Linearization Curve Calculation for Container Fill Level

The patent creates a digital three-dimensional copy of the container's interior geometry using photogrammetry or laser scanning. This virtual model accurately reproduces the container's shape, irregularities, and built-in components, allowing precise fill level calculation without physical measurement devices inside the container. The digital copy enables the system to account for all geometric features that affect the fill level-filling height relationship.

The patent replaces traditional mechanical measurement methods (manual measurements, physical linearization tables) with an optical/electronic system. Using cameras or laser scanners to capture three-dimensional data, and computational algorithms to generate the linearization curve, substitutes the mechanical approach with a digital one that provides higher precision while maintaining ease of use.

The patent performs preliminary three-dimensional scanning and modeling of the container before actual fill level measurements are needed. The linearization curve is pre-calculated based on the captured geometry, storing the relationship between filling height and fill level in advance. This preliminary action ensures that all irregularities and built-in components are accounted for before measurements begin, improving reliability without adding complexity during actual operation.

The patent transforms the container's physical geometric parameters into a digital representation, capturing the three-dimensional coordinates of the container's interior surface. By changing the parameter representation from physical to digital, the system can accurately incorporate irregularities and built-in components into the linearization calculation, significantly improving reliability.