Adaptive Measurement System for Real-Time Conformity Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mass production, components often require repeated measurements due to insufficient initial data quality, leading to inefficiencies in manufacturing processes, as existing methods do not effectively adapt measurement strategies based on real-time analysis of dimensional variables against predefined criteria.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that analyzes dimensional measurement variables during the measurement process, using the resulting conformity results to adapt and optimize the measurement data acquisition, allowing for early termination or adjustment of measurements based on conformity criteria, thereby improving measurement efficiency and resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If repeated measurements are performed to ensure sufficient data quality, then measurement reliability is improved, but measurement time and device utilization are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously analyzes measurement data during acquisition and uses this feedback to adaptively adjust the measurement process. When conformity criteria are met or violated, the measurement is automatically adapted or terminated, avoiding unnecessary repeated measurements while ensuring reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement process transitions from a static, predetermined sequence to a dynamic, adaptive process. The measurement parameters and continuation decisions are adjusted in real-time based on intermediate analysis results, allowing the system to optimize between reliability and time efficiency.
2Measurement precision
If complete measurement data is collected before analysis, then measurement precision is improved, but device utilization and productivity are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of measurement data during the measurement process itself, before complete data collection is finalized. This preliminary action allows early determination of conformity results, enabling adaptive termination or continuation decisions that improve device utilization without compromising final measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system analyzes only the necessary portions of measurement data at intermediate stages rather than waiting for complete data collection. By performing partial analysis on available data, the system can make informed decisions about measurement continuation, improving productivity while maintaining sufficient precision for conformity assessment.
3Stability of the object's composition
If measurement process is rigidly predefined, then measurement consistency is improved, but adaptability to intermediate results is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement process is transformed from a rigid, predefined sequence to a dynamic process with embedded decision points. The system maintains consistency through structured analysis steps while gaining adaptability by allowing real-time adjustments based on intermediate results, conforming criteria evaluations, and conformity outcome feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback loops where intermediate measurement results and conformity criterion evaluations inform subsequent measurement decisions. This feedback mechanism maintains consistency through systematic analysis while enabling adaptability by allowing the measurement process to respond to actual intermediate findings rather than following a fixed predetermined path.
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AI summary
Described is a computer-implemented method for measuring an object comprising the following steps: determining measurement data by means of a device for measuring the object, wherein the measurement data generates a digital representation of the object with a plurality of image data of the object; and carrying out the following steps at least before the step of determining measurement data has ended: analyzing at least one dimensional measurement variable of at least one part of the digital representation of the object, determining at least one conformity result relating to the analyzed part of the digital representation of the object, wherein the conformity result indicates to what extent the analyzed at least one dimensional measurement variable fulfils at least one predefined conformity criterion for the object, and adapting the step of determining measurement data taking the at least one conformity result into account.