Colorimeter Control Program for Automated Operation and Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing colorimetric systems burden workers with complex operations, including managing account information on colorimeters, which increases the risk of information leakage, and requires frequent switching between pointing devices and handheld colorimeters, leading to operational interference and increased workload.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves an information processing apparatus that loads and executes a control program for a connected colorimeter before confirming its use, allowing for streamlined operation by reducing the need for manual account management and minimizing the burden of switching between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the colorimeter holds account information to simplify connection operation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the risk of information leakage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing apparatus (computer) as an intermediary between the colorimeter and the network. The colorimeter only stores minimal identification information locally, while account information and complex control functions are managed on the server side. This intermediary architecture allows simplified connection operations without compromising information security, as the colorimeter never holds sensitive account credentials.
2Ease of operation
If the worker uses a pointing device to operate the colorimetric application program, then the ease of operation is improved, but the operational traffic lines of the handheld colorimeter are interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the handheld colorimeter to autonomously perform selection and confirmation operations through its own buttons, eliminating the need for workers to use pointing devices. When a worker presses a button on the colorimeter, the system automatically receives the operation event, identifies the intended colorimeter, and confirms selection without requiring manual navigation via pointing device. This self-service capability eliminates operational interference between pointing device and colorimeter traffic lines.
3Reliability
If the colorimeter waits for confirmation before execution, then the reliability of colorimeter usage is improved, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-loading the control program onto the colorimeter before actual usage. The colorimeter is pre-configured with necessary control instructions and communication protocols, so when a worker initiates usage, the system can immediately proceed to execution without time-consuming setup or confirmation delays. The control program is prepared in advance on the colorimeter side, enabling rapid transition from selection to execution.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach simplifies colorimetric work by reducing the operational burden on workers, minimizing the risk of information leakage, and enhancing the efficiency of colorimeter operations by automating key control functions.
Implementation Method 1
a colorimeter configured to perform colorimetry of a colorimetric target based on reflected light obtained by applying illumination light onto the colorimetric target
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus operable to perform colorimetry using a colorimeter that performs colorimetry of a colorimetric target based on reflected light obtained by irradiating illumination light onto the colorimetric target. The information processing apparatus loads a control program of a connected colorimeter before confirming a colorimeter to be used for colorimetry, executes the control program and receives an operation event of an operation performed on the connected colorimeter, and in response to the operation event, controls so as to confirm the colorimeter as a colorimeter to be used, or cause the colorimeter to wait until usage preparation, or confirm the colorimeter as a colorimeter to be used and request execution of calibration.