Multi-Component System Converter with Certainty Evaluation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge lies in efficiently and rapidly converting an initially not well-defined primary multi-component system into a target multi-component system, as existing methods require substantial knowledge of complex systems which is often not readily available.

Innovation Solution

A converter system and method that includes a multi-component system adjustment module and converter module, utilizing input/output units, adjustment units, certainty evaluation units, and prompt selection units to update probability distributions, evaluate certainty parameters, and select optimal prompts for converting primary components into target components, thereby efficiently mapping and comparing systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If exhaustive knowledge of complex multi-component systems is used for conversion, then conversion accuracy is improved, but conversion time and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion accuracyVSAvoidconversion time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining a library of target multi-component systems and pre-establishing mapping relationships between components. This allows the conversion process to rapidly match incoming primary systems against pre-prepared templates, avoiding the need for exhaustive analysis during actual conversion operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The conversion process is segmented into distinct modules: a multi-component system adjustment module that processes input systems, a certainty evaluation module that assesses matching quality, and a converter module that performs the actual mapping. Each module handles specific aspects independently, improving efficiency while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If exhaustive knowledge of complex multi-component systems is used for conversion, then conversion accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary certainty evaluation module that acts as a mediator between the primary multi-component system and the target system library. This module assesses matching quality without requiring the entire system to process all possible knowledge, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining conversion accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies local quality by focusing computational resources on evaluating only the relevant components and mapping relationships for each specific conversion task, rather than processing the entire knowledge base. This localized approach maintains accuracy for the specific conversion while reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Measurement precision

If iterative probability distribution updates are performed, then conversion precision is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion precisionVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the certainty evaluation module continuously assesses the quality of probability distribution updates. When the certainty threshold is met, the iterative process stops, preventing unnecessary additional iterations that would waste processing time. This feedback-controlled approach balances precision improvement with processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10970241B1Converter system and computer-implemented method
Publication Date: 2021.04.06 SAP SE
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AI summary

A converter system for multi-component systems, comprising a multi-component system adjustment module, includes: an input/output unit, an adjustment unit configured to adjust at least one primary component of a primary multi-component system for each of the at least one primary component given as a probability distribution, a certainty evaluation unit configured to evaluate a certainty parameter of the primary multi-component system, and compare the certainty parameter with a certainty threshold, and a prompt selection unit configured to, if the certainty parameter of the primary multi-component system does not meet the certainty threshold, select a further primary component prompt of the plurality of primary component prompts and instructing the multi-component system adjustment module to perform the above steps on the basis of the further primary component prompt; wherein the converter system further comprises a multi-component system converter module, comprising: a converter unit configured to generate a primary target multi-component system having at least one primary target component by mapping at least one primary component to at least one primary target component, a comparison unit configured to compare the primary target multi-component system with at least one of a plurality of target multi-component systems, and a selection unit configured to select at least one best fit target multi-component system.