The process involved two stages, beginning with a phone conversation. I had a medical device prototype that was reviewed by the principals, which ultimately demonstrated a working knowledge of optics. This simplified the process and led to the personal interview.

The final phase was a multi-phase event that included an intensive discussion during lunch. Individual meetings preceded and followed this. The lunch interview also included a meeting with a world-class optical consultant who was visiting the site.

The position was of a Senior Technical Consultant that aided the team in delivering a sequence of prototypes based on new technologies. Although this full-time position lasted over 2.5 years, there was from the very beginning a good understanding about the tentative nature of this arrangement. Most of the questions were very technology-specific. One must also understand that IP was being filed, so no direct questions were asked due to the sensitivity of the legal process in progress.

So, typical questions in this category were:

1. Given the physical principle used, can (my) device be expandable to a larger format?
2. How can this be compared to the work done by so-and-so?
3. Was I involved in standard committees? (Yes)
4. Possible applications for the physical effect XYZ?
5. Issues in software implementation of the application function that is based on the principle under discussion?