Measurement device, startup method for measurement device, and startup program for measurement device
By introducing a management unit and a timer to the measurement device, the timer start time is automatically set, and the problem of complexity of user waiting and warm-up time is solved, which improves convenience and efficiency, and reduces power consumption.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410645475.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-06-12
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
AI Technical Summary
The existing measurement devices need to be preheated after starting up, which causes users to wait, affecting convenience and efficiency, and users need to master the preheating time of multiple modules, which increases operational complexity and power consumption.
By introducing a management unit and a timer into the measurement device, the timer start time is automatically set, and the preheating time is subtracted, allowing the user to use it immediately after the preheating is completed, and using the maximum preheating time in multiple modules as At the time of the timer, some modules are automatically started to reduce unnecessary power consumption.
It improves user convenience and efficiency, shortens waiting time, reduces power consumption of the measurement device when it is available but not in use, simplifies user operations, and reduces the need to master preheating time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring device, a method for activating a measuring device, and a program for activating a measuring device. Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, as described in Patent Document 1, there is known a measuring device that displays the remaining time of warm-up required to obtain a certain measurement accuracy.
[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-147292
[0004] The user of the measuring device needs to wait until the warm-up is completed after starting the measuring device. The waiting time will impair the convenience of the user. Summary of the invention
[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a measuring device, a method for activating a measuring device, and a program for activating a measuring device, which can improve the convenience for a user of the measuring device.
[0006] Several embodiments involve (1) a measuring device having a management unit, a timer, a startup processing unit, and a module. The management unit sets a timer startup time for the timer. The timer outputs a startup signal to the startup processing unit when the timer startup time is reached. The startup processing unit starts to start the module when the startup signal is input. The measuring device automatically starts to start, so that the user can avoid reaching the setting position of the measuring device for at least a part of the period from when the measuring device starts to start until it becomes usable. As a result, the user can effectively and flexibly use time. In addition, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0007] Regarding (2) involved in one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in (1) above, the management unit can obtain the start time of use when the user starts to use the measuring device, and the preheating time of the installation module which is a module installed in the measuring device in a detachable manner, and set the time obtained by subtracting at least the preheating time from the start time as the timer start time. By setting the timer start time based on the preheating time, the user can start the start time corresponding to the time when he wants to start using the measuring device. As a result, the user's waiting time is reduced. In addition, the time from when the measuring device becomes usable until the user starts using it is shortened. That is, the time during which the user does not use the measuring device even though it becomes usable is shortened. As a result, the power consumption of the measuring device is reduced.
[0008] Regarding (3) involved in one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in (2) above, the management unit may set the timer to a time obtained by subtracting at least the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the plurality of installation modules from the start of use time as the timer start time. By setting the timer start time based on the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the plurality of installation modules, the user does not need to know the preheating time of the plurality of installation modules. As a result, user convenience is improved.
[0009] Regarding (4) of one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in (3) above, the startup processing unit can start the startup of only some of the plurality of installed modules. By being able to automatically start only some of the installed modules, unnecessary modules are not started. By not starting unnecessary modules, the power consumption of the measuring device is reduced.
[0010] Regarding (5) involved in one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in any one of (2) to (4) above, the management unit can calculate the preheating time of the installation module based on the installation environment of the measuring device. By calculating the preheating time based on the installation environment, the user does not need to understand the change trend of the preheating time of the installation module or predict the preheating time. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0011] Regarding (6) involved in one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in any one of (2) to (5) above, the management unit can calculate the preheating time of the installation module based on the actual situation of the previous preheating time of the installation module. By calculating the preheating time based on the actual situation of the previous preheating time, the user does not need to understand the change trend of the preheating time of the installation module or predict the preheating time. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0012] Regarding (7) involved in one embodiment, based on the measuring device described in any one of the above (1) to (6), the management unit can set the time specified by the prescribed plan as the timer start time. By setting the time specified by the prescribed plan as the timer start time, the omission of setting the timer start time or the start time of use is reduced. In addition, the user's operation of setting the timer start time or the start time of use is omitted. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0013] Regarding (8) according to one embodiment, in the measuring device described in any one of (1) to (7), the startup processing unit may include a terminal that can be connected to an external device, and when the startup signal is input, a signal for starting the external device is output from the terminal. The measuring device can start the external device, so that even if the external device does not have a timer, the user can use the external device in the same way as when the external device has a timer. As a result, user convenience is improved.
[0014] (9) A method for activating a measuring device according to some embodiments is performed by a measuring device, the measuring device comprising a management unit, a timer, a startup processing unit, and a module. The startup method comprises the following steps: the management unit sets a timer startup time for the timer. The startup method comprises the following steps: the timer outputs a startup signal when the timer startup time is reached. The startup method comprises the following steps: the startup processing unit starts the startup of the module when the startup signal is input.
[0015] A start-up program of a measuring device according to some embodiments is executed by the measuring device, the measuring device comprising: a module; a management unit; a timer that outputs a start-up signal when a timer start time is reached; and a start-up processing unit that starts starting the module when the start-up signal is input. The start-up program causes the management unit to execute the following step, that is, setting the timer start time for the timer.
[0016] Effects of the Invention
[0017] According to the measurement device, the measurement device activation method, and the measurement device activation program according to the present invention, the convenience for the user of the measurement device is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a block diagram of the measuring device involved in the comparative example.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a measuring device according to one embodiment.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an example of state transition of the measuring device.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a flowchart showing an example of a process for setting a timer of a measuring device.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a flowchart showing an example of a process for starting a measuring device.
[0023] Figure 6It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a measuring device according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] Sometimes, a device is used to measure a measurement object. If the device is not always running, the device stops during the period when no measurement is performed. Therefore, the device is started for measurement. The device needs to be preheated to improve the accuracy of the measurement. The measurement can be started after the device is started and preheated. In the case where the device is configured to be able to plug and unplug the module used for measurement, the time taken to preheat the device sometimes varies depending on the installed module. Therefore, it is difficult to grasp the period when the device can be started to start the measurement.
[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in comparison with comparative examples.
[0026] (Comparative Example)
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the measuring device 90 involved in the comparative example includes a startup processing unit 91 and a plurality of measuring modules 92. When the startup processing unit 91 receives a startup operation from the user of the measuring device 90, it starts the startup of each measuring module 92. Each measuring module 92 starts startup and performs preheating. The time consumed for preheating is also called preheating time. After the startup starts, the preheating is completed after the preheating time. Each measuring module 92 completes the preheating and can perform a measurement with a specified accuracy. After the user of the measuring device 90 completes the preheating of the measuring module 92, the user uses the measuring module 92 to perform the measurement of the measurement object.
[0028] The state in which the measuring device 90 is not activated is also referred to as a dormant state or a stopped state. The state in which the measuring device 90 is preheated when it is activated is also referred to as a preheated state. The state in which the measuring device 90 is ready for use after the preheating is completed is also referred to as a usable state. When the measuring device 90 receives a stop operation from the user, it shuts down each measuring module 92, stops each measuring module 92, and returns to the dormant state.
[0029] The user of the measurement device 90 according to the comparative example needs to wait until the warm-up of the measurement device 90 is completed in order to perform measurement using the measurement device 90. When the user starts measurement at a predetermined timing, the following flow is executed.
[0030] (1) The user confirms the warm-up time of the measurement module 92 used for measurement. When a plurality of measurement modules 92 are used for measurement, the user confirms the warm-up time of each measurement module 92 and confirms the longest warm-up time.
[0031] (2) The user inputs a start operation to the start processing unit 91 at a time earlier than the measurement start time by the warm-up time of one measurement module 92 or the maximum warm-up time among the warm-up times of a plurality of measurement modules 92 .
[0032] (3) The user waits for the measurement device 90 to be warmed up and ready for use, and then starts measurement using the measurement device 90 .
[0033] As described above, the user of the measuring device 90 involved in the comparative example needs to confirm the preheating time of each measuring module 92 and input the start operation to the measuring device 90 at least in advance of the preheating time. In the case where the measuring module 92 in the measuring device 90 is pluggable, the user needs to confirm which measuring module 92 is installed in the measuring device 90. That is, the operation before the user starts the measurement takes time. The operation before starting the measurement takes time, which impairs the convenience of the user.
[0034] Therefore, in order to improve user convenience, it is required to omit the user's task of confirming the preheating time or waiting for the preheating time to elapse.
[0035] Next, the measuring device 10 (see Figure 2 ) for explanation.
[0036] (Configuration Example of Measurement Device 10)
[0037] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , a measuring device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a management unit 11, a timer 12, a start processing unit 13, a measuring module 14, and a generating module 15. The measuring module 14 and the generating module 15 are also simply referred to as modules. Hereinafter, in the present invention, when there is no need to distinguish between the measuring module 14 and the generating module 15, the measuring module 14 and the generating module 15 are simply referred to as modules. The measuring device 10 is configured to start the module start when the time set in the timer 12 is reached.
[0038] <Module>
[0039] The module is mounted on the measuring device 10. The module can be configured to be detachable from the measuring device 10. The module can be mounted on the measuring device 10 or detached from the measuring device 10. The module mounted on the measuring device 10 is also referred to as an installed module. The installed module can be installed to be detachable from the measuring device 10.
[0040] The measuring device 10 may not include the generating module 15 but may include only the measuring module 14. The measuring device 10 may not include the measuring module 14 but may include only the generating module 15. The measuring device 10 may include only one module or may include a plurality of modules.
[0041] The module needs a predetermined preheating time after startup until the preheating is completed. The preheating time of the module may be different depending on the type or model of the module. The preheating time of the module sometimes varies depending on the environment such as temperature or humidity when the module is started. The module can be configured to output the preheating time of the module itself in response to an inquiry from the outside about the preheating time. The module can be configured to output information for identifying the type or model of the module itself in response to an inquiry from the outside.
[0042] The measurement module 14 may include a sensor capable of measuring various physical quantities such as the intensity or wavelength of light emitted from the measurement object, the current flowing through the measurement object, the voltage applied to the measurement object, or the temperature of the measurement object.
[0043] The generating module 15 may include, for example, a light source module that allows light to enter the measurement object, a voltage source module that applies voltage to the measurement object, or a current source module that allows current to flow through the measurement object.
[0044] <Administrative Department 11>
[0045] The management unit 11 sets the time for the timer 12 based on the warm-up time of the module and the time when the user starts the measurement. The management unit 11 can be configured to include a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The management unit 11 can make the processor execute a specified program to achieve a specified function. The management unit 11 can be configured to include a dedicated circuit such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).
[0046] The management unit 11 may include a storage unit. The storage unit may store various information used for the operation of the management unit 11 or programs used to realize the functions of the management unit 11. The storage unit may function as a working memory of the management unit 11. The storage unit may be composed of, for example, a semiconductor memory. The storage unit may be configured to include a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory. The storage unit may be included in the management unit 11 or may be configured to be separate from the management unit 11.
[0047] The management unit 11 may include a communication device for connecting to the timer 12 or the module in a wired or wireless manner. The communication device may include, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a communication interface such as RS-232C or RS-485. The communication device is not limited thereto and may also be configured to include various other communication interfaces.
[0048] The management unit 11 may include an input device for receiving input from the user. The input device may include, for example, a keyboard or physical keys, or may include a touch panel or touch sensor or a pointing device such as a mouse.
[0049] The management unit 11 may include a display device for displaying setting contents, etc. The display device may include various displays such as a liquid crystal display, for example.
[0050] <Timer 12>
[0051] The timer 12 outputs a start signal to the start processing unit 13 when the set time is reached. The timer 12 also operates when the measuring device 10 is turned off. The timer 12 can be configured as an electronic device. When the measuring device 10 is turned off, the timer 12 can operate using power supplied from a backup battery or using power supplied from a power supply of the measuring device 10. The timer 12 can be configured to operate mechanically.
[0052] <Startup processing unit 13>
[0053] When the start-up processing unit 13 receives a start-up signal from the timer 12 when the measuring device 10 is turned off, the start-up processing unit 13 starts up the start-up processing unit 13 itself. The start-up processing unit 13 is not limited to the case where the start-up signal is received from the timer 12. For example, the start-up processing unit 13 itself may be started up when the start-up signal is received by a user operation including the user pressing a power button. The start-up processing unit 13 also starts up the system of the measuring device 10 including the management unit 11. After the start-up processing unit 13 itself is started up, the start-up processing unit 13 starts up the installed module. When a plurality of modules are installed in the measuring device 10, the start-up processing unit 13 starts up the plurality of installed modules respectively.
[0054] The start signal may be an electrical signal such as a current signal or a voltage signal. The start signal may be input by pressing a mechanical start switch such as a physical key or a physical button. The start signal may be a signal that reproduces the electrical signal generated when the mechanical start switch is pressed. The start signal is not limited to the above examples and may be input in various ways. In the measuring device 10 according to the present invention, the start signal is input as an electrical signal.
[0055] The startup processing unit 13 may be configured as an electronic circuit. For example, the startup processing unit 13 may be configured to include a processor such as a CPU, or may be configured to include a dedicated circuit such as an FPGA.
[0056] (Operation Example of the Measurement Device 10)
[0057] like Figure 3As shown, the measuring device 10 transitions to a variety of states. The state in which the measuring device 10 is not started is also referred to as a sleep state or a stop state. The measuring device 10 starts to start up and performs preheating. The state in which the measuring device 10 performs preheating is also referred to as a preheating state. When the preheating time has passed, the preheating of the measuring device 10 is completed. The preheating of the measuring device 10 is completed and the measuring device 10 can be used. The state in which the measuring device 10 becomes usable is also referred to as a usable state. The state in which the measuring device 10 is in a preheating state or a usable state is also collectively referred to as a start-up state. When the measuring device 10 is in the start-up state and a stop operation is accepted from the user, the measuring device 10 executes the shutdown of the module to stop the module and returns to the sleep state.
[0058] The measuring device 10 according to the present invention automatically starts activation by activating the timer even if the user does not input an activation operation, by utilizing the timer 12. Next, the operation of the measuring device 10 to activate the timer will be described.
[0059] <Setting the timer start time>
[0060] When the measuring device 10 is in the activated state, the management unit 11 of the measuring device 10 sets the time to output the activation signal to the timer 12. The time to output the activation signal to the timer 12 is also referred to as the timer activation time. The management unit 11 may set the timer activation time in consideration of the preheating time of the module or may set the timer activation time without considering the preheating time.
[0061] <<Considering the warm-up time>>
[0062] The user sets the time to start using the measurement device 10. The time when the user starts using the measurement device 10 is also referred to as the start time of use. The management unit 11 acquires the setting of the start time of use. The management unit 11 can accept the input of the user setting the start time of use by using an input device.
[0063] The management unit 11 obtains the preheating time of the installation module installed in the measurement device 10. The management unit 11 can communicate with the installation module to obtain the preheating time. The management unit 11 can obtain the preheating time of the module in advance when the module is installed in the measurement device 10 and store it in the storage unit, and obtain the preheating time of the installation module from the storage unit.
[0064] The management unit 11 can identify the installed module and obtain the preheating time of the identified installed module from a table or database that determines the relationship between the module and the preheating time. The table or database that determines the relationship between the module and the preheating time can be prepared in advance by the manufacturer or seller of the module. The management unit 11 can store the table or database that determines the relationship between the module and the preheating time in the storage unit in advance.
[0065] The management unit 11 may obtain an identifier such as the type or model of the installed module to identify the installed module. The management unit 11 may communicate with the installed module to obtain the identifier of the installed module. The management unit 11 may obtain the identifier of the installed module through user input.
[0066] The management unit 11 may acquire only the warm-up time of the installed module without identifying the installed module.
[0067] The management unit 11 calculates the timer start time based on the start time of use and the preheating time. Specifically, the management unit 11 calculates the time obtained by subtracting at least the preheating time of the installation module from the start time of use set by the user as the timer start time. When the management unit 11 subtracts the preheating time from the start time of use, it calculates the time that is earlier than the start time of use by the preheating time as the timer start time.
[0068] When a plurality of modules are installed in the measuring device 10, the management unit 11 determines the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the installed modules. The management unit 11 calculates the time obtained by subtracting at least the longest preheating time from the start time of use as the timer start time. When the management unit 11 subtracts the longest preheating time from the start time of use, it calculates the time obtained by the longest preheating time in advance of the start time of use as the timer start time.
[0069] As described above, when the measuring device 10 is in the closed state, when the start signal is input from the timer 12, the start processing unit 13 starts the start processing unit 13 itself. The time taken for the start processing unit 13 to start the start processing unit 13 itself is also referred to as the start time. The management unit 11 can also set the timer start time in consideration of the start time. For example, the management unit 11 can calculate the time obtained by further subtracting the start time from the time obtained by subtracting the preheating time from the start time of use, as the timer start time.
[0070] The management unit 11 sets the calculated timer start time in the timer 12 .
[0071] <<When warm-up time is not taken into consideration>>
[0072] The user sets the timer start time. The management unit 11 acquires the setting of the timer start time. The management unit 11 may receive the input of the timer start time set by the user using an input device. The management unit 11 sets the timer start time set by the user to the timer 12.
[0073] When the preheating time is not considered, the management unit 11 may consider the start time and set the timer start time for the timer 12. For example, the management unit 11 may calculate the time obtained by subtracting the start time from the timer start time set by the user and set the time for the timer 12.
[0074] <Startup by timer 12>
[0075] The user can turn off the measuring device 10 after setting the timer start time for the timer 12. The measuring device 10 is turned off and switched to a sleep state. When the measuring device 10 is in a sleep state, the timer 12 also performs an operation. When the timer start time is reached, the timer 12 outputs a start signal to the start processing unit 13. When the start signal is input, the start processing unit 13 starts starting the measuring device 10 and performs preheating of the mounted module.
[0076] After the preheating time of the mounting module has passed, the preheating of the mounting module is completed. The management unit 11 may display and notify the user that the preheating of the mounting module is completed. When the start time of use arrives, the user may consider that the preheating of the mounting module is completed and start using the measuring device 10.
[0077] <Example of a flow chart of a method for starting the measuring device 10>
[0078] The measuring device 10 can perform a Figure 4 The method for starting the measuring device 10 includes the process of the flowchart shown as an example. Figure 4 The flow shown as an example in FIG. 1 is a flow for setting the timer start time for the timer 12 when the measuring device 10 is in the start state. The start method of the measuring device 10 can be implemented as a start program of the measuring device 10 executed by the processor of the management unit 11 constituting the measuring device 10. The start program of the measuring device 10 can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
[0079] The management unit 11 of the measurement device 10 sets the start time of use (step S1). For example, the management unit 11 may accept input of the start time of use from the user.
[0080] The management unit 11 identifies the installed module (step S2). The management unit 11 obtains the warm-up time of the identified installed module (step S3). Specifically, the management unit 11 may obtain the warm-up time associated with the identified installed module. When a plurality of modules are installed in the measuring device 10, the management unit 11 identifies each installed module and obtains the warm-up time of each installed module.
[0081] The management unit 11 may not identify the installed module but only obtain the warm-up time of the installed module. That is, the management unit 11 may not execute the process of step S2.
[0082] The management unit 11 calculates the time to start the timer based on the start time of use and the preheating time of the installed module (step S4). Specifically, the management unit 11 calculates the time obtained by subtracting at least the preheating time of the installed module from the start time of use as the timer start time. When multiple modules are installed in the measurement device 10, the management unit 11 determines the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the installed modules, calculates the time obtained by subtracting at least the longest preheating time from the start time of use as the timer start time.
[0083] The management unit 11 sets the calculated timer start time to the timer 12 (step S5). After the management unit 11 executes the process of step S5, the process ends. Figure 4 Execution of the process of the flowchart.
[0084] After the timer start time is set for the timer 12, the measuring device 10 is turned off to enter a sleep state. The measuring device 10 may also execute a process including Figure 5 The method for starting the measuring device 10 includes the process of the flowchart shown as an example. Figure 5 The flow shown as an example in FIG. 1 is a flow of timer activation when the timer activation time is set for the timer 12 .
[0085] The timer 12 of the measuring device 10 continues to operate even when the measuring device 10 is in the sleep state, and is started when the timer start time is reached (step S11 ). Specifically, when the timer start time is reached, the timer 12 outputs a start signal to the start processing unit 13 .
[0086] When the startup signal is input, the startup processing unit 13 of the measuring device 10 starts the startup processing unit 13 itself, and after the measuring device 10 is restored from the sleep state to the startup state, the installation module is started (step S12). The installation module performs preheating (step S13). In this case, the measuring device 10 is switched to the preheating state.
[0087] After the preheating time has passed, the installation module completes the preheating and starts to be used (step S14). In this case, the measuring device 10 is converted to a usable state. The user uses the measuring device 10 that has become usable to start measuring. After the measuring device 10 executes the process of step S14, the process ends. Figure 5 Execution of the process of the flowchart.
[0088] <Subsection>
[0089] As described above, the measuring device 10 according to the present invention automatically starts to start using the timer 12. That is, even if the user touches the measuring device 10 without inputting the start operation, the start of the measuring device 10 is started. On the other hand, as a comparative example, consider the following case, that is, the user arrives at the setting position of the measuring device 10, inputs the start operation to the measuring device 10, and waits until the preheating is completed. In the case of the comparative example, the waiting time of the user at the setting position of the measuring device 10 is extended. However, according to the measuring device 10 according to the present invention, the measuring device 10 automatically starts to start, so that the user can not reach the setting position of the measuring device 10 for at least a part of the period from the start of the measuring device 10 to the time when it becomes a usable state. The user can reach the setting position of the measuring device 10 after reaching the moment when it is estimated that the measuring device 10 has reliably become a usable state. As a result, the user can effectively and flexibly use time. In addition, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0090] The measuring device 10 according to the present invention can calculate the timer start time based on the start time set by the user and the preheating time of the installation module, and set the timer start time for the timer 12. The measuring device 10 sets the timer start time based on the preheating time, so that the user can start the start time according to the time when the user wants to start using the measuring device 10. As a result, the waiting time of the user is reduced. In addition, the time from when the measuring device 10 becomes usable to when the user starts using it is shortened. That is, the time during which the user does not use the measuring device 10 even though the measuring device 10 becomes usable is shortened. As a result, the power consumption of the measuring device 10 is reduced.
[0091] The measuring device 10 can identify the mounting module and obtain the preheating time of the identified mounting module. That is, the user does not need to know the preheating time of the mounting module. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0092] Even when multiple modules are installed in the measuring device 10, the measuring device 10 according to the present invention can set the timer start time based on the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the multiple installed modules, and start the startup of the multiple installed modules. Therefore, the user does not need to know the preheating time of each of the multiple installed modules. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved. In addition, the time from when the measuring device 10 becomes usable until the user starts using it is shortened. That is, the time when the user does not use the measuring device 10 even though it becomes usable is shortened. As a result, the power consumption of the measuring device 10 is reduced.
[0093] (Other embodiments)
[0094] Another embodiment of the measuring device 10 will be described.
[0095] <Activating external devices>
[0096] The measuring device 10 can start the external device from the start processing unit 13 when the timer is started. Figure 6 As shown, the measuring device 10 according to other embodiments can be Figure 2 In addition to the structure shown in the figure, the startup processing unit 13 is configured to output a signal for starting the external measurement device 20. That is, the startup processing unit 13 may have a terminal that can be connected to the external device, and output a signal for starting the external device from the terminal when the startup signal is input from the timer 12. The external measurement device 20 may be configured similarly to the measurement device 10, and the startup of the measurement device 20 is started when a signal is input to the same structure as the startup processing unit 13 of the measurement device 10.
[0097] The signal for the startup processing unit 13 to start the external measurement device 20 can be output using Wake-on-LAN. The startup processing unit 13 can output the startup signal output by the timer 12 to the external measurement device 20. In this case, the external measurement device 20 is configured to start when the startup signal is input from the startup processing unit 13. The startup processing unit 13 is not limited to the above example, and can output any signal for starting the external measurement device 20. The external measurement device 20 is configured to start when any signal is input from the startup processing unit 13.
[0098] The activation processing unit 13 of the measurement device 10 can activate the external measurement device 20, so that even if the external measurement device 20 does not have the timer 12, the user can use the external measurement device 20 in the same manner as when the external measurement device 20 has the timer 12. As a result, user convenience is improved.
[0099] <Calculation of warm-up time>
[0100] The module warm-up time is not necessarily constant at all times, and may vary depending on, for example, the environment in which the module is installed.
[0101] The environment in which the module is set is also referred to as the setting environment. The management unit 11 can calculate the warm-up time of the module based on the setting environment. The setting environment can include information such as the external temperature or humidity of the location where the measuring device 10 is set. The module setting environment is not limited to the above example, and can include information that affects the length of the warm-up time of the module. The measuring device 10 can also have a sensor for acquiring various information such as the external temperature or humidity contained in the setting environment.
[0102] For example, regarding a module that is preheated so that the temperature of the module becomes a temperature suitable for measurement, the management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time based on the outside air temperature at the location where the module is installed. In this case, the management unit 11 may obtain the preheating time of the module as a mathematical formula that can calculate the preheating time as a function of the outside air temperature instead of obtaining it as a predetermined value. In addition, the management unit 11 may obtain the preheating time of the module as a table indicating the relationship between the outside air temperature and the preheating time.
[0103] The management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time of the module based on the actual preheating time of the module in the past. For example, the management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time of the module by taking the average value of the preheating time in the past. The management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time of the module by taking the average value of the preheating time of the preheating performed a specified number of times recently.
[0104] The management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time according to the start time of use of the measuring device 10 based on the change trend of the preheating time according to the time period in a day. The management unit 11 may calculate the preheating time according to the use day of the measuring device 10 based on the change trend of the preheating time according to the change of seasons in a year.
[0105] As described above, even when the preheating time of the module is not constant, the management unit 11 can calculate the preheating time based on the installation environment or previous actual conditions. By calculating the changing preheating time, the user does not need to grasp the changing trend of the preheating time of the installed module or predict the preheating time. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0106] <Scheduled function of timer 12>
[0107] The timer 12 may be configured to be able to set one timer start time. In this case, the measuring device 10 automatically starts only one time when the set timer start time is reached. The user can set the timer start time or the start time of use each time the use of the measuring device 10 is finished. The timer 12 may be configured to be able to set multiple timer start times. Multiple timer start times can be set for the timer 12, so that the timer start time or the start time of use is less likely to be missed. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0108] The timer 12 may be configured to be able to set a time specified by a specified plan as the timer start time. The specified plan may be a plan based on a specified period. For example, the management unit 11 may set a timer start time for the timer 12 so that the measuring device 10 is put into use start state at a specified time every day. For example, the management unit 11 may set a timer start time for the timer 12 so that the measuring device 10 is put into use start state at a specified time on a specified day of the week. The time specified by the specified plan can be set as the timer start time for the timer 12, thereby reducing the omission of setting the timer start time or the start time of use. In addition, the user's operation of setting the timer start time or the start time of use is omitted. As a result, the convenience of the user is improved.
[0109] <Individual startup of modules>
[0110] The measuring device 10 is configured to start each installed module at different timings when multiple modules are installed. For example, the start processing unit 13 can be configured to start only one installed module or a part of the installed modules among the multiple installed modules. In this case, the timer 12 outputs a start signal corresponding to the installed module of the start target. The timer 12 can be configured to set the timer start time corresponding to each of the multiple start targets.
[0111] The measuring device 10 may include one start-up processing unit 13 for each installation module. The measuring device 10 may be divided into groups that start the installation modules at the same time. The measuring device 10 may include one start-up processing unit 13 for each group that starts at the same time. That is, the measuring device 10 may include a plurality of start-up processing units 13. The timer 12 may output a start-up signal to each of the plurality of start-up processing units 13 at different timings. The timer 12 may be configured to be able to set a timer start time corresponding to each of the plurality of start-up processing units 13.
[0112] Only a part of the installed modules can be automatically activated, so that unnecessary modules are not activated. By not activating unnecessary modules, the power consumption of the measuring device 10 is reduced.
[0113] The embodiments of the present invention are described based on the drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various deformations or changes based on the present invention. Therefore, it should be noted that these deformations or changes are also included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each structural part can be reconfigured in a logically non-contradictory manner, and multiple structural parts can be combined into one or divided.
[0114] Description of the label
[0115] 10 ... measuring device (11: management unit, 12: timer, 13: start processing unit, 14: measuring module, 15: generating module)
[0116] 20…Measurement device
Claims
1. A measuring device, wherein: The measuring device comprises a management unit, a timer, a start processing unit and a module. The management unit sets a timer start time for the timer, When the timer reaches the timer start time, the timer outputs a start signal to the start processing unit. The startup processing unit starts startup of the module when the startup signal is input.
2. The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein The management unit obtains the start time of use when the user starts using the measuring device and the preheating time of the installation module which is a module installed in the measuring device in a detachable manner, and sets the time obtained by subtracting at least the preheating time from the start time as the start time of the timer.
3. The measuring device according to claim 2, wherein: When a plurality of modules are mounted as the mounting module, the management unit sets, for the timer, a time obtained by subtracting at least the longest preheating time among the preheating times of the plurality of mounting modules from the start of use time as the timer start time.
4. The measuring device according to claim 3, wherein: The startup processing unit starts startup of only a part of the plurality of installation modules.
5. The measuring device according to claim 2, wherein: The management unit calculates a warm-up time of the mounting module based on an installation environment of the measurement device.
6. The measuring device according to claim 2, wherein: The management unit calculates the preheating time of the mounting module based on the actual situation of the previous preheating time of the mounting module.
7. The measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The management unit sets a time specified by a specified schedule as the timer start time for the timer.
8. The measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The startup processing unit includes a terminal connectable to an external device, and outputs a signal for activating the external device from the terminal when the startup signal is input.
9. A method for activating a measuring device, the measuring device comprising a management unit, a timer, a startup processing unit, and a module, wherein: The method for starting the measuring device comprises the following steps: The management unit sets a timer start time for the timer; The timer outputs a start signal when the timer start time is reached; and The startup processing unit starts startup of the module when the startup signal is input.
10. A startup program for a measuring device, the measuring device comprising: a module; a management unit; a timer that outputs a startup signal when the timer startup time is reached; and a startup processing unit that starts the startup of the module when the startup signal is input, wherein: The activation program causes the management unit to execute a step of setting the timer activation time in the timer.