Data Processing Device Functional Module Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional data processing devices require replacement of function extension modules when changing analysis processes, limiting flexibility in data processing and analysis.

Innovation Solution

A data processing device with a functional-process-module storage unit, setting-information storage unit, and process manager unit that allows for flexible execution of functional processes based on setting information, enabling seamless changes in analysis processes without module replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a function extension module is used to implement data processing functions, then the device can perform specific analysis processes, but changing the analysis process requires replacement of the entire module, reducing flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in changing analysis processesVSAvoidmodule replacement requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the function extension module into two independent parts: a reusable base module containing common data processing functionality, and a separate analyzation unit that contains specific analysis algorithms. This segmentation allows the analyzation unit to be replaced or modified without affecting the base module, enabling flexible changes in analysis processes while maintaining the overall system structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the analyzation process is changed to use a different algorithm, then new analysis capabilities are achieved, but the function extension module itself must be replaced, increasing operational complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealgorithm change capabilityVSAvoidoperational simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the analyzation unit as a separate, independent component from the function extension module. This extraction allows the analyzation unit to be independently replaced or configured without replacing the entire module, simplifying the operation of changing algorithms while maintaining the integrity of the base module.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a reusable base module is created to improve flexibility, then module replacement is avoided, but the module structure becomes more complex with multiple components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional flexibilityVSAvoidmodule structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the common functionality into a standardized base module that can serve multiple analyzation units. This merging reduces overall system complexity by eliminating redundant components across different analysis processes, while the clear separation between the base module and analyzation unit maintains structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10725794B2Data processing device, data processing method, setting management device, and data processing system

Publication Date: 2020.07.28 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP

AI summary

A data processing device includes: a functional-process-module storage unit to store a functional process module for data processing; a setting-information storage unit to store setting information for an execution sequence of a plurality of the functional process modules and for target input data on which the functional process module performs a functional process; and a process manager unit to cause the functional process module to perform a functional process on the target input data on a basis of a sequence set in the setting information.