Production Line Device Debugging via Unified Multi-Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Production line devices, such as visual inspection devices, face performance issues due to a lack of adaptability to different environments, leading to reduced inspection capabilities and inefficiencies in debugging across various models and manufacturers.
Innovation Solution
A debugging method and apparatus that receive control commands to call corresponding control programs for multiple devices, enabling them to adapt to different environments and simplify the debugging process by providing a unified interface for users, regardless of device model or manufacturer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If visual inspection devices use a fixed visual solution without adjustments, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adaptability by allowing visual inspection devices to automatically adjust their parameters and configurations based on different production environments, product types, and inspection requirements. The system transitions from a static fixed solution to a dynamic adaptive solution that can modify its behavior in real-time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying various operational parameters of the visual inspection devices including lighting conditions, camera exposure settings, inspection algorithms, and threshold values to optimize performance for different environments and inspection tasks
2Reliability
If different operations are performed on first devices of different models or manufacturers, then device-specific functionality is optimized, but debugging complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a unified debugging interface that can control and debug multiple first devices from different manufacturers and models through a single standardized interface. This universal interface abstracts away device-specific complexities while maintaining the ability to perform necessary device-specific operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary debugging apparatus that acts as a mediator between the user and the diverse first devices. This intermediary layer handles device-specific protocols and transformations, allowing users to interact with all devices through a common interface without dealing with manufacturer-specific complexities
3Ease of operation
If visual inspection devices provide only one same visual solution, then ease of operation is improved, but inspection capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains ease of operation through automated dynamic adjustment. The visual inspection devices automatically adapt their parameters and configurations based on environmental conditions and inspection requirements, eliminating the need for manual adjustments while preserving inspection capability
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AI summary
A debugging method for production line devices may include: receiving control commands for a plurality of first devices in a production line, where respective control programs may be configured for the plurality of first devices; and calling the control programs for the plurality of first devices according to the control commands for the plurality of first devices respectively so as to debug the plurality of first devices.