Optical Measuring Device Dynamic Image Recording

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current optical measuring devices for dimensional measurement of objects are limited in user adaptability and flexibility, particularly in adjusting image recording positions and parameters, which restricts the optimization of measurement strategies and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An optical measuring device equipped with a display unit to show schematic representations of image recording positions, a data processing unit to adapt image recording parameters based on user input, and an interface for manipulation, allowing for customizable image recording positions and parameters to enhance measurement strategy implementation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If image recording parameters are fixed and identical for all images, then the device operation is simplified, but user adaptability and measurement strategy optimization are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice operation simplicityVSAvoiduser adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic image recording parameters that can be individually adjusted for each image recording position while maintaining the ability to apply uniform settings when desired. The system transitions from static fixed parameters to dynamic adjustable parameters, allowing users to modify zoom, focus, and other settings on a per-position basis without complicating the overall operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables different image recording parameters to be applied to different image recording positions within the same measurement program. This allows local optimization of recording quality at specific positions while maintaining consistent parameters at other positions, resolving the contradiction between uniform simplicity and localized adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If individual image recording parameters are made adjustable, then user adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage recording adaptabilityVSAvoidparameter management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides dynamic parameter adjustment capabilities where users can modify image recording parameters individually for each position when needed, while the system automatically manages the complexity through programmed workflows. This dynamic approach allows adaptability without permanently increasing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal parameter management system that handles both uniform parameter application across all positions and individual parameter customization within a single integrated interface. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into one unified device, managing complexity while providing versatility.

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

3Productivity

If measurement strategy is optimized with user input, then measurement efficiency is improved, but ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement efficiencyVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent allows users to plan and optimize measurement strategies in advance by adjusting image recording parameters for each position before actual measurement execution. This preliminary optimization phase separates the complexity of strategy development from the simplicity of routine operation, improving efficiency without compromising operational ease during measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts to user input during measurement strategy optimization, automatically adjusting measurement programs based on parameter modifications. This dynamic response automates the optimization process, improving efficiency while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive user interaction rather than complex manual programming.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11659269B2Optical measuring device
Publication Date: 2023.05.23 CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIELLE MESSTECHNIKE GMBH
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AI summary

An optical measuring device includes at least one optical sensor configured for optical capture of at least one measurement object at multiple image recording positions. The optical measuring device includes at least one display device configured to display, for multiple predetermined and/or determinable image recording positions, in each case a schematic representation of an image to be recorded at the respective image recording position. The optical measuring device includes at least one data processing unit and at least one interface. The interface is configured to provide at least one item of manipulation information to the data processing unit. The data processing unit is configured to, based on the manipulation information, adapt at least one of the image recording position and an image recording parameter of at least one of the images to be recorded.