Infrared Sensor Verification for Processor Pin Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual installation of processor modules onto motherboards is prone to human errors, leading to physical damage such as bent pins or incorrect component placement, which can result in damage to the module or socket.
Innovation Solution
An infrared sensor system that scans the component's pin count and pattern, compares the data to pre-collected reference data, and provides an indication through LEDs whether the component is correctly aligned and undamaged for installation, preventing incorrect or damaged components from being installed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual installation of processor modules is performed, then installation flexibility is maintained, but human errors occur leading to physical damage such as bent pins or incorrect component placement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical installation with an automated optical inspection system. An infrared sensor automatically scans the processor module to detect pin alignment and component orientation, eliminating the need for manual visual inspection and reducing human error in component placement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital representation of the processor module by scanning it with an infrared sensor. The sensor data captures the physical state of the component (pin alignment, orientation) and compares it against reference data, allowing verification without physical contact or manual handling.
2Measurement precision
If sensor scanning and data comparison systems are implemented, then installation verification accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an infrared sensor as an intermediary between the processor module and the verification system. The sensor acts as a non-contact measurement tool that captures physical characteristics of the component and translates them into digital data for comparison against reference standards, enabling precise verification without complex manual measurement tools.
3Reliability
If pre-collected reference data is used for comparison, then installation correctness is verified, but data storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores reference data organized by specific component types and socket configurations. Rather than storing all possible component variations, the system maintains localized reference datasets tailored to each receptacle type, reducing overall data storage requirements while ensuring accurate verification for each specific installation scenario.
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
The system effectively reduces human error by ensuring correct and undamaged component installation, minimizing physical damage and ensuring compatibility between the processor and motherboard.
Implementation Method 1
A processor receives sensor data from a sensor scanning a component
Data Source
AI summary
In an approach for a component installation, a processor receives sensor data from a sensor scanning a component. The component is to be installed into a receptacle. A processor compares the sensor data to reference data. The reference data is pre-collected data associated with the type of the component and the type of the receptacle. The reference data defines the correct type of the component to be installed in the receptacle. The reference data defines a damage status of the type of the component. A processor determines whether the component has damage. A processor determines whether the component is a correct type of component to be installed in the receptacle. A processor provides an indication for installation.