Dynamic Function Assignment for Force Tactile Sensation Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing techniques for transmitting force tactile sensation are not optimally configured for all processes, leading to inefficiencies in executing force-related processes.
Innovation Solution
A function management system that dynamically assigns functions between a client system and a function management system based on control parameters, ensuring appropriate execution of processes related to force tactile sensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a specific functional configuration is constructed for transmitting force tactile sensation in real time, then the force tactile sensation can be transmitted effectively, but the system cannot be optimally configured for all diverse force tactile processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic function assignment where the functional configuration is not fixed but changes based on the specific process requirements. The system dynamically selects and assigns functions to appropriate devices (robot manipulator, multi-finger device, server) depending on whether the process is real-time transmission, recording, reproduction, or analysis, thereby achieving adaptability without permanent complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal system architecture where the same core system can perform multiple different force tactile processes by dynamically assigning functions. The system can handle real-time transmission, recording, reproduction, and analysis through flexible function assignment, making one system serve multiple purposes rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each function
2Reliability
If a specific functional configuration is used for all force tactile processes, then the system structure is simplified, but the execution appropriateness for different processes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses dynamic function assignment to ensure execution appropriateness for each specific process. For real-time transmission, functions are assigned to ensure low latency; for recording and reproduction, functions are assigned to ensure data integrity and accuracy. This dynamic adaptation improves reliability without requiring permanently complex configurations for all scenarios
3Productivity
If functions are dynamically assigned based on process requirements, then the execution appropriateness is improved, but the control and management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the execution results and system state are monitored, and function assignments are adjusted based on this feedback. This ensures that dynamic function assignment improves productivity while the feedback loop provides control to manage the complexity, preventing uncontrolled system behavior
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a function management intermediary (server or control system) that handles the complexity of dynamic function assignment. This intermediary manages the assignments between different devices (robot manipulator, multi-finger device) and coordinates the diverse processes, isolating the complexity from the end devices and improving overall productivity
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AI summary
A function management system according is communicatively connected to a client system and includes a request receiving unit and a function assignment unit. The request receiving unit receives an execution request for one process of a plurality of processes based on the control parameters for transmitting force tactile sensation. The function assignment unit identifies the functions required to execute the one process, and assigns each of the identified functions to either the client system or the function management system by which the function is to be implemented.