18441022. SENSING DEVICE, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATA simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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SENSING DEVICE, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATA
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Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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SENSING DEVICE, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18441022 titled 'SENSING DEVICE, PROCESSING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING DATA
The patent application describes a sensing device that utilizes a light source emitting light with modulated frequencies to detect physical objects through interference light generation.
- Light emitted from the source is separated into reference light and output light by an interference optical system.
- Interference light is generated between reflected light from a physical object and the reference light.
- A photodetector receives the interference light and outputs a detection signal based on its intensity.
- A processing circuit selects a specific data format from multiple options based on the detection signal and outputs measurement data in the selected format.
Potential Applications: - Object detection in industrial automation - Distance measurement in robotics - Collision avoidance systems in vehicles
Problems Solved: - Accurate and reliable detection of physical objects - Efficient data processing for measurement and analysis
Benefits: - Enhanced precision in object detection - Improved safety in various applications - Streamlined data processing for faster decision-making
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Sensing Device for Object Detection in Industrial Automation" This technology can be utilized in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and logistics centers for automated processes, improving efficiency and safety.
Prior Art: No prior art information provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: No information on frequently updated research relevant to this technology is included in the abstract.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the interference optical system work to separate the light emitted from the source? 2. What are the specific advantages of using modulated frequencies in the emitted light for object detection?
Original Abstract Submitted
A sensing device includes a light source that emits light with modulated frequencies; an interference optical system that separates the light emitted from the light source into reference light and output light and generates interference light between reflected light and the reference light, the reflected light being generated by the output light being reflected at a reflecting point of a physical object; a photodetector that receives the interference light and outputs a detection signal according to intensity of the interference light; and a processing circuit that processes the detection signal. The processing circuit selects a specific data format from a plurality of data formats that can be generated by the processing circuit based on the detection signal, and outputs output data including measurement data having the selected specific data format.
