Integrated Gesture Recognition Optical Sensor Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices that integrate proximity sensing, ambient light sensing, and gesture recognition functions as individual modules result in increased size and power consumption due to the need for separate processing and signal conversion.
Innovation Solution
A gesture recognition apparatus and complex optical apparatus are integrated into a single module, comprising a substrate with a light emitting device, image sensor, and processing unit, where the light emitting device emits a light beam and the image sensor receives it to generate an object image, with the processing unit recognizing the image and outputting command signals, reducing processing time and power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If proximity sensing, ambient light sensing, and gesture recognition devices are assembled as individual modules, then each function can be independently implemented, but the size of the electronic device increases and power consumption increases due to separate processing and signal conversion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines proximity sensing, ambient light sensing, and gesture recognition functions into a single integrated optical sensing device. The device includes a light emitting device, an image sensor, and a processing unit all disposed on the same substrate, enabling multiple functions to be performed by one unified structure rather than separate modules
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated optical sensing device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: proximity sensing by detecting reflected light intensity, ambient light sensing by measuring environmental light levels, and gesture recognition by analyzing motion patterns in the captured images. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated devices for each function
2Ease of manufacture
If individual modules are used for optical sensing functions, then each module can be optimized independently, but processing time increases and power consumption increases due to separate processing units and signal conversion requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The processing unit is integrated with the image sensor and light emitting device on the same substrate, enabling direct processing of sensor data without external signal conversion. This integration eliminates intermediate processing steps and reduces the time required to convert optical signals into usable information
Solution Approach 2:
The patent eliminates the need for external intermediary processing units by incorporating the processing functionality directly into the optical sensing device. The processing unit on the substrate acts as an internal mediator that directly processes sensor data, removing the need for separate processing modules and reducing overall processing time
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 integration reduces processing time and power consumption by directly outputting command signals, achieving complex optical sensing functions with a smaller volume and size, and eliminating the need for additional input/output devices.
Implementation Method 1
the image sensor is disposed on the substrate and is for receiving the light beam reflected by an object movement
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a gesture recognition apparatus including a substrate, a light emitting device, an image sensor and a processing unit. The light emitting device is for emitting a light beam according to a first clock signal. The image sensor is disposed on the substrate and is for receiving the light beam reflected by an object according to a second clock signal to generate an object image. The processing unit is disposed on the substrate and is for recognizing the object image detected by the image sensor to provide a command signal. There is a correlation between a period of the first clock signal and a period of the second clock signal. The present invention also provides a complex optical apparatus.