Phase Map Candidate Display for Faster Spectrum Imaging Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing phase analysis methods require repeated adjustments of the number of phases to obtain accurate phase maps, leading to inefficiencies in determining compound distributions.
Innovation Solution
A phase analyzer that includes a data acquisition unit, candidate determination unit, phase analysis unit, and display control unit to perform multivariate analysis on spectrum imaging data, determining candidates for the number of phases and displaying corresponding phase map groups.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If phase analysis is performed by repeatedly changing the number of phases to find appropriate conditions, then accurate phase maps can be obtained, but analysis time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing preliminary phase analysis to generate multiple phase map groups with different numbers of phases before final selection. The system pre-calculates phase maps for various phase numbers (e.g., 2-10 phases) and presents them to users for selection, avoiding the need for repeated analysis iterations. This preliminary generation of multiple candidate phase maps significantly reduces the time required for accurate phase analysis while maintaining measurement precision.
2Measurement precision
If phase analysis is performed by repeatedly changing the number of phases to find appropriate conditions, then accurate phase maps can be obtained, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling users to directly select from pre-generated phase map groups without requiring expertise in determining the appropriate number of phases. The system automatically generates multiple candidate phase maps with different phase numbers, and users can visually inspect and select the most appropriate one based on their specific needs. This self-service approach simplifies operation while maintaining accuracy, as the system handles the complex iteration process automatically.
3Ease of operation
If multiple phase map groups with different numbers of phases are generated and displayed, then user selection of appropriate phase maps is facilitated, but data processing load increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the phase analysis data into multiple separate phase map groups, each corresponding to a different number of phases. Instead of processing one large complex analysis, the system segments the data into manageable groups (e.g., 2 phases, 3 phases, 4 phases, etc.), allowing users to selectively examine and choose from these segmented results. This segmentation approach reduces the perceived data processing complexity for users while maintaining comprehensive analysis capabilities.
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AI summary
A phase analyzer includes a data acquisition unit that acquires spectrum imaging data in which a position on a sample is associated with a spectrum of a signal from the sample; a candidate determination unit that performs multivariate analysis on the spectrum imaging data to determine candidates for the number of phases; a phase analysis unit that creates, for each of the candidates, a phase map group including a number of phase maps corresponding to the number of phases; and a display control unit that causes a display unit to display, for each of the candidates, the phase map group.