Wiring Relationship Detection Using Parallel Signal Acquisition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for detecting wiring relationships in electrical components are time-consuming and inefficient, especially when dealing with complex circuits, as they rely on traditional multimeters for two-point measurements and cannot determine logical connections or signal directions effectively.

Innovation Solution

A detection method utilizing an acquisition unit with a master controller, coding and decoding modules, analog switches, and a relay control system to collect and process signals from multiple wiring points, enabling digital monitoring of wiring relationships by comparing input and output signals against a standard circuit diagram.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional multimeter is used for two-point measurement, then measurement simplicity is maintained, but detection time increases significantly and multi-point wiring relationship cannot be determined efficiently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement simplicityVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the wiring detection process into multiple parallel measurement channels, each capable of independently measuring wiring relationships between different terminal pairs simultaneously. This segmentation allows the system to detect multiple wiring relationships in parallel rather than sequentially, dramatically reducing total detection time while maintaining the simplicity of each individual measurement operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from traditional sequential two-point measurement to a multi-dimensional parallel measurement approach. By introducing multiple measurement channels and simultaneous detection capabilities, the system adds temporal and spatial dimensions to the measurement process, enabling concurrent detection of multiple wiring relationships without compromising operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If traditional sensor is used to detect terminal connections, then detection capability is maintained, but direction of signals cannot be identified and digital docking cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidsignal direction information
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms in the form of directed signal transmission and response detection. The system sends test signals through controlled paths and detects responses at specific locations, creating a feedback loop that reveals signal directionality. This allows the system to not only detect connections but also determine the direction of signal flow and identify terminal relationships with directional information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary signal processing components that act as mediators between the test signal source and the terminal under test. These intermediaries include signal generators, switches, and detectors that facilitate directed signal transmission and enable the system to extract directional information from the signal paths, thereby achieving digital docking capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If all terminals are measured sequentially using traditional methods, then complete wiring relationship can be determined, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring relationship determinationVSAvoiddetection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple measurement operations into parallel concurrent processes. By combining multiple measurement channels and enabling simultaneous detection of different terminal pairs, the system consolidates what would traditionally be sequential measurements into a single parallel detection cycle. This merging dramatically increases detection efficiency while maintaining complete wiring relationship determination through comprehensive multi-point measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures continuous useful action by maintaining multiple active measurement channels that operate simultaneously without interruption. Rather than completing one measurement before starting the next, the system continues detecting multiple wiring relationships in parallel, eliminating idle time and maximizing detection throughput while preserving measurement precision through continuous multi-point monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20240230750A1Detection Method For Wiring Relationship Of Electrical Components
Publication Date: 2024.07.11 GUANGDONG YANG DILI ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A detection method for wiring relationship of electrical components is disclosed. An acquisition unit for the wiring relationship of electrical components is used, and the acquisition unit includes a master controller, a control input coding module, a control output coding module, an acquisition signal input and output module, a control input decoding and control analog switch module, a control output decoding and control analog switch module, a relay control wiring separate drive, an acquisition signal module, a wiring terminal module, and also a data transmission module. The detection method can realize multi-point wiring relationship detection technology. A collected wiring relationship of electrical components is restored into a circuit schematic, through comparison a standard circuit diagram with a restored circuit schematic to determine whether correctness of a physical wiring way, which can truly realize a low-level electrical connection line to be transformed into digital electrical circuit equipment for human-computer interaction.