Discrete Optical Correlation System for Focused Illumination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable illumination systems cannot conveniently provide discrete focused illumination, as they either require carrying separate systems for dispersed and focused light or lack the ability to adjust dispersed lighting to produce focused illumination effectively.

Innovation Solution

A discrete optical correlation system comprising a portable illumination system and an optically opaque hollow module that couples to the system, allowing the illumination to be directed in a focused or correlated manner by using a light emitting diode, power source, switch, and coupling mechanism, or an optically transparent illumination system with an opaque sleeve to produce a discrete correlated output.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single portable illumination system is used, then portability and simplicity are improved, but the ability to provide both dispersed and focused illumination is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of illumination systemsVSAvoidillumination pattern capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into two separate modules: a portable illumination system and a hollow module with specific opening configurations. By segmenting the functionality, each module can be optimized independently while working together to provide both dispersed and focused illumination patterns.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hollow module with selectively openable openings serves multiple functions: it can be coupled to different portable illumination systems, and by opening different combinations of openings, it can produce different illumination patterns (dispersed, focused, or correlated). This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by enabling one system to provide multiple illumination capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If dispersed illumination system is used, then ease of use is improved, but the ability to provide focused illumination is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveillumination system usabilityVSAvoidfocused illumination capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The hollow module incorporates selectively openable openings that can be dynamically adjusted based on the desired illumination pattern. Users can easily open or close specific openings to switch between dispersed and focused illumination modes, maintaining ease of operation while providing focused illumination capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The hollow module acts as an intermediary between the portable illumination system and the target area. It receives light from the illumination system and selectively directs it through different opening configurations to achieve either dispersed or focused illumination patterns, thereby enabling focused illumination without complicating the operation of the light source itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If focused illumination system is used, then illumination precision is improved, but portability and simplicity are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveillumination focus precisionVSAvoidnumber of illumination systems

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hollow module with precision-engineered openings is nested within or coupled to the portable illumination system. This nesting arrangement allows the focused illumination capability to be integrated into the portable system without requiring a completely separate focused illumination device, thereby maintaining portability while achieving precise focused illumination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

Enables convenient production of discrete focused illumination from both electrical and chemical illumination systems, enhancing usability by allowing a single unit to provide both dispersed and focused light patterns as needed.

Implementation Method 1

an optically opaque hollow module, configured to releasably couple to the portable electrical illumination system in a manner such that when the portable electrical illumination system is activated, the system produces a discrete correlated or focused illumination output

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS7311261B1Discrete optical correlation system

Publication Date: 2007.12.25 KENNEDY GREGORY

AI summary

The present invention relates to a discrete optical correlation system. One embodiment of the present invention includes a portable electrical illumination system and an optically opaque hollow module, configured to releasably couple to the portable electrical illumination system in a manner such that when the portable electrical illumination system is activated, the system produces a discrete correlated or focused illumination output. The portable electrical illumination system further includes a light emitting diode, a power source, a switch, and a coupling mechanism. The optically opaque hollow module further includes at least two openings, a hollow internal region, an optically opaque outer surface, and a coupling mechanism disposed on at least one of the at least two openings.