Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240094165). STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuki Ueda of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Takashi Usui of Saitama Saitama (JP)
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094165 titled 'STRUCTURE EVALUATION SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, STRUCTURE EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The structure evaluation system described in the abstract includes sensors, a signal processing apparatus, and an evaluator to assess the state of deterioration of a structure based on detected elastic waves. Here are some key points to explain the patent/innovation:
- Sensors detect elastic waves generated from a structure.
- Signal processing apparatus calculates information on frequency distribution by amplitude scale based on the detected elastic waves and transmits this information wirelessly.
- Evaluator assesses the state of deterioration of the structure based on the transmitted frequency distribution information.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries such as construction, civil engineering, infrastructure monitoring, and maintenance of buildings and bridges.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in early detection of structural deterioration, allowing for timely maintenance and repair to prevent potential hazards or accidents.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety, reduced maintenance costs, increased structural longevity, and enhanced overall structural performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include structural health monitoring services, infrastructure inspection companies, and construction firms offering advanced evaluation and maintenance solutions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional methods of structural evaluation such as visual inspection, which may not provide accurate or timely information on the state of deterioration of a structure.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between normal structural vibrations and those caused by deterioration?
The system may use algorithms to analyze the frequency distribution and amplitude scale of the detected elastic waves to distinguish between normal vibrations and those indicating structural deterioration.
What is the range of wireless transmission for the calculated information on frequency distribution?
The range of wireless transmission may vary depending on the specific implementation of the system, but it is likely designed to cover a sufficient distance to transmit data effectively within the structure being evaluated.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a structure evaluation system of an embodiment includes one or more sensors, a signal processing apparatus, and an evaluator. the plurality of sensors detect elastic waves generated from a structure. the signal processing apparatus calculates information on a frequency distribution by amplitude scale based on the plurality of elastic waves detected by each of the one or more sensors, and transmits the calculated information on the frequency distribution by amplitude scale in a wireless manner. the evaluator evaluates a state of deterioration of the structure based on the information on the frequency distribution by amplitude scale which is transmitted from the signal processing apparatus.
