Remote Measurement Data Processing via Segmented Wireless System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing measurement devices lack the capability for remote operation and monitoring, limiting their ability to efficiently store, analyze, and share measurement data across distances without the need for physical proximity.

Innovation Solution

A measurement system comprising a measurement device with a data acquisition component, analog-to-digital converter, processor, and communications component for transmitting data, paired with a receiving device featuring a transceiver, processor, and display unit, enabling wireless communication and remote data visualization and control using technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If measurement data is displayed only on the measurement device display screen, then the device structure remains simple, but data accessibility and remote monitoring capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote monitoring capabilityVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the measurement data display function into two separate components: the measurement device that collects data and a remote receiving device that displays and analyzes data. This segmentation allows the measurement device to remain simple while enabling remote monitoring capabilities through the separate receiving device that receives data via communication protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A communication interface acts as an intermediary between the measurement device and the receiving device. This intermediary component enables data transmission between devices without requiring complex integration, allowing remote monitoring while maintaining simplicity of individual device structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the measurement device includes all processing and display functions, then data analysis capability is complete, but portability and remote operation are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote operationVSAvoiddata analysis capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments functionality between the measurement device (data acquisition) and the receiving device (data analysis and display). This division allows the measurement device to be portable and easy to operate remotely, while the receiving device handles complex data analysis tasks, preventing loss of analytical capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces physical co-location of measurement and analysis functions with wireless communication technology. Data is transmitted electronically from the measurement device to the receiving device, eliminating the need for physical proximity while maintaining complete data analysis capability at the receiving end.

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

3Loss of information

If measurement data is stored locally only, then data security is maintained, but data sharing and remote access are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sharing capabilityVSAvoiddata security
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication interface serves as a secure intermediary that enables controlled data transmission between devices. Data can be shared remotely through this mediated connection while maintaining security protocols, allowing data sharing capability without compromising security through uncontrolled access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8976039B2Remote operation and monitoring of measurement systems and remote measurement data processing
Publication Date: 2015.03.10 REDFISH INSTR
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AI summary

The present application is directed to systems and methods for operating a measurement system. Various embodiments may comprise a measurement device and a receiving device remote from the measurement device. The measurement device may acquire data corresponding to one or more measurements, convert any analog portion of the data into a digital transmission signal, and transmit the signal. The receiving device may receive the signal, convert the signal into digital data, and display the digital data.