DAG-Based Device Parameter Testing System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current techniques for adjusting device parameters, such as in computer games and software, require manual trial and error, leading to suboptimal settings and time-consuming processes for customers.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing a directed acyclic graph (DAG) to determine and test device parameters, where nodes represent combinations of device parameters, and population values are associated with each node to identify optimal settings through a greedy algorithm, maximizing image quality while maintaining performance thresholds.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual parameter adjustment is used, then customers can control device settings, but the process becomes time-consuming and results in suboptimal settings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adjustment processVSAvoidtime for trial and error
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-testing and self-configuration by automatically determining device parameters through DAG-based testing and population value analysis, eliminating the need for manual customer adjustment while achieving optimal settings

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-determines optimal parameter combinations by conducting comprehensive DAG-based testing and population analysis before actual use, so that when the device is deployed, the parameters are already optimized without requiring customer trial and error

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive parameter testing is performed, then optimal settings are identified, but the complexity of the system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter optimization accuracyVSAvoidtesting system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The parameter space is segmented into a directed acyclic graph where nodes represent specific parameter combinations and edges represent transitions, allowing systematic exploration of the parameter space without overwhelming complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Population values serve as an intermediary metric that guides the testing process by indicating which parameter combinations are most relevant to actual user bases, reducing the need to test all possible combinations equally

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9092573B2System, method, and computer program product for testing device parameters
Publication Date: 2015.07.28 NVIDIA CORP
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AI summary

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for testing device parameters. In use, a plurality of device parameters is determined, utilizing a directed acyclic graph (DAG). Further, the determined plurality of device parameters is tested.