Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A 3D measurement system directs structural and zero order light beams at an angle for spatial separation.

A concave mirror reflects light through a two-dimensional optical mask onto a sensor to detect nanometric displacements.

A contact angle measuring device projects a parallel light beam to create a shadow image of a liquid droplet on an inclined surface for precise capture.

A curvilinear reflective surface shapes and directs radiation from a laser diode into a parallel beam with at least two parallel sides.

A MEMS scanning mirror reflects a modulated laser beam to generate programmable analog fringe patterns for 3D measurement.

Determine focal position by fitting analytic functions to contrast values from acquired images, enhancing measurement repeatability and accuracy.

Forward imaging system estimates vehicle height before radar alignment tests, preventing measurement errors caused by suspension variations.

Beam splitters divide a single light path into independent measuring beams, enabling precise alignment of spaced X-ray gratings without physical prisms.

Cantilever handle structure with detachable grip enables tool-free removal while maintaining the optical communication component at the highest position.

Adjusting light incident angles during photo-alignment prevents interference between incident and reflected light on alignment material layers.

Optical measurement using a line scan camera detects surface elevations on rotating printing plates, avoiding damage to soft points while maintaining precision.

Segmenting measurement targets via dedicated holes resolves refractive index ambiguity, enabling precise ashing rate calculation and yield optimization.

Attenuation modulation differentiates light entering multiple fiber links for accurate single-link measurement.

Depressed fiducial markers on turbine blades allow creep detection via 3D model comparison, preventing vibration from deformation.

A feature location block system places targets on objects to establish a precise spatial coordinate reference.

Rotating carrier fringe orientations enables automatic pixel-level correction of retrace errors in interferometer measurements.

A harness supports an articulated arm coordinate measurement machine for hands-free operation.

A probe head uses a push rod to pivot a sensor module about a skew axis for flexible spatial orientation.

A camera and linear illumination device capture image sequences during relative movement to evaluate local surface inclinations.

Intersecting virtual planes from electromagnetic beams enable image-based obstacle detection, reducing computing power and implementation costs.

Laser sensors and receiver calculate structural displacement via image recognition, resolving multi-point monitoring complexity.

Sequential activation of multiple light projectors via a controller resolves shading effects and alignment precision issues in 3D surface measurement.

A polarization filter reduces non-reflective image components to enhance laser beam contrast, enabling accurate position detection with low-cost cameras.

Multiple overlay gratings with known biases isolate feature asymmetry contributions, enabling accurate overlay determination despite process-induced errors.

Dynamic stripe pattern cycle adjustment replaces mechanical raster scanning, reducing measurement time while maintaining accuracy across wide distance ranges.

Optical coherence tomography measures distances to the vapor capillary base and workpiece surface for precise laser penetration depth determination.

Co-rotating gages on the printing cylinder enable automatic drift compensation, ensuring accurate defective sheet detection across varying thicknesses.

Single laser scanner determines yaw angle, width, and height simultaneously, reducing device complexity.

Structured light projection and 3D point cloud analysis determine the vehicle wheel axis of rotation.

Mapping received signals to a virtual signal source space eliminates environmental distortion and improves three-dimensional reconstruction accuracy.

Automated gel-time detection apparatus replaces subjective manual inspection by analyzing torque resistance and visual powder changes for consistent results.

Bragg grating fibres measure flexible arm shape while low-friction coatings isolate twist to improve positional accuracy.

A liquid crystal layer with a slit array modulates light phase and spatial frequency via voltage control to generate dynamic fringe patterns.

A self-centering insert with an optical target enables rapid three-dimensional coordinate extraction using camera systems.

A conformance test artifact for coordinate measuring machines uses a convex background illumination surface to create a precise silhouette of a calibrated standard.

A dual-wavelength optical metrology system measures reflectance signals at 300nm to 370nm for precise semiconductor layer analysis.

Multi-camera triangulation system captures object heights using spatially incoherent light strips and elongated collection fields.

A rotor-connected measuring probe enables fast coordinate acquisition through independent rotation and translation movements.

A scanning probe head uses a photoluminescent emitter to convert source light into excitation signals for position detection.

An optically sensitive device detects magnetic fields by measuring dimensional changes in a magnetostrictive material.

Electromagnetic reflection measures tire tread height to predict residual mileage, solving the trade-off between measurement precision and device complexity.

A diffractive mixing grating combines and focuses interfering partial beams onto detector elements for precise position measurement.

Variable spindle rotation adapts to gear tolerance classes, reducing measurement time without compromising accuracy.

A laser-based position monitoring device detects beam displacement via scattered light intensity for precise spatial tracking.

Planar signal emission captures large surface areas simultaneously, reducing measurement time and environmental interference compared to line scanning.

Automated vision system maps carbon fiber placement accuracy on cure mandrels, replacing manual optical laser templates to resolve inspection time bottlenecks.

Tilting the retaining module breaks magnetic coupling with reduced force, ensuring reliable separation of stacked modules.

Multi-laser interference generates synthetic waves to resolve high-precision distance measurements against device complexity constraints.

Pattern projection unit generates structured light via optical grating diffraction for precise surface imaging.