Optical Rangefinders TRIZ Cases

A mobile device camera paired with a scanning laser system captures images and distance data to calculate object dimensions.

A triangulation sensor uses a transmissive device with predefined reference surfaces to reflect radiation beams for distance determination.

A time-of-flight sensor applies intensity variation analysis to calibrate distance measurements using phase and pulsed methods.

A SPAD ranging device adjusts bias voltage via a control unit to stabilize time of flight detection.

A distance measuring device uses electronic control to adjust photodetection light amounts without mechanical switching.

Orienting the display module between 25 and 65 degrees resolves visibility contradictions by enabling on-site calibration from multiple angles.

An optical telescope and phased array scan emission light to capture neighboring satellites, eliminating dedicated ranging hardware.

Acoustic beam deflection replaces mechanical parts to resolve the contradiction between pointing flexibility and scanning speed.

A target following system combines RF modules with laser rangefinders to calculate distance and directional angle for moving carriers.

Unique rotational speeds distinguish base station signals, resolving complexity and cost issues in multi-station positional tracking systems.

A laser radar controller adjusts pulse repetition rates based on target distance and reception power to optimize image acquisition.

A laser scanner uses overlapping histogram memories to accumulate multi-pulse signals for precise distance detection.

A photodiode sensor switches bias voltage to operate in SPAD, APD, or linear modes.

Asymmetric electrode placement in a photodetector pixel array reduces lateral electric field stress through optimized geometric arrangement.

Adjustment software processes range images to generate alignment guidance messages for sensor positioning.

A lens focuses specular light while a mask filters it out, resolving low contrast issues from high intensity reflections.

Calculation module compensates light spot position deviations via lookup tables to maintain measurement precision despite incomplete illumination.

A spatially coded structured light generator uses a monolithic VCSEL array to project unique patterns for 3D mapping.

An optical volume measurement device projects an alignment indicator to guide object placement within the camera's resolution distance range.

A coaxial fiber optic scanner merges transmit and receive optics into a single central light guide.

A short wave infrared camera and laser projector system determines altitude through optical triangulation of a pseudo-random pattern.

A hybrid optoelectronic module merges time of flight and structured light techniques using demodulation pixels.

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Replacing complex eyepiece optics with a camera sensor and microdisplay improves measurement precision while reducing manufacturing difficulty.

Spatially offset light sources enable triangulation-based depth estimation, suppressing stray light interference and manufacturing tolerance variations.

Classifying objects via distance and oscillation data improves accuracy without adding sensors, resolving complexity trade-offs.

A detachable coupling device aligns a measuring device with a rail using laser distance and inclination sensors.

A laser distance measuring assembly uses a sound emitter to audibly communicate measurements.

An air cargo power drive unit uses optical pulses to detect unit load device motion and presence.

A surveying instrument calculates a target path model to estimate position for faster reacquisition.

Merging a laser rangefinder and tape measure resolves the contradiction between portability and measurement accuracy across varying distances.

A LiDAR system emits pulse sequences with varying temporal spacings to identify echoes and calculate time of flight.

A distance measuring device calculates correction parameters using phase differences at multiple light emission frequencies.

Configurable multi-tap structures enable a single time-of-flight sensor to perform diverse sensing functions without increasing device complexity.

A time of flight camera system ascertains distance values using phase shift measurements at distinct modulation frequencies.

A triangulation light sensor adapts distance thresholds dynamically to maintain detection accuracy across varying background positions.

Speculative pixel activation anticipates reflection arrival times to determine target distance, resolving speed and noise trade-offs.

An optical LIDAR design replaces rotating mechanics with a MEMS mirror to eliminate abrasion and gaps while maintaining 360-degree scanning capability.

Model-based Compressive Sampling Matching Pursuit enforces occlusion constraints to resolve ambiguities in active coherent depth sensing.

A dual-mode detector array captures coherent and incoherent laser energy for simultaneous micro-Doppler and 3D imaging.

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An optical sensing system determines vehicle positions using angle and time-of-flight measurements.

A control unit detects lane changes by weighting optical traffic lane information from both vehicle sides to generate a target line.

A distance sensor processes high density projection patterns by assigning fixed windows to artifact trajectories for rapid peak intensity identification.

Segmented metal housing and adhesive curing reduce thermal sensitivity for accurate triangulation across wide temperature ranges.

An optical tracking device captures target trajectories and calculates precise lead positions for shooters.

Dynamic receiver adaptation minimizes background light noise while maintaining alignment accuracy, enabling rapid scanning without mechanical movement delays.

A pass/fail tape measure calibrator uses push and pull calibration bands to verify measurement accuracy against reference surfaces.

Reflective walls redirect laser pulses to generate virtual rangefinders, resolving occlusion without adding synchronization complexity.

Segmenting detection into spatial imaging and temporal photodiodes resolves ocular safety constraints while maintaining high sensitivity.