Microwave Sensor AI Model Training for Measurement Accuracy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Microwave-based measuring devices face challenges in accurately determining measurement variables due to complex relationships between sensor data and measurement variables, often requiring simplistic or unknown measurement models, leading to reduced measurement accuracy and unsolvable problems in process metrology.

Innovation Solution

A microwave-based measuring device employing artificial intelligence processes like machine learning and deep learning to establish relationships between sensor data and measurement variables without explicit knowledge of an analytical measurement equation, allowing for automated and self-learning model creation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional measurement models are used to determine measurement variables from sensor data, then the measurement process is simple and quick, but measurement accuracy deteriorates due to complex relationships between sensor data and measurement variables

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidmodel complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional analytical measurement models with artificial intelligence-based models (neural networks, support vector machines, random forests) that can capture complex non-linear relationships between sensor data and measurement variables. This substitution enables higher measurement accuracy without requiring explicit analytical formulations, as the AI models learn patterns from training data and generalize to new measurements.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the measurement approach by changing from using fixed analytical equations to using learned parameters from training data. The AI models are trained on labeled data containing sensor measurements and corresponding ground truth values, allowing the system to adapt to complex relationships by adjusting model parameters during training rather than relying on pre-defined physical equations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If complex relationships between sensor data and measurement variables are captured, then measurement accuracy improves, but computational time and storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidcomputational cycle time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing model training in advance using training data that is collected and processed before actual measurements are taken. During training, the AI model learns the complex relationships between sensor data and measurement variables, and this learned knowledge is stored in the model parameters. During actual measurement, the system only needs to input sensor data into the trained model, avoiding the need for real-time complex computations and significantly reducing measurement cycle time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by creating a simplified representation of the complex physical process through the AI model. The model captures the essential relationships between sensor data and measurement variables by learning from training data, creating a computational copy that can be evaluated quickly without re-simulating the entire physical process. This copy allows for fast predictions while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Measurement precision

If training data is collected and AI models are trained to capture process influences, then measurement accuracy improves and systematic errors are reduced, but data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the system to automatically learn from training data and create its own measurement models without requiring manual programming of physical equations or expert intervention during measurement. The AI models automatically adjust their parameters based on training data patterns, and the system can perform self-diagnosis and calibration by analyzing residuals between predicted and actual values, reducing the need for external expertise in data processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11041817B2Microwave-based measuring device
Publication Date: 2021.06.22 BERTHOLD TECH
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AI summary

A microwave-based measuring device includes a number n of sensors, each sensor of the number n of sensors being embodied to generate associated sensor data such that, overall, a number n of items of sensor data are generated by way of the number n of sensors. A measurement variable calculation unit is embodied to calculate a number m of measurement variable values depending on the number n of items of sensor data on the basis of values of a number d of parameters. A learning unit is embodied to calculate the values of the number d of parameters on the basis of training data.