WO2022101684A1

WO2022101684A1 - System and method for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user

Info

Publication number: WO2022101684A1
Application number: PCT/IB2021/050062
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dhiman DEVNATH
Original assignee: Devnath Dhiman
Priority date: 2020-11-10
Filing date: 2021-01-06
Publication date: 2022-05-19

Abstract

A system (10) for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user is provided. The system (10) includes a detachable device (30) which is attached to a frame of eyewear. The detachable device (30) includes sensor(s) which sense parameter(s) related to the eyewear and a communication module (60) which communicates the parameter(s) to a centralized platform. The system (10) also includes a data receiving module (80) which receives input(s) from the user and the parameter(s) on the centralized platform. The system (10) also includes a computation module (90) which computes a threshold screen time value and a threshold non- screen time value for the user. The system (10) also includes a report generation module (100) which generates a report for the user. The system (10) also includes an alert generation module (110) which generates a safety alert to manage an eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EYEWEAR USAGE MANAGEMENT TO CONTROL SCREEN TIME OF A USER

This International Application claims priority from a Patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202011049062, filed on November 10, 2020, and titled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EYEWEAR USAGE MANAGEMENT TO CONTROL SCREEN TIME OF A USER”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of a present invention relate to managing usage of eyewear, and more particularly, to a system and method for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user.

BACKGROUND

In today’s digital world, a time for which people stare at a screen of may be of a laptop, a computer, a mobile phone, or the like is increasing leading to causing several eye problems. Thus, the screen time may have to be controlled to prevent people from suffering from any eye problem. There are multiple approaches to track and control the screen time of a user.

One such approach includes a system and method for using a computerized temple for use with eyewear. In such approach, the temple is manufactured with pre-installed sensors and other hardware components needed to track and control the screen time of the user. However, manufacturing cost the eyewear increases, thereby increasing a market cost of the corresponding eyewear as the temple of the eyewear is supposed to be manufactured from scratch. Also, the eyewear already available which the user might have purchased earlier might get wasted because if the user want to control the screen time, then the user may have to purchase a new eyewear which comes with the computerized temple which is again not desirable.

Hence, there is a need for an improved system and method an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user which addresses the aforementioned issues. BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a system for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user is provided. The system includes one or more processors. The system also includes a detachable device operatively coupled to the one or more processors. The detachable device is attached to a frame of eyewear at a pre-defined location via a fastener. Further, the detachable device includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more parameters related to the eyewear. The detachable device also includes a communication module operable by the one or more processors. The communication module is configured to communicate the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium. The system also includes a data receiving module operable by the one or more processors. The data receiving module is configured to receive one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device. The data receiving module is also configured to receive the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform. Further, the system also includes a computation module operable by the one or more processors. The computation module is configured to compute a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module, or a combination thereof. The system also includes a report generation module operable by the one or more processors. The report generation module is configured to generate a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module. The system also includes an alert generation module operable by the one or more processors. The alert generation module is configured to generate a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than a computed threshold screen time, on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof, to manage an eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user.

In accordance with another embodiment, a method for managing an eyewear usage to control screen time of a user is provided. The method includes attaching a detachable device to a frame of eyewear at a pre-defined location. The method also includes sensing one or more parameters related to the eyewear. Further, the method also includes communicating the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium. The method also includes receiving one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device. The method also includes receiving the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform. The method also includes computing a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module, or a combination thereof. Further, the method also includes generating a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module. The method also includes generating a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than a computed threshold screen time on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof, for managing the eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram representation of an exemplary embodiment of the system for the eyewear usage management to control screen time of the user of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a screen time controlling computer or a screen time controlling server in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 4 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method for managing an eyewear usage for controlling screen time of the user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user. As used herein, the term “eyewear” is defined as items or accessories worn on or over the eyes, for fashion or adornment, protection against the environment, to improve or enhance visual acuity, or the like. Common forms of eyewear include glasses, sunglasses, spectacles, and the like. Further, in today’s digital world, a time for which people stare at a screen of may be of a laptop, a computer, a mobile phone, or the like is increasing leading to causing several eye problems. Thus, the screen time may have to be controlled to prevent people from suffering from any eye problem. The system as described hereafter in FIG. 1 is the system for the eyewear usage management to control the screen time of the user.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system (10) for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (10) includes one or more processors (20). The system (10) also includes a detachable device (30) operatively coupled to the one or more processors (20). The detachable device (30) is attached to a frame of eyewear (40) at a pre-defined location via a fastener. In one embodiment, the pre-defined location on the frame includes temples, temple tips, end piece, hinges, or the like. In a preferable embodiment, pre-defined location of the frame includes the temples or the temple tips of the frame. Further, in one embodiment, the fastener includes a clip, a pin, a buckle, or the like.

Further, the detachable device (30) includes one or more sensors (50) configured to sense one or more parameters related to the eyewear (40). In one embodiment, the one or more sensors (50) include one of an acoustic sensor, a radio frequency sensor, a motion, sensor, a light sensor, a camera, a position sensor, a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor, an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, one or more parameters include one of a screen time value, a distance traveled, a distance between a screen and the eyewear (40), a location of the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof. The acoustic sensor may be used to sense the distance between the screen and the eyewear (40). The light sensor may be used to sense the light of the screen falling on eyes of the user via the corresponding eyewear (40) to measure a time for which the eyes are exposed to the light of the screen. In one embodiment, a timer may be used to measure the time for which the eyes are exposed to the light of the screen in combination with the light sensor. Further, the accelerometer may be used to measure the distance traveled by the user. The GPS sensor may be used to measure the location of the eyewear (40) which in turn may be helpful for the user to locate the eyewear (40) when lost.

The detachable device (30) also includes a communication module (60) operable by the one or more processors (20). The communication module (60) is configured to communicate the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors (50) to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium. The at least one communication medium may be wired communication medium of a wireless communication medium. In one embodiment, the at least one communication medium includes Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), ZigBee, or the like.

Further, the user using the eyewear (40) which has the corresponding detachable device (30) attached may have to be registered on the centralized platform in order to be able to track the screen time and control the corresponding screen time and also be able to track the eyewear (40) if lost. Thus, the system (10) also includes a registration module (as shown in FIG. 2) operable by the one or more processors (20). The registration module maybe operatively coupled to the communication module (60). The registration module may be configured to register the user on the centralized platform upon receiving a plurality of user details via a user interface associated to user device (70). The plurality of user details may be stored in a database (as shown in FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the database includes one of a local database, or a cloud database. In one embodiment, the plurality of user details includes a username, a contact number, an email ID, or the like. In one embodiment, the user device (70) includes a mobile phone, a laptop, a tablet, or the like.

The system (10) also includes a data receiving module (80) operable by the one or more processors (20). The data receiving module (80) is operatively coupled to the communication module (60). The data receiving module (80) is configured to receive one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform via the user device (70). In one embodiment, the one or more inputs include one of an eye power, an eye check-up schedule, an eyewear model number, and the like, or a combination thereof of the user. The data receiving module (80) is also configured to receive the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module (60) on the centralized platform.

Further, the system (10) also includes a computation module (90) operable by the one or more processors (20). The computation module (90) is operatively coupled to the data receiving module (80). The computation module (90) is configured to compute a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module (80), or a combination thereof. The threshold screen time value may be a maximum time for which the user may be allowed to stare at the screen to maintain healthy eyesight. Further, the threshold non-screen time value may be a minimum time for which the user may have to completely avoid staring at the screen. In one exemplary embodiment, the pre-defined set of instructions may be pre-stored in the database. Further, the pre-defined set of instructions may include a time for which the user is allowed to stare the screen and a time for which a gap may have to be taken by the user from staring the screen corresponding to the eye power of the user based on doctor’s recommendations.

The system (10) also includes a report generation module (100) operable by the one or more processors (20). The report generation module (100) is operatively coupled to the computation module (90). The report generation module (100) is configured to generate a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module (90). In one embodiment, the report includes one of the one or more inputs, the one or more parameters, a computed threshold screen time value, a computed threshold non-screen time value, one or more eye care suggestions, one or more eyewear purchase-related updates, and the like, or a combination thereof.

The system (10) also includes an alert generation module (110) operable by the one or more processors (20). The alert generation module (110) is operatively coupled to the computation module (90). The alert generation module (110) is configured to generate a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors (50) is greater than the computed threshold screen time, on one of the user device (70), the detachable device (30) attached to the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof, to manage an eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user. In one embodiment, the the alert generation module (110) is also configured to generate an eye check-up alert periodically based on the one or more inputs on one of the user device (70), the detachable device (30) attached to the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the safety alert or the eye check-up alert may be generated in a form of an audio alert, a text message, an email, a pop-up notification, or the like. In such embodiment, the audio alert includes a ring, an alarm, a sound, a buzzer, or the like.

Further, in one embodiment, the system (10) includes a control enablement module (as shown in FIG. 2) operable by the one or more processors (20). The control enablement module is configured to enable the user to register one or more dependent users on the centralized platform. The one or more dependent users use one or more eyewear (40) having the detachable device (30) attached to each of the one or more eyewear (40). In one embodiment, the one or more dependent users may include a father, a mother, a son, a daughter, a sister, a brother, any other relative or the like of the user. Thus, the user might register the corresponding dependent users on the centralized platform in order to be able to track the corresponding one or more dependent users via the GPS sensor of the detachable device (30) which is attached to the respective one or more eyewear (40) as such one or more eyewear (40) may be used by the respective one or more dependent users. In one exemplary embodiment, since the detachable device (30) is a device which is detachable from the eyewear (40), the user may only purchase the detachable device (30) and use it with the eyewear (40) which the user already had along with registering on the centralized platform.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram representation of an exemplary embodiment of the system (10) for the eyewear usage management to control screen time of the user of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A user X (120) purchases a spectacle ‘A’ (130) which is attached with the detachable device (30) at the temples of the spectacle ‘A’ (130). Later, the user ‘X’ (120) purchases a spectacle ‘B’ (140) for son ‘Y’ (150) of the user ‘X’ (120) which is also attached with the detachable device (30) at the temples of the spectacle ‘B’ (140). As used herein the spectacle ‘A’ (130) and the spectacle ‘B’ (140) are substantially similar to the eyewear (40) and the one or more eyewear (40) respectively of FIG. 1. The system (10) includes the one or more processors (20), wherein the detachable device (30) attached to each of the spectacle ‘A’ (130) and the spectacle ‘B’ (140) is operatively coupled to the one or more processors (20). Further, the user ‘X’ (120) registers on the centralized platform upon purchasing the spectacle ‘A’ (130) using the registration module (160), wherein the registration module (160) registers the user ‘X’ (120) upon receiving the plurality of user details via a user’s mobile phone (170). Here, the plurality of user details is stored in the cloud database (180). As used herein the user’s mobile phone (170) is substantially similar to a user device (70) of FIG. 1.

Further, the user ‘X’ (120) is an employee and needs to spend a daily of 9 hours of screen time while working. Thus, the screen time of the user ‘X’ (120) needs to be controlled in a way that the user ‘X’ (120) takes short gaps in between to maintain healthy eyesight. Hence, the detachable device (30) is equipped with the one or more sensors (50) such as the acoustic sensor to sense the distance between a screen (190) and the spectacle ‘A’ (130). Also, the detachable device (30) is equipped with the light sensor to sense the light of the screen (190) falling on the eyes of the user ‘X’ (120) to measure the time for which the eyes are exposed to the light of the screen (190). Theses are a few of the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors (50) which are communicated to the centralized platform via the communication module (60) of the system (10). Further, the data receiving module (80) of the system (10) receives the corresponding one or more parameters and also receives the one or more inputs from the user ‘X’ (120) such as the eye power of the user ‘X’ (120), eye check-up schedule, a spectacle model number, and the like.

Further, based on one of the pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received, or a combination thereof, the computation module (90) computes the threshold screen time value and the threshold non- screen time value for the user ‘X’ (120). Hence, whenever, the user ‘X’ (120) wears the spectacle ‘A’ (130) and works on the user’s mobile phone (170) or a laptop, the alert generation module (110) of the system (10) generates the safety alert in a form of the audio alert on the spectacle ‘A’ (130) when the screen time sensed is greater than the computed threshold screen time. Here, the user ‘X’ (120) has an option to change the form of the safety alert to other forms as described in above explanation of FIG. 1.

Further, upon receiving the safety alert the user ‘X’ (120) may have to take a gap of about the threshold non- screen time value and more to rest the eyes and then continue with the work. Further, the alert generation module (110) also generates the eye checkup alert periodically based on the eye check-up schedule of the user ‘X’ (120). Later, the user ‘X; (120) receives the report including one of the one or more inputs, the one or more parameters, the computed threshold screen time value, the computed threshold non-screen time value, the one or more eye care suggestions, the one or more eyewear purchase-related updates, and the like, or a combination thereof. Here, the report is generated by the report generation module (100) of the system (10).

Furthermore, the son ‘Y’ (150) goes to school and uses the spectacle ‘B’ (140) for reading purpose. Here, the control enablement module (200) of the system (10) enables the user ‘X’ (120) to register the son ‘Y’ (150) on the centralized platform upon purchasing the spectacle ‘B’ (140). Hence, in this case, it is not necessary for the system (10) to measure screen time as long the son ‘Y’ (150) doesn’t use a personal mobile phone (210) for any purpose at the school premises or at home. Again, the setting for the spectacle ‘B’ (140) is in the control of the user ‘X’ (120) as the user ‘X’ (120) has registered the son ‘Y’ (150) on the centralized platform. However, the GPS sensor of the detachable device (30) senses the location of the spectacle ‘B’ (140) and communicates to the centralized platform via the communication module (60) for the user ‘X’ (120) to be able to know the location of the son ‘Y’ (150) who is wearing the spectacle ‘B’ (140). Also, in case the user ‘X’ (120) of the son ‘Y’ (150) loses the spectacle ‘A’ (130) and the spectacle ‘B’ (140), the user ‘X’ (120) can track the respective location via the system (10) and the detachable device (30).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a screen time controlling computer or a screen time controlling server (220) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The screen time controlling server (220) includes processor(s) (230), and a memory (240) coupled to a bus (250). As used herein, the processor(s) (230) and the memory (240) are substantially similar to the system (10) of FIG. 1. Here, the memory (240) is located in a local storage device.

The processor(s) (230), as used herein, means any type of computational circuit, such as, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a complex instruction set computing microprocessor, a reduced instruction set computing microprocessor, a very long instruction word microprocessor, an explicitly parallel instruction computing microprocessor, a digital signal processor, or any other type of processing circuit, or a combination thereof.

Computer memory elements may include any suitable memory device(s) for storing data and executable program, such as read only memory, random access memory, erasable programmable read only memory, electrically erasable programmable read only memory, hard drive, removable media drive for handling memory cards and the like. Embodiments of the present subject matter may be implemented in conjunction with program modules, including functions, procedures, data structures, and application programs, for performing tasks, or defining abstract data types or low-level hardware contexts. Executable program stored on any of the above-mentioned storage media may be executable by the processor(s) (230).

The memory (240) includes a plurality of modules stored in the form of executable program which instructs the processor(s) (230) to perform method steps illustrated in FIG. 3. The memory (240) has following modules: a communication module (60), a data receiving module (80), a computation module (90), a report generation module (100) and an alert generation module (110).

The communication module (60) is configured to communicate the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors (50) to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium. The data receiving module (80) is configured to receive one or more inputs from a user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device (70). The data receiving module (80) is also configured to receive the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module (60) on the centralized platform. The computation module (90) is configured to compute a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module (80), or a combination thereof.

The report generation module (100) is configured to generate a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module (90). The alert generation module (110) is configured to generate a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors (50) is greater than the computed threshold screen time, on one of the user device (70), the detachable device (30) attached to the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof, to manage an eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method (260) for managing an eyewear usage for controlling screen time of a user in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (260) includes attaching a detachable device to a frame of eyewear at a pre-defined location in step 270. In one embodiment, attaching the detachable device to the frame of the eyewear includes attaching the detachable device to the frame of the eyewear by a fastener.

The method (260) also includes sensing one or more parameters related to the eyewear in step 280. In one embodiment, sensing the one or more parameters related to the eyewear includes sensing the one or more parameters related to the eyewear by one or more sensors (50) of the detachable device (30).

Furthermore, the method (260) includes communicating the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium in step 290. In one embodiment, communicating the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to the centralized platform includes communicating the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to the centralized platform by a communication module (60) of the detachable device (30).

Furthermore, the method (260) also includes receiving one or more inputs from a user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device in step 300. In one embodiment, receiving the one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform includes receiving the one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform by a data receiving module (80). In one exemplary embodiment, receiving the one or more inputs includes receiving one of an eye power, an eye check-up schedule, an eyewear model number, or a combination thereof of the user.

Furthermore, the method (260) also includes receiving the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform in step 310. In one embodiment, receiving the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform includes receiving the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform by the data receiving module (80).

Furthermore, the method (260) also includes computing a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module, or a combination thereof in step 320. In one embodiment, computing the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user includes computing the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by a computation module (90).

Furthermore, the method (260) also includes generating a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module in step 330. In one embodiment, generating the report for the user includes generating the report for the user by a report generation module (100).

Furthermore, the method (260) also includes generating a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than a computed threshold screen time on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof, for managing the eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user in step 340. In one embodiment, generating the safety alert when the screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than the computed threshold screen time includes generating the safety alert when the screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than the computed threshold screen time by an alert generation module (110).

In one exemplary embodiment, the method (260) also includes generating an eye check-up alert periodically based on the one or more inputs received on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof. In such embodiment, generating the eye check-up alert periodically includes generating the eye check-up alert periodically by the alert generation module (110).

Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable the user to control the screen time more efficiently and more effectively at a lower cost via the detachable device which may be attached to the eyewear which the user may have to wear. Also, the system enables detecting a location of the eyewear if lost as the detachable device attached to the eyewear includes the GPS sensor. Further, the system enables the user to register the one or more dependent users such as son, daughter, or the like, wherein the one or more dependent users are also using the one or more eyewear each attached with the detachable device, thereby enabling the user to track the location of the one or more dependent users for safety of the corresponding one or more dependent users.

While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

I/WE CLAIM:

1. A system (10) for an eyewear usage management to control screen time of a user, wherein the system (10) comprises: one or more processors (20); a detachable device (30) operatively coupled to the one or more processors (20), wherein the detachable device (30) is attached to a frame of eyewear (40) at a pre-defined location via a fastener, wherein the detachable device (30) comprises: one or more sensors (50) configured to sense one or more parameters related to the eyewear (40); and a communication module (60) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the communication module (60) is configured to communicate the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors (50) to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium; a data receiving module (80) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the data receiving module (80) is configured to: receive one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device (70); and receive the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module (60) on the centralized platform; a computation module (90) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the computation module (90) is configured to compute a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of predefined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module (80), or a combination thereof; a report generation module (100) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the report generation module (100) is configured to generate a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module (90); and an alert generation module (110) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the alert generation module (110) is configured to generate a safety alert when the screen time sensed by the one or more sensors (50) is greater than a computed threshold screen time, on one of the user device (70), the detachable device (30) attached to the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof, to manage an eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user.

2. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (50) comprise one of an acoustic sensor, a radio frequency sensor, a motion, sensor, a light sensor, a camera, a position sensor, a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor, an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, or a combination thereof.

3. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise one of a screen time value, a distance traveled, a distance between a screen (190) and the eyewear (40), a location of the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof.

4. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more inputs comprises one of an eye power, an eye check-up schedule, an eyewear model number, or a combination thereof of the user.

5. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the report comprises one of the one or more inputs, the one or more parameters, computed threshold screen time value, computed threshold non- screen time value, one or more eye care suggestions, one or more eyewear purchase-related updates, or a combination thereof.

6. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a control enablement module (200) operable by the one or more processors (20), wherein the control enablement module (200) is configured to enable the user to register one or more dependent users on the centralized platform, wherein the one or more dependent users use one or more eyewear (40) having the detachable device (30) attached to each of the one or more eyewear (40).

7. The system (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert generation module (110) is configured to generate an eye check-up alert periodically based on the one or more inputs on one of the user device (70), the detachable device (30) attached to the eyewear (40), or a combination thereof.

8. A method (260) for managing an eyewear usage for controlling screen time of a user, wherein the method (260) comprises: attaching, by a fastener, a detachable device to a frame of eyewear at a predefined location; (270) sensing, by one or more sensors (50) of the detachable device (30), one or more parameters related to the eyewear; (280) communicating, by a communication module (60) of the detachable device (30), the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors to a centralized platform via at least one communication medium; (290) receiving, by a data receiving module (80), one or more inputs from the user upon registering on the centralized platform via a user device; (300) receiving, by the data receiving module (80), the one or more parameters communicated by the communication module on the centralized platform; (310) computing, by a computation module (90), a threshold screen time value and a threshold non-screen time value for the user based on one of pre-defined set of instructions, the one or more inputs received by the data receiving module, or a combination thereof; (320) generating, by a report generation module (100), a report for the user upon computation of the threshold screen time value and the threshold non-screen time value for the user by the computation module; (330) and generating, by an alert generation module (110), a safety alert when a screen time sensed by the one or more sensors is greater than the computed threshold screen time on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof, for managing the eyewear usage, thereby controlling the screen time of the user (340).

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9. The method (260) as claimed in claim 8, wherein receiving the one or more inputs comprises receiving one of an eye power, an eye check-up schedule, an eyewear model number, or a combination thereof of the user.

10. The method (260) as claimed in claim 8, comprises generating, by the alert generation module (110), an eye check-up alert periodically based on the one or more inputs received on one of the user device, the detachable device attached to the eyewear, or a combination thereof.

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