Signal Acquisition Apparatus for Multiple Trigger Event Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing signal acquisition systems fail to account for multiple trigger events during signal sequence recording, leading to overlooked events and difficulty in analyzing each event separately.
Innovation Solution
A signal acquisition apparatus and method that utilize multiple signal memories and a trigger device to store separate segments of the input signal for each trigger event, allowing for individual analysis of each event by generating and storing distinct trigger signals and segments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single signal memory is used to record signal sequences, then the device complexity is reduced, but multiple trigger events occurring during recording cannot be captured separately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the signal memory into multiple independent segments (first signal memory, second signal memory, etc.), where each segment can independently store signal sequences triggered by different trigger events. This segmentation allows simultaneous recording of multiple trigger events without interference, resolving the contradiction between detecting all trigger events and maintaining simple device structure.
2Reliability
If continuous monitoring for trigger events is performed during signal recording, then all trigger events can be detected, but the recording process becomes interrupted and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares multiple signal memories in advance before recording begins. When trigger events occur during recording, the system can immediately store data in the appropriate pre-configured memory without interruption or complex decision-making processes. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for continuous monitoring and complex control logic during the recording phase.
3Loss of information
If multiple signal sequences are merged into a single recording, then all trigger events are captured, but individual analysis of each event becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
By assigning each trigger event to a dedicated signal memory segment, the patent enables separate storage and independent analysis of each event's signal sequence. This segmentation preserves complete information about all trigger events while making individual event analysis straightforward, as each memory contains only the relevant data for its associated trigger event.
Data Source
AI summary
A signal acquisition of a signal based on specific trigger events is provided. In particular, a separate segment of an input signal is stored for each trigger event. Thus, each trigger event generates separate data comprising data relating to a specific period of time in association with a corresponding trigger event.