Screw-Locking Error Alarm Using Confidence-Interval Detection

The patent implements a unified command system that can interface with multiple types of locking devices and detection systems through standardized protocols. The system architecture allows different hardware components (PLC, sensors, actuators) to communicate through a common interface layer, enabling the same control system to work with various screw-locking devices and detection methods without requiring separate dedicated systems for each component type.

The patent replaces manual visual inspection and mechanical detection methods with automated optical sensors and machine vision systems. These sensors can detect screw locking status, torque application, and positional accuracy with high precision automatically. The system substitutes human operators' manual detection with electronic sensing systems that provide more consistent and accurate measurements while reducing the need for complex mechanical detection mechanisms.

The patent combines multiple separate control systems into a single integrated platform that can manage various screw-locking operations. The unified system incorporates different detection methods (optical, mechanical, torque sensing) and control mechanisms under one architecture, allowing the system to handle different screw types, locking requirements, and detection needs through configurable parameters rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.