Watch Storage Case with Acoustic Sensor for Precision Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for analyzing the performance of mechanical watches are either costly and complex, limiting accessibility to specialists, or offer reduced precision when adapted for general use, and often require specific identification members or low-detail signal analysis.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising watch storage cases with measuring means and a remote central analysis unit that captures performance data, assigns unique identifications, and performs deep learning-based analysis using neural networks, allowing for high-quality, efficient, and affordable verification without specific identification on each watch.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If dedicated analysis systems are used for mechanical watch verification, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a storage box as an intermediary device that captures sound signals from the watch and transmits them to a remote electronic device for analysis. This mediator separates the measurement function (simple microphone in box) from the analysis function (complex processing in electronic device), resolving the contradiction between precision and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the need for complex dedicated mechanical analysis systems with a simplified setup using a smartphone or electronic device with software applications. The mechanical watch verification system is substituted with an electronic-based system that achieves comparable precision through digital signal processing.
2Device complexity
If mobile phone-based analysis systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box acts as an intermediary that improves the mobile phone-based system by providing a dedicated sound capture environment and transmitting the signal directly to the electronic device, thereby enhancing measurement precision while maintaining low complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box performs preliminary sound signal capture and transmission before analysis, preparing the data in an optimized format for the electronic device. This preliminary action enhances the precision of the subsequent analysis performed by the mobile phone or electronic device.
3Ease of operation
If conventional analysis systems are used, then ease of operation is improved, but analysis capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal system where a single storage box can work with multiple types of electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) and support various analysis capabilities. The system is adaptable to different watch types and analysis needs while remaining easy to operate through familiar electronic device interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic adjustment of analysis parameters and capabilities through software, enabling the same physical device to adapt to different analysis requirements. The electronic device can switch between different analysis modes and parameters based on the specific watch being verified.
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 advanced, reliable analysis and identification of mechanical watches with deep learning, providing detailed performance insights and predictive maintenance, while being user-friendly and cost-effective, without the need for specific identification members on each watch.
Implementation Method 1
The measuring means comprises an acoustic wave detector capable of capturing the sound emitted by the mechanical movement of the watch housed in the storage case
Data Source
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AI summary
Device for collecting, saving, analyzing and making available the results of the analysis (10) of data from mechanical watch parts. The device is distinguished by the fact that it comprises: - a plurality of watch storage cases (1), each of which is capable of housing a watch (2) when not being worn, - a remote central analysis unit (3) capable of assigning a unique initial identification to each case (1) and/or to the watch (2) housed in each case (1), and - a plurality of access and display devices (4), each case (1) comprising at least one measuring means capable of capturing data relating to the operation of the watch (2) housed in the case and a transfer unit capable of communicating the data to said remote central analysis unit (3).The remote central analysis unit (3) includes an analysis means for analyzing the data received from each case (1) and a storage means hosting a database comprising information, data, and corresponding analysis results, each access and display device (4) allowing access to the information contained in the database. The present invention also relates to a corresponding remote central analysis unit and a method for collecting, saving, analyzing, and making available the results of the analysis of data from mechanical watch parts.