Code Template Architecture for Custom Knitting Machine Programs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated manufacturing machines, such as knitting machines, face inefficiencies and high costs when customizing items due to the time-consuming process of rewriting computer program code for design modifications, and there is a challenge in tracking individual garments within a factory setting.
Innovation Solution
A system architecture for automated modification of computer program code that includes an interface for receiving modifications, a memory for storing and associating templates with items, and a processor for adjusting templates, allowing for efficient customization and tracking of items through unique codes on waste panels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If computer program code is rewritten manually to customize items, then customization capability is improved, but production time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-divides the computer program code into modular templates that can be independently selected and configured. This preliminary structuring allows customization to be achieved by assembling pre-written code segments rather than rewriting code from scratch, dramatically reducing the time required for customization while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the manufacturing process into distinct phases represented by separate code templates (design phase template, manufacturing phase template, quality control template). This segmentation allows each phase to be customized independently by selecting appropriate templates, reducing the overall complexity and time of customization compared to rewriting the entire codebase.
2Adaptability or versatility
If computer program code is rewritten manually for each customization, then design flexibility is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates reusable code templates that can be copied and applied across multiple customization projects. Instead of manually rewriting code for each custom item, the system copies and adapts proven template structures, significantly reducing both the skill time and cost associated with customization while maintaining design flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent develops universal code templates that can serve multiple customization needs. A single template structure can be adapted for different item types and customization requirements, making the manufacturing system more versatile while reducing the need to create and maintain separate codebases for different products, thereby lowering overall manufacturing costs.
3Loss of information
If traditional tracking methods are used for individual garments, then garment tracking is possible, but tracking efficiency and accuracy decrease in automated manufacturing environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual tracking methods with automated optical scanning systems that use cameras and image recognition technology. This substitution eliminates the need for manual data entry and processing, dramatically improving tracking efficiency and accuracy while maintaining the capability to track individual garments throughout the automated manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-tracking capabilities where garments are automatically identified and tracked through integrated sensors and RFID tags. The system monitors garment progress automatically without requiring manual intervention, improving both tracking efficiency and enabling real-time visibility into the manufacturing status of each custom item.
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AI summary
There is disclosed a system architecture for automated modification of computer program code for a manufacturing machine, comprising: an interface for receiving an identification of an item and at least one modification to be made to the item; a memory for storing templates of computer program code, the memory associating each template with an item; and a processor for adjusting at least one template associated with the item by modifying the at least one template with a value associated with the at least one modification.