Optical Rangefinders TRIZ Cases

Common aperture optic merges laser and scene paths to maintain alignment during ballistic corrections.

A facial recognition system uses time of flight and reflectivity measurements to distinguish real faces from printed images.

Segmentation and universality principles reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining high precision in portable 3D scanning systems.

A hybrid LADAR system uses co-planar scanning and imaging to capture real-time 3D vision data efficiently.

Capacitive sensing detects pipe positioning within the mounting sleeve to eliminate alignment errors and reduce scrap rates during cutting ring assembly.

Evaluating position, energy, and width of the received light spot filters noise interference for robust detection.

A LIDAR system detects aerial fauna by analyzing backscattered electromagnetic radiation to extract species-specific wing beat frequencies.

A distance measurement device segments depth data to validate pixel counts and remove aliasing artifacts from Indirect Time of Flight sensors.

A time-of-flight module combines outputs from multiple distance algorithms to improve measurement accuracy.

A laser scanner aligns the light receiver on the optical axis to eliminate parallax errors and improve space utilization.

An infrared LED and patterned film replace manual rulers to measure distance via image analysis, eliminating human error and reducing equipment costs.

Liquid crystal lenses adjust optical power via control circuitry to determine user prescriptions automatically using distance sensors and feedback loops.

Asymmetric lens mounting reduces parallax between luminescence and light receiving elements, preventing vignetting in time of flight sensors.

A tactile and proximity sensor uses an elastic structure with a reflecting mirror to guide detection light for contact and distance sensing.

Sequential vertical signal reading in a stereo camera minimizes focal plane distortion and parallax for accurate distance measurement.

A frequency-modulated laser measurement apparatus subtracts reference signal levels to isolate propagation distance differences.

A 3D imaging method varies modulation frequency to spread energy content across a broader spectral range.

A multiple beam LIDAR system transmits simultaneous laser beams to measure range and velocity across different object locations.

A signal processing apparatus corrects three-dimensional coordinates of a dToF sensor using distance histogram similarity analysis.

Hypersonic cold spray deposits chromium onto zirconium cladding to block steam reactions and prevent hydrogen generation.

Thermal spray processes deposit metallic and ceramic coatings onto nuclear fuel rods, mitigating debris-induced fretting damage in boiling water reactors.

Alternating individual and simultaneous driving of array dot VCSELs boosts resolution without adding light sources.

A three-dimensional image element converts scanned pulse light into fan-like pulse light for wide field coverage.

A rotary distance measuring apparatus uses a wireless transceiver to transmit power and signals between rotating and stationary cores.

A distance detector uses a digital display to show a laser beam indicium for real-time aiming feedback.

A distance-measuring apparatus accumulates reflected light signals across two distinct exposure periods to enhance signal reception quality.

A Time-Of-Flight binning method combines phase and confidence data using vector addition to generate binned vectors.

Chromium oxide doped pellets enhance thermal creep in zirconium alloy cladding to reduce mechanical stress during transient power events.

A non-imaging optical element spreads focused light across a sensor detection area to reduce peak irradiance levels.

Alternating curvature micro-lenses generate a homogeneous laser line, eliminating intensity variations caused by manufacturing irregularities.

A micro-optics system uses diffraction with inclined elements to refract light rays at varying angles for non-rotational scanning.

Porous silicon carbide coatings on nuclear fuel pellets minimize thermal expansion and mechanical degradation under neutron bombardment.

A rangefinder computation apparatus distinguishes short and long operator control element operations to initiate measurements and switch the display on or off.

Micromechanical corner cube arrays replace liquid crystal components to achieve high data rates and wide field of view without temperature stabilization.

Applying standby voltage during emission prevents avalanche phenomena from scattered stray light, ensuring accurate distance measurement.

Multiple fisheye cameras triangulate vertical laser lines to generate high-density point clouds, enabling accurate obstacle avoidance in poor lighting.

Grouping single photon avalanche diode elements into pixels generates N-bit values from 2N minus 1 binary signals, reducing circuit scale and power consumption.

A range image generator divides sensor data into column regions and merges vertically continuous subgroups to detect objects.

Segmenting the measurement beam across different orientations averages reflected signals, reducing speckle noise on rough surfaces.

A parallel photon detector array defocuses reflected light to cover multiple sensing elements, generating time-resolved histograms from combined signals.

A lidar device adjusts emission angle differences to concentrate laser light density in specific regions using phased-array sensors.

A vehicle ranging device uses a translucent cover to shield optical sensors while calculating object distance via time-of-flight measurements.

An optical isolator transmits forward laser signals while blocking reverse reflections in a shared focal plane.

A single laser FMCW LIDAR system uses spectral analysis and optical amplification to enhance signal quality.

A compact optical platform assembly uses a rotary connector to rotate the head independently from the stationary body.

A dynamic vision sensor captures temporal light variations to maintain surveying accuracy despite motion blur and high dynamic range.

Thin central inserts lower peak temperatures in annular fuel pellets without displacing fissile material volume.

Multi-segmented receiving optics control light spot aspect ratio to resolve detection precision versus device complexity trade-offs in triangulation sensors.

A LiDAR beam angle compensation unit calculates and adjusts orientation based on ground data to maintain spatial accuracy.

A dual phase-modulating element configuration cancels astigmatism-induced disturbances, preventing image deterioration from intermediate optical defects.