Optical Object Position Determining System for Accurate Distance Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional object detection systems have limited applications, as they often struggle to accurately determine the position or existence of objects beyond simple proximity detection, and may require extensive training for AI algorithms.
Innovation Solution
An object position determining system comprising at least one light source, an optical sensor, and a processing circuit that computes distance information and determines the position of an object based on reflected light, enabling wide-range object detection applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional proximity sensors are used to detect object existence, then the detection function is simple and reliable, but the application scope is limited and real distance cannot be calculated
Solution Approach 1:
The optical detection system is designed to perform multiple functions: detecting object existence, calculating real distance, determining object position, and identifying object states (such as inclining states). By integrating these functions into a single system using optical sensors and processing circuits, the patent achieves multi-functionality that expands application scope while maintaining measurement precision through computational methods.
2Measurement precision
If AI algorithms are applied to object detection, then detection accuracy can be improved, but extensive training time is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex AI algorithm training with a more efficient computational approach using optical sensors and processing circuits. The system uses mathematical computations based on optical data to directly calculate distance and position information, substituting the need for extensive AI training with a deterministic computational method that achieves high detection accuracy without time-consuming training phases.
3Adaptability or versatility
If FIR devices are used to detect human bodies, then detection capability for moving human bodies is achieved, but detection is limited to human bodies only and requires movement
Solution Approach 1:
The optical detection system is designed to detect various types of objects including human bodies, inanimate objects, and objects in different states (stationary or moving). The system uses optical sensors that can detect reflected light from any object surface, making it universally applicable to different object types without requiring object movement, thereby achieving both broad detection target range and reliable detection for stationary objects.
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
The system effectively determines object positions and existence across various applications, providing accurate distance information and enabling the detection of object inclining states, occupancy, and location.
Implementation Method 1
at least one optical sensor, configured to sense optical data generated based on reflected light of the light
Data Source
AI summary
An object position determining system comprising: at least one light source, configured to emit light; at least one optical sensor, configured to sense optical data generated based on reflected light of the light; and a processing circuit, configured to compute distance information between the optical sensor and an object which generates the reflected light. The processing circuit further determines a position of the object according to the distance information.