Detection Probe Storage Controller with Prompt Lamp

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional detection probe systems require users to manually operate both the probe and input device to store detection data, leading to increased inconvenience and potential errors in data saving and analysis.

Innovation Solution

A detection data storage device equipped with a storage controller and prompt lamp, allowing users to directly store detection data by pressing a key on the storage controller, which also provides a light beam prompt for compliance with standard criteria.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the user manually operates both the detection probe and input device to store detection data, then the data can be stored in the computer, but the operation process becomes complex and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage reliabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the detection probe, inspection instrument, and storage controller into an integrated system. The storage controller is detachably installed on the detection probe and electrically connected with the processor, allowing the user to store detection data by simply pressing a key on the storage controller without needing to manually operate a separate computer input device. This merging of functions resolves the contradiction by making the system easier to operate while maintaining data storage reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Loss of time

If the user needs to save detection data, then the data can be stored, but the user must distract from the detection operation to operate the input device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata saving timeVSAvoidoperation continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The storage controller is pre-installed on the detection probe with a key that can be pressed at any time during the detection process. This preliminary setup allows the user to store detection data immediately without needing to switch to a computer or perform additional manual operations. The user can press the key on the storage controller while continuing to hold the detection probe, eliminating the need to distract from detection operation and ensuring continuous workflow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If the detection data is stored without verification, then the storage process is simple, but the detecting result may contain errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection data accuracyVSAvoidstorage system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a comparing unit that automatically compares the detection data with a standard value and generates a prompt signal when they match. The prompt lamp provides visual feedback to the user, indicating whether the detection data complies with the standard criterion. This feedback mechanism ensures detection data accuracy by verifying results before storage, while the automation of the comparison process minimizes the perceived complexity for the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs automatic verification by comparing detection data with standard values without requiring manual intervention. The comparing unit and prompt lamp work autonomously to verify data accuracy, and the storage controller automatically stores the data when the key is pressed. This self-service approach maintains high measurement precision while keeping the operation simple for the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enables precise and convenient storage of detection data, reducing errors and improving the efficiency of data saving and analysis processes.

Implementation Method 1

the prompt lamp emits a light beam to prompt the user to press the key of the storage controller

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS10234481B2Detection data storage device for detection probe
Publication Date: 2019.03.19 PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD
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AI summary

A detection data storage device includes a detection probe, an inspection instrument, a processor and a storage controller. The processor includes a software component. The storage controller includes a key and a prompt lamp. When a circuit is detected by the detection probe, a detection signal is generated. After the detection signal is received by the inspection instrument, a detection data is generated and transmitted to the software component of the processor. If the software component judges that the detection data matches a standard value, the software components issues a prompt signal to the prompt lamp of the storage controller. In response to the prompt signal, the prompt lamp emits a light beam. After the light beam from the prompt lamp is received by the user and the key is pressed, the detection data is stored in a storage unit.