, the controller 106 may receive the data from a receiver configured to wirelessly communicate with various devices. The receiver may be configured to receive the data via an infrared signal, a radio frequency signal, or other type of signal.

[0018] Referring to Figure 1 B, another embodiment is illustrated in accordance with the present disclosure. In the embodiment, the client device 100 includes one or more adjustable lenses 102A-B as discussed with reference to Figure 1A. The adjustable lenses 102A-B are coupled to a plurality of polarized lenses 108A-B. As illustrated, a first polarized lens 108A is coupled to a first adjustable lens 102A and a second polarized lens is coupled to a second adjustable lens 102B. The controller 106 is coupled to the adjustable lenses 102A-B.

[0019] In the embodiment, the controller 106 receives data associated with a lens prescription for a particular user. The controller 106 is configured to generate one or more signals associated with the received data and utilize the signals to adjust the lenses 102A-B. The polarized lenses 108A-B may then provide different images to each adjusted lens, and consequently to each eye of a user, thereby enabling the user to perceive an image in 3D. For example, a display screen may display two images in an overlapping manner. A first image may have a first polarization and a second image may have a second polarization. The client device 100 may then filter the second image data with a first polarized lens 108A to provide only the first image data to the first adjusted lens 102A, and filter the first image data with the second polarized lens 108B to provide only the second image data to the second adjusted lens 102B. In this manner, each adjusted lens 102A-B receives a single 2D image. A user may then perceive these two slightly different 2D images in three dimensions. The two slightly different 2D images may include similar components viewed from a slightly different angle.

[0020] Referring to Figure 1 C, another embodiment is illustrated in accordance with the present disclosure. The client device 100 includes one or more adjustable lens 102A-B and a controller 106 as described with reference to Figure 1A. Additionally, the client device includes a plurality of active LCD shutters 1 10A-B. The LCD shutters 1 10A-B act as an active stereoscopic layer. In the embodiment, the controller 106 in addition to being coupled to the adjustable lenses 102A-B is also coupled to the LCD shutters 1 10A-B. In the embodiment, a first LCD shutter 1 10A is coupled to the first adjustable lens 102A and a second LCD shutter 1 10B is coupled to the second adjustable lens 102B.

[0021 ] In the embodiment, the controller 106 may again receive data associated with a lens prescription for a particular user. Based on the received data, the controller 106 is configured to generate one or more signals to adjust the lenses 102A-B. In the embodiment, the controller may also receive one or more synchronization signals from a display device (not illustrated) to control the filters, such as the LCD shutters 1 10A-B. For example, a display device may display a first image that is to be provided to the first adjusted lens 102A and ultimately to a first eye of a user. The first image may be displayed for an amount of time. While the first image is displayed, a synchronization signal may enable the controller 106 to block the image from the second adjusted lens 102B, for example by altering the transparency of the second LCD shutter 1 10B. After displaying the first image, a second image may be displayed for a similar amount of time. While the second image is displayed, the

synchronization signal may enable the controller 106 to block the second image from the first adjusted lens 102A, for example by altering the transparency of the first LCD shutter 1 1 OA.

[0022] In various embodiments, adjusting the transparency of the LCD shutters 1 10A-B may comprise moving the LCD shutters 1 10A-B from a transparent state where light may pass through the LCD shutter 1 10A-B to a non-transparent state where no light or a minimal amount of light is allowed to pass through the LCD shutter 1 10A-B. In various embodiments, the shutters 1 10A-B may alter their transparency at a frequency which prevents a user from noticing the changes.

[0023] Referring to Figure 2, another embodiment of a client device 200 is illustrated in accordance with the present disclosure. The client device 200, similar to those discussed with reference to Figures 1 A-C, comprises first and second adjustable lenses 202A-B, first and second filters 204A-B

correspondingly coupled to the first and second adjustable lenses 202A-B. In addition, the client device 200 includes foldable frames 214, a nose piece 212, a receiver 206, and a controller 208. Other components such as batteries, universal serial buses (USBs), antennas, infra-red receivers and transmitters, and switches may also be included without deviating from the disclosure.

[0024] The adjustable lenses 202A-B, as discussed above, are configured to adjust their shape to account for varying focal points or optical ailments of one or more users. In this manner, the adjustable lens 202A-B may adjust to a first state for a first user, and subsequently, when in use by a second user, adjust to a second state for the second user. The filters 204A-B may include active or passive stereoscopic layers including polarized lenses, active LCD shutters, or color filters. The filters 204A-B may filter images prior to providing the images to the adjustable lenses.

[0025] In the embodiment, controller 208 may be configured to adjust the plurality of adjustable lenses 202A-B based on data. For example, the controller 208 may receive data associated with a lens prescription from via a receiver 206 coupled to the controller 208. The lens prescription may include a lens prescription for a first lens 202A and a second lens 202B. The receiver 206 in various embodiments may be a radio frequency receiver, an infrared receiver, or any other receiver capable of receiving data from an emitter.

Additionally, while illustrated in a distal end of frame 214, the receiver may be located in various positions. For example, in the case of an infrared receiver, the receiver 206 may be mounted between filters 204A-B to enable better reception of a signal from a display apparatus or emitter.

[0026] Referring to Figure 3, an example of a client device 200 is illustrated in accordance with the present disclosure. The client device 200 includes elements similar to those discussed with reference to Figure 2, however, as illustrated, the client device 200 includes a first adjustable lens 202A having a first focal point 302 based on a first lens prescription and a second adjustable lens 202B having a second focal point 304 based on a second lens prescription. In the illustrated embodiment, the receiver 206 may receive data including a plurality of lens prescriptions, for example first lens prescription and a second lens prescription, from an emitter. The multiple lens prescriptions may enable a user with varying eyesight between a left and a right eye to appropriately view images.

[0027] Referring to Figure 4, a system is illustrated in accordance with various embodiments. As illustrated, a display device 402 transmits data 406A- B to client devices 404A-B. The data 406A-B may include lens prescriptions and unique identifiers to enable the appropriate client devices 404A-B to receive the correct lens prescriptions. Based on the received data 406A-B, the client devices 404A-B may adjust their lens, and in some embodiments, their filters, in order to perceive 2D images in three dimensions. The display device 402 may be configured to transmit the data 406A-B as a radio frequency ("RF") signal, an infra-red ("IR") signal, or other signals.

[0028] To enable multiple client devices 404A-b to be utilized on the same system, the client devices 404A-B may be individually identifiable.

Individually identifying the client devices 404A-B may enable the use of more than one client device on the system at a given point in time. For example, in at least one embodiment the device 402 and the client devices 404A-B may communicate utilizing infrared signaling 406A-B. The device 402 may broadcast a signal 406A. The signal 406A may first identify a type of device, for example, the client devices 404A-B. After identifying the type of device, the device 402 may utilize a unique identifier to further specify which of the client devices 404A-B the data is intended for. Based on the unique identifier either 404A or 404B may utilize the data. In the event the unique identifier is not associated with the particular client device 404A-B, the client device 404A-B may disregard the data.

[0029] Referring to Figure 5, an embodiment of an infrared ("IR") signal is illustrated. The IR signal 406 may include a header section 500, a unique identifier 502, a data section 504, and a begin sync section 506. In general, the header section 500 comprises information to define the characteristics of the data section 504, route the packet 1 10, and perform error checking. The header section 500 may be a fixed length to allow a decoder of an IR receiver to find and translate the header section 500. In various embodiments, the header portion 500 may specify a target device for the infrared reception, for example, the client devices 404A-B of Figure 4.

[0030] The unique identifier portion 502 may be utilized to support multiple input devices identified as target devices. For example, in the case where a display propagates data in an infrared signal intended for a first client device 404A, the header portion 500 may also be received by client device 404B. Based on the unique identifier portion 502, the client devices 404A-B may determine the intended client device. While indicated in the figure as a unique portion of the IR signal 406, the unique identifier portion 502 may be incorporated into the data section 504. In various embodiments, the data section 504 may include data associated with a lens prescription for one or more adjustable lenses, and optionally, one or more synchronization signals. The data may be configured to enable a controller to adjust the lenses to a particular focal point.

[0031 ] In various embodiments, the IR signal 406 may include a begin sync section 506. The begin sync section 506 trails the data section 504 and indicates that the data phase is complete. Upon completion of the data phase, the device may begin receiving sync signals for active shutter solutions. In embodiments related to passive shutter solutions, the begin sync section 506 may be absent or merely used to indicate successful completion of the data phase. In various embodiments, when the device is transitioned from a powered off state to a powered on state, the power button may enable the device to begin receiving data and/or sync signals. Additionally, in various embodiments, if sync signals are not received for a period of time, the device may determine they are not in use and power off to conserve power.

[0032] Referring to Figure 6, an embodiment of a display device is illustrated in accordance with the present disclosure. The display device 402 may include a transmitter and receiver 606, a computer readable medium 602 configured to store one or more programmable instructions, a controller 604, and a display 608. In various embodiments, the display device 402 may be a computer, a television, or other display device configured to display images.

[0033] In various embodiments, the computer readable medium 602 may include multiple types of memory. The memory may be configured to store one or more programming instructions, that if executed by the controller 604, enable the device 402 to perform one or more operations associated with the instructions.

[0034] In an example embodiment, the device 402 may be configured to execute via controller 604 one or more programming instructions associated with application 610 stored on the computer readable medium 602. In various embodiments, the application 610 may be configured to display one or more user profiles 612-614. The user profiles 612-614 may include information associated with a user, for example, data associated with a lens prescription. A user of a specific client device 404A, as an example, may select a

corresponding user profile 612 in order to enable the display device 402 to generate the data 406A with the appropriate data.

[0035] The device 402 may then receive a user profile selection, wherein the user profile 612-614 associated with the user profile selection includes the data associated with the lens prescription of the user. Upon receipt, the device 402 may be configured to transmit a signal 406 that includes the data associated with an appropriate lens prescription. The transmitted data 406 enables a client device 404A-B to adjust a plurality of lenses according to the lens prescription. In various embodiments, the device 402 may be configured to receive multiple selections, for example, in the case where more than one client device is being used simultaneously. Consequently, the device 402 may be configured to transmit data 406 associated with a second lens prescription to enable a second client device to adjust a plurality of lenses.

[0036] In various embodiments, the device 402 may be a display device utilizing one of many techniques for three dimensional entertainment. For example, the device 402 may be configured for use with passive and active technologies. In an embodiment, the device 402 may be configured to display a first image having a first polarization and a second image with a second polarization. The first and second polarizations may enable a client device to view the two 2D images in what is perceived as a three dimensions.

[0037] In another embodiment, the device 402 may be configured to display images configured for use with LCD shutters. For example, the device 402 may be configured to display a first image for a period of time and a second image for a period of time. The time related to the display of the first image and the second image may be determined and broadcast as one of more

synchronization signals. The synchronization signals may enable a plurality of LCD shutters to sequentially provide the first image to a first lens and a second image to a second lens. In this manner, the client devices 404A-B may enable a user to perceive 2D images in three dimensions.

[0038] Referring to Figures 7-10 flow diagrams are illustrated in accordance with various embodiments. The flow diagrams may include a plurality of operations that may be embodied in the form of programming instructions stored on computer readable mediums.

[0039] With reference to Figure 7, a flow diagram of one or more operations associated with a client device of Figures 1 -4 is illustrated. In the embodiment, the method may started at 702 and proceed to 704 where the client device adjusts a plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data. The received data may be associated with one or more lens prescriptions, for example a first prescription for a first lens and a second prescription for a second lens. The client device may adjust the lens utilizing a controller configured to generate one or more electronic signals to control the focal points of the lenses.

[0040] The method may continue to block 706 where the client device may provide first image data to a first adjusted lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses and second image data to a second adjusted lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses. In various embodiments, the first image data and the second image data may be configured to enable a user to perceive a three dimensional image based on the distinct received images. As described, providing the first image data to the first adjusted lens and the second image data to the second adjusted lens may comprise a stereoscopic layer filtering one image of an aggregate image for a first lens and filtering a second image of the aggregate image for the second lens. In the embodiment, the method may end at 708. Ending, in various embodiments, may include providing additional images to enable a user to view, for example, a motion picture.

[0041 ] Referring to Figure 8, another embodiment associated with a client device is illustrated. In the embodiment, the method may begin at 802 and progress to 804 where the client device transmits a request for data. The transmission may include a request for data from a particular user profile and include a unique identifier of the client device. In response to the request, the device may receive data at 806. The data may be in the form of a radio frequency signal or an infrared signal. In various embodiments, the data may include one or more lens prescriptions.

[0042] At 808, the device may determine whether the received data is intended for the client device. In various embodiments, the client device may utilize a unique identifier in the data to make the determination. Based on a determination that the data is not intended for the client device, the client device may return to 806 to monitor and receive additional data packets. Based on a determination that the data is correct, the client device may store the data at 810. [0043] Storing data 810 may enable a client device to remain

programmed for use should the same user decide to utilize the client device at another time. Consequently, the data may be stored in non-volatile memory. After storage, the client device may utilize the data, via a controller, to adjust one or more lenses at 812. The controller may generate one or more electronic signals that are utilized by the adjustable lenses to change their focal points.

[0044] During the adjustment of the lenses, one or more filters of the client device may provide images to the plurality of adjustable lenses at 814. For example, the client device may provide first image data to a first adjusted lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses and second image data to a second adjusted lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses. In various embodiments, the first image data and the second image data may be configured to enable a user to perceive a three dimensional image based on the distinct received images. As described, providing the first image data to the first adjusted lens and the second image data to the second adjusted lens may comprise a stereoscopic layer filtering one image of an aggregate image for a first lens and filtering a second image of the aggregate image for the second lens.

[0045] In the embodiment, the method may end at 816. Ending, in various embodiments, may include providing additional images to enable a user to view, for example, a motion picture. At 816 the method may end. Ending, in various embodiments, may include continued provision of one or more images to the adjustable lenses, and consequently, the user; receiving additional data associated with another lens prescription and adjusting those lenses.

[0046] With reference to Figure 9, a flow diagram of one or more operations associated with a display device of Figures 4 and 6 is illustrated. The method may begin at 902 and progress to 904 where the device is configured transmit a signal that includes data associated with a lens prescription. The data is configured to enable a client device to adjust a plurality of lenses according to the lens prescription. In various embodiments, the data may be transmitted in an infrared signal or a radio frequency signal.

[0047] At 906, the device may display image data wherein the image data enables a user of a client device to view or perceive a three dimensional image. For example, the device may display an aggregate picture including two distinct images. The two distinct images may have different polarizations or different colors to enable a stereoscopic layer on the client devices to filter the images to provide a first image to a first lens and a second image to second lens.

Alternatively, the device may display image data for two images sequentially. For example the device may display a first image for a first period of time and a second image for a second period of time, thus enabling a first lens to receive a first image and a second lens to receive the second image. The method may then end at 908. In various embodiments, ending may include the continued provision of images, or alternatively, may include the transmission of additional data including different lens prescriptions.

[0048] Referring to Figure 10, another embodiment associated with a display device is illustrated. The method may begin at 1002 and proceed to 1004 where the display device may receive a user profile selection. The user profile selection may be associated with a user profile that includes data, such as a particular lens prescription. In response to the selection, the device may generate and transmit a signal that includes the data associated with the lens prescription. The transmitted data may then enable a client device to adjust a plurality of lenses according to the lens prescription. In various embodiments the device may transmit an infrared signal, a radio-frequency, signal, or another signal for example a wired signal via a universal serial bus.

[0049] After transmitting the data 1006, the device may determine 1008 if other users are requesting data or are utilizing the system. The device may make such a determination based on, for example, the selection of other user profiles. If a determination is made that more users are present, the method may return to 1004 to receive a selection of a user profile and transmit the appropriate data.

[0050] If no more users are required at 1008, the method may continue to 1010 wherein one embodiment synchronization signals are needed.

Synchronization signals may be associated with active filter technologies, such as LCD shutter technology. The synchronization signals may enable a plurality of LCD shutters to sequentially provide a first image to a first lens of the plurality of lenses and a second image to a second lens of the plurality of lenses.

[0051 ] During the transmission of the synchronization signals, the display device may display image data 1012 wherein the image data enables a user of the client device to view or perceive a three dimensional image. The method may then end at 1014. Ending in various embodiments may include receiving further selections at 1004, broadcasting additional synchronization signals 1010, and/or displaying additional image data 1012.

[0052] Although certain embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a wide variety of alternate and/or equivalent embodiments or implementations calculated to achieve the same purposes may be substituted for the

embodiments shown and described without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Those with skill in the art will readily appreciate that embodiments may be implemented in a wide variety of ways. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the embodiments discussed herein.

Therefore, it is manifestly intended that embodiments be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1 . An apparatus, comprising:

a plurality of adjustable lenses;

a plurality of filters coupled to the plurality of adjustable lenses, wherein the plurality of filters are configured to provide different images of a stereoscopic image to the plurality of adjustable lenses to enable a user to perceive the stereoscopic image in three dimensions; and

a controller coupled to the plurality of filters and the plurality of adjustable lenses, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of filters comprise a plurality of polarized lenses, and wherein a first polarized lens is coupled to a first adjustable lens and a second polarized lens is coupled to a second adjustable lens.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of filters comprise a plurality of liquid crystal display ("LCD") shutters, and wherein a first LCD shutter is coupled to a first adjustable lens and a second LCD shutter is coupled to a second adjustable lens.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

a foldable frame;

a nose piece; and

wherein the controller is further configured to adjust the plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data associated with a lens prescription.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to adjust a first adjustable lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data associated with a first lens prescription and a second adjustable lens of the plurality of adjustable lenses based on received data associated with a second lens prescription.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

a receiver coupled to the controller, wherein the receiver is configured to receive the data from an emitter, the data comprising a plurality of lens prescriptions.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the receiver is further configured to receive one or more synchronization signals configured to control the plurality of filters.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the receiver is an infrared receiver, and wherein the controller is configured to adjust the plurality of adjustable lenses based on a determination that the data included a unique identifier associated with the apparatus.

9. A method, comprising:

adjusting first and second adjustable lenses based on received data associated with one or more lens prescriptions; and

providing first image data of a stereoscopic image to the first adjustable lens and second image data of the stereoscopic image to the second adjustable lens, wherein the first image data and the second image data enable a user to perceive the stereoscopic image in three dimensions.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

receiving the data associated with the one or more lens prescriptions; and

wherein adjusting the first and second adjustable lenses comprises adjusting the first and second adjustable lenses via one or more electronic signals.

1 1 . The method of claim 9, wherein providing the first image data to the first adjustable lens and the second image data to the second adjustable lens comprises filtering the second image data with a first polarized lens to provide the first image data and filtering the first image data with a second polarized lens to provide the second image data.

12. The method of claim 9, wherein providing the first image data to the first adjustable lens and the second image data to the second adjustable lens comprises altering a transparency of a first liquid crystal display ("LCD") shutter during a first period of time to provide the first image data and altering a transparency of a second LCD shutter during a second period of time to provide the second image data, wherein the first period of time and the second period of time are sequential.

13. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

receiving the data associated with the lens prescription via an infrared signal, the infrared signal including a unique identifier associated with a foldable frame coupled to the plurality of adjustable lenses.

14. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

storing the received data in memory allocated to a user profile.

15. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

transmitting a data request to a display device, wherein the data request includes a request for the data associated with the lens prescription.

16. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

receiving data associated with a second lens prescription, wherein the lens prescription is associated with a first user and the second lens prescription is associated with a second user; and

adjusting the first and second adjustable lens based on the received data associated with the second lens prescription.

17. An article of manufacture including a computer readable medium having a plurality of instructions stored thereon, wherein the plurality of instructions, if executed, cause a device to perform operations, comprising:

transmitting a signal that includes data associated with a lens

prescription, wherein the data enables a client device to adjust a plurality of lenses according to the lens prescription; and

displaying stereoscopic image data, wherein the stereoscopic image data enables a user of the client device to perceive a three dimensional image.

18. The article of manufacture of claim 17, wherein the plurality of instructions, if executed, cause the device to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a user profile selection, wherein a user profile associated with the user profile selection includes the data associated with the lens prescription.

19. The article of manufacture of claim 18, wherein the plurality of instructions, if executed, cause the device to perform operations further comprising:

broadcasting one or more synchronization signals, wherein the one or more synchronization signals enable a plurality liquid crystal display ("LCD") shutters to sequentially provide a first image to a first lens of the plurality of lenses and a second image to a second lens of the plurality of lenses.

20. The article of manufacture of claim 18, wherein the plurality of instructions, if executed, cause the device to perform operations further comprising:

transmitting data associated with a second lens prescription, wherein the data associated with the second lens prescription enables a second client device to adjust a plurality of lenses.