Mass Spectrum Display Ring Axis Peak Information Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mass spectrometry data display methods are limited in their ability to show comprehensive information for multiple peaks simultaneously, often resulting in overlapping data due to the arrangement of peaks and peak information on a screen.
Innovation Solution
A mass spectrometry data display device that transforms the graph to display the mass spectrum with a ring-shaped mass axis and radial intensity axis, or orients the mass axis vertically, allowing peak information to be displayed at the outer circumference or beside the spectrum, preventing overlap and enabling more information to be shown.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If peak information is displayed at the cursor location using conventional display methods, then the display is simple and easy to implement, but only information for a single peak can be shown at a time, preventing comprehensive evaluation of multiple peaks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the conventional two-dimensional mass spectrum display into a three-dimensional representation by extending the display space vertically. Peak information is displayed not only at the cursor location but also stacked in the vertical dimension, allowing multiple peaks' information to be shown simultaneously without overlapping the mass spectrum graph itself. This dimensional extension resolves the contradiction by enabling comprehensive peak information display while maintaining display simplicity.
2Loss of information
If multiple peaks' information is displayed simultaneously on the graph, then comprehensive evaluation of multiple peaks becomes possible, but information overlaps with peaks or other information due to limited display area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension to stack peak information displays, separating them spatially from the mass spectrum peaks. This allows multiple peaks' information to be displayed simultaneously without overlapping the spectrum or each other, maintaining readability while achieving comprehensive information display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments peak information display into individual units that can be independently positioned and stacked. Each peak's information is treated as a separate element that can be vertically arranged, preventing overlap and enabling systematic organization of multiple information elements within the available display space.
3Loss of information
If conventional two-dimensional display is used, then the display area is simple and easy to manage, but the amount of information that can be displayed is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the conventional two-dimensional display into three dimensions by adding vertical stacking capability. This allows significantly more peak information to be displayed within the same screen real estate without complicating the underlying display structure, as the vertical dimension provides additional space that naturally organizes information without requiring complex layout management.
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AI summary
A mass spectrometry data display device in which the mass axis (m/z axis) is made into a ring shape and the intensity axis is the radial direction thereof, and peak information (in the drawing, the compound name and structural formula candidates) are arranged in a ring shape in correspondence with the peaks along the outer circumference of the mass spectrum and displayed together therewith on a screen.