If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with driver distraction and safety risks—this project developed a thin optical film that allows farsighted drivers to see navigation screens clearly without reading glasses. This enables drivers to keep their maximum focus on the road.
Optical Screen Films That Eliminate the Need for Reading Glasses
Imagine a thin, clear sticker you put on your phone or car screen that tricks your eyes into thinking the image is far away. This means people who usually need reading glasses can see the screen perfectly without putting them on. It's like bringing the distance of the horizon right onto your device's surface.
What needed solving
Over 1 billion people suffer from presbyopia, leading to productivity loss and safety risks when switching between reading glasses and the road or workplace. This creates a global financial burden of approximately €24.22B.
What was built
A flexible, transparent optical film under 0.5mm thick using Image Projection Micro Lens Arrays (IP-MLA) to project images at infinity.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a device manufacturer dealing with the needs of an aging population with presbyopia—this project developed an add-on optical film that corrects vision at the display level. This allows users to view screens sharply without external eyewear.
If you are a workplace provider dealing with lower productivity among visually impaired workers—this project developed a micro-lens array film that provides inclusive working conditions. Workers can now see digital displays clearly without the irritation of constantly removing glasses.
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of the solution?
Based on available project data, the specific unit price is not mentioned, but it is positioned as an add-on film for frequently used displays.
Can this be produced at an industrial scale?
The project describes the technology as a thin optical film (less than 0.5mm) intended for global distribution to revolutionize screen production.
What is the IP or licensing status?
The technology is based on a specific 'Image Projection MLA' (micro lens array) pattern, though specific patent numbers are not listed in the provided text.
How is the film integrated into existing devices?
It is a flexible, transparent foil applied directly to the display surface of the device.
What is the timeline for market availability?
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-05-31.
Who built it
The project is led by a single SME, PHONEOPTIKA LTD from Israel. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is lean and focused on commercial application rather than academic exploration.
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