Dirtiness level determining system and surface cleaning machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical mice and surface cleaning machines lack the ability to automatically determine and provide information on movement quality and dirtiness levels, respectively, requiring complex software and manual effort, and surface cleaning machines cannot assess cleaning surface conditions.
Innovation Solution
A dirtiness level determining system for surface cleaning machines, incorporating an optical information generating circuit, a feature level determining circuit, and a reminding message generating circuit, which uses light to assess and communicate the dirtiness level, location, and air quality of the cleaning surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional optical mice are used without automated detection systems, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision of movement quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual software-based detection with an automated optical detection system that uses light sources and sensors to automatically measure movement quality, eliminating the need for complex software and manual testing procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The optical mouse system performs self-detection of its movement quality through integrated optical sensors and light sources, allowing the device to automatically assess its own performance without external software intervention
2Productivity
If manual detection methods are used for optical mouse movement quality, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces time-consuming manual detection processes with automated optical measurement systems that instantly capture and analyze movement quality data, dramatically reducing detection time and improving productivity
3Loss of information
If conventional surface cleaning machines are used without dirtiness detection, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of information increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the lack of detection capability with an optical information generation system that uses light sources and sensors to automatically detect and report dirtiness levels, providing valuable information without requiring complex additional systems
Solution Approach 2:
The surface cleaning machine integrates multiple functions including cleaning operations and dirtiness detection using the same optical system, allowing the device to perform both cleaning and assessment functions with a unified system
4Measurement precision
If automated dirtiness detection systems are implemented, then measurement precision of dirtiness level is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates dirtiness detection functionality into the existing surface cleaning machine structure, allowing the same device to perform both cleaning operations and dirtiness assessment, thereby improving measurement precision without proportionally increasing overall system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to efficiently determine the movement quality of optical mice and the cleaning status of surfaces, including dirtiness levels and air quality, through automated processes, reducing manual effort and providing real-time feedback.
Implementation Method 1
when light from the surface cleaning machine can reach the cleaning surface and the optical information can be generated based on the light from the surface cleaning machine
Data Source
AI summary
A dirtiness level determining system of a surface cleaning machine, comprising: an optical information generating circuit, configured to generate optical information; a feature level determining circuit, configured to determine an optical feature level of the optical information; and a reminding message generating circuit, configured to generate at least one dirtiness level reminding message according to a relation between the optical feature level and a feature threshold level; wherein the dirtiness level reminding message is adapted to indicate a cleaning status of the cleaning surface, and the cleaning status includes at least one parameter of: a dirtiness level of the cleaning surface, a dirtiness location of the cleaning surface, and an air quality of a room where the cleaning surface locates in.