Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Real-time optical tracking compensates for thermal expansion and contraction, ensuring tighter geometric tolerances for embedded components.

A tilted-lens optical system incorporates a non-coaxial optical member to cancel non-axisymmetric aberrations.

Optical laser emissions measure tip clearance between counter-rotating helicopter blades for real-time flight data.

A 3D scanner applies sector-specific calibration data to correct measurement errors during scanning operations.

A multi-beam lidar measures its own angular resolution by scanning a checkerboard calibration plate and processing the returned image signals.

A MEMS interferometer uses a silicon-air interface to split incident light beams.

An optical laser sensor verifies full clamping stroke, detecting obstructions that pressure monitoring misses.

A tunable laser diode stabilizes emission wavelength using a stored spectral atlas for absorption lines.

A phase modulator uses multiple heaters to maintain constant total power consumption while adjusting waveguide temperature.

Optical displacement sensors measure wheel distances during motion to assess alignment and suspension, eliminating stationary roller setups.

Automated measuring device replaces manual plumb lines with laser sensors to measure lateral distances in elevator shafts, eliminating labor-intensive errors.

A coordinate measuring device integrates a probe imaging unit with a display to overlay measurement indicators on captured images.

Afocal zoom telescope in optical coherence tomography switches between wide low-resolution and narrow high-resolution imaging modes.

Optical scanner maps object surface geometry to locate laser vibrometer measurement points, eliminating mechanical alignment and reducing inspection time.

A double-mirror shear interferometer splits light via a diaphragm and two mirrors to create interference patterns directly on a camera sensor.

A clock signal filter reduces noise to a predetermined threshold before analog-to-digital sampling in swept source optical coherence tomography.

Segmented conversion scales process OCT intensity data to reveal vitreous body visibility without toxic staining.

A telescopic ball bar measuring device uses concentric optical reflectors to track beam alignment during rotary joint movement.

A contact probe with a calibrated rotor scans circular paths on workpiece surfaces without moving the positioning platform.

Smartphone cameras generate location data for head mounted displays, removing onboard sensors to reduce weight and manufacturing cost.

A laser self-mixing device uses a periodic diffractive structure to redirect light into the cavity for stable signal generation.

A 3D display system adjusts its viewing cone based on user feedback to determine the desired pupillary distance for accurate measurement.

A contact displacement meter uses non-parallel light and a slit scale to calculate distance from peak positions.

A displacement detecting device uses a half-wave plate to rotate polarization for twice-diffracted beams.

A self-leveling laser level switches between red and green beams while showing measurements through a dedicated display window.

Interferometric scanning aligns a reference wavefront with an aspheric surface at common tangency points to extract phase information.

A shape measuring device uses patterned light for posture checking to enable accurate stereoscopic data generation.

Integrating multiple laser diodes into one rotating housing reduces device volume while maintaining wide field of view coverage.

Segmented deflectometry measures optical faces independently to eliminate refractive index dependency while maintaining absolute precision.

A chromatic confocal sensor uses a removable reticle to cast alignment images for precise orientation calibration.

A striped detector array captures reflected light intensity across defined wavelength ranges to determine layer thickness in sample stacks.

Vacuum adsorption applies a reflective film to a honeycomb core, enabling precise surface shape analysis without expensive specialized profiling models.

A chromatic confocal optical system segments illumination and detection paths to measure surface topography with high precision.

Analysis unit filters low-quality sensor points based on angular acceleration to resolve clutch play interference.

A vehicle chassis measurement device uses steering wheel angle and time window data to initiate turning routines without manual input.

Mapping camera images onto 3D point clouds generates realistic surface displays that resolve interpretation difficulties in overlapping layers.

Direct optical laser tracking replaces accelerometer integration to eliminate numerical errors and provide immediate permanent displacement data.

Calculate diamond-like carbon layer thickness from interferometric modulation to correct ALR and PTR errors caused by unknown coating depth.

A rhomb beam splitter directs reflected and transmitted beams along parallel paths to create a pseudo common-path delay line.

A laser belt alignment tool projects a beam onto a target pattern to indicate pulley orientation.

A thickness measurement method applies electromagnetic waves with distinct polarization directions to electronic components on transparent plates.

Full-field optical tomography segments focal planes to isolate weak biological signals from strong substrate reflections, enabling high-contrast 3D imaging.

A three-lens collimator system offsets thermal expansion to maintain stable focal length, preventing imaging accuracy errors caused by temperature variations.

A surface shape measurement apparatus updates target placement positions using calculated placement errors to refine positioning accuracy.

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy determines thin film thickness in homo-epitaxial structures using reflection interference analysis.

An optoelectronic sensor shifts measurement locations across passes to synthesize high lateral resolution from modulated light time of flight data.

Integrating a synchronization channel into the LIDAR measurement channel resolves temporal accuracy issues in wireless coordinate measuring systems.

An intermediary plate blocks heat conduction between a laser tracker and tool, cutting warm-up time from hours to minutes.

A movable image capturing unit tracks target position to ensure accurate parameter measurement in extreme ultraviolet light generation systems.