Laser Processing Apparatus Simulation for Component Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser materials processing and measurement devices require a complete system to test and update individual components like beam control means, user control means, and command libraries, which is impractical for updating user interfaces or testing new algorithms without a fully assembled system.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with simulation means that allows for the testing and updating of individual components without a complete system, using a computer with bidirectional data transfer links and user control means to simulate the operation of the laser materials processing and measurement device, enabling the simulation of various functions such as beam control tests and ophthalmological surgical operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complete system is used to test and update individual components, then testing and updating can be performed, but the system complexity and resource requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complete laser materials processing system into separable functional modules: the actual laser device (10) and the operating apparatus (100). The interface (110) is designed as a standardized connection point that allows individual components to be tested and updated independently by connecting only the necessary parts, rather than requiring the entire system to be assembled for each testing or updating operation.
2Reliability
If a complete system is assembled for testing or updating individual components, then full functionality is available, but time and resources are wasted assembling and disassembling the complete system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a standardized interface (110) with predefined data transfer links (180) and control connections that are prepared in advance. This preliminary configuration of the interface allows individual components to be quickly connected and tested without requiring time-consuming assembly of the complete system each time testing or updating is needed.
3Reliability
If a complete system is required for updating user interfaces and control commands, then all functions can be tested, but the ease of operation for updates is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential testing and updating functions from the complete system context. The interface (110) is designed to provide bidirectional data transfer capabilities that allow user control means (120), command libraries (140), and other control components to be updated and tested in isolation. This extraction enables simple update operations without requiring the presence of the complete laser materials processing system.
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AI summary
An apparatus for operating a laser materials processing and measurement device with a controllable laser for generating a laser beam and beam control means for adjusting the focus zone of a controlled portion of the laser beam in three spatial directions comprises an interface for operating a bidirectional data transfer link with the laser and the beam control means, and user control means for inputting and displaying control commands or control command sequences and for monitoring and/or controlling operation and/or the operating state of the device. So that all the components of the apparatus may also be tested with regard to all functionalities, if the laser materials processing and measurement device is not operationally ready and/or not connected to the interface, according to the invention the apparatus comprises simulation means for simulating operation of the device and/or of the user control means.