Information takeover system and information takeover method
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing air conditioning apparatus requires manual backup and transfer of information from a defective control board to a new control board, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An information takeover system that enables automatic transfer of information between control boards using a cable connection with specific signal triggers and voltage signals, allowing seamless integration of new control boards without the need for external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual backup and transfer of information is performed using a personal computer, then information can be transferred from defective control board to new control board, but the process takes time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
A cable is introduced as an intermediary device to directly connect the defective control board and the new control board, enabling automatic information transfer without requiring a personal computer. The cable includes communication lines that facilitate direct data exchange between the two control boards, significantly reducing transfer time and manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service information transfer where the new control board automatically requests and receives information from the defective control board through the cable connection. The control boards perform the backup and transfer operations autonomously without external device assistance, eliminating the time-consuming manual process previously requiring a personal computer.
2Ease of operation
If manual backup process is used with personal computer, then information can be transferred, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The cable serves as a simple intermediary that directly connects the two control boards, replacing the complex personal computer-based backup process. This direct connection simplifies the operation to merely connecting the cable, while the automatic information transfer protocol handles the rest, significantly reducing both operational complexity and time required.
Solution Approach 2:
The control boards automatically manage the information transfer process through predefined communication protocols. When connected via the cable, the new control board autonomously requests information from the defective board and performs the transfer without requiring user intervention or complex manual operations, making the process both easier and faster.
3Extent of automation
If direct cable connection is used between control boards, then automatic information transfer is enabled, but signal compatibility must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is designed with specific communication lines and signal terminals tailored for the control board interface requirements. Each connection point in the cable is configured with appropriate electrical characteristics and signal levels matching the control boards, ensuring signal compatibility while enabling automatic information transfer through the direct connection.
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AI summary
An information takeover system 1 includes: a first board 5A that includes a first control unit 11A and a first storage unit 12A storing first information about an air conditioning apparatus 2; and a second board 5B that includes a second control unit 11B and is connectable to the first board 5A in an information exchangeable manner. The first control unit 11A is configured to perform first control to transmit the first information to the second board 5B with the first board 5A and the second board 5B connected to each other in the information exchangeable manner.