Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Multi-wavelength encoding maps 3D range data into 2D images, enabling high compression ratios while maintaining low reconstruction errors.

A radar device transmits signals to tree trunks and receives reflections from distinct locations to determine trunk length.

A removable elastomeric cartridge captures high-resolution topographical data via diffractive illumination.

A detector arrangement uses light guides and diffusing structures to transport scattered radiation for laser beam measurement.

Integrating metalens and diffractive optical element onto a light source reduces projector volume for portable devices while maintaining beam properties.

An optoelectronic system detects steel belt deformations using reflected light patterns and an evaluation unit.

A head-mounted display superimposes a guide graphic on the real space to indicate an imaging module range.

A compact optical gesture detection system uses a light concentrator and photodiode array to capture reflected light patterns for precise position tracking.

Automatic coherence gate adjustment precedes manual focus positioning to reduce alignment time in ophthalmic apparatuses.

Liquid droplets scatter laser light to resolve mirror and transparency issues in optical surface scanning.

Matching dispersion across objective lenses enables efficient magnification switching in optical coherence tomography without complex calculation processes.

Computational shear speckle holography computes multiple shear sizes from a single data set to detect buried objects without hardware adjustments.

A scanning light source directs a pencil beam at a masked cube corner reflector, determining orientation by analyzing retro-reflected signal positions.

A liquid immersion medium increases the numerical aperture of an optical objective to measure semiconductor mask feature widths.

Direct measurement along X, Y, and Z axes eliminates inferred third-axis errors from two-dimensional imaging for precise creep monitoring.

Modulating light source spectra generates localized interference fringes, eliminating coherence noise and mechanical scanning requirements.

A laser rail assembly measures granite plate flatness by directing a beam to a movable target.

Staggered receivers and phase modulators determine distance between platforms using signal arrival intervals, resolving clock coordination complexity.

A light modulator integrates a beam homogenizer on a curved substrate to deflect light beams.

An optical lens module simulates real object distances using multiple lenses to reduce testing space requirements.

A focus ring wear rate measurement method uses low-coherence light beams to calculate optical path length ratios between the consumable ring and a thermally coupled reference piece.

A 3D sensor detects blister depressions to guide a laser separator for automated division.

A multi-frequency indirect time-of-flight device estimates distance offset using optical crosstalk signals between emission and reception circuits.

Aspheric lens assembly generates spherical wavefronts for interferometric measurements, reducing parts count and eliminating separate test fixtures.

Virtual receiver cell segmentation accumulates digitized signals to resolve ambient light interference at long distances.

Identifies resonant frequencies through fringe density analysis of interference images, replacing laser sources with LEDs to eliminate overheating damage risks.

A multi-pixel light receiving part detects reflected light via a configurable optical system to measure distance without background interference.

A beam homogenizer uses dual microlens arrays with different pitches to mix light and reduce speckle contrast.

Dynamic angle modulation resolves measurement ambiguities on sharp edges by ensuring adequate light reflection during scanning.

A reflection element redirects light through an optical objective to enable automated sensor calibration.

An acousto-optic modulator converts high-frequency optical signals to manageable frequencies for detector arrays.

An indicia reading terminal normalizes pixel distances using setup data to determine article dimensions.

A calibration system determines the beam generator origin point using ray intersections from scanned object endpoints.

Segmenting photoelectric converters and applying periodic action prevents color shifts caused by near-infrared light affecting visible wavelength sensitivity.

Multiplexes phase-shifted fringe patterns with color to capture surface slopes in a single snapshot.

Interferometric circuits measure relative intensity and phase shifts to overcome diffraction limits in machine vision, enabling precise waveguide orientation.

A cascade control circuit adjusts radiant heater output based on real-time wall thickness measurements during blow molding.

A gap measurement device uses a lens optical system to focus light from the gap onto an imaging surface for precise detection.

A directly-modulated semiconductor laser paired with a transmitter-side optical bandpass filter generates probe light for fiber strain sensing.

An autocollimator detects the symmetry axis of a lens to enable precise topography measurement.

A measurement system projects phase-shifted binary patterns to track moving objects with high time resolution.

Frequency sweeping resolves ambiguity in interferometric measurements, eliminating mechanical references and maintaining stability across environmental changes.

Cube corner retro-reflectors in a Michelson interferometer self-compensate chromatic aberration and anamorphism, eliminating external compensators.

Timing signal control synchronizes CCD reset with encoder pulses, resolving light measurement distortion from reflectivity variations.

Real-time ellipsometry tracks polarization changes on moving substrates, ensuring reliable measurements below 200 nanometers.

Actuators modify optical paths in a homodyne encoder to compensate for atmospheric turbulence without laser illumination.

Real-time laser scanning calculates concrete thickness deviations, reducing material waste by enabling immediate operator adjustments.

Polynomial optimization corrects k-delay bias and system dispersion without external hardware, extending imaging depth to 6 mm.

Segmented fixture devices reduce transportation costs by dividing heavy heads into lightweight columns and adapters for versatile repair shop use.

A handheld laser triangulation device calculates body surface contours using integrated radiation sources and detectors.