Multi-Click Video Tool Parameter Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current machine vision inspection systems require significant user effort for setting up and customizing video tools, with existing GUI controls being limited in ease of use and requiring multiple setup actions, leading to inappropriate default settings.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of multi-click-plus video tools that allow users to determine multiple tool parameters with a single action, balancing cursor positioning and customization control, and providing a precise method for creating tools with a minimal set of user actions, using automatic linking of parameter indicators to dynamically adjust based on cursor position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional GUI controls are used for video tool setup, then users can access detailed parameter settings, but it requires multiple setup actions and significant user effort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically determining multiple video tool parameters based on a single user action (placing a point). The software pre-calculates and sets multiple parameters including region of interest, scan direction, and other tool settings without requiring the user to manually configure each one, thus reducing setup time and effort
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple setup actions are required for video tool configuration, then users can customize parameters precisely, but it increases the complexity of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple parameter setup actions into a single user action. When the user places one point on the workpiece feature, the system combines and determines multiple video tool parameters simultaneously (region of interest, scan direction, measurement parameters), thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining precise customization control
Solution Approach 2:
The video tool performs self-service by automatically determining its own parameters based on the user's single point placement action. The system self-calibrates and configures multiple parameters without requiring separate manual setup steps, reducing the complexity of operation while maintaining precision
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AI summary
A system and method for tool enhancements are provided which allow users to utilize video tools in a controlled manner. The video tools balance a minimal amount of cursor positioning and “mouse clicks” against a level of video tool “customization” control desired by a user when applying the video tools. Tool construction methods using multiple mouse clicks are provided as an alternative to using drag-and-draw and one-click tools. Multi-click-plus tools give more specific information and provide a precise way to rapidly create customized tools.