Accessory Data Relay for Automatic Format Conversion Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing information processing systems, introducing new accessory equipment requires users to prepare and install a program for converting equipment data formats, which is a burdensome process.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that automatically obtains, converts, and provides accessory equipment data in a compatible format to main equipment, reducing the need for user intervention in setup processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a relay device is used to connect accessory equipment to main equipment, then data transmission between devices is enabled, but the system requires manual program preparation and installation for each new accessory equipment type
Solution Approach 1:
The relay device automatically performs data format conversion between accessory equipment and main equipment without requiring user intervention. The device self-adapts to different accessory equipment types by autonomously generating and installing conversion programs, eliminating the need for users to manually prepare and install conversion programs for each new equipment type.
2Reliability
If manual program installation is required for each new accessory equipment, then data format compatibility can be achieved, but user burden and setup time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The relay device performs automatic program installation and conversion setup in advance, before the user needs to use the new accessory equipment. When accessory equipment is connected, the system proactively generates the necessary conversion programs, installs them automatically, and configures the data transmission format, eliminating the time-consuming manual setup process.
3Ease of operation
If conversion programs are manually prepared and installed, then data can be converted to compatible format, but the process becomes burdensome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The relay device acts as an intermediary between accessory equipment and main equipment, automatically handling all conversion program generation and installation tasks. This intermediary function shields the user from the complexity of data format conversion, providing a simple plug-and-play experience while the relay device manages the complex conversion processes in the background.
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AI summary
Provided is an information processing device including at least one processor, the at least one processor executing a first obtaining process for obtaining accessory equipment data transmitted from each of pieces of accessory equipment included in an accessory equipment group, a first converting process for converting the accessory equipment data, which has been obtained in the first obtaining process, into a particular format, and a first providing process for providing, to main equipment, the accessory equipment data whose format has been converted in the first converting process.