Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Laser displacement sensors measure wheel offsets during motion, resolving the trade-off between measurement precision and operational ease.

An adaptive depth sensing system generates composite illumination patterns based on prior depth maps to improve image capture.

A chromatic confocal sensor uses a switching section to route visible light for precise irradiation spot alignment.

Integrated 2D camera captures multi-pose images to resolve structured light measurement errors and determine accurate 3D edge coordinates.

A device measures contact angles using droplet surface reflection properties to determine curvature radius without capturing the entire drop.

A template-driven processing pipeline decouples modules via ring buffers to enable real-time 3D model generation on portable devices.

A Gaussian beam optical system detects electromagnetic interference to profile moving surfaces in real time.

A phase shifter adjusts optical signal phase offsets to maintain optimal extinction ratios in interferometric devices.

Spatial light modulators project distinct wavelength bands to capture reflected images for accurate 3D surface data calculation.

Superimposing spectral modulations on low-coherence light extends measurement range in spectrally controlled interferometry.

Rotating the calibration target on a swivel arm eliminates manual readjustment time when moving the vehicle, maintaining beam alignment precision.

A probe observing device uses digital zoom to center the measurement tool for precise positioning.

Transparent rotating chamber allows camera detection of dynamic angle of repose at high temperatures for CSP system design.

Automated optical inspection replaces manual measurements at wear-prone weld joints, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility despite component degradation.

A multi-directional laser level projects indicators to determine distances between the housing and adjacent surfaces.

A shape measuring device adjusts stage distance to align a user-specified image position with the optical focus of the light receiving unit.

A laser device projects visible geometric shapes onto a motion capture stage, resolving coordination issues by clearly indicating virtual object locations.

A structured light measurement device calculates defocus degree to generate a normalized reference phase for unwrapping.

Flexible pad with integrated sensors measures fan blade tip clearance, eliminating technician variability and manual gauge errors.

Periodic lighting control minimizes temperature influences on workpieces during coordinate measurements.

A method computes ideal fitting positions using three-dimensional measurement data to streamline railway vehicle assembly.

A rail turnout measuring system uses laser triangulation to capture contactless profile data during high-speed transit.

A phase diversity sensor system uses polarizers to measure piston error between mirror segments.

Identifying per-site residual components allows optimizing measurement parameters to reduce systematic and non-systematic errors in semiconductor metrology.

An OCT apparatus adjusts reference beam light quantity to maintain interference signal levels within a predetermined range.

A processing unit segments image frames into regions with distinct exposure times to optimize signal capture.

A method detects parallel linear structures in sensor images to determine angular position and calibrate optoelectronic sensors without predefined targets.

A shared path optical coupler routes light through a single integrated component to reduce discrete part count.

An automated optical measurement system replaces manual test gauges to verify fitting accuracy without stopping the production line.

A time grating linear displacement sensor uses alternating light fields to generate electrical signals for precise measurement.

Automated laser and CCD detection classifies wheel center depth to adjust machining programs, reducing cap groove dimension tolerance errors.

Dual optical sensor modules detect reference shade shadows to calculate planar object thickness without physical contact.

A deflecting and irradiating section directs measurement light onto multiple portions of a partial region surrounding a target point.

Symmetric radiance distribution cancels diffuse reflection interference, enabling accurate normal calculation on non-uniform reflectance surfaces.

A reflector with two distinct reflectance levels enables precise bending angle detection without increasing sensor structure complexity.

A rotatable refractive prism replaces bulky beam splitters to eliminate angular measurement limits and improve surface roughness accuracy.

Synchronizes lamp illumination and CCD camera capture to reduce image acquisition time while a low-pass filter removes high-frequency noise from the signal.

A 3D scanner predicts light beam positions to define narrow scanning regions, accelerating image capture.

Spherical contact surfaces simplify reference mirror inclination adjustment, resolving complexity in generating interference fringes.

Optical fleet angle sensors measure cable alignment within one-tenth of a degree during high-speed sonar dipping operations.

Two concave mirrors transform divergent illumination into parallel detection rays, resolving precision loss in depressions during 3D height profiling.

A mobile measuring device with attitude detection moves along a reference laser beam to calculate three-dimensional coordinates within an elevator hoistway.

Centralized actuation synchronizes multiple FD-OCT probes to measure slab thickness and topography, reducing vibration-induced measurement errors.

A folded sheet-material support structure positions a light emitting element away from the circuit board in an encoder readhead.

Hyperbolic correction functions smooth abnormal peaks from decenter and tilt errors, maintaining measurement accuracy in bifocal lenses.

Birefringent optical elements filter wavelength components to reduce light leakage in heterodyne interferometers.

Imaging sensors detect markers on drilling tools to calculate angular offset, replacing manual estimation.