Measuring Apparatus Segmented Housing for Visual Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional reflection characteristic measuring apparatuses face difficulties in operability due to the inability to visually see the measurement region, making relative positioning between the apparatus and the target surface challenging when external light is blocked by the housing.
Innovation Solution
A measuring apparatus with a housing featuring an opening, equipped with an imaging device to capture an image of the target region through the opening, a detector to detect light reflected from the region, and a processor to obtain and display reflection characteristics, allowing users to visually position the apparatus accurately.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If external light is blocked by the housing to perform accurate reflection characteristic measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but the target region cannot be seen and operability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into multiple regions: a first opening for the imaging device to capture the target region, and a second opening for the detector to measure reflection characteristics. This segmentation allows simultaneous visual positioning and accurate measurement by separating the observation function from the measurement function spatially.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging device acts as an intermediary that captures an image of the target region and displays it on a display unit. This intermediary system bridges the gap between the need for visual positioning and the requirement to block external light, allowing users to see the target region through the displayed image while the actual measurement occurs in the light-blocked environment.
2Measurement precision
If the housing blocks external light for accurate measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but visibility of the measurement region deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into separate opening regions: a first opening for imaging that allows visibility of the target region, and a second opening for detection that blocks external light. This spatial segmentation enables simultaneous visibility for positioning and light blocking for accurate measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The imaging device creates a visual copy (image) of the target region, which is then displayed on the display unit. This copy allows the user to see the measurement region without requiring direct optical access, thereby maintaining visibility while blocking external light for accurate reflection characteristic measurement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances operability by enabling users to see the measurement region and its surroundings, facilitating correct positioning and measurement of reflection characteristics while blocking external light.
Implementation Method 1
an imaging device provided in the housing and configured to capture an image of an imaging region via the opening
Implementation Method 2
a detector configured to detect light reflected from the target region, which is a portion of the imaging region
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a measuring apparatus having a housing in which an opening is formed, and measuring a reflection characteristic of a target region to be measured via the opening, the apparatus comprising an imaging device provided in the housing, and configured to capture an image of an imaging region via the opening, a detector configured to detect light reflected from the target region, which is a portion of the imaging region, a processor configured to obtain a reflection characteristic of the target region based on the light detected by the detecting unit, and a display unit configured to display the image of the imaging region captured by the imaging unit, wherein the image of the imaging region displayed by the display unit includes information indicating the target region.