18578016. DISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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DISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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DISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18578016 titled 'DISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS
The distance measuring apparatus detects return light reflected off or scattered by an object and measures a distance to the object.
- Laser light source
- Optical scanning unit
- Light receiving unit
- Light-path guiding unit
- First aperture
Potential Applications: - Industrial automation - Robotics - Autonomous vehicles - Surveillance systems - 3D scanning
Problems Solved: - Accurate distance measurement - Improved object detection - Enhanced safety in various applications
Benefits: - Increased efficiency - Enhanced precision - Improved safety measures
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Distance Measuring Technology for Enhanced Industrial Automation" This technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and construction for precise measurements and automation processes.
Questions about Distance Measuring Technology: 1. How does the laser light source contribute to accurate distance measurement? The laser light source emits a focused beam of light that allows for precise distance calculations based on the time it takes for the light to reflect off the object and return to the sensor.
2. What are the advantages of using an optical scanning unit in this distance measuring apparatus? The optical scanning unit enables the scanning of outgoing light in a controlled manner, ensuring accurate and efficient detection of return light for distance measurement.
Original Abstract Submitted
The distance measuring apparatus detects return light reflected off or scattered by an object and measures a distance to the object. The distance measuring apparatus includes a laser light source, an optical scanning unit to scan with outgoing light emitted from the laser light source, a light receiving unit to detect the return light, which is reflected off the object irradiated with the outgoing light from the optical scanning unit, reflected off the optical scanning unit, a light-path guiding unit to direct the outgoing light emitted from the laser light source toward the optical scanning unit, and a first aperture to make a diameter of the outgoing light small and disposed on an optical path, from the laser light source to the light-path guiding unit, of the outgoing light.
