3D Scanning Functional Elements Pose Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the context of IoT, determining the precise pose (position and orientation) of functional elements within a collection or environment is challenging due to their random initial positions and six degrees of freedom, which complicates individual identification and data transmission.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a pose determination module that includes position and orientation units, utilizing sensors to measure fields of known intensity and structure, such as atmospheric or liquid pressure, and gravitational/magnetic fields, to establish the individual position and orientation of each functional element, enabling accurate pose determination and data serialization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If functional elements are placed in random initial positions with six degrees of freedom, then the system has high adaptability and flexibility, but determining individual pose becomes extremely difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces sensors as intermediary devices that detect fields (gravitational, magnetic, pressure) to indirectly determine the pose of functional elements. These sensors act as mediators between the functional elements and the pose determination module, converting physical field measurements into actionable pose information without requiring direct observation or complex mechanical markers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical pose determination methods with field-based sensing. Instead of using mechanical markers, visual cues, or physical measurement devices, the system uses sensors to detect gravitational fields, magnetic fields, and pressure fields to determine position and orientation, thereby substituting mechanical systems with electromagnetic and physical field-based systems.
2Measurement precision
If sensors are used to measure fields for pose determination, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal pose determination module that can determine the pose of any functional element using the same sensors and algorithms. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle multiple functional elements with different positions and orientations using a single integrated solution, reducing overall system complexity despite the precision requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Each functional element essentially determines its own pose through onboard sensors that detect local field conditions. The functional elements are self-sufficient in measuring their own position and orientation, eliminating the need for external complex measurement systems or centralized tracking infrastructure.
3Productivity
If individual pose determination is achieved, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but the complexity of tracking multiple functional elements increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the tracking problem into independent segments, where each functional element's pose is determined separately through its own sensors. This segmentation allows parallel processing of multiple functional elements without increasing overall system complexity, as each element is tracked independently through standardized sensor measurements rather than requiring complex inter-element relationships.
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 solution allows for precise determination of the pose of each functional element, facilitating efficient data transmission and recognition, even in complex environments with random initial positions and orientations, enhancing the functionality of IoT systems.
Implementation Method 1
determining an individual position of a respective one of the functional elements based on a measure of an intensity of a gravitational field received from a sensor of the respective functional element
Implementation Method 2
determining an individual position of a respective one of the functional elements based on a measure of an intensity of a magnetic field received from a sensor of the respective functional element
Implementation Method 3
determining an individual position of a respective one of the functional elements based on a measure of an intensity of a pressure field received from a sensor of the respective functional element
Data Source
AI summary
A system for three-dimensional scanning of an object includes a set of functional elements, with each of the functional elements including a housing and a processor, memory, power supply, sensor, and wireless communication module each within the housing, a position module to determine an individual position of each of the functional elements after the object is in the set of functional elements, and a contour module to determine a shape of the object based on the individual position of each of the functional elements and a void of functional elements created by the object in the set of functional elements.