Optical Element Alignment Sequence for ROS Systems

The patent applies preliminary action by performing sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulations during the design phase to identify which optical elements have the greatest impact on performance metrics. This allows the system to pre-determine the optimal set of adjustors needed, rather than adding adjustors reactively after assembly. The computer model predicts which elements require adjustment capability, enabling the system to meet performance specifications with minimal adjustors by focusing adjustment resources on the most critical elements identified through preliminary computational analysis.

The patent applies parameter changes by using computer-based sensitivity analysis to identify which optical parameters (position, orientation, focal length, etc.) have the most significant impact on system performance. The Monte Carlo simulation varies these parameters within their tolerance ranges to determine which combinations cause performance degradation. This computational approach identifies the minimal set of parameters that need physical adjustment mechanisms, allowing the system to achieve manufacturing precision goals while minimizing the number of physical adjustors and associated alignment labor costs.

The patent applies copying by creating a virtual computer model that replicates the optical system's behavior, including all optical elements and their tolerance variations. This digital copy allows for extensive Monte Carlo simulations to be performed without adding physical complexity to the actual system. The computer model serves as a testbed for evaluating different configurations and identifying the minimal set of adjustors needed, thereby accommodating tolerance requirements through computational analysis rather than through adding more physical components or adjustors to the real system.