Bioprocess Automation Visualization for Anticipated Flow and Results
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bioprocess automation systems lack intuitive graphical presentation during design, making it difficult for users to visualize results until execution, and do not provide real-time visual feedback on expected outcomes during automation script execution.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that generate a graphical presentation of bioprocess automation scripts, including anticipated results and flow paths, allowing users to modify parameters and visualize expected outcomes before and during execution, enabling comparison of actual and anticipated results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If bioprocess automation is executed using traditional script-based systems, then automation functionality is achieved, but users cannot visualize anticipated results and flow paths during design and execution
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a graphical copy or representation of the automation script's anticipated execution flow and results. Instead of directly executing the script, the system first generates a visual model that replicates the expected behavior, allowing users to review and modify the flow path and parameters before actual execution. This copying approach preserves the original script functionality while adding visualization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary graphical presentation layer between the user and the automation script execution. This intermediary component translates the abstract script instructions into visual flow paths and anticipated results, serving as a mediator that bridges the gap between script-based automation and user comprehension. The intermediary allows users to interact with the visualization to modify parameters before execution.
2Ease of operation
If users design automation scripts with multiple parameters and steps, then comprehensive bioprocess control is achieved, but users cannot intuitively understand the flow path and expected outcomes
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms the one-dimensional script execution into a multi-dimensional visual representation. By adding the spatial dimension of graphical display, the system presents flow paths as visual sequences and parameters as adjustable graphical elements. This dimensional transformation allows users to perceive the entire bioprocess flow at a glance rather than reading through linear script instructions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses color coding to represent different states, phases, and outcomes in the bioprocess visualization. Different colors indicate various process stages, anticipated results, and execution statuses, providing intuitive visual cues that help users quickly understand the flow path and expected outcomes without requiring detailed technical knowledge of each parameter.
3Loss of information
If bioprocess execution is automated without visual feedback, then execution speed is maintained, but users lack real-time visual indication of results
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary visualization of the anticipated execution flow and results before actual bioprocess execution begins. By generating the graphical presentation of expected outcomes in advance, the system allows users to review and approve the flow path without delaying the actual execution. This preliminary action ensures visual feedback is available while maintaining execution efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphical presentation system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable during execution. The visualization can update in real-time to reflect actual execution progress while maintaining the anticipated flow path as a reference. This dynamic capability allows the system to provide real-time visual feedback without requiring pausing or interruption of the automated bioprocess execution.
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AI summary
A system for providing an improved way of user intuitive visual management of bioprocess automation is disclosed. The system includes a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to present a graphical presentation of the bioprocess automation script and results associated with execution of the bioprocess automation script of a bioprocess, wherein the graphical presentation comprises an anticipated result and an anticipated flow path associated with the bioprocess; and modify the graphical presentation by varying at least one of the anticipated result and the anticipated flow path.