One-Dimensional Measurement Device Rotation Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing one-dimensional measurement devices require careful note-taking and attention to maintain consistent measurement order when measuring two-dimensional coordinates, especially for complex shapes or large numbers of elements, leading to increased operational difficulty.
Innovation Solution
A one-dimensional measurement device equipped with a display controller that displays the arrangement and measurement order of elements before and after rotation, allowing for verification of positional relationships and eliminating discrepancies in measurement order, thereby simplifying the measurement process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If measurement order is manually tracked using note-taking methods, then measurement precision can be maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to increased operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the measured object's layout displayed on a screen, showing the positions and measurement orders of multiple measured elements. This visual representation allows operators to verify measurement sequences without manual note-taking, resolving the contradiction by providing automated visual tracking that maintains precision while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The display screen acts as an intermediary between the measurement device and the operator. It visually presents the arrangement and measurement order of measured elements, serving as a mediator that eliminates the need for manual note-taking while ensuring accurate tracking of measurement sequences.
2Reliability
If the measured object contains a large number of measured elements or complex shapes, then measurement completeness can be achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in tracking measurement order
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a comprehensive visual copy of the entire measured object layout, displaying all measured elements and their positions. This visual map allows operators to easily track which elements have been measured and which remain, ensuring completeness for complex objects without increasing operational difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional sequential tracking (note-taking) to two-dimensional visual spatial representation on a display screen. By showing the spatial arrangement of measured elements, operators can easily monitor measurement progress and completeness for complex objects with multiple elements.
3Productivity
If measurement results are compiled after rotation without visual verification, then productivity is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to potential discrepancies in measurement order
Solution Approach 1:
The display shows a visual copy of the measured object arrangement before and after rotation, allowing operators to verify that measurement orders are correctly maintained during coordinate compilation. This visual verification ensures accuracy while maintaining efficient measurement processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides visual feedback by displaying the arrangement and measurement order of measured elements on the screen. This feedback mechanism allows operators to verify measurement sequences and detect any discrepancies during coordinate compilation, ensuring precision without sacrificing productivity.
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AI summary
A one-dimensional measurement device includes a display; a display controller that, based on first input information, displays on the display a rough arrangement and measurement order of each of a plurality of measurable elements of a measurable object and, based on second input information, displays on the display the arrangement and measurement order of each of the plurality of measurable elements where the entire arrangement is rotated in a predetermined direction by a predetermined angle while maintaining a positional relationship of each of the measurable elements; and an input that receives input of the first input information and the second input information.