Automated Technology Plan Generation Using Goal Tracks and Nodes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems for generating technology plans are manual, decentralized, and inefficient, leading to redundant technologies and obsolete plans, especially when dealing with rapidly developing technologies, and lack centralized access and cross-referencing, resulting in duplicative efforts and lack of transparency in solution options.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented system for generating plans based on goals and nodes, using a graphical user interface to visualize tracks and nodes, with an automatic suggestion engine employing machine learning models to provide recommendations, rankings, and resource associations, facilitating centralized planning and resource optimization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual planning methods are used, then flexibility in customization is improved, but productivity and efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization flexibilityVSAvoidplan generation efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic plan generation where the planning system itself performs the work of creating technology plans without requiring manual intervention for each plan. The automated plan generation engine processes goals and generates corresponding technology plans automatically, eliminating the need for manual plan creation while maintaining customization through configurable parameters and templates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical planning processes with an automated computational system. The automated plan generation engine uses software-based processes to generate technology plans, substituting human manual work with algorithmic processing that can handle multiple plans simultaneously while maintaining customization capabilities through configurable system parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If decentralized planning systems are used, then autonomy of individual plans is improved, but loss of information and redundancy increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindividual plan autonomyVSAvoidplan overlap and redundancy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple individual plans into a consolidated technology plan that consolidates goals, actions, and nodes from various sources. The automated plan generation engine processes multiple input plans and combines them into a unified structure, eliminating redundancy while preserving the autonomy of individual plan components through modular organization of goals and actions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The planning system provides universal functionality that handles multiple plan types and formats through a single automated generation engine. The system can process different goal types, action categories, and node structures uniformly, allowing individual plans to maintain their specific characteristics while being integrated into a comprehensive multi-functional planning framework.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If manual plan updates are performed, then precision in control is improved, but loss of time and obsolescence increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplan control accuracyVSAvoidplan update time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements continuous automated plan generation and updating, eliminating interruptions and delays associated with manual updates. The automated plan generation engine operates continuously to generate and update technology plans as goals are added or modified, ensuring plans remain current without manual intervention while maintaining precise control through systematic processing of goal-action-node relationships.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Productivity

If automated plan generation is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplan generation speedVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated plan generation system is segmented into distinct functional modules: goal processing module, action generation module, node creation module, and plan assembly module. Each module handles a specific aspect of plan generation, improving productivity through specialized processing while reducing perceived complexity by organizing functions into separate, manageable components with clear interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240303564A1Generation of entity plans comprising goals and nodes

Publication Date: 2024.09.12 ITERATE STUDIO INC

AI summary

Systems and methods for generating plans are disclosed, where each plan includes actions to achieve goals. An indication to add a goal is received, and a track is displayed representing the goal. For the goal, data describing the goal is received. An input is received to add a node to the track, the node representing an action or area of interest associated with the goal. Within the track, an indication of the node is displayed. One or more node characteristics can be determined and displayed. Additionally or alternatively, a resource may be associated with the node. Using the goal, the data describing the goal, the node, the node characteristics, and/or the resources, the plan is generated. The plan can be output, such as by displaying the plan in a graphical user interface.