Detection Device Light Emission Control for Pointing Elements

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing detection systems for self-light-emitting pointing elements do not optimize light emission intensity based on actual detection conditions, leading to inefficient power consumption and detection accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A detection device with a light receiving unit, detection unit, and light emission control unit that calculates and adjusts the light emission intensity of the self-light-emitting pointing element based on distance information from the detection area, ensuring proper light emission for accurate detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If the self-light-emitting pointing element adjusts light emission intensity based on received signal light intensity, then power consumption is reduced, but the light emission intensity cannot be optimized for actual detection conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The detection device measures the actual light intensity received from the pointing element and feeds back this information to adjust the light emission intensity. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that the pointing element emits sufficient light for accurate detection while minimizing power consumption by adjusting intensity based on real detection conditions rather than using fixed or signal-light-based adjustment methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows the detection device to automatically determine and communicate the optimal light emission intensity to the pointing element based on detection requirements. The pointing element then self-adjusts its light emission according to the received control information, enabling autonomous optimization of power consumption and detection accuracy without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If fixed light emission intensity is used, then detection accuracy is maintained, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The light emission intensity is changed from a fixed parameter to a dynamic parameter that adapts to different detection conditions. The detection device calculates appropriate light emission intensities based on factors such as distance to the pointing element and detection requirements, then communicates these dynamic adjustment values to the pointing element, which adjusts its emission accordingly to maintain detection accuracy while optimizing power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If high light emission intensity is used, then detection accuracy is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes the light emission intensity parameter based on actual detection conditions. Rather than using high fixed intensity, the detection device calculates the optimal intensity level required for accurate detection at the current distance and environmental conditions, then adjusts the pointing element's emission parameter accordingly. This parameter adaptation maintains detection precision while minimizing power consumption by using only the necessary light intensity

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 allows for accurate adjustment of light emission intensity, optimizing power consumption and detection accuracy by aligning it with actual detection conditions, enhancing the detection process.

Implementation Method 1

a light receiving unit which receives light emitted from a detection target device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reception: Light

Data Source

PatentUS10955972B2Detection device and method for controlling detection device
Publication Date: 2021.03.23 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A projector includes: a first camera which receives light emitted from a self-light-emitting pointing element; a position detection unit which detects an operation of the self-light-emitting pointing element to a detection area, based on a light reception state of the first camera; and a light emission control unit which calculates a light emission intensity of the self-light-emitting pointing element, based on distance information from an end part of the detection area to the first camera.