Radioactivity Calibrator With Voice Control for Ergonomic Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing calibrator devices for measuring radioactivity require manual selection of isotopes, which is error-prone and not ergonomic, necessitating operator attention to be divided between handling and control areas.
Innovation Solution
A calibrator device equipped with voice control means, including a microphone, recognition module, and control module, allowing operators to interact with the device via voice instructions, enabling ergonomic handling and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual control panel operation is used, then the device can be controlled, but the operator must divide attention between handling and control areas, reducing ergonomics and increasing error risk
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical control panel interaction (buttons, switches) with a voice recognition system that processes acoustic signals. The microphone captures voice commands, the recognition module converts speech to text, and the control module executes the interpreted commands, eliminating the need for manual panel operation and allowing the operator to maintain focus on handling tasks.
2Measurement precision
If manual selection of isotopes is required, then the device can accurately measure radioactivity, but the operation becomes error-prone and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The voice recognition system enables the operator to issue natural language commands that automatically trigger the appropriate measurement protocols and isotope selections. The system interprets the voice command, retrieves the corresponding calibration coefficients from memory, and performs the measurement without requiring manual configuration, thereby eliminating errors and accelerating the process.
3Ease of operation
If voice control means are added to the device, then ergonomic operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voice control system is divided into three distinct functional modules: the microphone for acoustic signal capture, the recognition module for speech-to-text conversion, and the control module for command interpretation and system control. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently and simplifies the integration of the voice control capability into the existing measurement system.
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
Facilitates ergonomic and efficient operation by allowing operators to focus on handling tasks while interacting with the device through voice commands, improving comfort and speed.
Implementation Method 1
These calibrators are consisted of a gas ionisation chamber of the well type, into which the isotope to be measured is introduced. This chamber delivers a current proportional to the activity of the isotope being tested
Implementation Method 2
at least one microphone, capable of capturing a voice instruction (V) emitted by said operator
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a calibrator device designed to measure the activity of a radio element, including: an ionization chamber, intended to receive the radio element; and electronic/computer system for controlling the operation of the calibrator device. The electronic/computer system includes voice control, which include: at least one microphone capable of capturing a voice instruction emitted by the operator; a recognition module designed to convert the voice instruction into a request that can be executed by the electronic/computer system; and a control module designed to control the execution of the request by the electronic/computer system.