Movable Sound Scanner for Precise Factor Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for measuring and displaying factors such as sound, vibration, temperature, and electromagnetic waves in large or wide spaces are cumbersome, time-consuming, and costly due to the need for multiple sensing units, which is inconvenient and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A movable sensing unit that combines with a photographing unit and a sensing position recognition system to generate factor map data, overlaying it with picture data to display the factor's level and position, allowing for precise measurement and display without the need for multiple units, using a target unit for position recognition and storage for data retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sensing units are installed to measure factors in large or wide spaces, then measurement coverage and precision are improved, but device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable sensing unit that can be dynamically repositioned within the measurement space. The sensing unit is mounted on a movable platform (such as a cart or robotic system) that can be guided by markers or reference points to precise locations. This dynamic positioning capability allows a single sensing unit to sequentially measure factors at multiple locations, eliminating the need for multiple fixed sensing units while maintaining measurement precision and coverage.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple sensing units are installed to measure factors in large or wide spaces, then measurement coverage is improved, but installation time and labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The movable sensing unit is designed to be easily repositioned along predefined paths or guided by visual markers (such as reflective elements or QR codes) placed in the measurement environment. The system can automatically navigate to required positions using simple guidance mechanisms, significantly reducing installation time and labor requirements compared to permanently installing multiple fixed sensing units across large areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs preliminary placement of reference markers or guide elements in the measurement space before the actual measurement process. These pre-positioned markers establish a reference framework that enables the movable sensing unit to quickly and accurately navigate to required measurement locations without time-consuming alignment procedures, thus reducing overall installation time while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
3Device complexity
If a single movable sensing unit is used, then device complexity and cost are reduced, but measurement time and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The movable sensing unit incorporates automated positioning capabilities that allow the system to self-navigate to required measurement locations using pre-placed markers or reference points. The system can autonomously determine its position, align with reference markers, and move to measurement points without requiring complex manual intervention or skilled operators, thus maintaining ease of operation while using a single sensing unit.
4Device complexity
If manual measurement procedures are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement time and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The movable sensing unit is designed to perform continuous measurements as it moves through the measurement space, eliminating the need for discrete manual sampling operations. The system can continuously monitor and record factor values at multiple locations in sequence, maintaining high measurement productivity while keeping the overall system relatively simple. The continuous operation capability allows for rapid data collection across large areas without the interruptions inherent in manual measurement procedures.
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AI summary
A method for measuring and displaying a factor includes: sensing a factor by using a sensing unit, which is movable in a plane, a curved surface, or a space where the factor for sensing is generated or contained and senses the factor; photographing the plane, the curved surface, or the space; simultaneously recognizing a position of the sensing unit by targeting the sound sensing unit when sensing the factor in the step of sensing; generating a factor map data by mapping the factor sensed in the step of sensing onto the position sensed in the step of recognizing; overlaying the factor map data with the picture data; and displaying the factor map data overlaid with the picture data.