Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A conversion lens module alters light beam trajectories to scale structured light patterns across projection surfaces.

A distance measuring device uses a movable focal point in focusing optics to track object surfaces.

A laser beam source and diode array measure interstory drift via centroid calculation.

A safety laser scanner evaluates front screen permeability using a twice-reflected beam guided by a light deflection element.

An optical encoder replaces bulky LVDTs, allowing permanent installation for continuous shock-strut stroke monitoring.

Algorithmic corrections for perpendicular beam deviations reduce measurement uncertainties across diverse surface geometries.

Automated optical detection replaces manual inspection to measure traction pin parameters without stopping the vehicle.

A calibration jig uses a reflective surface to return measurement light, enabling repeatable signal conversion.

Inclined line-symmetric electrodes and dummy patterns create a transparent capacitive grid that prevents Moire fringes without signal correction.

Merges interferometric thickness detection with wavefront aberration analysis to measure lens geometry without physical contact or displacement.

A transmissive dimension measuring device uses an incident light position display unit to visually represent the projected spot for intuitive optical axis adjustment.

Fiber optic shape sensing replaces dust-prone optical methods to measure hydraulic cylinder stroke with high reliability in harsh environments.

Spectrally controlled interferometry manipulates source distribution to localize interference fringes.

Broadband light from a superluminescent diode compensates polarization disturbances in an electro-optical distance meter.

Low-coherence interferometry replaces radioactive sources and mechanical feelers to measure thin film thickness without contact or complex calibration.

A combined measurement device uses contactless sensors to detect width and thickness dimensions simultaneously.

Automates camera alignment by detecting pipeline geometry from images to correct positioning errors caused by dirt, wear, and geometric variations.

A single mode fiber coupler combines infrared measurement light and visible guide light into a shared optical path.

Optical radius tracking determines wheel rotation angle, eliminating mechanical measuring heads to resolve device complexity.

Separating the power supply circuit from the measurement head into a body housing reduces head volume and eliminates complex wiring protection circuits.

A focusing and leveling apparatus projects multiple measuring light spots onto a surface to determine height and inclination.

Automated vision detection with backlighting resolves manual measurement inaccuracies for ring parts.

A rotating optical displacement meter limits module angles to block stray light.

An integrated camera mount couples a lens to a bloodstain analysis device for precise right-angle capture.

A measuring system controller unit synchronizes instrument movement with machine coordinates to acquire precise data.

Multi-hole stop elements enable simultaneous coordinate determination across extensive objects, reducing measurement time and mechanical alignment complexity.

A laser measuring device detects roller diameter errors using non-contact optical sensing.

A terminal device controller detects oscillation to enlarge display content for accurate touch input.

Segmenting the linear encoder scale from the load-bearing guide part allows independent detection of relative displacement to correct base deformation errors.

A compact coherent ladar receiver uses digital holography to measure target range and Doppler velocity simultaneously.

A grazing incidence interferometer uses a rotatable half-wave plate to adjust the light amount ratio between measurement and reference beams.

A truncated cone shaped prism converts oblique light into vertical incidence for precise optical displacement detection.

A translucent measurement matrix directs a light beam through a distinct surface to capture distance data between optical elements.

A time-of-flight distance measurement device calculates external light illuminance using charge amounts and object reflectivity.

Segmenting figure patterns and using area indices reduces computational effort for rapid 3D shape determination.

Continuous optical measurement of fiber texture thickness on an impregnation mandrel eliminates manual caliper stops and prevents under-compaction defects.

A double-layer floating reading head collects position information from two independent grating layers to calculate translational and rotational displacements.

A laser-pumped luminophore light source with an elongated exit surface illuminates a confocal aperture to provide uniform polychromatic measuring light.

A coordinate detection apparatus uses light projecting and receiving units to identify light-shielded positions through retroreflected signals.

Oscillating the reference surface eliminates short range retrace errors from vibration and air turbulence, improving measurement precision.

A displacement measuring apparatus acquires a profile by statistically processing multiple sub-profiles generated through minute optical system displacement.

A portable machining appliance integrates strain gauges with controlled material removal to measure residual stresses directly on critical components.

Rear-view camera detects trailer articulation to guide active steering, eliminating costly hitch sensors.

Multi-angle laser line imaging computes distances from the spin axis to the wood block surface, resolving poor resolution in irregularity detection.

Calibration plate indices provide correction values that compensate for device rigidity errors during relative movement.

Wavelength modulation and band-pass filtering separate desired infrared signals from sunlight interference to improve depth image accuracy.

Rotating an optical element shifts the patterned probe light on the object, reducing interference with texture recording and improving measurement precision.