18522834. PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
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PROCESSING DEVICE
Organization Name
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Tomoshige Furuhi of Kyoto (JP)
PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18522834 titled 'PROCESSING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a processing device that determines a swing start time based on signals from a sensor attached to a striking member. The device detects deformation of the striking member when swung and determines an impact time based on the signal values.
- The processing device determines a swing start time based on signals from a sensor attached to a striking member.
- The device detects deformation of the striking member when swung and calculates an impact time based on signal values.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in sports equipment to analyze the impact of strikes, in industrial machinery to monitor the performance of moving parts, and in healthcare for monitoring physical therapy exercises.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the impact time of a striking member, providing valuable data for performance analysis and safety monitoring.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in impact time determination, enhanced performance analysis, and increased safety in monitoring the deformation of striking members.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include sports equipment manufacturing, industrial machinery development, and healthcare device production.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be motion capture technology used in sports analysis or biomechanics research to track the movement and impact of objects in motion.
What is the impact of this technology on sports equipment design?
This technology can provide valuable data on the impact of strikes, allowing for the optimization of sports equipment design for better performance and durability.
How does this technology improve safety in industrial machinery?
By accurately monitoring the deformation of striking members in industrial machinery, this technology can help prevent malfunctions and accidents, improving overall safety in industrial settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A processing device includes an operation circuit that determines based on a first signal a swing start time, the first signal being acquired from a sensor that is attached to a striking member for striking a to-be-struck object by being swung and that detects deformation of the striking member when the striking member is swung. An absolute value of a difference between a reference value and a value of the first signal is defined as a first difference value. The operation circuit executes a first determination step in which an impact time is determined based on one or more times at which the first difference value becomes greater than or equal to a first determination value.