Patent ID: 8628194

Claim:
A system for tracking the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens, the system comprising: said ophthalmic lens having thereon or within it at least one sensor for measuring at least one parameter, said sensor having a computer readable medium for storing sensed data and data related to said ophthalmic lens, said data comprising expiration data, said sensor comprising means for emitting said sensed data automatically, or in response to activation by an activating signal applied by an external means; counter means for determine the elapsed time between said time of activation and expiration data, wherein the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens is based on said elapsed time, expiration data and sensed data, wherein said data is related to at least one of a SKU, unique ID, manufacturer, logo, material of manufacture, composition, lot, no., batch no., warehouse related data; promotional material, rebate for next pair purchase or free trials, lens features and benefits data, health warnings, data on potential risk or complications, insurance coverage data, regulatory data, authenticity data, fitting details, lens type data, lens care or handling information, recommended usage information such as wear schedule, filling pharmacy, health professional information, time, an ophthalmic product user's personal details, prescription information, right eye/left eye identification data, URI, lens case replacement schedule, eye exam schedule, eye appointments, and wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of a protein concentration, composition of the lacrimal fluid, fungus, pathogens, viri, bacteria, concentrations of compounds in a lens care product, pH level, eye temperature, eye pressure, eye moisture, oxygen reaching the eye, blink rate, pressure from rubbing, light, frequency of wear, exposure to a lens care product, usage habits, vital signs, pulse rate, geolocation coordinates, chemicals, chemical compounds, acoustic energy, moisture content, humidity, smoke, vibration, radiation, magnetic fields, air quality, power, motion, global positioning, geo-location, orientation, acceleration, or changes thereof.