Wearable Imaging Display With Switchable Modes for Lower Equipment Burden
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Solution Overview
Problem
Military and medical personnel face the challenge of carrying and managing multiple, heavy, and complex pieces of equipment for various duties, including night-vision, remote sensing, and medical imaging, which adds to their physical burden and limits their ability to perform visually intensive tasks efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose imaging and display system with a convertible detector and wearable display that can switch between modes for military and medical applications, integrated with network communication and peripheral devices for collaborative data acquisition and display, reducing the need for multiple equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized equipment modules are used for different imaging and sensing functions, then functional versatility is improved, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal imaging system where a single detector can perform multiple imaging functions (visible light, infrared, fluorescence, ultrasound) by switching between different operating modes. The detector is configured with multiple imaging elements that can be selectively activated based on the required function, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment modules for each imaging type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple imaging and sensing functions into a single integrated system. The detector merges visible light detection, infrared detection, fluorescence detection, and ultrasound detection capabilities into one device, along with a unified processing system and display interface. This consolidation reduces the overall complexity compared to having separate modules for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized equipment modules are used for different imaging and sensing functions, then functional versatility is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal imaging system where a single detector can perform multiple imaging functions (visible light, infrared, fluorescence, ultrasound) by switching between different operating modes. The detector is configured with multiple imaging elements that can be selectively activated based on the required function, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment modules for each imaging type.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized equipment modules are used for different imaging and sensing functions, then functional versatility is improved, but the burden on personnel increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal imaging system where a single detector can perform multiple imaging functions (visible light, infrared, fluorescence, ultrasound) by switching between different operating modes. The detector is configured with multiple imaging elements that can be selectively activated based on the required function, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment modules for each imaging type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic switching between different imaging modes through a controllable detector that can transition between visible light detection, infrared detection, fluorescence detection, and ultrasound detection. The system dynamically adjusts which imaging elements are active based on real-time operational requirements, making the equipment more adaptable and easier to operate in various scenarios.
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 enables efficient performance of multiple functions, such as night-vision and medical imaging, while allowing non-medical personnel to provide medical care through remote collaboration, reducing equipment weight and complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a filter in operative communication with the detector, such that the field of view is imaged by the detector through the filter, the filter configured to be sensitive to a first frequency spectrum; wherein the detector displays only objects within the field of view on the detector that emit one or more frequencies within the first frequency spectrum
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-purpose imaging and display system includes a display; a detector coupled to the display and having a field of view; and a filter communicating with the detector. The field of view is imaged by the detector through the filter, the filter configured to be sensitive to a first frequency spectrum, so the detector displays only objects within the field of view on the detector that emit one or more frequencies within the first frequency spectrum. The detector and filter can work together in different operational states or modes for acquiring image data of a target object under investigation. A computing device can be included to process acquired image data, and communication interfaces can be employed to achieve networking of multiple systems. A peripheral interface allows a plurality of peripheral devices to be selectively added to tailor the data acquisition and display capabilities of the imaging and display system.