SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) |
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 (which has been derived from audited financial statements) and the unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future periods or the full year.
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| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, particularly given the significant uncertainties associated with the current state of international trade and the overall economic environment.
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| Cash Equivalents | Cash Equivalents All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, including money market funds, certificates of deposit, and U.S. Treasury bills purchased three months or less from maturity, are considered cash equivalents.
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| Investments | Investments
As of December 31, 2024, the Company held investments in U.S. Treasury bills, which were purchased in September 2024 and matured in March 2025. These investments were classified as “held-to-maturity” and, as of December 31, 2024, were recorded at amortized cost of $4,895,184 in the accompanying condensed balance sheet. The aggregate fair value of these investments as of December 31, 2024, based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets, was $4,957,750, which included an unrealized gain of $62,566. Upon maturity of these investments, the Company recognized a realized gain $104,816 for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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| Receivables and Credit Policy | Receivables and Credit Policy
Accounts receivable are uncollateralized obligations due from customers under normal trade terms. For direct-to-consumer sales, payment is required before product is shipped. For wholesale orders, we offer “net 30” payment terms on wholesale orders of $1,500 or more in accordance with industry standards. The Company, by policy, routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers.
Accounts receivable are reported at the amount billed to the customer, net of an allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is determined based upon a variety of judgments and factors. Factors considered in determining the allowance include historical collection, write-off experience, and management’s assessment of collectibility from customers, including current conditions, reasonable forecasts, and expectations of future collectibility and collection efforts. Management continuously assesses the collectibility of receivables and adjusts estimates based on actual experience and future expectations. Receivable balances are written-off against the allowance when such balances are deemed to be uncollectible. The Company recognized bad debt expense (recovery) of $880 and $(4,891) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
A roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows:
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| Inventory | Inventory Our inventory predominantly consists of purchased eyewear and related accessories, and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined on a specific identification method of inventory costing which attaches the actual cost to an identifiable unit of product. Also included within inventory at March 31, 2025 was $82,454 of electronic components purchased from a third-party supplier for use by our manufacturer in their future production of our eyewear; there were no such comparable amounts in inventory at December 31, 2024.
Provisions for excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory are recorded after periodic evaluation of historical sales, current economic trends, forecasted sales, estimated product life cycles, and estimated inventory levels. Such provisions were $0 as of both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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| Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Intangible assets relate to patent costs received in conjunction with the initial capitalization of the Company and internally developed utility and design patents. The Company amortizes these assets over the estimated useful life of the patents. The Company reviews its intangible assets for impairment whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.
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| Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment Property and equipment assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or lease terms if shorter. For income tax purposes, accelerated depreciation methods are generally used. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse (i.e., when taxes are actually paid or recovered).
The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its net deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. A review of all relevant available positive and negative evidence is considered, including the Company’s current and past performance, the market environment in which the Company operates, length of carryback and carryforward periods, and existing contracts that will result in future profits.
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| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based awards to employees and directors and others based on the grant date fair value of such awards. Forfeitures are accounted for as a reduction of compensation expense in the period when such forfeitures occur.
For stock option awards, the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. For awards of restricted stock units and shares of common stock, the fair value of the award is based on the quoted market price of our common shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Our revenue is primarily generated from the sales of prescription and non-prescription optical glasses and sunglasses, and shipping charges which are charged to the customer associated with these purchases. We sell products through our retail store resellers, distributors, on our own website Lucyd.co, and on Amazon.com. We have also recently started to generate revenue from the sale of subscriptions to the “Pro” version of our Lucyd app, which provides unlimited ChatGPT interactions and priority tech support for a monthly or annual fee.
To determine revenue recognition, we perform the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation. At contract inception, we assess the goods or services promised within each contract and determine those that are performance obligations, and also assess whether each promised good or service is distinct. We then recognize as revenue the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the respective performance obligation when (or as) the performance obligation is satisfied.
In instances where the collectibility of contractual consideration is not probable at the time of sale, the revenue is deferred on our balance sheet as a contract liability, and the associated cost of goods sold is deferred on our balance sheet as a contract asset; subsequently, we recognize such revenue and cost of goods sold as payments are received. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $7,500 of revenue for each period, that was included in the contract liability balances as of January 1, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
All revenue, including sales processed online and through our retail store resellers and distributors, is reported net of discounts, returns, and sales taxes collected from customers on behalf of taxing authorities. Amounts billed to a customer for shipping and handling are reported as revenues; costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of goods sold at the time the related revenue is recognized.
For sales generated through our e-commerce channels, we identify the contract with a customer upon online purchase of our eyewear and transaction price at the manufacturer suggested retail price (“MSRP”). Our e-commerce revenue is recognized upon meeting of the performance obligation when the eyewear is shipped to the end customer. For sales processed through our website, U.S. consumers enjoy free USPS first class postage on orders over $149, with faster delivery options available for extra cost. For Amazon sales, shipping is free for U.S. consumers while international customers pay shipping charges on top of MSRP. Any costs associated with fees charged by the online platforms (i.e., Amazon.com, or Shopify for sales through our Lucyd.co website) are not recharged to customers and are recorded as a component of cost of goods sold as incurred. The Company charges applicable state sales taxes in addition to the MSRP for both online channels and all other marketplaces on which we sell products.
For sales to our retail store partners, we identify the contract with a customer upon receipt of an order of our eyewear through our Shopify wholesale portal or direct purchase order. Revenue is recognized upon meeting the performance obligation, which is delivery of the Company’s eyewear products to the retail store, and is also recorded net of returns and discounts. Our wholesale pricing for eyewear sold to retail store partners includes volume discounts, due to the nature of large quantity orders. The pricing includes shipping charges, while excluding any state sales tax charges applicable. Due to the nature of wholesale retail orders, no e-commerce fees are applicable.
For sales to distributors, we identify the contract with a customer upon receipt of an order of our eyewear through a direct purchase order. If collectibility of substantially all of the contract consideration is probable, revenue is recognized upon meeting the performance obligation, which is delivery of our eyewear products to the distributor, and is also recorded net of returns and discounts. Our wholesale pricing for eyewear sold to retail store partners and distributors includes volume discounts, due to the nature of large quantity orders. The pricing does not include shipping. Due to the nature of wholesale retail orders, no marketplace fees are applicable, only credit card processing fees.
For sales of subscriptions to the “Pro” version of our Lucyd app, we identify the individual contracts with customers through detailed transaction reports from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, with each individual transaction representing a separate contract. Revenue is recognized upon meeting the performance obligation, which is the right and availability of each customer to access the “Pro” features of the Lucyd app. For those customers that purchase such access on a month-to-month basis, we recognize revenue in the month in which the purchase of such access is made. For those customers that purchase an annual subscription, we recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the subscription period, using a mid-month convention. The balance of unearned revenue related to app subscriptions that has been deferred on our balance sheet as a contract liability was $2,811 and $2,401 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recognized $1,030 of revenue that was included in the contract liability balance as of January 1, 2025.
We allow our customers to return our physical products, subject to our refund policy, which allows any customer to return our physical products for any reason and receive a full refund for frames (prescription lenses excluded) within the first 7 days for sales made through our website (Lucyd.co), 30 days for sales made through Amazon, and 30 days for sales to most wholesale retailers and distributors (although certain sales to independent distributors are ineligible for returns). We charge a standard $15 restocking fee for standard frame returns, which is deducted from applicable refunds to cover shipping and restocking costs, and our return policy prohibits discretionary returns of glasses with prescription lenses.
For all of our product sales, at the time of sale, we establish a reserve for returns, based on historical experience and expected future returns as well as review of individual returns received in the month following the balance sheet date; such reserve is recorded as a reduction of sales. The Company recorded an allowance for sales returns of $5,746 and $15,746 as March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
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| Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting The Company has a single reportable segment, which generates revenue from the sales of smartglasses, and related accessories and apps. The Company derives revenue primarily in North America and manages its business activities on a consolidated basis. The accounting policies of our single reportable segment are the same as those for the Company as a whole.
The Company’s chief operating decision maker, as such term is defined under GAAP, is our Chief Executive Officer. The chief operating decision maker assesses performance for the single reportable segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income that also is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets. The Company does not have intra-entity sales or transfers.
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