Consolidated Defect Models for Faster Remediation Planning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for addressing defects in products are not effective and can vary based on individual experience and knowledge, making it difficult to determine appropriate measures quickly and efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A processing method that generates consolidated models by rearranging and connecting individual models based on weights assigned to causes of defects, allowing for automated and efficient remediation of defects using a computer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If individual models are used to address defects based on personal knowledge and experience, then measures can be tailored to specific defect causes, but it becomes difficult to determine appropriate measures quickly and efficiently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of defect remediationVSAvoidtime to determine appropriate measures
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the defect remediation process into multiple individual models, each addressing a specific defect cause. These segmented models are then systematically organized into a consolidated model structure, allowing for targeted yet efficient defect handling without relying on individual expertise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by pre-organizing individual defect remediation models into consolidated models before actual defect occurrence. This advance structuring enables rapid retrieval and application of appropriate measures when defects occur, eliminating the time-consuming process of determining appropriate measures during defect handling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual models are created for different defect causes, then comprehensive coverage of defect scenarios is achieved, but the complexity of managing and selecting appropriate models increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage of defect scenariosVSAvoidcomplexity of managing individual models
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple individual defect remediation models into consolidated models that group related individual models together. This combining approach maintains comprehensive coverage of various defect scenarios while reducing the complexity of managing and selecting appropriate models through hierarchical organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The consolidated models serve as universal structures that can handle multiple defect causes through their composition of individual models. Each consolidated model acts as a multi-functional container that adapts to different defect scenarios, eliminating the need for separate management systems for each individual model.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If measures are determined based on individual experience and knowledge, then flexible and context-specific solutions can be provided, but consistency and efficiency in defect remediation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in defect remediationVSAvoidefficiency of defect remediation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The consolidated model structure enables self-service by automatically organizing and presenting appropriate individual models based on the detected defect cause. The system serves itself by eliminating the need for human judgment in selecting remediation measures, thereby maintaining flexibility while dramatically improving efficiency and consistency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250355428A1Processing method, generating device, processing system, program, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 KK TOSHIBA
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AI summary

There are provided a processing method, a generating device, a processing system, a program, and a storage medium capable of generating measures that are more effective in remedying defects. A processing method according to an embodiment causes a computer to refer to an individual model indicating a measure against a cause of a defect mode in a product. The processing method further causes the computer to generate consolidated models for a plurality of the defect modes respectively. Each consolidated model of the consolidated models is generated by rearranging and connecting a plurality of the individual models in accordance with a plurality of weights respectively set for a plurality of the causes.