THz Propagation Model Analysis With Non-Volatile Result Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for analyzing and processing data associated with terahertz radiation lack efficient and flexible systems for handling analysis results across varying temporal and spatial contexts, particularly in non-contact measurements of objects with complex layer structures.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for processing terahertz radiation data that includes analyzing a model characterizing the propagation of THz radiation, saving analysis results in non-volatile form, and utilizing data interfaces, networks, and cloud systems to process and evaluate these results, enabling non-contact measurements and flexible use of analysis data over time and space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If analysis results are processed and stored in real-time during model analysis, then measurement precision and evaluation accuracy are improved, but device complexity and data processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the analysis result data into multiple hierarchical levels (raw measurement data, intermediate analysis results, final evaluation results). This segmentation allows the system to process and store only essential data at each level, reducing overall data complexity while maintaining measurement precision through selective detailed storage at critical stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary processing of analysis results during the model analysis phase, where data is pre-validated, pre-formatted, and pre-categorized before final storage. This preliminary action reduces the complexity of subsequent data processing operations and ensures measurement precision is maintained through early error detection and data quality assurance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If analysis results are saved in non-volatile memory for long-term storage and flexible retrieval, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal data storage architecture where a single non-volatile memory system serves multiple functions: storing raw measurement data, intermediate analysis results, final evaluations, and metadata. This multi-functional storage system provides adaptability for various retrieval scenarios while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate storage systems through a unified data management interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates structured data copies organized in a hierarchical format during the analysis process, where essential information is replicated at different abstraction levels. These copies enable flexible retrieval for different purposes (detailed analysis, summary reports, validation) without requiring complex real-time processing of the original data, thus improving adaptability while managing storage complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If complete analysis results are processed and stored for all possible future uses, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidloss of time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by storing complete detailed information only for specific critical analysis results that require high adaptability, while using summarized or aggregated data for less critical results. This selective detail storage reduces overall processing time and storage requirements while maintaining adaptability where it is most needed, avoiding the time loss of processing and storing unnecessary complete data sets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements partial processing and storage of analysis results based on anticipated future needs. Rather than processing and storing all possible data variations, the system processes and stores essential analysis results with sufficient detail for most applications, accepting that some edge-case adaptability may be limited. This partial action approach significantly reduces processing time and storage overhead while maintaining adequate adaptability for practical uses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

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 efficient, non-contact analysis of objects with complex layer structures using terahertz radiation, allowing for flexible processing and evaluation of results over time and across different locations, enhancing the accuracy and applicability of terahertz-based measurements.

Implementation Method 1

carrying out a first measurement in relation to the object by means of a terahertz device (10), wherein first measurement data is obtained; the model characterises a propagation of THz radiation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation propagation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The first measurement can be based, for example, on a transmission of the THz radiation through at least parts of the object and/or on a reflection of the THz radiation on the object

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS12517044B2Method and device for processing data associated with a model
Publication Date: 2026.01.06 HELMUT FISCHER GMBH & CO INSTITUT FUER ELEKTRONIK UND MESTECHNIK
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AI summary

Method for processing data associated with a model, wherein the model characterises a propagation of THz radiation, for example in the region of at least one terahertz device and/or at least one object that can be examined by means of the terahertz radiation, for example, wherein the method includes: analysing the model, wherein an analysis result is obtained, at least partially and/or intermittently saving the analysis result.