3D Information Detection With Onboard Structured Light Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current image acquisition devices cannot directly obtain 3D information about objects and require PC processing, limiting their practical application.

Innovation Solution

A 3D information detection device integrating a DLP projector, camera, and image processing module, controlled by a controller, enables direct 3D information acquisition through synchronized projection and capture of structured light patterns.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a projector and camera are used to establish a structured light detection system, then 3D information about objects can be obtained, but the system requires PC processing and cannot directly obtain 3D information

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D information acquisition capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the projector, camera, and image processing module into a single integrated detection device. The controller synchronizes the projector and camera operations, and the image processing module directly processes captured images to obtain 3D information without requiring external PC processing, thus merging multiple independent components into one unified system that maintains measurement precision while reducing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated detection device performs self-processing of images through the onboard image processing module. The system captures structured light patterns, processes the images internally to extract 3D information, and outputs results without needing external PC assistance, enabling the system to serve itself and eliminate the dependency on external processing equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If a projector and camera are used to establish a structured light detection system, then 3D information about objects can be obtained, but detection efficiency is reduced due to PC processing requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improve3D information acquisition capabilityVSAvoiddetection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the projector, camera, and image processing module into a single integrated detection device. The controller synchronizes the projector and camera operations, and the image processing module directly processes captured images to obtain 3D information without requiring external PC processing, thus merging multiple independent components into one unified system that maintains measurement precision while reducing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated detection device enables continuous and real-time 3D information acquisition by synchronizing the projector and camera operations through the controller. The image processing module continuously processes captured images without interruption or external processing delays, maintaining a continuous workflow that improves detection efficiency and productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Device complexity

If ordinary image acquisition devices are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but only two-dimensional information about objects can be obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice simplicityVSAvoidinformation dimensionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the projector, camera, and image processing module into a single integrated detection device. The controller synchronizes the projector and camera operations, and the image processing module directly processes captured images to obtain 3D information without requiring external PC processing, thus merging multiple independent components into one unified system that maintains measurement precision while reducing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the detection capability from two-dimensional to three-dimensional by integrating structured light projection with image capture and processing. The projector displays structured light patterns that encode depth information, the camera captures these patterns, and the image processing module decodes them to extract 3D information, thereby adding a depth dimension to the acquired object information

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 direct 3D information acquisition without PC assistance, improving detection accuracy and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a DLP projector configured to project structured light to an object

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStructured light projection: Light

Implementation Method 2

a camera configured for acquiring an image of the object to which the structured light has been projected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP3809095B13D information detection device
Publication Date: 2025.08.20 HANGZHOU HIKROBOT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A 3D information detection device includes a DLP projector (100), a camera (200), a controller (300) and an image processing module (400). The DLP projector (100) is configured for projecting encoded structured light to an object, the camera (200) is configured for acquiring an image of the object to which the structured light has been projected, the image processing module (400) is connected to the camera (200) and is configured for processing the image to obtain 3D information about the object, the controller (300) is connected to both the DLP projector (100) and the camera (200) and controls the operations thereof. The above device can solve the problem that 3D information about an object cannot be directly obtained at present.