Handheld Measuring Device Integrating Spectrum Analyzer and Multimeter

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing handheld devices are limited to measuring and analyzing only one parameter, requiring multiple devices for different measurements, which increases costs and complexity for users.

Innovation Solution

A handheld, portable device integrating a spectrum analyzer unit for signal analysis and a multimeter unit for measuring currents, voltages, and resistances, allowing simultaneous measurement and analysis of multiple parameters with a single device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate handheld devices are used to measure different parameters, then measurement capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a spectrum analyzer unit and a multimeter unit into a single handheld device. The spectrum analyzer unit analyzes signal spectra while the multimeter unit measures electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. Both units are integrated within one device housing with shared power supply and control systems, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The handheld device is designed to perform multiple measurement functions through its integrated units. The spectrum analyzer unit can analyze various signal types and frequency ranges, while the multimeter unit can measure multiple electrical parameters. This multi-functional design allows a single device to replace several specialized instruments, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate handheld devices are used to measure different parameters, then measurement capability is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidcost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a spectrum analyzer unit and a multimeter unit into a single handheld device. The spectrum analyzer unit analyzes signal spectra while the multimeter unit measures electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. Both units are integrated within one device housing with shared power supply and control systems, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate handheld devices are used to measure different parameters, then measurement capability is improved, but portability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a spectrum analyzer unit and a multimeter unit into a single handheld device. The spectrum analyzer unit analyzes signal spectra while the multimeter unit measures electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. Both units are integrated within one device housing with shared power supply and control systems, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10309990B2Measuring and analyzing device as well as method for measuring and analyzing signals

Publication Date: 2019.06.04 ROHDE & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

A measuring and analyzing device is described which comprises a housing, a spectrum analyzer unit for analyzing a spectrum of a signal received, and a multimeter unit for measuring currents, voltages, resistances and/or connectivities. Said housing encompasses said spectrum analyzer unit and said multimeter unit. Said device is a handheld and portable measuring and analyzing device. Further, a method for measuring and analyzing signals is described.