Patent ID: 6364485
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A61B,A61H

Abstract:
A method for relieving eye strain of a viewer's eyes, the method comprising the(a) displaying a singular merged image on a display screen; (b) gradually and at a constant rate separating two associated images out of said merged image, increasing the size and the separation distance between the two associated images along a horizontal line, whereby, when a viewer focuses on a central focal point interposed between the viewer's eyes and the separated associated images, the viewer perceives, in addition to the associated images, a merged image derived from the associated images and the sensation of becoming nearer to the associated images; (c) stopping the lateral separation movement and increase in size of the associated images; (d) gradually and at a constant rate reducing the size and the lateral separation distance of the associated images until the associated images have become a singular merged image; (e) receiving an input indicating that the viewer no longer perceives the merged image; (f) stopping the movement of the associated images in response to the input indicating that the viewer no longer perceives the merged image; and (g) providing the viewer statistical information regarding the eye exercise in response to receiving the input indicating that the viewer no longer perceives the merged image.