Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A measuring endoscope apparatus utilizes low coherence light interference patterns to capture precise surface geometry data through a single optical fiber.

A laser scanner adjusts rotational speed to vary surface point density based on local geometric complexity.

Integrated calibration profile corrects sensor scale factor and tilt errors, ensuring reliable precision surface profile measurements.

A pilot tone measures detector-induced phase noise to enable delay correction, improving interferometric measurement precision.

A scanning laser ophthalmoscope calculates blood flow velocity using displacement and time differences between successive retinal images.

An OCT system detects optical instruments in the beam path using interferometry and image recognition algorithms.

Connecting devices to shaft elements spaced from coupling flanges enables complete rotation and precise misalignment measurement.

Structured light illumination records the three-dimensional shape of a laser cutting nozzle, replacing unreliable manual checks with automated depth analysis.

A single-photon detector array aggregates signals via row and column buses to evaluate detection events against confirmation patterns.

A chromatic range sensor extends measurement capability for low reflectivity surfaces by operating in a high sensitivity mode with longer self-saturating exposure times.

Stacked photonic integrated circuit arrays increase interferometer channels, expanding field-of-view while reducing size and weight.

A telecentric optical apparatus measures surface height by analyzing reflected light position on a dedicated sensor region.

Symmetric inclinometer placement measures roof cross-section rotation angles to calculate mean variable load values.

A modeling system uses chromatic aberration to separate mixed light wavelengths for precise object profile calculation.

Projecting calibration patterns via a light projector eliminates heavy rigid targets, reducing manufacturing difficulty while maintaining accuracy.

Laser displacement sensors measure spark plug insulator radial distance non-contactly to prevent leg portion damage and dirt accumulation during inspection.

Segmented test wheels verify laser precision and software algorithms while eliminating rim removal downtime.

Multiple cameras at varying triangulation angles capture distorted non-crossing line patterns to resolve mechanical oscillation errors during 3D measurement.

Dynamic pixel group selection balances position detection accuracy and reading speed by reducing the number of pixels read in subsequent frames.

Integrating adaptive optics with PS-OCT compensates for ocular aberrations to enhance lateral resolution and signal-to-noise ratio.

A dual-sensor system detects marking position and transverse velocity, calculating output signals that maintain control stability when position data fails.

A substrate stage uses a sensor to measure gap width at multiple locations while moving horizontally.

Spectral filtering removes spurious reflections from the k-clock signal to linearize data and reduce image artifacts.

A laser wavenumber scanning device captures interference images to measure lens three-dimensional profiles.

Universal tube assembly accommodates varying conduit diameters while removable laser emitter visualizes longitudinal axis to detect obstructions.

A displacement detecting device uses scale marks with quadratic pitch intervals to calculate absolute position without origin marks.

A test handler hand uses a contactless sensor to calculate reference point positions for automatic position correction.

Spectral domain phase correction compensates group velocity dispersion, restoring signal coherence and measurement precision across long optical fiber lengths.

A substrate inspection apparatus derives coated film thickness using optical interference between reflected and scattered laser light.

Segmented carriers with precalibrated strain elements enable quick maintenance by regular staff while absorbing fatigue loads.

Photonic integrated circuit merges optical components to reduce system size while maintaining coupling efficiency and thermal management.

A positioning unit uses intersecting laser beams to locate a detection point on a workpiece without an image sensor.

A camera captures images of items placed on a device with orthogonal reference arms to determine dimensions via image processing.

Laser triangulation detects pipette tip position deviations and triggers compensating actions to correct manufacturing defects.

A stacked stage positioning system uses a support bearing to movably support the main stage on a reference surface.

An optical alignment device uses reflective faces to diverge beams between aligners.

Integrated 3D scanners capture wheel images and calibration targets to resolve measurement precision versus device complexity trade-offs.

Structured illumination enhances image contrast, enabling accurate depth measurement in low-contrast industrial environments.

An optical inspection assembly replaces mechanical feelers to measure complex-shaped bodies, eliminating deformation risks and reducing reconfiguration time.

Kalman filter estimates peak signal changes to maintain tracking reliability and measurement precision despite noise interference.

Parallel prisms refract light from multiple points onto one sensor, reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement precision.

A single optical unit generates positional signals along multiple axes using a measuring standard-reflector unit with distinct regions.

Laser scanners extract profile signatures and Fisher vectors to classify vehicles with high accuracy.

A position detector uses optical interference to determine the rotation angle of a co-rotating mirror.

Servo-driven laser range finders measure rotating shafts to calculate centerlines, eliminating misalignment power losses.

An overlay target divides into structures with non-uniform pitch spacing to resolve measurement precision versus device complexity contradictions.

Spherical calibration domes capture marker images to compute precise lens mapping, correcting perspective distortions that flat surfaces cannot resolve.

Alternating sample beams across multiple scanner heads maintains focus and coherence length for accurate defect detection.

Pre-calculated depth of field values eliminate real-time adjustments, resolving the contradiction between imaging accuracy and scanning speed on moving objects.