JPH02162207A - Measured-data processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to evaluate the data at a measuring site immediately by temporarily storing the data measured with a measuring instrument into an interface box, thereafter transmitting the data into a portable data processing device, and processing the data. CONSTITUTION:A portable data processing device 8 which has the same processing function as that of a personal computer and is convenient to carry is connected to a measuring instrument 1 having a data memory and a transmitting function through an interface box 9. In this way, the present status of a material to be measured can be judged immediately on the spot by using the data measured at the measuring site. The present data can be compared with the past data stored in the device 8 and studied. When the measured data are processed by using the device 8, statistical processing such as averaging, decentralization, normal distribution and the like can be carried out.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application j] This invention relates to a measurement data processing device that collects and processes data measured by calipers, micrometers, and the like.

"Prior Art" FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a conventional measurement data processing device. 3 is a dedicated interface cable used when data is transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 to the data processing device 2, 41 and 4. is a measuring instrument! and a dedicated interface connector provided in the data processing device 2. In addition, in the measuring instrument l,
5 is a measurement unit that measures the dimensions of the object to be measured; 6 is a measurement unit that stores the data measured by the measurement unit 5 in an internal memory;
A data processing unit 7 that displays data on a display according to instructions from a switch, etc., transmits data to an interface cable 3, an interface connector 4, and 4. This is a data transmission unit used for transmitting data to the data processing device 2 via.

"Problem to be Solved by the Invention" By the way, in the conventional measurement data processing device described above, the measuring instrument 1 and the data processing device 2 are connected using a dedicated interface. In addition, the data processing device 2
Its core function was the transmission control function for sending data to a dedicated computer located far away, and functions such as data storage and processing were the responsibility of the computer. In addition, the data processing device 2 and the electronic computer were also connected using a dedicated interface. Therefore, there was a drawback that the measurer could not evaluate the data at the measurement site. Furthermore, when measuring the dimensions of the object to be measured using other measuring instruments, there is a drawback that a configuration similar to that shown in FIG. 3 must be provided for each measuring instrument. Therefore, there is a drawback that the range of application of this measurement data processing device is limited.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and it allows a measurer to immediately evaluate data at the measurement site, and also allows connection of measuring instruments with various interfaces, making it suitable for measurement with a wide range of applications. The purpose is to provide a data processing device.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' This invention provides a measuring instrument that measures the dimensions of an object to be measured, stores the measured data, and transmits the measured data to other devices, and a measuring instrument that stores and processes the measured data. and an interface box that temporarily stores measurement data according to instructions from the portable data processing device and mediates transmission of measurement data between the measuring instrument and the portable data processing device. It is characterized by

"Operation" According to the present invention, the measurement data measured by the measuring instrument is temporarily stored in the interface box, and then transmitted to the portable data processing device for storage and processing.

"Embodiment" Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a measurement data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and in this figure, parts corresponding to those in FIG. 3 are given the same reference numerals.
The explanation will be omitted.

In the measurement data processing device shown in this figure, in place of the data processing device 2, a portable data processing device 8 such as a hand belt computer, a memory buffer in which data is temporarily stored, and a CPU (central processing unit) are built in. An interface box 9 that connects the measuring instrument I (caliper in the figure) and a portable data processing device 8, a reset switch 10 that initializes the program of the CPU built in the interface box 9, and a serial interface connector 11 such as R9-232C. and Il,
and serial interface connector If, and 11. An interface cable 12 is newly provided to connect the .

In such a configuration, the process by which the data measured by the measurement if is stored in the memory in the portable data processing device 8 will be explained based on the three types of process diagrams shown in FIG.

The person taking the measurement first turns on the power to the measuring instrument l, and then performs the measurement as shown in Figure 2 (
Proceed to c) processing SCL, measure the dimensions of the object to be measured, and use the measuring device! The data is stored in the internal data processing unit.

The measuring device 1 then proceeds to processing Sc2. Next, the measurer turns on the power to the portable data processing device 8. As a result, the portable data processing device 8 performs the processing Sa shown in FIG. 2(a).
Go to t and connect the serial interface connector 11. After supplying power to the interface box 9 connected by the interface cable 12 and the interface cable 12, the process proceeds to process Sa2. In process Sa2, after the internal processing program is initialized, the process proceeds to process Sa3. In processing Sa3, l is added to the ready response signal manual processing variable n.
After substituting , the process advances to process Sa4.

This variable n will be used later to determine whether or not a ready response signal output from the interface box 9 is input. In process Sa4, the test command is output to the interface box 9, and then the process proceeds to process Sa5.

On the other hand, the interface box 9 connects the portable data processing device 8 to the serial interface connector ll.
t and 11. When power is supplied via the interface cable 12, the process proceeds to process Sbl in FIG. 2(b), and after initializing the internal processing program,
Proceed to process Sb2.

At this time, if the internal processing program is not initialized for some reason, the measurer presses the reset switch IO to initialize the internal processing program. In process Sb2, the request pulse output to the measuring device 1 is turned off, and then the process proceeds to process Sb3. Processing S
In b3, it is determined whether a test command has been input. If this judgment result is rNOJ, “YE
Repeat the same judgment until the result is "S". Then, processing Sb3
When the determination result becomes rYEsJ, the process advances to step Sb4.

In process Sb4, after outputting a ready response signal, process Sb4
Proceed to b5.

Furthermore, in the portable data processing device 8, it is determined in process Sa5 whether or not a ready response signal has been input. If this judgment result is rNOJ, processing Sa
Proceed to G. In process Sa6, it is determined whether two seconds have elapsed since the test command was output. The result of this judgment is “NO”
”, the process returns to step S85. On the other hand, if the determination result in process Sa6 is "rYES", the process advances to process Sa7. In process Sa7, it is determined whether the ready response signal manual processing variable n is 3 or not. If the result of this determination is "NO", the process advances to process Sa8. In process Sa8, after assigning n+1 to the ready response signal input processing variable n, the process returns to process Sa4. On the other hand, if the determination result in process Sa7 is rY E S J, the process advances to process Sa9. In process Sa9, after performing error handling, the series of operations ends.

On the other hand, if the determination result in process Sa5 is rY E S J, the process advances to process 5alO. In process SalO, after displaying standby on a display (not shown), the process proceeds to process Sa11. In process Sal 1, it is determined whether the data input key has been pressed by the measuring person. If the result of this judgment is rNOj, the same judgment is repeated until rY E S j is obtained. Then, the determination result of processing 5a11 is r
When Y E S J is reached, the process proceeds to process 5at2. Processing S
At 1, the data input processing variable m1. After substituting :l, the process advances to processing 5a13. This variable m will be used later to determine whether or not data output from the interface box 9 will be input. In process 5-a13, a data output instruction command is output to the interface box 9, and then the process proceeds to process Sal4.

On the other hand, in the interface box 9, it is determined in process Sb5 whether or not the data output authority indicating command has been manually input. If the result of this judgment is "NO", the same judgment is repeated until rYEsJ is reached. and,
If the judgment result of process Sb5 becomes [YESJ, process Sb
Proceed to step 6. In process Sb6, after turning on the request pulse, the process advances to process Sb7. In process Sb7, after assigning 1 to the data input variable l, the process advances to process Sb8. This variable 1 will be used later to determine whether data output from the measuring device 1 is input.

Furthermore, in the measuring device I, it is determined in process Sc2 whether a request pulse has been input. If the result of this judgment is "NO", the same judgment is repeated until it becomes "YESJ".Then, the judgment result of process Sc2 is r
When Y E S J is reached, the process advances to process Sc3. Processing Sc
In 3, after the request pulse is input! It is determined whether 5 μs has elapsed. And this judgment result is rN
If OJ, repeat the same judgment until YESJ. Then, when the determination result of process Sc3 becomes rY E S J, the process advances to process Sc4. In process Sc4, the measurement data is output in synchronization with the clock, and then the process returns to process Sc2.

On the other hand, in the interface box 9, in process Sb8, it is determined whether the measurement data is input in synchronization with the clock. And the result of this judgment is t"NO
In the case of J, the same judgment is repeated until rY ES is returned. Then, when the determination result of process sb8 becomes [YESJ, the process advances to process Sb9. In process Sb9, it is determined whether the variable l is 1 or not. And this judgment result is rY ES j
If so, proceed to process 5blO. In processing sbt o,
After turning off the request pulse, proceed to process 5bll.

On the other hand, if the determination result in process Sb9 is rNOJ, the process advances to process 5b11. In process 5bll, the measurement data transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 is taken into the internal buffer memory, and then the process proceeds to process Sbl2. In processing 5b12, the variable l
is 13 or not. And this judgment result is rN
, OJ, the process advances to step 5b13.

In process Sb13, l+1 is assigned to variable 1, and then the process returns to process Sb8. On the other hand, the determination result of processing 5b12 is rY
In the case of E S j, that is, when 13 digits of measurement data are input, the process advances to step 5b14. Processing 5
In b14, the measurement data in the buffer memory is serially transmitted to the portable data processing device 8, and then the process returns to step Sb5.

Furthermore, in the portable data processing device 8, it is determined in processing 5a14 whether or not measurement data has been input.

If this judgment result is rNOJ, processing 5a1
Proceed to step 5. In process Sal 5, it is determined whether 3 seconds have elapsed since the data output instruction command was output. If the result of this judgment is "NO", the process returns to process Sal 4. On the other hand, if the determination result in process 5a15 is rY E, S J, the process advances to process 5a16.

In process 5a16, it is determined whether the data input process variable m is 3 or not. And if this judgment result is rNOJ,
Proceed to process 5a17. In the process 5a17, m+1 is assigned to the data input processing variable m, and then the process returns to the process 5a13.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the process 5a16 is rY E S j, the process advances to the process 5a18. In process 5a18, after performing error handling, the series of operations ends.

On the other hand, if the determination result of process 5a14 is rYEsJ,
Proceed to process 5a19. In process 5a19, the measurement data is stored in the internal memory, and then the process proceeds to process 5a20. In process 5a20, the measurement data is displayed on a display (not shown), and then the process proceeds to process 5a21. In process 5a21, it is determined whether the data input key has been pressed by the measuring person.

If the result of this determination is rNOj, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, the determination result of process 5a21 is rY E
In the case of S j, the process returns to process 5a13.

As explained above, the interface box 9 connects the portable data processing device 8 (hand belt computer), which has processing functions equivalent to those of a personal computer and is convenient to carry, and the measuring instrument l, which has data storage and transmission functions. By connecting via the Internet, the measurer can immediately determine the current status of the object on the spot using the data measured at the measurement site. Furthermore, current data and previously measured data stored within the portable data processing device 8 can be compared and examined on the spot.

Furthermore, by processing the measurement data using the portable data processing device 8, it becomes possible to perform statistical processing such as the average, variance, and normal distribution of the measurement data, and to convert the measured amount and unit of the measurement data into other types. Conversion and conversion into units is possible.

In other words, the scope of use of measurement data at the measurement site can be greatly expanded.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained above, the present invention has the advantage that the measurer can immediately evaluate data at the measurement site. Another advantage is that measuring instruments with various interfaces can be connected. Therefore, there is an effect that the range of application is wide.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a measurement data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a processing process diagram for explaining data processing of the measurement data processing device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a conventional measurement data processing device. l... Measuring instrument, 8... Portable data processing device, 9 Interface box.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A measuring device that measures the dimensions of an object to be measured, stores the measured data, and transmits the measured data to another device, a portable data processing device that stores and processes the measured data, and a portable data processing device that stores and processes the measured data. Measurement data processing characterized by comprising an interface box that temporarily stores the measurement data according to instructions from the data processing device and mediates transmission of the measurement data between the measuring device and the portable data processing device. Device.