Spectroscopic Measurement Device Independent Resolution Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional spectroscopic measurement devices lack the ability to independently adjust spatial and wavelength resolutions, requiring reconfiguration or replacement for different measurement applications, which limits their versatility and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A spectroscopic measurement device equipped with a spatial resolution adjustment unit and a wavelength resolution adjustment unit, allowing for independent control of spatial and wavelength resolutions without affecting the other, using a configuration that maintains input light as parallel light to the spectroscopic imaging unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If the spatial resolution is adjusted in conventional spectroscopic measurement devices, then the spatial resolution changes, but the wavelength resolution also changes and cannot be independently controlled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial resolutionVSAvoidindependent adjustment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device divides the optical system into two independent functional modules: a condensing unit for spatial resolution control and a spectroscopic imaging unit for wavelength resolution control. This segmentation allows each unit to be optimized and adjusted independently, resolving the contradiction between spatial and wavelength resolution control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The spectroscopic measurement device is designed to perform multiple functions through a single integrated system that can independently adjust both spatial and wavelength resolutions. The device universally handles different measurement scenarios by allowing separate optimization of spatial and spectral parameters without requiring device replacement.

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

2Measurement precision

If the wavelength resolution is adjusted in conventional spectroscopic measurement devices, then the wavelength resolution changes, but the spatial resolution also changes and cannot be independently controlled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewavelength resolutionVSAvoidindependent adjustment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The optical system is segmented into independent units where the spectroscopic imaging unit controls wavelength resolution through spectral dispersion elements, while the condensing unit maintains spatial resolution. This allows wavelength resolution adjustment without affecting spatial resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device introduces dynamic adjustability where optical parameters such as focal lengths and aperture sizes can be changed during operation to independently optimize wavelength resolution for different measurement requirements while maintaining spatial resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional spectroscopic measurement devices are reconfigured for different spatial and wavelength resolution requirements, then the desired resolution is achieved, but device replacement and reconfiguration time is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial resolutionVSAvoidreconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates dynamically adjustable optical components that allow real-time changes in spatial and wavelength resolution settings without physical reconfiguration. Users can switch between different measurement modes instantly by adjusting optical parameters electronically or mechanically during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A single device is designed to universally handle multiple measurement scenarios with different resolution requirements through integrated control mechanisms, eliminating the need for device replacement and reducing reconfiguration time to minimal parameter adjustments.

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

4Measurement precision

If conventional spectroscopic measurement devices are replaced for different measurement applications, then the appropriate resolution is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewavelength resolutionVSAvoiddevice configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a universal spectroscopic measurement device that can adapt to different measurement applications through independent adjustment of spatial and wavelength resolution parameters. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple specialized devices into one system, reducing overall device complexity and cost while maintaining measurement precision.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The device allows optimization of measurement performance by changing operational parameters such as aperture size, focal length, and spectral dispersion settings rather than requiring physical device changes. This parameter-based adaptability simplifies the system architecture while achieving different resolution requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Enables flexible and independent adjustment of spatial and wavelength resolutions, enhancing the device's applicability across various measurement scenarios without compromising performance.

Implementation Method 1

a spectroscopic measurement device includes a spatial resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a spatial resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device, and a wavelength resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a wavelength resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight: Light

Implementation Method 2

spectroscopic measurement methods are known as object composition analysis techniques. A spectroscopic measurement method is a technique of analyzing a composition (an element, a molecular structure, or the like) of an object by analyzing radiated light, reflected light, or transmitted light from the object

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpectroscopic measurement: Absorption Spectroscopy

Data Source

PatentUS11199448B2Spectroscopic measurement device and spectroscopic measurement method
Publication Date: 2021.12.14 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

To implement a configuration for enabling independent adjustment of a spatial resolution and a wavelength resolution of a spectroscopic measurement device. A spatial resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a spatial resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device, and a wavelength resolution adjustment unit configured to adjust a wavelength resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device are included, and the spatial resolution adjustment unit maintains output light from a condensing unit to a spectroscopic imaging unit of the spectroscopic measurement device as parallel light, adjusts a parameter of a constituent element of the condensing unit, and changes the spatial resolution without changing the wavelength resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device. The wavelength resolution adjustment unit adjusts a parameter of a spectroscopic imaging unit of the spectroscopic measurement device and changes the wavelength resolution without changing the spatial resolution of the spectroscopic measurement device.