Configurational Blocks for Real-Time Software Sequences
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional systems lack the capability to build continuous software logical sequences in real-time, hindering users from creating and executing dynamic workflows efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising memory devices with computer-readable program code and processing devices that create and display configurational blocks via a graphical user interface, allowing users to select and link blocks to generate and execute continuous real-time software logical sequences, including the assignment of runtime variables to property meta-tags.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional systems are used for software sequence creation, then system simplicity is maintained, but real-time workflow building capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments software workflows into discrete configurable blocks that can be independently selected, configured, and connected. Each block represents a modular unit of functionality that can be assembled in real-time to create complex software sequences without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables dynamic configuration of software logical sequences where blocks can be added, removed, repositioned, and reconfigured in real-time. This dynamic approach allows workflows to adapt to changing requirements without system reprogramming or redeployment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If configurational blocks are introduced for real-time sequence building, then workflow flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The configurational blocks are designed as universal, multi-functional units that can serve multiple purposes within different workflow contexts. A single block type can be reused across various sequences with different configurations, reducing the total number of unique components needed while maintaining high workflow flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system supports nested configurational blocks where complex workflows are constructed by nesting smaller functional blocks within larger sequence structures. This hierarchical organization manages complexity by breaking down large workflows into manageable nested components that can be configured independently.
3Productivity
If users can build continuous real-time sequences, then productivity is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs copy-paste functionality for configurational blocks, allowing users to rapidly replicate and reuse block configurations across multiple workflow positions. This copying mechanism accelerates workflow creation while maintaining operational simplicity through familiar drag-and-drop interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides pre-configured template blocks and starter workflows that contain commonly used sequence patterns. Users can begin with these pre-prepared structures and modify them as needed, eliminating the need to build every workflow from scratch and significantly improving creation speed.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for creating configurational blocks used for building continuous real-time software logical sequences. The system is configured for creating a set of configurational blocks associated with building one or more real-time software logical sequences, displaying the set of configurational blocks, via a graphical user interface to a user, allowing the user to select one or more configurational blocks from the set of configuration blocks, receiving the one or more configurational blocks and one or more links associated with connection of the one or more configurational blocks from the user, via the graphical user interface, and generating a continuous real-time software logical sequence based on the one or more configurational blocks and the one or more links received from the user.