Measuring Device Voltage Division Noise Calibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

High-precision measuring equipment faces challenges in calibration and adjustment due to limited space for Josephson voltage standards, leading to measurement errors and malfunctions.

Innovation Solution

A measuring device with multiple voltage-dividing circuits and a calculating unit that calculates voltage differences, allowing for easy calibration and adjustment using Josephson voltage standards, and the ability to output reference voltages for external equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If calibration is performed using Josephson voltage standards, then measurement precision is improved, but installation space requirement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage measurement precisionVSAvoidinstallation space
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy of the Josephson voltage standard through software simulation. Instead of requiring physical JVS equipment, the system generates simulated voltage standard values via a simulation unit that produces reference voltage values based on predetermined characteristics, thereby eliminating the need for physical installation space while maintaining calibration functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/physical Josephson voltage standard system with an information-based simulation system. The simulation unit uses software algorithms to generate voltage reference values, substituting the physical electro-mechanical JVS apparatus with a computational model that achieves the same calibration function without spatial requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If calibration is performed using Josephson voltage standards, then measurement accuracy is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidcalibration operation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service calibration where the measurement device automatically performs calibration procedures without requiring external intervention. The calibration unit automatically compares measured voltage values against simulated standards, and the simulation unit dynamically generates appropriate reference values, enabling the system to calibrate itself autonomously and simplifying user operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the measurement device continuously monitors voltage measurements, compares them against simulated standards generated by the simulation unit, and automatically adjusts or reports calibration status. This closed-loop feedback system simplifies operation by automatically handling the calibration process rather than requiring manual adjustment procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates precise noise measurement and calibration of equipment, enabling high-precision voltage measurement and adjustment, even in constrained spaces, while accounting for environmental noise.

Implementation Method 1

a first voltage-dividing circuit that divides an input voltage and outputs a first divided voltage signal, and a second voltage-dividing circuit that divides the input voltage and outputs a second divided voltage signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage division: Ohm's Law

Data Source

PatentUS12130320B2Measuring device
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 OSAKA UNIVERSITY
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AI summary

A measuring device facilitates equipment calibration. A measuring device for measuring noise contained in equipment having a prescribed resistance value is provided with a first voltage-dividing circuit connected to a direct-current power source, a second voltage-dividing circuit connected in parallel with the first voltage-dividing circuit, and a measuring unit which measures a first voltage-divided voltage output from the first voltage-dividing circuit, and a second voltage-divided voltage output from the second voltage-dividing circuit, a calculating unit which calculates the difference between the measured first voltage-divided voltage and second voltage-divided voltage, and an output unit which outputs the calculated result, wherein: the first voltage-dividing circuit outputs the first voltage-divided voltage from the equipment and a first resistor, connected in series.