Flicker Measurement Device Linked Data Segmentation

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing flicker measurement devices face challenges in efficiently managing data for evaluating unevenness of flicker on liquid crystal display screens, particularly when multiple measurement conditions and regions are considered, leading to increased data complexity.

Innovation Solution

A flicker measurement device comprising a first processing unit to calculate flicker values for multiple measurement regions under various conditions, a second processing unit to generate linked data combining these values with measurement conditions, and a third processing unit to store this linked data, allowing for efficient management and analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If flicker values are measured for multiple measurement regions under multiple measurement conditions, then the evaluation of flicker unevenness becomes more comprehensive, but the amount of data to be managed increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflicker evaluation accuracyVSAvoiddata amount
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the measurement data by organizing it into distinct measurement conditions (first measurement condition, second measurement condition, etc.), with each condition containing flicker values for multiple measurement regions. This segmentation allows comprehensive evaluation across different conditions while managing data through structured division.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary data structure that links measurement conditions with flicker values of measurement regions. This intermediary organization enables efficient management and retrieval of data without requiring direct handling of the full dataset, facilitating comprehensive evaluation while maintaining data manageability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive flicker data under multiple conditions is collected, then the evaluation of flicker unevenness becomes more accurate, but the complexity of data management increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflicker evaluation accuracyVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments comprehensive flicker data into organized groups by measurement condition, where each condition contains structured information about measurement regions and their corresponding flicker values. This segmentation reduces management complexity while preserving evaluation accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent organizes data by adding a dimensional structure that associates flicker values with both measurement regions and measurement conditions. This multi-dimensional organization enables accurate evaluation across multiple conditions while simplifying management through structured categorization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11902672B2Flicker measurement device, flicker measurement method, flicker measurement program, flicker evaluation assistance device, flicker evaluation assistance method, and flicker evaluation assistance program
Publication Date: 2024.02.13 KONICA MINOLTA INC
  • US11902672B2 patent drawing
  • US11902672B2 patent drawing
  • US11902672B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A flicker measurement device includes a first processing unit that performs a first process of calculating respective flicker values of a plurality of measurement regions set on a measurement object based on a photometric quantity of the measurement object obtained from the measurement object under a measurement condition of a flicker for each of the plurality of measurement conditions stored in advance in a measurement condition storage unit, a second processing unit that performs a second process of generating linked data in which data composed of the respective flicker values of the plurality of measurement regions calculated by the first processing unit and the measurement conditions are linked for each of the plurality of measurement conditions, and a third processing unit that performs a third process of storing the linked data generated by the second processing unit in a linked data storage unit for each of the plurality of measurement conditions.