Opto-Electronic Module With Adjustable Passive Optical Component
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current opto-electronic modules lack the ability to produce miniscule, versatile, and mass-producible components with adjustable light intensity distribution and emission patterns, which are essential for advanced flash and illumination applications in photography and other fields.
Innovation Solution
The development of opto-electronic modules comprising a first and second substrate member with a spacer member, a light emission element, and a passive optical component with adjustable optical properties, allowing for variable light intensity distribution by adjusting the passive optical component's transmittivity, reflectivity, or refractive properties, enabling selective attenuation or amplification of light in specific regions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional opto-electronic modules are used, then basic light emission is achieved, but the ability to adjust light intensity distribution and emission patterns is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by incorporating a passive optical component with adjustable optical properties that can dynamically modify light intensity distribution and emission patterns. This component allows the module to adapt its optical characteristics in response to different operational requirements, transforming a static light emission system into a dynamic one capable of variable intensity control without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes parameter changes by modifying the optical properties (such as refractive index, transmittivity, or reflectivity) of the passive optical component to achieve different light intensity distributions. By changing these physical parameters of the optical component, the module can produce various emission patterns and intensity profiles, enabling versatile light control through parameter adjustment rather than structural modification.
2Volume of moving object
If miniscule opto-electronic modules are developed, then compactness is achieved, but manufacturing precision and mass producibility become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the merging principle by integrating multiple functional elements into a compact configuration where the passive optical component with adjustable properties is incorporated directly within the module structure. This consolidation allows the module to maintain miniaturized dimensions while preserving the necessary optical adjustment capabilities, achieving compactness without sacrificing functional complexity or manufacturing feasibility.
3Ease of operation
If passive optical component with adjustable properties is added, then light intensity distribution control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention utilizes the intermediary principle by introducing a passive optical component with adjustable properties that acts as a mediator between the light source and the external environment. This intermediary component provides the control interface for adjusting light intensity distribution and emission patterns, simplifying the operation of the overall system while concentrating the complexity within a single specialized component rather than distributing it across multiple elements.
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 solution enables the creation of compact, high-precision opto-electronic modules that can produce adjustable light intensity distributions and patterns, enhancing their applicability in photography and other illumination applications by allowing for tailored light emission based on scene conditions.
Implementation Method 1
An optical component redirecting light by refraction and/or diffraction and/or (internal and/or external) reflection
Implementation Method 2
An optical component redirecting light by refraction and/or diffraction and/or (internal and/or external) reflection
Implementation Method 3
An optical component redirecting light by refraction and/or diffraction and/or (internal and/or external) reflection
Data Source
AI summary
The opto-electronic module comprises a first substrate member; a second substrate member; a first spacer member comprised in the first substrate member or comprised in the second substrate member or distinct from and located between these, which comprises at least one opening; a light emission element arranged on the first substrate member; a first passive optical component; at least one of the first and second substrate members comprising one or more transparent portions through which light can pass, the first passive optical component being comprised in or distinct from the one or more transparent portions, and wherein the first passive optical component has adjustable optical properties. Such modules are well mass-producible in high precision and can be used in photo cameras, e.g., as flashes.