Surface Density Device Pose Detection for Accurate Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Inaccurate measurement results in surface density devices due to changes in the relative position between the radiation source and the ionization chamber over time, leading to reduced measurement accuracy and potential economic losses.

Innovation Solution

A detection method that involves obtaining the current poses of the radiation source and ionization chamber during operation, ascertaining any pose deviations, and determining if a change has occurred, allowing for real-time correction of measurement results.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the surface density device is used for a long time, then the device continues to operate and maintain productivity, but the relative position between the radiation source and ionization chamber changes leading to measurement inaccuracy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operation capabilityVSAvoidmeasurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism by continuously monitoring the poses of the radiation source and ionization chamber during operation. The detection module obtains current poses, calculates pose deviations from initial poses, and uses this information to determine whether pose changes have occurred, enabling real-time correction of measurement results while maintaining continuous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by detecting and recording the initial poses of the radiation source and ionization chamber before measurement begins. This preliminary pose information is stored and used as a reference for subsequent real-time detection and comparison during continuous operation, allowing for accurate deviation calculation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If the device stops to correct pose changes, then measurement accuracy is improved, but measurement efficiency and productivity decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent ensures continuity of useful action by implementing real-time pose detection and correction during measurement operation. The system continuously obtains current poses, calculates deviations, and corrects measurement results without interrupting the measurement process, thereby maintaining both high accuracy and productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical adjustment systems with an automated detection and correction system. Instead of physically adjusting the positions of the radiation source or ionization chamber, the system uses detection modules to monitor poses and applies computational correction to measurement results, eliminating the need for manual intervention and maintaining continuous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enhances measurement accuracy by enabling real-time detection and correction of pose changes, maintaining measurement efficiency without stopping the device.

Implementation Method 1

the radiation source emits rays to the object under measurement. The rays pass through the object under measurement and enter the ionization chamber

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadiation: Radiation

Implementation Method 2

the ionization chamber determines a thickness and/or density of the object under measurement according to the degree of attenuation of the rays

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAttenuation: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS12460926B2Detection method, surface density device, detection means, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

A detection method includes obtaining, during operation of a surface density device, a first current pose of a radiation source of the surface density device and a second current pose of a ionization chamber of the surface density device; ascertaining a first pose deviation of the radiation source based on the first current pose; ascertaining a second pose deviation of the ionization chamber based on the second current pose; and determining whether the radiation source has undergone a pose change with respect to the ionization chamber based on the first pose deviation and the second pose deviation.