Graphical User Interface for Customizing Measurement and Testing Protocols
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional measurement and testing systems are difficult for end users to customize due to complex programming languages and require repetitive manual data entry, limiting their ability to execute customized test and training routines effectively.
Innovation Solution
A measurement and testing system with a graphical user interface that includes a protocol section for controlling actuators, allowing users to input and execute protocols through a user-friendly interface, reducing the need for manual data entry and enabling customization of test routines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional data acquisition and analysis software programs are used, then the system can perform measurement and testing functions, but the software is written in complex programming languages that are not understandable to end users, preventing them from customizing the program to suit their specific needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a graphical user interface (GUI) as an intermediary layer between the end user and the complex software programming language. The GUI provides visual elements such as buttons, sliders, and dropdown menus that allow users to configure and customize test protocols without needing to understand the underlying complex code. This mediator translates user-friendly graphical interactions into the programming language commands required by the measurement and testing system.
2Productivity
If conventional data acquisition and analysis software programs are used, then the system can execute test routines, but a substantial amount of repetitive manual data entry is required by the end user to execute a desired test and training routine
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements pre-configured test protocols and templates that contain predetermined sets of parameters and configurations. When a user selects a protocol through the graphical interface, the system automatically populates all necessary data fields and settings in advance, eliminating the need for users to perform repetitive manual data entry. The preliminary preparation of these protocols allows users to quickly execute tests by simply selecting from predefined options rather than manually entering each parameter.
3Ease of operation
If conventional measurement and testing systems are used, then the system can perform measurement functions, but the software requires substantial manual configuration and data entry, limiting the ability of end users to easily customize test routines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to create, save, and reuse customized test protocols through the graphical interface. Once a user configures a custom test routine using the visual elements, the system copies and stores this configuration as a reusable protocol. Users can then reference and execute these copied protocols multiple times without reconfiguring them, making the system both easy to operate and highly adaptable to different testing needs.
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AI summary
A measurement and testing system is disclosed herein. The measurement and testing system includes at least one data processing device operatively coupled to at least one actuator, a visual display device, and a user input device. The at least one data processing device being configured to execute computer executable stored instructions for: (i) generating a graphical user interface with a protocol section comprising one or more protocols with one or more actuator parameters for controlling the at least one actuator for a time period; (ii) receiving an input signal from the user input device that initiates an execution of one of the one or more protocols for controlling the at least one actuator; and (iii) upon receiving the input signal from the user input device, controlling the at least one actuator for the time period in accordance with the executed one of the one or more protocols.