Gemstone Authentication Scanner Using Culet-Based Interior Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gemstones are cut to maximize brightness, which reduces the ability to view the interior and affects the desirability and cost.
Innovation Solution
A gemstone design with a culet covering at least 10% of the table area, treated to reflect diffused light, and a scannable indicia etched within the gemstone to enhance visibility and authentication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If traditional gemstones are cut to maximize brightness, then the brightness and fire of the gemstone are increased, but the ability to view the interior of the gemstone is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the gemstone into distinct functional zones: a crown portion with facets optimized for brightness and fire, and a pavilion portion with specific facet angles designed to allow interior viewing. The girdle separates these zones, enabling each section to perform its specialized function without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the gemstone are given different optical properties. The crown facets are designed to maximize light reflection and fire, while the pavilion facets are specifically angled to permit viewing of the interior. The culet is treated differently from the table, with the culet area being opaque or translucent to control light passage.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If the culet area is increased to at least 10% of the table area, then interior visibility is improved, but traditional gemstone aesthetics may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The culet is given a specific size (at least 10% of the table area) and distinct optical property (opaque or translucent treatment) that differentiates it from the rest of the gemstone. This localized modification enables interior viewing while the overall gemstone shape and faceting maintain traditional aesthetic appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The culet area parameter is specifically set to be at least 10% of the table area, and the optical transmission parameter of the culet is changed by applying an opaque or translucent treatment. These parameter changes enable the dual function of maintaining aesthetics while improving interior visibility.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If a treatment is applied to the culet to reflect diffused light, then interior visibility is enhanced, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The optical parameter of the culet is changed by applying a treatment that causes diffused light reflection. This can be achieved through various methods such as applying a coating, creating surface texture, or using different material properties, which enhances interior visibility while integrating into the existing gemstone cutting process.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a scannable indicia is etched within the gemstone, then authentication capability is added, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The scannable indicia is etched into the gemstone during the initial cutting and fabrication process, before the gemstone is set in jewelry or subjected to wear. This preliminary action ensures the indicia is precisely positioned and clearly defined, enabling reliable authentication while integrating the feature into the standard manufacturing workflow.
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
The solution maintains interior visibility while increasing the gemstone's desirability by allowing a scannable indicia for authentication, enhancing its value and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a treatment covering at least the culet that reflects diffused light through the gemstone
Data Source
AI summary
A scanning device for scanning a scannable indicia in a gemstone, the scanning device including: a scanner configured to read the scannable indicia; a light source configured to illuminate the scannable indicia; and a controller communicatively coupled to the scanner to be configured to determine whether the scannable indicia is between a table and a culet of the gemstone.