Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Inverting a single laser emitter cancels calibration errors during axle alignment, ensuring high precision without complex equipment.

Transmission mode analysis detects smaller inclusions by measuring signal travel times through the material.

Longitudinal cameras extract trailer dimensions to resolve measurement precision versus device complexity trade-offs.

Evaluation unit determines separate threshold values for distinct measurement point ranges to improve laser scanner detection accuracy.

Reconstructs substrate patterns from multiple measurement recipes to separate systematic errors and improve edge placement accuracy.

Oblique illumination creates a shadow offset for distance measurement, eliminating interference from workpiece contours and complex calibration.

Balanced detection systems integrate detectors on common substrates to reduce alignment requirements and improve interferometric imaging sensitivity.

A compact quadrature Mach-Zehnder interferometer measures Doppler frequency shifts in ultraviolet light for wind speed detection.

Movable radiation and imaging parts in an optical sensor resolve the trade-off between measurement accuracy and device complexity for varying object sizes.

Evaporating adamantane coating enables high-quality 3D scans by eliminating pigment contamination and mechanical removal damage.

Virtual reduced spacing generates quarter-grid resolution to resolve wavelength constraints limiting piezo motor positioning precision.

Multi-stage optical configuration with axially dispersive elements extends chromatic confocal sensing range while maintaining compact pen diameter.

Piezoelectric interferometer actuators replace mechanical drives to maintain mirror position stability against external vibration and shock.

An observer model compensates for systematic errors in optical detection devices to ensure accurate angle measurements without manual calibration.

Multi-plane interferometric sensors acquire distance data and 3D images to resolve trade-offs between coverage area, spatial resolution, and measurement speed.

Non-uniform grating overlay measurement structures decouple process-induced asymmetry errors to improve precision.

Oscillation rate-dependent damping via an eddy current brake reduces measuring inaccuracies caused by external disturbances in production environments.

A Littrow optical system measures pitch and orientation angle using beam splitters and dove prisms to direct light paths.

Segmenting memory storage reduces capacity requirements while maintaining detection accuracy for the printing medium end portion.

Infrared atomic force microscopy detects film thickness via mechanical force responses to electromagnetic radiation.

An optical coherence tomography apparatus determines retinal image orientation using calculated zero delay line positions.

Replacing manual car-top installation, this apparatus uses a robotic arm to deploy a 3D coordinate measuring machine inside the shaft for complete dimension data.

A LiDAR scanner generates 3D data to calculate payload volume using interpolation between unobstructed surface points.

A camera and calculator measure horizontal and vertical distances in non-overlapping plate areas to generate alignment data.

Reconstructs transparent soft coating profiles via phase information extraction, resolving visualization difficulties caused by high surface tension droplets.

Segmented camera-ruler pairs align to 3D space, resolving precision complexity trade-offs in flexographic printing plate inspection.

Displacement detection units monitor support deformation and apply compensation values to maintain measurement accuracy during continuous production.

Phosphor layer converts short wavelength light to match detector response, improving signal-to-noise ratio and operating gap tolerance.

Dual sensors detect leading and trailing edges while an encoder counts pulses to calculate length, eliminating slippage errors from roller movement.

An integrated surgical microscope uses a beamsplitter to merge conventional viewing with optical coherence tomography, resolving tissue contrast limitations.

A confocal displacement sensor displays spectrum profile changes to guide optical alignment.

Laser projector patterns walls to calculate crack dimensions remotely, eliminating manual gauge requirements and improving measurement efficiency.

Segmenting pulse trains by frequency resolves range measurement errors from distance jumps while keeping computational complexity low through pattern matching.

Dynamic optical elements adjust pupil illumination to match stepper conditions, reducing systematic measurement errors on semiconductor substrates.

Compressed sensing algorithms in swept-source OCT extract axial resolution while suppressing side-lobes that obscure multiple scattering peaks.

Reflective spectrum measurement optical system analyzes film thickness using large light spot illumination and beam splitting.

Alternating sensor activation sequences resolve longitudinal sample interval limits to generate high-resolution three-dimensional railway track data.

Encoder apparatus determines sub-divisional error using inspection device measurements to generate an error map, eliminating external calibration needs.

A confocal measuring apparatus uses a single pinhole aperture and lens array to enable parallel multi-channel measurement.

A measurement pattern combines periodically modulated phase shift patterns with stationary value sequences for topographic object profiling.

A displacement detecting device adjusts optical component positions to generate a zero focus error signal for accurate measurement.

A processing apparatus adjusts light irradiation energy based on reflectivity information to reduce reflected light interference.

A scanning system splits and recombines light beams to position the effective measuring point away from the head.

A structured-light dimensioning system captures multiple pattern images using different camera settings to form a resolvable composite image.

Stochastic evaluation of multiple optical images averages vibration distortions to determine object geometry with high precision.

A white-light interferometer measures transparent thin film thickness and profile using polarized light separation.

Line light projection enables accurate road texture analysis at low speeds by replacing inertial platforms with cross-correlated optical data.