Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Adjustable lens system resolves field of view and angular resolution trade-offs in variable-range Fourier domain imaging.

A varifocal liquid-crystal lens measures target distance by tracking voltage adjustments for focus.

A cylindrical detection frame uses adjustable counterweights to balance axial support forces on optical lenses during measurement.

A 3D visualization apparatus overlays a see-through region on a target model to display the back surface shape from the front gaze direction.

A contact angle measuring device uses electrochemical potential differences to determine wettability without optical imaging.

Collimated light strikes a quadrant photodiode to detect position deviations in straightness and squareness.

Segmenting the sensor into a one-dimensional line reduces installation space while maintaining measurement precision through dynamic scanning.

A fiber optic shape sensor fused with inertial measurement units estimates position via Kalman filtering.

Integrated LED straight edge detects permanent deformation in aircraft landing gear pin joints by highlighting light transmission through structural gaps.

A 3D imaging system uses a modulator to sweep light frequency for depth extraction.

A measurement device calculates positional adjustment parameters using an evaluation function based on rotation axis data.

A bi-telecentric lens design uses two positive crown glass lenses to form an optical system.

Automated optical evaluation detects tool wear in milling patterns, reducing operator attention requirements and preventing machine downtime.

A coating thickness determination method uses hiding power properties of a standardized reference pattern situated beneath the coating layer.

Real-time laser monitoring detects light source positions across the display module to correct support table height and improve manufacturing yield.

A depth-sensing device segments its pixel array into active first-type and inactive second-type pixels to calculate time-of-flight data.

Dual irradiation units overlap grating shifting with imaging operations to accelerate three-dimensional shape measurement throughput.

A shape measuring device automates light projection and focus adjustment to generate three-dimensional texture images.

Rotating mirrors sweep the beam across multiple positions to resolve the trade-off between measurement precision and detection speed.

A computer system divides extracted AFM patterns into regions to create approximated curved surfaces for height correction.

A photogrammetric method determines surface flatness and orientation using photographic images of a component with applied markings.

Spatial coordinate mapping resolves manual measurement inefficiencies by enabling precise robot guidance for automated vehicle maintenance tasks.

A single camera unit detects geometric patterns on rotating shafts to compute angular and offset errors without initial alignment setup.

Digital edge locking eliminates noise-induced wrong pulses in laser heterodyne interferometry, ensuring accurate displacement and speed measurements.

A displacement measurement apparatus acquires time-series structural deflection data triggered by detected vehicle types.

Per-pixel digital subtraction of time-coded illumination patterns eliminates complex correlation computations, resolving spatial resolution limits.

A shape measurement system calculates waveform feature amounts to correct distance errors and apply reliability weighting.

A beverage valve assembly uses movable aprons to create a gastight seal between the dispensing element and connecting collar.

A photo-alignment device uses movable light-shielding plates to direct polarized light from distinct modules onto a moving substrate.

A laser head detects peripheral surface dimensions of a grooved axially symmetric body while a processing unit reconstructs virtual profiles for precise measurement.

A crane rail measuring device uses an encoder and angle sensor to track displacement and tilt.

Segmented three-beam measurement averages azimuthal variations to reduce noise influence during epitaxial growth, enabling efficient defect detection.

Adjusting the effective refractive index of outer peripheral cores reduces optical path length differences that cause positional deviation in long sensors.

Magnetic coupling cushions collision forces to protect fragile optical waveguides in coordinate measurement machines.

A measurement apparatus detects optical path length differences using a movable optical system to generate Doppler shifts.

A light source uses an electrically conductive substrate with inclined surfaces to enable orthogonal electrical connections and heat dissipation.

A height detecting apparatus uses a chromatic aberration lens to focus swept wavelengths onto a workpiece for precise position measurement.

A monitor diode serves as both laser emitter and receiver to measure workpiece angles with high resolution.

Segmented sensors with distinct readout rates resolve the contradiction between fast 3D measurement speed and high-resolution fault detection precision.

A laser tracker uses interferometry to measure distance changes by generating a time-resolved output variable curve from reflected measurement radiation.

A processor-controlled rotation mechanism turns a spherically mounted retroreflector while maintaining kinematic nest contact.

Segmented optical measurement heads replace bulky racks to deliver industrial-grade wheel alignment precision in compact service environments.

A bending machine calibration method uses an optical transformation matrix to align measurement coordinates with the machine frame.

Phase gap maps resolve fringe order ambiguity and vibration noise in scanning interferometry to improve surface height measurement precision.

Multipoint laser sensors capture transverse road profiles to maintain constant measurement distance during vehicle motion.

Processing circuitry compares electrical pulse counts across multiple time intervals to differentiate fixed device reflections from separate objects.

Vertical light barriers reduce sensor strip length and evaluation time compared to horizontal systems.

Orthogonal pivoting in a linear actuator enables multi-axis measurement of aircraft part deformation, resolving precision gaps in structural load verification.

Side view imaging detects sample height maps to prevent probe collisions during complex topography analysis.