Measurement Path Planning With Automatic Geometric Parameter Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for planning measurement paths of measuring instruments are time-consuming and require high expertise, leading to increased costs and complexity due to manual parameter input and geometric property definition.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that provide a user interface with a two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual view of the measurement space, allowing users to define geometric elements, with automatic parameter assignment and adjustment suggestions based on pre-stored geometric information, reducing planning time and complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual parameter input and geometric property definition is used to create measurement sequences, then measurement accuracy and precision can be maintained, but planning time and costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically copies parameter settings from previously measured geometric elements to new elements of the same type. When a user creates a new geometric element (e.g., a hole), the system retrieves and applies parameter settings from stored reference elements, eliminating manual re-entry while maintaining consistency and accuracy across similar features.
Solution Approach 2:
Parameter settings and measurement sequences are pre-configured and stored in the system database during initial setup or from previous measurements. This preliminary preparation allows the system to automatically retrieve and apply these pre-defined parameters during new measurement tasks, significantly reducing planning time while preserving measurement precision through proven parameter sets.
2Reliability
If manual parameter input is required for each geometric element, then measurement quality can be controlled, but the complexity of the measurement planning process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic parameter assignment and measurement sequence generation without requiring manual intervention for each parameter. The software autonomously retrieves geometric element data, compares it with stored reference elements, selects appropriate parameter settings, and generates the complete measurement sequence automatically, reducing planning complexity while maintaining measurement quality through systematic parameter management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides automatic feedback by comparing newly created geometric elements with stored reference elements and suggesting appropriate parameter settings. This feedback mechanism guides users through the measurement planning process, reducing complexity by automatically handling parameter selection while maintaining quality through iterative refinement and validation of parameter assignments.
3Productivity
If automated measurement processes are implemented, then productivity and consistency improve, but the need for expert knowledge and manual adjustment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex measurement planning process. It provides a user-friendly interface that automatically handles complex parameter assignments and sequence generation, translating simple user inputs into detailed measurement plans. This intermediary function maintains productivity and consistency while reducing the need for users to possess deep expert knowledge of measurement parameters and procedures.
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AI summary
A method for planning measurement paths of a measuring instrument (100) comprising the following steps: receiving (S100) a first input command containing first geometric information about a first geometric element (48); comparing (S110) the first geometric information with second geometric information stored about a second geometric element (50) to which a predefined first parameter is assigned; and outputting (S120) a first assignment proposal (52) to assign the predefined first parameter to the first geometric element (48) if a predetermined similarity criterion is met when comparing (S110) the first geometric information with the second geometric information.