Diving Computer Gas Classification for Ascent Time Calculation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diving computers cannot configure gases as primary and secondary gases, limiting a diver's ability to react to problem situations during deep diving, as they cannot utilize reserve gases without interfering with the optimal dive plan or exceeding the maximum operating depth of those gases.
Innovation Solution
A diving computer that classifies gases as primary and secondary, allowing for the calculation of ascent time using both gas groups, enabling the use of reserve gases in decompression without interfering with the optimal dive plan and ensuring safe surfacing, even if the primary gases are not available.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If diving computers calculate ascent time based on all available gases, then the calculation becomes complex and may interfere with optimal dive plan, but if they only use primary gases, then reserve gases cannot be utilized in problem situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the available gases into two distinct groups: primary gases and reserve gases. This segmentation allows the diving computer to handle different gas types with different calculation rules, enabling versatile use of reserve gases in problem situations while maintaining clear computational boundaries that prevent interference with optimal dive plan calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The diving computer performs preliminary classification of gases into primary and reserve groups before the dive begins. This preliminary action organizes the gas data structure in advance, allowing the computer to quickly switch between different gas usage scenarios during the dive without complex real-time decision-making, thus enabling adaptability without excessive computational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If diving computers allow switching between multiple gases during diving, then the diver can adapt to different situations, but the calculation of ascent time becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting gases into primary and reserve categories, the patent simplifies the ascent time calculation logic. The computer applies different calculation rules depending on which gas group is being used, avoiding the need to evaluate all possible gas combinations simultaneously. This segmentation enables gas switching capability while keeping the calculation complexity manageable through clear conditional logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic gas selection where the diving computer can switch between primary and reserve gases based on dive conditions and pre-programmed rules. This dynamic approach allows adaptability to different situations while maintaining systematic calculation procedures that prevent excessive complexity, as the switching logic is predetermined rather than requiring real-time optimization of all gas options.
3Reliability
If reserve gases are programmed into the diving computer, then they can be used in decompression without interfering with optimal dive plan, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the gas data structure into primary gases and reserve gases with distinct roles. Primary gases are used for calculating the optimal dive plan, while reserve gases are stored separately for emergency or alternative scenarios. This segmentation enables reliable safe surfacing capability by ensuring reserve gases are available when needed, while the structured data organization prevents excessive complexity in the overall system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts reserve gases from the main dive plan calculation process and stores them as separate, pre-configured options. This extraction allows reserve gases to be programmed into the diving computer without interfering with the optimization of the main dive plan, while still making them available for use in decompression or emergency situations. The separated data structure maintains reliability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a diving computer, a computer program, and a method for determining ascent time in a diving computer (100), in which method the initial data on the available gases (10 ... 60) are received, the prevailing pressure and diving time are measured, and information is received in connection with the initial data, based on which the gases (10 ... 60) are divided into at least primary (A) and secondary (B) gases, and an optimal dive plan is calculated based on the initial data of the primary gases (A), the prevailing pressure, and the surfacing model.