Movable Light Source Gyroscope for High Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gyroscopes have complex manufacturing processes, high costs, low precision, and limited integration, making them unsuitable for widespread applications, particularly in electronic devices like TFT-LCD production lines.
Innovation Solution
A gyroscope with a movable light source and photoelectric detecting component, utilizing a polarization light source and liquid crystal layer with dichroic dye, allows for accurate detection of angular movement by varying light intensity and deflection angles, enabling high integration and precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional gyroscope manufacturing processes are used, then device functionality is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases and cost rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light source, polarization analyzing component, and photoelectric detecting component into a single integrated gyroscope device. The light source and polarization analyzing component are positioned in close proximity, allowing the moving object to simultaneously affect both components while maintaining a compact structure that simplifies manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The gyroscope device serves multiple functions: it detects angular velocity through the relative movement between the light source and photoelectric detecting component, analyzes polarization state of light, and determines orientation of the moving object. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices, simplifying overall system manufacturing.
2Measurement precision
If traditional gyroscope designs are used, then basic detection is achieved, but measurement precision remains limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces polarization analysis as an intermediary mechanism between the light source and photoelectric detecting component. By analyzing the polarization state changes of light caused by the moving object, the system achieves higher measurement precision for angular velocity and orientation without requiring overly complex direct detection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes changes in light intensity and polarization state as measurable parameters to detect angular velocity. By monitoring these optical parameter variations caused by the relative movement between components, the system achieves precise measurements while maintaining a relatively simple device structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gyroscope integration methods are used, then standalone operation is achieved, but integration with electronic devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the gyroscope components (light source, polarization analyzing component, and photoelectric detecting component) into a unified device that can be incorporated into electronic devices. This merged structure reduces the number of separate components needed, facilitating easier integration with smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices while maintaining functionality.
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 provides a low-cost, high-precision gyroscope suitable for integration in electronic devices, offering improved accuracy and sensitivity in detecting angular movements, suitable for applications in TFT-LCD production lines and other electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
the polarization light source is movable relative to the polarization analyzing component for polarization light, and polarization light emitted by the polarization light source is able to be irradiated onto the photoelectric detecting component through the polarization analyzing component for polarization light
Implementation Method 2
the liquid crystal layer comprises a dichroic dye added to liquid crystal molecules
Implementation Method 3
a photoelectric detecting component and a light source, wherein the light source is movable relative to the photoelectric detecting component, and light emitted by the light source is able to be irradiated onto the photoelectric detecting component
Data Source
AI summary
A gyroscope, an electronic device and a method of detecting an angular velocity. The gyroscope includes: a photoelectric detector and a light source, wherein the light source is movable relative to the photoelectric detector, and light emitted by the light source is able to be irradiated onto the photoelectric detector.