Automated Data Conversion Machine for Unstructured Syntax Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The process of converting structured data into unstructured syntax formats is time-consuming, expensive, and prone to user errors, making it inefficient for human review and processing in applications like healthcare and insurance.

Innovation Solution

A machine is designed to perform an Extract, Convert, Transform, Validate, Load (ECTVL) process, converting structured data into unstructured syntax formats using predefined rules and logic, incorporating data validation and automation to generate unstructured records that can be easily processed by systems like HealthEdge.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual conversion process is used to create unstructured syntax files, then human review and processing ease is improved, but time consumption and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehuman review easeVSAvoidconversion time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically converting structured data to unstructured syntax files without requiring manual human intervention. The conversion process is automated through software that reads structured data sources, applies transformation rules, and generates unstructured syntax output files independently, eliminating the need for manual conversion while maintaining readability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical conversion process is replaced with an automated computational system. Instead of human operators manually creating unstructured syntax files, a software-based conversion system processes structured data through defined transformation logic, substituting human labor with automated information processing mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual conversion process is used, then flexibility in processing is maintained, but user errors increase and reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing flexibilityVSAvoiderror rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion system incorporates feedback mechanisms through validation rules and quality checks that verify the accuracy and completeness of converted unstructured syntax files. The system can detect conversion errors, validate data integrity, and provide feedback for corrections, thereby reducing user errors while maintaining processing flexibility through configurable validation parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If automated conversion is implemented, then productivity and speed are improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion speedVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The automated conversion system is segmented into distinct functional modules including data input interfaces, transformation rule engines, validation components, and output generation modules. This segmentation allows the complex conversion process to be broken down into manageable, independent components that can be developed, maintained, and configured separately, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Manufacturing precision

If automated ECTVL process is used, then conversion accuracy is improved, but initial implementation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion accuracyVSAvoidimplementation cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining transformation rules, validation criteria, and conversion logic before the actual data conversion process. These preliminary configurations ensure high conversion accuracy from the start, and once established, can be reused across multiple conversion operations, reducing the effective cost per conversion despite the initial implementation investment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10282454B2Machine for generating unstructured syntax
Publication Date: 2019.05.07 ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD
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AI summary

Data conversion circuitry receives structured records including normalized data and performs a data conversion process on the structured records to generate unstructured records including unstructured syntax. The data conversion circuitry performs the data conversion process according to an unstructured syntax requirement including a syntax field mapping between the structured records and the generated unstructured records.