Stress Distribution Image Normalization for Abnormality Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods struggle to compare stress distribution images under varying conditions such as different vehicle sizes and weights, making it difficult to identify abnormal portions due to differences in measurement conditions, date, and time.

Innovation Solution

A stress distribution image processing device that normalizes images by designating a region with stress equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value as the normalization region, allowing for comparison of images under different conditions by adjusting pixel values to a standardized range.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If stress distribution images are compared directly under different measurement conditions, then the comparison process is simple, but the ability to identify abnormalities is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomparison processVSAvoidabnormality identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by normalizing stress distribution images through mathematical transformations. Specifically, it converts raw stress values into standardized parameters using reference data from normal states, enabling meaningful comparisons across different measurement conditions while maintaining abnormality detection accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces reference data from normal states as an intermediary element. This reference data serves as a mediator between different measurement conditions, providing a common baseline that enables accurate comparison and abnormality identification across varying experimental setups

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If stress distribution images are normalized using a predetermined threshold, then the abnormality identification accuracy is improved, but the processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveabnormality identification accuracyVSAvoidimage processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the complex normalization problem into a simpler parameter transformation task. By using predetermined thresholds and reference-based scaling, it converts varied stress distributions into standardized parameters through straightforward mathematical operations, reducing processing complexity while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary normalization using predetermined thresholds before detailed analysis. This preliminary action prepares the data in advance, establishing a standardized basis that simplifies subsequent abnormality detection and reduces the complexity of the overall processing pipeline

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3982095B1Stress distribution image processing device
Publication Date: 2024.09.25 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

A stress distribution image processing device including: a region designation unit configured to designate a normalization region which includes a portion of stress equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold value in an entire screen of a stress distribution image of a target object, and the normalization region being to be used for performing normalization; and a normalization unit configured to normalize all pixels in the normalization region based on stress values in all pixels in the normalization region to obtain a normalized image.