Noise Measurement via Digital Signal Code Error Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing noise measuring instruments, such as oscilloscopes, require specialized knowledge and limit the ability to measure noise-affected spots efficiently due to local measurement capabilities and the need for probe installation, which restricts wide-range noise influence assessment.

Innovation Solution

A noise measuring device with communication wiring, a transmission unit, a reception unit, a detection unit, and an output unit that transmits and receives digital signals, detects code errors, and outputs information, allowing for easy measurement of noise-affected spots without specialized instruments and enabling wide-range noise influence assessment, with optional resistance and insulating elements for improved accuracy and sensitivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional measuring instruments like oscilloscopes are used, then measurement precision can be achieved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase due to specialized knowledge requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenoise measurement precisionVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a communication signal as a copy or proxy for noise measurement. Instead of directly measuring noise with complex instruments, the system transmits a known digital signal through the communication wiring and detects code errors in the received signal. This copying approach simplifies the measurement process while maintaining precision, as the code errors directly indicate noise interference without requiring specialized oscilloscope operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/probe-based measurement system with an electronic signal-based system. Instead of using physical probes that require manual installation and specialized knowledge, the system uses automated digital signal transmission and error detection through communication wiring, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining measurement capability.

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

2Measurement precision

If probes are installed on measurement targets, then local measurement precision is improved, but adaptability decreases due to substrate modification requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocal measurement precisionVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the measurement system universal by using communication wiring that already exists in the system rather than requiring probe installation on specific measurement targets. The communication signal can traverse any communication wiring in the system, allowing the same measurement apparatus to measure noise at multiple locations without modification, thus achieving both precision and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces communication wiring as an intermediary medium for noise measurement. Instead of directly contacting measurement targets with probes, the system uses the existing communication wiring infrastructure as a mediator to carry the measurement signal, eliminating the need for substrate modification and enabling versatile application across different measurement points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If local measurement is performed, then measurement precision at specific spots is improved, but productivity decreases due to inability to measure wide range efficiently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespot measurement precisionVSAvoidmeasurement efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple measurement capabilities into a single system. By transmitting digital signals through communication wiring that spans multiple locations, the system can simultaneously or sequentially measure noise at multiple spots without requiring separate measurement instruments or probe installations for each location, thus improving productivity while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables continuous measurement across the system by using communication wiring that continuously connects different parts of the device. The digital signal can be transmitted and measured at various points along the communication path without interruption, allowing efficient wide-range noise assessment while maintaining spot measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP4332590A1Noise measuring device and noise measuring method
Publication Date: 2024.03.06 ESPEC CORP
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AI summary

A noise measuring device includes: communication wiring disposed at a noise measurement target; a transmission unit that transmits a predetermined digital signal to the communication wiring; a reception unit that receives the digital signal from the communication wiring; a detection unit that detects a code error occurring in the digital signal received by the reception unit; and an output unit that outputs information regarding the code error detected by the detection unit.