Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A slow light orientation device uses dispersed beams to track object movement across sensor arrays.

An optical distance sensor uses scanning gratings to create fringe patterns for precise pitch angle detection.

Liquid light conductors supply high-power illumination to electronic projection devices, eliminating thermal deformations and reducing measuring time.

An optical device uses a camera and sensor-illuminator to capture images and measure distances for real-time pile driving analysis.

A reciprocating balancing section offsets movable optical mass to stabilize the shape measuring device.

Four monocular cameras capture wheel images to reconstruct 3D geometry through local scale adaptation and global scaling.

A compact optical thickness measuring device uses a multi-wavelength light source and spectrometer to determine wafer dimensions.

Automated optical measurement replaces manual gauges for hot-running shafts, resolving precision versus efficiency trade-offs.

A single-core optical fiber sensor measures shape changes through polarization evolution analysis.

A method calculates edge slope angles from optical coherence tomography images to quantify contact lens edge lift.

A light shielding plate uses rotational and shift drives to maintain precise alignment within an exposure apparatus optical system.

A beam shaping unit uses a spherical lens and an optical unit to direct light rays through refraction and focusing mechanisms.

An active tracking device uses paired emitters and detectors to measure blade track height.

A line scan interference imaging device captures backscattered signals using a two-dimensional camera sensor.

Microwave sensors measure moisture across the entire load-carrying surface width, eliminating assumptions about varying bulk density.

Trajectory compensation algorithms correct curved vehicle paths, enabling accurate wheel alignment measurement without requiring straight-line travel.

A shape measuring device uses a zigzag pattern to separate reflected images from thin glass surfaces.

A positioning track uses optical detection means to identify sector positions through image acquisition and processing.

A calibration artifact with multiple spheres enables accurate noncontact sensor alignment through single-axis rotation.

White light scanning interferometry matches real interference signals against pre-calculated simulation references to determine thin film layer thickness.

Real-time cavity property monitoring via sonoluminescence enables dynamic power adjustment to prevent substrate damage from excessive bubble size.

Depth sensors on freight vehicles measure overhead surface distances to determine precise vehicle position and orientation.

A wavelength sweeping optical coherence tomography system manages reference light path lengths to isolate interference signals from subject reflections.

Collimated light beams detect object passage on a conveyor to determine position offsets, resolving measurement precision versus device complexity.

Optical interferometer measures laser weld penetration depth directly, resolving accuracy issues from indirect emission intensity correlations.

A shearography device uses a modified optical structure with fewer than four refractive interfaces to achieve spatial phase shifting.

An electromagnetic probe system measures turbine blade tip clearance by emitting and detecting reflected energy signals.

Electronic leveling and rotary drives adjust the laser housing tilt, resolving measurement inaccuracies from mechanical play.

Liquid crystal lenses block unpolarized ambient light noise to maintain depth measurement precision under strong illumination.

An optical coherence tomography system uses a spatial filter to shape LED light into a line field for profilometry.

A multi-pass interferometer uses segmented retroreflectors to increase optical path length and enhance measurement resolution.

A calibration frame with support points and reference features enables optical detection of a vehicle measurement reference system.

Digital co-phasing of subapertures compensates for atmospheric turbulence, enabling compact high-resolution imaging and directed energy applications.

A laser machining apparatus uses a detection beam with a distinct wavelength to maintain precise condensing points for accurate height position control.

A 3D image measuring apparatus uses a light path converter to redirect illumination toward inspection objects.

Optimizing the protective layer thickness minimizes optical path differences between stray light and inherent signals, reducing interference variations.

A phase difference frequency generating method creates intermittent signals by shifting a reference signal to produce desired phases without extra hardware.

A position measurement system uses two interferometers to detect object location via parallel reference and diffraction beams.

A multimode waveguide captures reflected light modal power distribution to determine object displacement.

Dual cameras apply stereo triangulation to determine wire rope diameter coordinates, correcting volumetric anamorphosis for precision under vibration.

A two-stage measurement method determines surface topography before optical properties to improve accuracy.

Distance-measuring sensors identify stable reference points to resolve map association conflicts caused by movable objects.

A vehicle position detection system uses laser scanning to measure light reflectivity from pattern units along a travel path.

Aligning a 3D house model with a plane layout enables dynamic spatial size marking display, resolving visual interference from permanent markers.

A measurement device uses a rotating turntable and sliding displacement elements to determine object dimensions without clamping.

A self-mixing interference unit determines distance using peak width analysis of the interference signal.

Glass markers and low-absorption holding members prevent moisture-induced dimensional shifts that degrade measurement accuracy.

A motorcycle frame rack uses adjustable towers and universal brackets to position frames for straightening without disassembly.