Automated Component Subset Generation from Connectivity Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic schematic diagram technologies require manual selection and creation of subsets/families of components, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when dealing with multiple hard copy sheets or complex conductive paths.

Innovation Solution

A method, system, and computer program product that automatically generate subsets/families of components by selecting portions of connectivity data based on user requests, reducing the need for manual selection and enabling efficient creation of diagrams showing relevant components and their connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual selection of components is used to create subsets/families of components, then the user has control over which components are included, but the process is time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveManual control over component selectionVSAvoidTime required to create subsets

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically selects and creates subsets of components based on user-defined criteria without requiring manual selection of each component. The automated component selection process serves itself by interpreting user requests and executing the selection logic, thereby eliminating the time-consuming manual selection process while maintaining user control through criteria definition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the parameters of component selection from manual, ad-hoc selection to automated selection based on predefined criteria such as component type, location, or functional characteristics. By transforming the selection process into a parameter-driven automated operation, the system reduces time consumption while preserving user control through criteria specification.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual creation of subsets is performed, then the user can customize the subset according to needs, but the labor intensity is high

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveCustomization of component subsetsVSAvoidSpeed of subset creation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically interpreting user customization requests and executing the component selection process. Instead of requiring users to manually select each component, the system autonomously processes the customization logic and generates the subset, thereby maintaining adaptability while significantly improving productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention implements preliminary action by pre-defining selection criteria and automated selection logic before the actual subset creation is needed. The system prepares the necessary selection parameters and processing rules in advance, enabling rapid automated subset generation without requiring high labor intensity during the actual creation process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of time

If automated selection of components is implemented, then the time required to generate subsets is reduced, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveTime to generate component subsetsVSAvoidSystem complexity for automated selection

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by implementing a multi-functional automated selection mechanism that can handle various subset creation scenarios through a single integrated framework. The same automated selection logic can accommodate different user requests for component subsets based on different criteria, thereby reducing time consumption without proportionally increasing system complexity through reusable, versatile processing logic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces an intermediary layer between the user's customization requests and the actual component selection process. This intermediary component translates user requests into automated selection operations, mediating between the simplicity of user input and the complexity of the selection logic, thereby reducing perceived system complexity while maintaining automated efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS7529648B2Method, system and computer program product for automatically generating a subset of task-based components from engineering and maintenance data

Publication Date: 2009.05.05 THE BOEING CO

AI summary

The method, system and computer program product for automatically generating a subset of components include receiving a request to generate a subset of components, accessing connectivity data that includes information regarding at least the components and connections among the components, and automatically selecting portions of the connectivity data that satisfy the request to generate the subset of components. The subset may then be used to generate a diagram of the subset of components from the portions of the connectivity data that satisfy the request. Thus, the method, system and computer program product are capable of efficiently creating subsets/families of components from electronic schematic diagrams because the portions of connectivity data that satisfy a request for a subset of components are automatically selected and a diagram of the selected components may be automatically generated.