Configurable Representation Entities for Domain Models
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack the ability to efficiently create multiple representations of domain models and their entities, limiting flexibility and adaptability in modeling and application development.
Innovation Solution
The development of configurable representation entities that allow for the creation of multiple views of domain models, including input, model structure, and output representations, using various programming paradigms and enabling features like grid definitions, cell states, and validation rules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple representations of domain models are created using existing technologies, then flexibility and adaptability in modeling are improved, but the complexity of creating and managing these representations increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal representation entity framework that can serve multiple functions across different programming paradigms. Representation entities are designed to be paradigm-agnostic, capable of representing domain models in object-oriented, functional, process-oriented, and aspect-oriented programming contexts through a single unified mechanism, thereby achieving flexibility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces representation entities as intermediary components between the domain model and various programming paradigms. These entities act as mediators that translate domain model concepts into paradigm-specific implementations, simplifying the creation of multiple representations by providing a standardized intermediate layer rather than requiring direct implementation in each paradigm
2Productivity
If configurable representation entities with multiple features are implemented, then modeling efficiency and reusability are improved, but the initial complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements configurable representation entities with pre-defined features such as grid definitions, cell states, and validation rules that can be configured in advance. These entities are designed with built-in capabilities for multiple views and representations, allowing developers to leverage pre-configured functionality rather than building from scratch, thereby improving efficiency while managing initial complexity through standardized configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the representation entity system into distinct configurable components including grid definitions, cell states, validation rules, and view configurations. This segmentation allows each feature to be independently configured and reused, improving modeling efficiency through modular assembly while managing overall system complexity through organized, separable units
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AI summary
A configurable application includes a domain model having one or more model entities. Representation entities provide representations of model entities and can include input definitions, output definitions, and structure definitions. Input definitions can define a grid having cells that can be bound, based on states, to various model entity attributes.