Data Analysis Controller Parameter Adjustment Script Execution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face a significant burden in creating new scripts when parameter values need to be changed for image-forming apparatuses, as existing solutions require entirely new scripts to be written, rather than allowing adjustments to existing scripts.

Innovation Solution

A data analysis apparatus and method that includes a controller to accept the selection of analysis data items, scripts, and parameter adjustments, enabling the execution of scripts based on adjusted parameters, thereby reducing the need for new script creation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If new scripts are created to accommodate parameter changes, then parameter adaptability is improved, but user burden and work complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adaptabilityVSAvoidwork complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables parameter changes within existing scripts through a parameter adjustment screen that allows users to modify parameter values without creating new scripts. The controller accepts parameter adjustment operations and executes scripts with the adjusted parameters, directly resolving the contradiction by decoupling parameter adaptability from script creation complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The parameter adjustment screen serves multiple functions: displaying current parameter values, accepting parameter adjustments, and coordinating with the controller to execute scripts with modified parameters. This multi-functional interface eliminates the need for separate script creation processes while maintaining parameter adaptability

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If new scripts are created for each parameter change, then parameter adaptability is improved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter adaptabilityVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by maintaining existing scripts with adjustable parameters ready for execution. When parameter changes are needed, users simply adjust parameters through the adjustment screen rather than creating new scripts from scratch, significantly reducing time consumption while preserving adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The controller is configured to accept parameter adjustment operations and execute scripts with the adjusted parameters. This direct parameter modification approach eliminates the time-consuming script creation process while maintaining full parameter adaptability for different applications and purposes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If existing scripts are used with parameter adjustments, then user burden is reduced, but script flexibility may be limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidscript flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces dynamics by allowing parameters within existing scripts to be adjusted based on different applications and purposes. The parameter adjustment screen enables users to modify parameter values dynamically, making the script execution process adaptable while maintaining ease of operation through a unified interface

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240248595A1Data analysis apparatus and data analysis method
Publication Date: 2024.07.25 SHIMADZU CORP
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AI summary

A data analysis apparatus (100) according to this invention includes a controller (10) configured to accept an operation of selection of an analysis data item(s) (500, 510, 520, 530), to accept an operation of selection of a script(s) to be used to analyze data based on the analysis data item(s) (500, 510, 520, 530), to accept an operation of adjustment of a parameter(s) to be used to execute the script(s), and to analyze the data by executing the script(s) based on the adjusted parameter(s).