Power Line Detection System for Real-Time Media Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional detection methods for ensuring device performance are inefficient and unable to provide real-time, accurate results for each performance test after device assembly on the production line.

Innovation Solution

A detection system comprising a control circuit, power line network bridge circuit, fixture device, and detection device that transmits and captures media signals through a power line, allowing for remote data transmission and accurate determination of device performance against detection parameters, with a conveying device to move the fixture between detection stations based on test results.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional detection methods are used, then the detection process can be performed, but the detection efficiency is low and real-time results cannot be obtained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoidtime for detection results
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical detection methods with a power line communication system. Detection signals are transmitted through the power line infrastructure to the fixture device, enabling remote communication without physical connection changes. This substitution of communication infrastructure significantly improves detection efficiency and enables real-time monitoring of device performance.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The power line is utilized for multiple purposes: both power supply and data transmission. By embedding detection signal transmission within the existing power line infrastructure, the system achieves multi-functionality without requiring separate communication channels, thereby improving detection efficiency while utilizing existing resources.

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

2Reliability

If multiple detection steps are implemented, then comprehensive performance testing is achieved, but the detection process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance testing completenessVSAvoiddetection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple detection steps into a unified power line communication system. The control circuit transmits various detection signals through the same power line infrastructure to the fixture device, which then communicates results back. This consolidation maintains comprehensive performance testing while reducing process complexity by using a single communication channel for all detection activities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If manual detection operations are performed, then flexible assessment is possible, but automation and efficiency are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection flexibilityVSAvoiddetection automation level
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automated detection operations where the control circuit automatically transmits detection signals through the power line to the fixture device, which then autonomously communicates performance data back. The system self-manages the detection process without requiring manual intervention, achieving high automation while maintaining operational flexibility through programmable detection parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11782093B2Detection system and detection method
Publication Date: 2023.10.10 AMTRAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a detection system including a control circuit, a power line network bridge circuit, a fixture device and a detection device. The control circuit is configured to generate a plurality of detection signals. The power line network bridge circuit receives detection signals through a power line. The fixture device is electrically connected to the power line through the power line network bridge, and is configured to receive the detection signals. The fixture device is configured to transmit the detection signals to a device under test, so that the device under test displays a plurality of media. The detection device is configured to capture the media and transmit the media to the control circuit. The control circuit is further configured to determine whether the media match with detection parameters.