Measurement Device Channel Grouping for Efficient Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing measurement devices fail to efficiently visualize multiple measurement channels, leading to inefficiencies in verifying the proper functioning of electrical circuitry applications and displaying results in a time-saving manner.
Innovation Solution
A measurement device and method that activate and deactivate multiple channels, allowing for the display of selected signals while processing others in the background, utilizing components like analog-to-digital converters, trigger units, and post-processing units, and grouping channels for enhanced visualization efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If all measurement channels are displayed, then complete measurement information is provided, but visualization complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides measurement channels into multiple groups (first group and second group) that can be independently controlled. This segmentation allows selective display of channel groups, enabling users to view complete measurement information when needed while reducing visualization complexity by displaying only relevant groups during normal operation, thus resolving the contradiction between information completeness and visualization efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control over channel group display states, allowing users to switch between displaying all channels, displaying only active channels, or displaying specific channel groups based on measurement needs. This dynamic adaptability enables the system to optimize visualization time while preserving access to complete measurement information when required
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple measurement channels are activated, then comprehensive signal acquisition is achieved, but device complexity and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments measurement channels into configurable groups with independent activation and display control. This segmentation allows comprehensive signal acquisition by activating multiple channels when needed, while reducing operational complexity by organizing channels into manageable groups that can be selectively enabled and displayed, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables partial activation of measurement channels through group-based control. Users can activate only the necessary subset of channels for a given measurement task rather than all channels, achieving sufficient signal acquisition capability while significantly reducing device complexity and processing load for routine measurements
3Loss of information
If all activated channels are displayed, then full measurement results are visible, but display efficiency and time-saving benefits are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments displayed information into different channel groups that can be independently controlled. This allows full measurement results to be available for viewing by selecting appropriate groups, while improving display efficiency by showing only relevant groups during normal operation, thus resolving the contradiction between result visibility and measurement efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different display qualities or states to different channel groups based on their relevance to the current measurement task. Important channels or groups can be displayed with full detail while less critical groups can be minimized or hidden, optimizing display efficiency without sacrificing access to complete measurement results when needed
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AI summary
A measurement device, which provides for a visualization of multiple measurement channels, is provided. The measuring device includes n measurement channels configured to receive up to n signals, wherein n is an unsigned integer. The measuring device further includes a processor configured to activate or deactivate each of the n measurement channels, wherein n−k measurement channels are activated, wherein k is an unsigned integer, k≤n and k represents the number of deactivated measurement channels. The measuring device further includes a display. The processor is configured to control the display to display n−k−j traces of the n signals, wherein j is an unsigned integer, j≤k and j represents a number of measurement channels that are not displayed.