Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Moving the light section sensor orthogonally generates the missing third spatial coordinate, enabling precise object positioning in industrial robotics.

A swept-source OCT apparatus generates a clock with an internal reference signal for precise data sampling.

Patterned substrates expose lens imperfections via moiré distortion, enabling early defect detection and preventing installation delays.

A positioning aid projects a visible light spot onto an object to guide sensor placement.

A control system aligns a measurement beam with a pointer spot, eliminating slow video interface centering and zooming operations.

An optical detection system measures marking position and shape to verify glass container authenticity.

Align optical axis with reference axis using test-light ray and location-resolving sensor to ensure perpendicular measuring-light incidence.

A displacement meter uses a light deflection portion with a central opening to separate illumination and detection paths.

Curved incident and exit surfaces collimate light through a phantom, eliminating expensive telecentric lenses and refractive index fluids.

Multiple cameras capture overlapping areas while a controller generates 3D images, eliminating blind spots without mechanical drivers.

Automated package intake device measures dimensions and identifies shippers via image capture, eliminating manual data entry errors.

A light line generating assembly with a rotatable unit and integrated protractor for precise angular measurements.

A distance measuring arrangement uses a phase modulator to periodically shift signal beam phase for high-frequency optical modulation.

Segmented sensors generate dynamic test plans to reduce measurement time while maintaining high precision.

Centralized control unit synchronizes position sensor data with profile scanner measurements for accurate object dimensioning.

Optical fiber evaluation equipment determines cladding center and core deviations using cross-sectional image analysis.

Sequential stripe pattern projection from a single S-iPMSEL unit eliminates initial phase deviations caused by positional shifts between multiple light sources.

Non-contact laser scanning measures thread geometry and coating quality, preventing mechanical damage during inspection.

Dual OID sensors detect paper coordinates to calculate inclination angles for precise pen position tracking.

Preliminary height estimation from partial field of view range data reduces focus adjustment time while maintaining measurement accuracy.

Storing linearization parameters compensates for operating state variations, maintaining measurement accuracy without repeated calibration steps.

Three total-internal-reflection lenses redirect laser beams into an orthogonal basis to measure particulate matter concentration in portable devices.

Wavelet analysis isolates surface roughness and waviness from measurement data, reducing manual rework time.

Integrated system calculates expected photoresist patterns from measured mask data, eliminating separate checking devices.

A device combines triangulation with a coarse spectrometer to measure coating presence and thickness on transparent sheets.

A micro-channel plate collimator and focal plane array determine incident angles to demodulate data, reducing system complexity.

Defining a coordinate system with predetermined values eliminates scaling errors and improves convergence for measuring aspherical surfaces.

A surface texture measuring apparatus scans preset paths to detect edges automatically.

A coordinate locating device uses a mirror to reflect object images, enabling two detectors to capture multiple objects simultaneously.

Parallel delay lines in a programmable integrated circuit measure time-of-flight signals, reducing device complexity and energy consumption.

An optoelectronic sensor uses selectable light emitter spacing to adapt edge detection geometry for different object curvatures.

Optical imaging replaces mechanical connections to measure wheel alignment, reducing equipment footprint while maintaining cross-referencing accuracy.

An integrated optical coherence tomography and microscope system adjusts axial and lateral resolutions for eye examination.

A translucent scale with precise marks enables direct pitch measurement by a light beam scanner.

An optical sensor measures pasture surface profile using reflected light, replacing manual sampling with automated data analysis.

Mirror edge geometry enables unified coordinate transformation in fringe projection systems.

A tire shape measurement sensor uses a dynamic cover to protect the detection unit from airborne debris during standby periods.

Solid-state lasers align the device axis while accelerometers and magnetometers detect orientation for digital angle readouts.

Time-varying desired values drive probe illumination to follow complex scanning paths with precise speed.

Tangential illumination and CCD cameras capture thread contours during production, resolving the contradiction between inspection coverage and cycle time.

Splitting light into measurement and reference beams enables simultaneous multi-target interference detection without drilling holes in the targets.

Microwave resonance method replaces optical beam deflection to resolve displacement traceability and sensitivity tradeoffs.

Switching element defines specific sampling point in time to eliminate nanometer-scale jitter from temporal variations in multi-axis position sensing.

Optical measuring system filters points into flank groups to model profile segments, resolving incompatibility between optical and tactile gear measurements.

Structured light scanner detects multipath interference anomalies and guides remote probe re-scanning for accurate 3D coordinate data.

Placing the reference sphere at the outer circumference simplifies the two-axis turning mechanism, reducing production costs and enhancing mechanical stability.

A flatness calibration device synthesizes measurement data from orthogonal passes to generate a corrected reference plane.

A multi-head optical measuring apparatus shifts light application timings to detect returning signals individually from each head.

A vision system detects teat positions and obstacles to guide a robotic arm for precise attachment.