Multi-Optical Shooting System With Spectroscopical Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current security and road monitoring systems using a single lens with a single photosensitive chip suffer from low picture definition, incomplete color restoration, and poor imaging in low light conditions due to wide light wave wavelengths and inefficient light utilization.

Innovation Solution

A multi-optical shooting system employing a spectroscopical module to split light waves into different wavelength ranges, which are received by multiple photosensitive chips, integrated by an image processing system, utilizing components like prisms, thin films, or plane mirrors, with a coating film layer and adjustable included angles for enhanced light splitting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single lens is matched with a single photosensitive chip to receive a wide light wave wavelength range, then the system structure is simple, but the picture definition becomes low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidpicture definition
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the wide light wave wavelength range into multiple narrow wavelength ranges using a spectroscopical module. Each photosensitive chip is assigned to receive light waves within a specific narrow wavelength range, which significantly improves the picture definition for each chip while maintaining a manageable system structure through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If a single lens is matched with a single photosensitive chip, then the system structure is simple, but the color restoration becomes incomplete

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidcolor restoration
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The spectroscopical module segments the full spectrum of light into multiple wavelength ranges, with each range corresponding to different color information. Multiple photosensitive chips simultaneously receive these segmented wavelength ranges, ensuring that all color information is captured and restored completely, while the modular spectroscopical module keeps the system structure organized and manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If a single lens is matched with a single photosensitive chip, then the system structure is simple, but the imaging quality in low illuminancy becomes poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structureVSAvoidimaging quality in low light
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The spectroscopical module divides the incoming light into multiple wavelength ranges that are received by different photosensitive chips. This segmentation allows each chip to specialize in detecting specific wavelength ranges, improving the overall light utilization efficiency. In low illuminancy conditions, this specialized detection across multiple wavelength ranges enhances imaging quality while the modular structure maintains system manageability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Measurement precision

If a spectroscopical module is used to split light waves into different wavelength ranges and use multiple photosensitive chips, then the picture definition is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepicture definitionVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses a spectroscopical module to segment light waves into different wavelength ranges, with each range directed to a dedicated photosensitive chip. This segmentation improves picture definition by allowing each chip to optimize for its specific wavelength range. The modular architecture of the spectroscopical module and the organized arrangement of multiple chips manage the inherent complexity through structured design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The spectroscopical module serves multiple functions: it splits light waves into different wavelength ranges, directs each range to appropriate photosensitive chips, and enables the system to simultaneously capture multiple wavelength ranges with high definition. This multi-functionality justifies the increased device complexity by delivering significant performance improvements across multiple parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-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

This approach significantly improves image definition, achieves true-to-life color representation, and maintains clear imaging even in low light conditions by utilizing a wider range of light wavelengths across multiple photosensitive chips.

Implementation Method 1

a spectroscopical module that can split a light wave transmitted from the optical lens into several light waves in different wavelength ranges

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Implementation Method 2

the spectroscopical component is a prism, a thin film, or a plane mirror

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 3

the spectroscopical component is a prism, a thin film, or a plane mirror

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 4

a coating film layer is used on the surface of the spectroscopical module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInterference: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS10184836B2Multi-optical shooting system
Publication Date: 2019.01.22 UNION OPTECH
  • US10184836B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention discloses a multi-optical shooting system, including an optical lens, where a spectroscopical module that can split a light wave transmitted from the optical lens into several light waves in different wavelength ranges is disposed on an imaging side of the optical lens; the shooting system further includes at least two photosensitive chips configured to receive light signals that are obtained by means of splitting by the spectroscopical module; the shooting system further includes an image processing system that can integrate and output light waves received by the photosensitive chips; and the spectroscopical module includes at least one spectroscopical component, where the spectroscopical component is a prism, a thin film, or a plane mirror. In the present invention, high definition of a shot image is implemented, image color restoration is good, and clear imaging can be implemented even in low illuminancy.