Programmable Display Logging Setup During Data Acquisition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing programmable display devices require significant time and cost for configuring and changing logging settings, as end users must rely on external manufacturers for these adjustments.

Innovation Solution

A programmable display device with an obtaining section, a setting accepting section, and a process executing section that allows end users to configure and execute process settings directly through a setting screen, enabling them to change logging settings independently without external assistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If end users need to configure or change logging settings in the programmable display device, then the device requires external manufacturer intervention, but this increases cost and time for setting configuration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of setting configurationVSAvoidtime for setting configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The setting accepting section enables end users to independently configure and modify logging settings through a setting screen without requiring external manufacturer intervention. The device serves itself by providing built-in configuration capabilities, allowing users to accept and apply setting changes directly on the device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The programmable display device integrates multiple functions including data obtaining, setting acceptance, and process execution within a single device. The setting accepting section serves as a universal interface that handles various configuration tasks, making the device adaptable to different user needs without requiring external specialized equipment or manufacturer involvement.

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

2Ease of operation

If end users need to configure or change logging settings in the programmable display device, then the device requires external manufacturer intervention, but this increases cost for setting configuration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of setting configurationVSAvoidcost for setting configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates built-in setting acceptance capabilities that allow end users to configure logging parameters independently. This self-service approach eliminates the need to pay external manufacturers for configuration services, reducing operational costs while maintaining ease of use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If the setting accepting section accepts process setting in a state where the obtaining section is executing data acquisition, then end users can modify settings during operation, but this requires the device to handle concurrent operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of setting modificationVSAvoidcomplexity of concurrent operation handling
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device allows dynamic modification of settings during data acquisition operations. The setting accepting section can accept configuration changes while the obtaining section continues to execute, enabling the system to adapt to changing user requirements without requiring shutdown or停顿 of ongoing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed with pre-established concurrent operation handling capabilities, where the setting accepting section and obtaining section are structured to operate simultaneously from the outset. This preliminary design approach manages the complexity of concurrent operations through planned architectural arrangements rather than ad-hoc solutions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11860600B2Programmable display device with user input configuration adjustment
Publication Date: 2024.01.02 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC JAPAN HLDG LTD
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AI summary

A programmable display device includes: an obtaining section for obtaining data; a setting accepting section for accepting, via a setting screen displayed in response to predetermined operation, a process setting for a content of a process to be executed for the data and information for executing the process; and a process executing section for executing the process in accordance with the process setting, the setting accepting section accepting the process setting in a state where the obtaining section is executing the obtaining of the data.