Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A rotary encoder uses paired sensors to calculate phase differentials for accurate rotation angle determination.

Multi-mode sensors capture depth and color signals to generate a color 3D model, reducing hardware cost and power consumption.

A transparent plate creates a virtual separation plane to lift low-height objects out of the substrate interference zone, enabling precise 3D data capture.

Imaging devices capture item data on a receiving wall, replacing manual scanning to resolve labor-intensive sorting bottlenecks.

An inclined linear light source and imaging lens replace chromatic aberration optics, reducing device complexity while maintaining high measurement accuracy.

Adjusts focal depth and reference light path length to eliminate complex conjugate noise from container walls.

A 3D scanning apparatus mounted on a vertical guide records elevator shaft dimensions electronically.

A single-tool apparatus mounts on the wheel hub to measure toe, camber, and caster angles using a tubular bubble level and light line laser emitter.

A double ball-bar measuring system uses a reference bar to detect thermal expansion for precise displacement measurement.

A laser-based measurement carriage determines pipe inner diameter by detecting outer peripheral surfaces.

A tire testing method generates phase images at varying pressures to form partial difference images for defect detection.

A scanning probe uses a conductive disruptor to modulate magnetic flux for precise three-dimensional position tracking.

A non-contact measurement device projects light patterns onto moving metal strands to determine geometric dimensions and speed using correlative optical imaging.

A 3D data set analysis method fits a theoretical model track into surface geometry to identify individual machining marks and determine spatial parameters.

A scanning system segments objects into regions of interest to capture targeted high-resolution data.

Lateral white light interferometry tracks six-degree-of-freedom rigid body motion with near-nanometer precision using single-frame fringe analysis.

Synchronized laser pulses reflect off a rotating polygonal mirror to create simultaneous target illumination, eliminating sequential projection delays.

A profile measuring apparatus adjusts object inclination to maintain objective lens aperture angles.

A distance-measuring optoelectronic sensor evaluates object contours against stored reference data to classify permissible items passing through an opening.

Interpolates modal vectors to decompose surface measurements into shape, undulation, and roughness components.

A surface shape measuring device dynamically adjusts scanning speed and field of view based on real-time encoder position signals.

A position detection device uses a detector group to read spatial patterns from multiple components for relative position sensing.

A LiDAR monitoring system calculates a straight line between the light source and sensor to define a three-dimensional invalid region for point cloud data processing.

Detects mode hop wavelength errors using a reference optical component to correct tunable laser sweep data.

A structured light optical apparatus projects patterns to assess surface flatness and distance via a single integrated sensing unit.

A form measuring apparatus uses phase shifting and reference light to detect target areas for efficient three-dimensional data generation.

Oblique sensors capture rail web profiles to measure plate cut and abrasion values despite ballast obscuration.

A laser line probe integrates a Bayer filter over its photosensitive array to capture metrology and color data simultaneously.

A control unit stores correction amounts from an eccentricity correction unit to track substrate positioning accuracy.

A contrast element enhances edge visibility for an optical sensor, resolving low contrast issues in automated layup verification.

A compact optical probe uses a pinhole diaphragm and photoelectric sensors to detect surface position via voltage peaks.

An elastic-mounted touch probe replaces mechanical pins with optical detection to resolve anisotropic sensitivity and improve measurement precision.

A carrier with a pivot joint secures measurement heads on shafts for precise angular offset determination.

A rotation angle detection device stabilizes the distance between a magnet and a magnetic sensor to ensure accurate signal output.

A plate-shaped calibration object enables precise terahertz wall thickness measurement using a rotating ring mechanism.

A non-contact optical sensor measures inner and outer surfaces of hollow cylindrical specimens without physical fixation.

A contour probe linkage converts vertical surface variations into lateral movements for horizontal beam optical comparators.

A laser tracker measures target ball groups to determine a transformation matrix between coordinate systems for 3D scanning repositioning.

A position measuring device uses a periodic aperture grating to generate distinguishable scanning signals from area markings.

A lens test device calculates simulated optical values for varied object distances using correction data.

A board-warping measuring apparatus projects a reference pattern onto a device under test to capture measurement images for height calculation.

A mobile application calculates putt break and pace using slope, length, and green speed parameters.

A geometric calculation method derives coating thickness from coil outer and inner diameters, strip length, and base thickness using automated sensors.

A diffraction-based overlay target uses programmed shifts between periodic patterns to simultaneously determine multiple alignment errors.

Automated optical scanning replaces manual gauges to measure sealant thickness, reducing inspection time and labor costs.

Dual Hartmann masks positioned upstream and downstream resolve the trade-off between device complexity and measurement precision for ophthalmic lenses.

An optoelectronic sensor measures angular speed to compensate for self-rotation.