Multicontact Matrix Tactile Sensor Data Acquisition Method

The patent applies preliminary action by computing surrounding zones during the sequential scanning process itself, rather than performing a separate analysis step after scanning completes. As each cell is scanned and its weight measured, the algorithm immediately checks neighboring cells and updates surrounding zones in real-time, preparing the final output data during the data acquisition phase. This eliminates the latency period between scanning completion and analysis, as the analysis is performed preliminarily during the scanning process.

The patent applies the taking out principle by extracting and recording only the essential data elements needed for contact zone detection. Instead of storing all raw cell weight data, the system extracts and records only the surrounding zones (groups of neighboring cells with significant weights) and their representative characteristics. This selective extraction reduces the quantity of stored data from potentially thousands of individual cell measurements to a compact representation of contact zones, significantly reducing memory requirements while preserving detection precision.

The patent applies self-service by implementing a lightweight, self-contained algorithm that operates autonomously during the scanning process. The surrounding zone detection logic is embedded directly in the data acquisition routine, allowing the system to self-determine contact zones using only the data being collected, without requiring external processing or complex post-analysis. The algorithm efficiently checks neighboring cells and updates zones using simple weight comparisons and logical operations, maintaining low device complexity while achieving precise contact zone detection.