18261390. OPTICAL DEVICE simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

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OPTICAL DEVICE

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Taku Otani of Aichi (JP)

Hideto Motomura of Kyoto (JP)

OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261390 titled 'OPTICAL DEVICE

The optical device described in the patent application consists of a first light source emitting first light, a second light source emitting second light, polarizing beam splitters, a dichroic mirror, a quarter-wave plate, a hyperspectral camera, and a visible light camera.

  • The first polarizing beam splitter, quarter-wave plate, and dichroic mirror are arranged in the optical path of the first light, while the second polarizing beam splitter and dichroic mirror are arranged in the optical path of the second light.
  • The hyperspectral camera captures first specularly reflected light, while the visible light camera captures second diffused light from the second reflected light.

Potential Applications: - Remote sensing applications - Medical imaging - Spectroscopy - Surveillance systems

Problems Solved: - Enhanced imaging capabilities - Improved light detection and analysis - Increased accuracy in data collection

Benefits: - Higher quality imaging results - Enhanced spectral analysis - Improved data collection efficiency

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Imaging System for Various Industries This technology can be utilized in industries such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and scientific research for advanced imaging and analysis purposes.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to optical imaging systems, hyperspectral cameras, and polarizing beam splitters to understand the existing technology landscape.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in hyperspectral imaging technology, optical device design, and applications in different industries.

Questions about Optical Imaging Systems: 1. How does the quarter-wave plate affect the polarization state of light in the optical device? 2. What are the key differences between hyperspectral cameras and traditional cameras in terms of imaging capabilities?


Original Abstract Submitted

An optical device includes a first light source that emits first light, a second light source that emits second light, first and second polarizing beam splitters, a dichroic mirror, a quarter-wave plate that changes the polarization state of light that passes through, a hyperspectral camera, and a visible light camera. The first polarizing beam splitter, the quarter-wave plate, and the dichroic mirror are disposed in an optical path of the first light in stated order. The second polarizing beam splitter and the dichroic mirror are disposed in an optical path of the second light in stated order. The hyperspectral camera receives first specularly reflected light out of first reflected light. The visible light camera receives second diffused light out of second reflected light.