Configuration Platform for Automated Electronic Report Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for generating electronic reports for government entities are inefficient due to the need for manual configuration of time-dependent values, which is costly and time-consuming, especially when dealing with large volumes of reports and varying reporting requirements.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses configuration parameters with associated attributes to automate the generation of electronic reports, allowing for the storage of data as metadata and mapping these parameters to electronic reports, reducing the need for manual input and enabling efficient compliance with reporting entity requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration of report-specific parameters is used, then each report can be customized to meet specific reporting entity requirements, but the time and cost required to generate reports increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal configuration platform that can generate multiple different report types (VAT, WHT, SAFT, and custom reports) using a single set of configuration parameters. The system uses a unified data model where configuration values are stored once and automatically applied across various report formats, eliminating the need for separate manual configuration for each report type while maintaining full adaptability to different reporting entity requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary configuration by storing all report-specific parameters (sender name, sender type, fiscal codes, payment methods, etc.) in a configuration database before report generation. Configuration values are pre-validated and organized in a standardized format, allowing reports to be generated automatically without manual intervention. The configuration is maintained as time-dependent values that can be updated independently of report generation.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual configuration values are input for each report, then specific report requirements can be met, but the process becomes costly and time-consuming especially for large volumes of reports
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the configuration management process by consolidating all report-specific parameters into a single configuration database. Instead of maintaining separate configuration files or manual settings for each report, the system combines sender information, fiscal codes, payment methods, and other parameters into a unified configuration structure that serves all report types, maintaining configuration accuracy while dramatically improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service configuration where the configuration platform automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate configuration values for each report based on the reporting entity and report type. The system self-validates configuration parameters against predefined rules and automatically generates reports without requiring manual configuration input, ensuring both accuracy and high-volume processing capability.
3Reliability
If configuration values are stored as time-dependent data, then reports can reflect current organizational information, but typical systems fail to capture these changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic configuration management where all configuration values are stored with time-dependency attributes. The configuration platform automatically tracks changes in organizational information (sender name, fiscal codes, payment methods) and applies the appropriate time-versioned values when generating reports. Configuration data is structured to capture historical and current states, ensuring reports always reflect the most accurate organizational information without manual intervention.
4Manufacturing precision
If manual transformation of data into required formats is performed, then compliance with government entity requirements can be achieved, but the process is infeasible at scale
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data transformation processes with an automated configuration-driven transformation engine. The system uses configuration parameters to automatically transform transactional data into the required formats (one-box format, international government formats, VAT, WHT, SAFT) without manual intervention. The transformation logic is stored as configuration rules that are automatically applied, maintaining high transformation accuracy while enabling processing of large volumes of reports at scale.
Data Source
AI summary
Programs, systems, and methods for generating electronic reports for electronic reporting to reporting entities. Configuration parameters may be generated comprising metadata defining attributes of the configuration parameters. The configuration parameters may be associated with the reporting entities such that the attributes of the configuration parameters map to electronic reports associated with the reporting entities. Furthermore, the configuration parameters may be associated with a plurality of reporting entities and electronic reports such that a single configuration parameter may be used to generate the plurality of electronic reports.