3D Optical Memory Multiplex Recording for Authentication Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional 2D memory technologies require additional data recording whenever authentication data is updated, leading to inefficiencies in data recording and authentication processes due to increased comparison times with growing storage data, and lack the capability for high-precision and rapid data recording and restoration.

Innovation Solution

The use of 3D optical memory that splits recording and restoration light into multiple components, allowing for multiplex recording and restoration of storage data through varying waveforms, wavelengths, phases, and light source rotations, enabling parallel processing across different directions and coordinates within the 3D optical memory.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If 2D memory is used to store authentication data, then data can be stored, but additional data recording is required whenever authentication data is updated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthentication data update capabilityVSAvoidtime for additional data recording
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from 2D memory to 3D optical memory, utilizing the third dimension (depth) to store multiple authentication data sets simultaneously at different spatial locations and focal depths. This dimensional expansion allows multiple data versions to coexist without requiring sequential overwriting, thereby eliminating the time loss associated with additional recording operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a hierarchical storage structure where authentication data are nested at different focal planes within the 3D optical memory. Multiple authentication data sets are stored concentrically or layeredly, with each layer accessible through focal adjustment. This nesting allows efficient retrieval of any authentication data version without requiring complete re-recording.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If more authentication data is stored in 2D memory, then authentication coverage increases, but comparison time increases proportionally

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthentication data capacityVSAvoiddata comparison time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By storing authentication data in 3D space with multiple focal planes, the system can rapidly switch between different data sets through focal adjustment rather than sequential access. This spatial organization enables parallel or near-parallel comparison capabilities, as multiple authentication templates are accessible simultaneously at different depths, dramatically reducing comparison time while increasing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments authentication data into distinct spatial regions and focal planes within the 3D memory. This segmentation allows the system to divide and conquer the comparison task by activating only relevant data segments based on authentication requirements, rather than processing the entire data set sequentially, thus reducing comparison time while maintaining high capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional 2D optical memory is used, then data recording is possible, but high-precision multiplex recording cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata recording precisionVSAvoidrecording condition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes 3D optical memory with controlled focal planes to achieve multiplex recording. By recording data at different focal depths and spatial coordinates, the system creates highly precise, multi-layered data structures. The third dimension provides an additional degree of freedom for data separation and retrieval, enabling high-precision multiplex recording that cannot be achieved in 2D space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs multiple recording parameters including wavelength, phase, amplitude, and focal position to encode and differentiate multiple data sets within the 3D memory. By varying these optical parameters, the system achieves high-precision multiplex recording where each data set is distinguishable through its unique parameter combination, significantly enhancing recording precision while managing device complexity through systematic parameter control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach enables high-precision, rapid, and convenient data recording and authentication by utilizing 3D optical memory for multiplex data storage and retrieval, reducing the need for additional data recording during updates and enhancing authentication efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

splits recording and restoration light into multiple components

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight splitting:

Implementation Method 2

multiplex recording and restoration of storage data through varying waveforms, wavelengths, phases, and light source rotations

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMultiplex recording:

Implementation Method 3

enabling parallel processing across different directions and coordinates within the 3D optical memory

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical interference: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS8964518B2Data recording apparatus and method using 3D optical memory, and authentication apparatus and method using 3D optical memory
Publication Date: 2015.02.24 ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST
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AI summary

A data recording apparatus and method using three dimensional (3D) optical memory and an authentication apparatus and method using 3D optical memory are provided. The data recording apparatus includes a recording excitation light splitting unit, a condition storage unit, and a data recording unit. The recording excitation light splitting unit splits recording excitation light into first split light and second split light. The condition storage unit stores recording conditions including information about the waveforms, wavelengths and phases of the split light and information about an arrangement of reflection mirrors configured to reflect the split light. The data recording unit records storage data by making the split light incident on the 3D optical memory through the reflection mirrors under the recording conditions.