Configuration-Driven Data Conversion With Error Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical data formats vary across hospitals, personnel, and conditions, necessitating numerous conversion definitions for data analysis, which is labor-intensive and quality-dependent on creator knowledge.
Innovation Solution
A conversion system with a configuration means to register conversion rules, a conversion means to convert data, an error detection means to identify errors, and a display means to show conversion results and suggest modifications, facilitating user-friendly and high-quality data conversion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conversion definitions are created for different data formats, then data analysis capability is improved, but the effort and time required for conversion increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal conversion definition structure that can handle multiple data formats through a standardized configuration file format. The conversion definition includes universal elements (source data identification, target data specification, and conversion rules) that can be applied across different hospitals and data types, allowing one conversion framework to serve multiple purposes rather than creating separate conversion processes for each data format variation
2Ease of operation
If conversion definition is created by personnel without data conversion knowledge, then ease of operation is improved, but the quality and appropriateness of conversion definition deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary conversion definition creation support system that mediates between non-expert users and the complex conversion process. This system provides automated assistance including: suggesting appropriate conversion rules based on source and target data characteristics, validating conversion definitions for correctness, and guiding users through the creation process. This intermediary layer enables personnel without data conversion expertise to create high-quality conversion definitions by leveraging the support system's knowledge
3Ease of operation
If conversion definition is created without error detection, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of conversion result deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism through error detection that automatically validates conversion results against the configuration file and data requirements. The system performs error detection including: checking whether converted data meets target format specifications, identifying conversion failures or data loss, and providing feedback information about conversion quality. This feedback enables users to verify conversion appropriateness and make necessary adjustments, ensuring reliable conversion results while maintaining ease of operation through automated validation
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AI summary
A novel technology to support the data conversion can be proposed.A conversion system to convert input data into fixed-form data comprising: a configuration means that registers a configuration file indicating a rule of conversion, a conversion means that converts input data into fixed-form data based on the configuration file, an error detection means that detects errors in conversion based on the configuration file, a display means that performs display processing of a display based on the error and a display of a conversion result screen including display to receive input regarding modification the configuration file.