Wireless Data Sharing in Non-Destructive Testing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional non-destructive testing (NDT) systems face inefficiencies in data sharing, relying on physical portable memory devices or paper, which slows down the dissemination of inspection data among personnel, hindering timely and efficient inspection and maintenance processes in complex equipment and facilities.
Innovation Solution
A distributed NDT system utilizing microprocessors and computing devices for wireless data acquisition, processing, and sharing, enabling real-time or near real-time data transmission to designated recipients through cloud-based platforms, mobile devices, and secure communication protocols, facilitating enhanced collaboration and data analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If physical portable memory devices or paper are used for data sharing, then data can be transmitted between NDT personnel, but the data sharing process becomes slow and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical portable memory devices and paper-based data transfer with an electronic/digital system. NDT inspection devices directly transmit inspection data through wireless or wired electronic communication channels to remote locations, eliminating the need for physical media transport and enabling instant data sharing across the network.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication network as an intermediary between NDT inspection devices and remote recipients. This intermediary system (comprising communication interfaces, transmission channels, and receiving devices) facilitates direct electronic data exchange, replacing the manual intermediary process of physically moving storage devices or papers between personnel.
2Productivity
If manual data transfer methods are used, then data can be shared among NDT personnel, but inspection and maintenance efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous data flow from inspection devices to remote locations without interruption. As inspection data is generated, it is automatically transmitted and made available to recipients in real-time, eliminating the discontinuous manual process of collecting, transporting, and distributing physical media, thereby maintaining continuous inspection and analysis operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The NDT inspection devices are equipped with built-in communication interfaces and data transmission capabilities, allowing them to automatically share their own generated inspection data without requiring external manual intervention. The system performs self-service data dissemination, eliminating the need for personnel to manually copy or transport data between devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If physical media are used for data sharing, then data can be transmitted, but the process lacks real-time collaboration capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal data sharing platform that can serve multiple functions and multiple recipients simultaneously. The inspection data transmitted through the communication network can be accessed by multiple personnel, departments, or systems at different locations at the same time, enabling versatile collaboration scenarios including real-time analysis, remote consultation, and coordinated maintenance activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds the dimension of spatial distribution to data sharing by utilizing communication networks that span across different physical locations. Instead of data being confined to a single physical device or location, the data is transmitted across spatial dimensions through the network infrastructure, enabling remote access and collaboration from any connected location simultaneously.
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AI summary
A method for sharing data in a non-destructive testing (NDT) system may include receiving, using a microprocessor, an indication of data to be shared such that the data has been acquired using one or more non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection devices. The method may also include receiving a format in which to send the data, receiving one or more recipients designated to receive the data to be shared; and automatically modifying the data into the format and sending the modified data to the recipients once the data has been acquired by the NDT inspection devices.