Positioning System Correction via Temperature-Dependent Deviation Maps

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing positioning systems face challenges in accurately correcting geometric errors due to the complexity of manufacturer-specific data management and interfaces, limiting the implementation of correction methods across various hardware and software system architectures.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that detect temperature-dependent deviations in positioning systems, generating a reference deviation map and determining temperature-dependent behavior to calculate correction values, which are incorporated into control codes to correct systematic errors, enabling accurate positioning functions regardless of system design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If correction methods are implemented in positioning systems with manufacturer-specific data management and interfaces, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal correction method that can be applied across different positioning systems regardless of manufacturer-specific architectures. The deviation map and correction values are generated in a manufacturer-neutral format that can interface with various control systems, making the correction functionality universal rather than system-specific.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary correction system that sits between the measurement system and the positioning control. The deviation map serves as a mediator that translates physical deviations into correction values without requiring direct integration with manufacturer-specific data management systems, thus reducing complexity while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If temperature-dependent corrections are implemented across different positioning systems, then positioning accuracy is improved, but adaptability requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsystem compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The correction method is designed to be universally applicable across different positioning systems by using a standardized deviation map format and correction calculation approach that does not depend on specific system architectures or manufacturer interfaces.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent accounts for temperature-dependent parameter changes in the positioning system by generating correction values based on temperature-compensated deviation maps. The system adapts to temperature variations by selecting appropriate correction values from the deviation map rather than requiring structural adaptations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach improves the accuracy of positioning systems by effectively compensating for temperature-related deviations, optimizing positioning functions across different systems without requiring specific hardware or software architectures, thus enhancing overall system performance.

Implementation Method 1

a sensor unit (90) which is designed to detect a current parameter for determining a current temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature detection:

Data Source

PatentEP1967926A1Device and method for correcting a positioning system
Publication Date: 2008.09.10 AFM TECH
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AI summary

The method involves detecting systematic deviations (62.1-62.N) of a system geometry in a surrounding condition. Reference deviations characteristic diagrams (82.1-82.3) are generated based on the deviations and the condition and are associated to a positioning system (1). A surrounding condition-dependent characteristic is determined. A correct value is determined for correcting the system based on a preset environment condition, an actual environment condition and the characteristic. The value is considered during processing of a positioning function for correcting the deviations. An independent claim is also included for a device for correcting a positioning system, comprising a sensor unit.