Optoelectric Sensor Fiber Optic Plate Resolution

Instead of bending the optical fiber array to achieve adequate signal range, the patent inverts the approach by using a planar optical fiber array with a specifically designed pattern of light-blocking structures. These structures block stray light while allowing the optical fibers to remain flat and compact, thus achieving adequate signal range without increasing device complexity or making integration into portable devices difficult.

The patent solves the contradiction between detection area and system volume by transitioning from a two-dimensional bended configuration to a three-dimensional planar configuration with vertical light-blocking structures. The light-blocking structures extend in the vertical dimension to block stray light, allowing the optical fiber array to maintain a compact planar form while still achieving adequate detection area through the patterned arrangement of fibers and blockers.

The patent applies local quality by positioning light-blocking structures at specific locations within the optical fiber array rather than using a symmetric or uniform configuration. These localized light-blocking structures are strategically placed to redirect light from side-positioned light sources, ensuring that each region of the optical fiber array receives adequate and uniform light distribution while maintaining simple overall structure.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the optical fiber array into distinct regions with light-blocking structures positioned between adjacent pixel cell groups. These segmented light-blocking structures physically separate the light paths reaching different pixel cells, reducing cross-talk and interference between adjacent pixel cells while allowing each pixel cell to maintain its signal detection capability.