Lightweight Adapter for Optical Device Condition Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical devices lack a versatile and lightweight system capable of easily interfacing with multiple types to convert data into condition values, such as temperature, for applications in various industries, particularly requiring remote data collection in challenging environments.
Innovation Solution
A miniature and lightweight adapter system that connects to optical devices, incorporating sensors and a converter to calculate condition values by synchronizing and processing data from both the device and ambient sensors, allowing for wireless communication and storage of data for further analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a system is designed to interface with multiple types of optical devices, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with a universal interface that can connect to multiple types of optical devices (infrared cameras, visible spectrum cameras, thermal imaging devices). The adapter incorporates multiple sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure) and a converter that can process data from different device types, enabling one adapter to serve multiple functions and interface with various optical devices without requiring device-specific adapters.
2Weight of moving object
If a lightweight and miniature system is created, then weight and size are reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a nested structure where the converter is housed within the adapter, and multiple sensors are integrated into the adapter body. The adapter itself is designed as a compact, miniature component that can be attached to optical devices. This nesting approach minimizes overall system size and weight while maintaining functional integrity, allowing the system to be deployed on drones with limited space and weight capacity.
3Productivity
If remote data collection capability is enhanced, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as an intermediary device between the optical device and the data processing system. It receives data from the optical device through its interface, processes the data locally using the integrated converter and sensors, and outputs processed information. This intermediary approach enables remote data collection by drones without requiring complex onboard processing systems, as the adapter handles data conversion and initial processing in the field.
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AI summary
A system usable to adapt an optical device to calculate a condition value. The system utilizes data from an optical device about a field of vision to calculate a condition value such as temperature for a target within the field of vision. The system makes use of an adapter connected to the optical device for transmitting adapter output data and a converter that accesses the adapter output data to calculate the condition value. The adapter components can weigh less than 3 ounces, and encompass a volume of less than 4 cubic inches, making it suitable for deployment on a drone, or remotely operated vehicle.