Optical Module Auxiliary Light Projection for Detection Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional optical detection systems face limitations due to the need to combine optical path designs of gazing patterns or light spots with other optical paths, restricting their functionality and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An optical detection system is designed with an optical module that includes a light source, reflectors, and a beam splitter, allowing for independent operation and additional auxiliary light source projection, with various combination types such as direct integration, bending, foldable, and attachable configurations, to combine the optical path design of the gazing pattern or light spot with the optical module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the optical path design of gazing pattern or light spot is combined with other optical design optical paths in the optical detection apparatus, then the optical detection can be implemented, but additional limitations and restrictions are caused

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical path design flexibilityVSAvoidoptical path combination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the optical system into separate functional modules: the optical detection apparatus and the optical module with gazing pattern/light spot projection are independent of each other. This segmentation allows each module to function independently without requiring complex optical path combinations, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining design flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts the gazing pattern/light spot projection function from the main optical detection apparatus by using a separate optical module. This extracted module can be independently designed and configured without being constrained by the optical paths of the main detection system, thus eliminating additional limitations and restrictions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light sources are configured to provide light spots at different positions for eyeball rotation, then the testee's eyeball rotation effect is achieved, but the optical path design becomes more complex and restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeyeball rotation functionVSAvoidoptical path design restrictions
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention segments the light source configuration into an independent optical module that can provide multiple light spots at different positions without requiring complex integration with the main optical detection paths. This allows the eyeball rotation function to be implemented with simplified optical design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The optical module with multiple light sources serves multiple functions: it provides gazing patterns, enables eyeball rotation detection, and can be configured in various combination types (direct integration, bending, foldable, attachable). This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate optical paths for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the optical module is made independent from the optical detection apparatus, then additional restrictions are reduced, but the system requires additional components such as light source, reflectors, and beam splitter

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical module independenceVSAvoidnumber of additional components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines the light source, reflectors, and beam splitter into a integrated optical module that functions as a cohesive unit. While additional components are introduced, they are merged into a compact module that can be independently configured and attached to the optical detection apparatus, reducing overall system complexity through modular integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The optical module with additional components serves multiple purposes: it provides auxiliary light source projection, enables various combination types (direct integration, bending, foldable, attachable), and can be configured for different detection scenarios. This multi-functionality justifies the additional components by eliminating the need for separate systems.

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 solution reduces additional restrictions and enhances the testee's ability to gaze and observe patterns by providing independent operation of the optical module, improving the optical detection system's functionality and reducing the need for complex optical path combinations.

Implementation Method 1

The optical module includes a light source, a lens set and a reflecting mirror

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight: Light

Implementation Method 2

a reflecting mirror... lights emitted by the light source in the optical module are incident to the lens set through at least one reflection on an inner wall of the optical module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS20230404403A1Optical detection system capable of providing auxiliary light source projection
Publication Date: 2023.12.21 CRYSTALVUE MEDICAL
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AI summary

An optical detection system capable of providing auxiliary light source projection including an optical detection apparatus and an optical module is disclosed. The optical module and the optical detection apparatus are combined with each other in a specific combination type. The specific combination type can be a direct integration type, a bending type, a foldable type, a low height type or an attachable type. The optical module is used to provide additional auxiliary light source projection to improve a condition for testee to gaze and observe a pattern. The optical module includes a light source, a lens set and a reflecting mirror. The light source can be designed as different types of multiple light sources, such as an opposite-direction type multiple light sources or a ring type multiple light sources, to provide a uniform light source.