Thermal Analysis Display Segmentation for Color Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermal analysis apparatuses struggle to allow easy and detailed analysis of sample state changes while visually grasping the sample's color and color changes associated with temperature variations.
Innovation Solution
A thermal analysis apparatus that measures and calculates physical properties of a sample while changing its temperature, and includes features for photographing the sample, generating color information data, and displaying thermal analysis data and color information data side by side without superimposition, along with a gradation display of colors corresponding to temperature or time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If color information data (RGB values) and thermal analysis data are superimposed and displayed on the same graph, then both data types can be visualized simultaneously, but it becomes difficult to distinguish and analyze each graph and impossible to visually determine the actual color of the sample
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the display into separate sections: one for thermal analysis data graphs and another for color information visualization. This segmentation allows users to view both data types simultaneously without the confusion of superimposed graphs, while still maintaining the relationship between temperature changes and color transitions through the gradient bar representation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a gradient bar as an intermediary visual element that translates color information data into a visually intuitive format. This gradient bar serves as a mediator between the numerical RGB values and human visual perception, allowing users to easily understand color changes without needing to interpret raw color data or navigate complex superimposed graphs.
2Loss of information
If multiple vertical axes are used to display both thermal analysis data and color information data, then both data types can be represented, but it becomes difficult to know which vertical axis corresponds to which graph
Solution Approach 1:
The patent avoids using multiple vertical axes by segmenting the display layout. Thermal analysis data is presented with its own clear axis, while color information is visualized separately using a gradient bar that does not require an additional vertical axis. This eliminates the confusion of multiple axes while preserving all necessary data representation capabilities.
3Measurement precision
If color information is displayed as numerical data (RGB values), then precise color measurements are obtained, but human visual determination of actual sample color becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The gradient bar acts as an intermediary that bridges numerical color data and human visual perception. It transforms precise RGB measurements into a visual gradient that humans can easily interpret, allowing simultaneous maintenance of measurement precision and visual intuitiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color gradient visualization to represent color information data. By displaying a gradient that transitions through different colors corresponding to the measured values, the system enables human visual determination of sample color while maintaining the precision of numerical measurements in the background data structure.
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 detailed visual and analytical assessment of sample color changes and state changes over temperature variations, facilitating easier interpretation of thermal analysis data.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal analysis apparatus measures and calculates physical properties of a sample while changing temperature of the sample by heating or cooling it
Implementation Method 2
a thermal analysis apparatus measures and calculates physical properties of a sample while changing temperature of the sample by heating or cooling it
Implementation Method 3
photograph the sample to obtain image data
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a thermal analysis apparatus with which it is possible to easily perform detailed analysis of a change in the state of a sample, while visually grasping in detail the color of a sample and a change therein which accompanies a change in the temperature of the sample. Also provided is a thermal analysis apparatus which acquires thermal analysis data by measuring and calculating physical properties of a sample while changing temperature of the sample by heating or cooling and acquires image data by imaging the sample. Additionally, the apparatus is configured to display a graph of the thermal analysis data relating to temperature or time, a sample image of the sample data, color information data of range and type selected from the sample image, and a gradation in which colors generated from the color information data are arranged in correspondence with temperature or time, on a display.