Electronic Scale Parameter Grouping for Memory Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic scales with integrated computers face challenges in memory efficiency and error-prone profile creation due to the need for multiple user-specific and application-specific profiles, leading to large memory requirements and susceptibility to errors.
Innovation Solution
The parameters are grouped into non-overlapping categories (user, application, and device settings profiles), allowing for smaller, independent profiles that reduce memory usage and error susceptibility by enabling selective profile activation and automatic parameter adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple complete profiles are stored for different users and applications, then the scale can be adapted to various requirements, but the memory requirement becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complete set of parameters into multiple parameter groups (e.g., application parameters, user parameters, device settings). Instead of storing complete profiles containing all parameters, the system stores separate parameter groups that can be combined. This segmentation reduces the memory required for each individual profile while maintaining the ability to create multiple complete configurations through combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates parameter groups that can be universally applied across multiple profiles. For example, application parameter groups can be reused by different users for the same application type, and device setting groups can be shared across all profiles. This multi-functionality allows the same parameter group to serve multiple purposes, reducing overall memory requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple complete profiles are stored for different users and applications, then the scale can be adapted to various requirements, but the creation of profiles becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing parameters into separate groups (application parameters, user parameters, device settings), the patent enables independent creation and modification of each group. Users can create profiles by selecting and combining pre-defined parameter groups rather than configuring every parameter individually, significantly reducing the time and complexity of profile creation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows parameter groups to be pre-configured and stored separately before being combined into complete profiles. This preliminary action enables users to prepare parameter groups in advance and reuse them across multiple profiles, reducing the repetitive work involved in profile creation and minimizing errors.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple complete profiles are stored for different users and applications, then the scale can be adapted to various requirements, but the profile creation becomes error-prone with propagation and multiplication of errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates parameters into independent groups that can be managed separately. This segmentation isolates errors to specific parameter groups rather than propagating them across entire profiles. When creating or modifying profiles, errors are confined to the specific group being edited, preventing multiplication of errors across multiple profiles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables copying of parameter groups rather than complete profiles. This selective copying reduces the risk of error propagation because only the necessary parameter groups are copied and combined, rather than duplicating entire profile sets. Errors in one parameter group do not automatically propagate to other groups or profiles.
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AI summary
The invention relates to electronic scales comprising an integrated computer comprising an input unit for inputting selection data, a memory for memorising a plurality of parameter values which can be assigned to function-specific parameters in accordance with input selection data, a data processing unit for carrying out weighing applications in accordance with a partial amount of the function-specific parameter, at least one interface for interacting with mechanical and/or electronic components in accordance with a partial amount of function-specific parameters. A plurality of different profiles (24; 24') can be memorised as individual value sets for adapting to user and/or application-specific tasks and by selecting a specific profile (24; 24'), a common allocation of the values contained therein to the corresponding parameters takes place. The invention is characterised in that the parameters are allocated a plurality of non-overlapping parameter groups (26, 26, 30), each individual profile (24') only containing said value which can be allocated to the parameters precisely for a parameter group (26, 28, 30), and the parameter values of at least one profile (24) can be allocated to each parameter group.