Dynamic Hyperlinks for Process Control Knowledge Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current process control systems rely on statically defined URLs and hyperlinks, which require re-configuration and downloads for changes, leading to inefficiencies and increased administrative burdens, as they need separate definitions for each instance of a process control element across different display views.
Innovation Solution
Implementing dynamic URLs or hyperlinks stored in a centralized database that can be established and updated at runtime, allowing a single definition to be automatically available across all relevant display views, eliminating the need for separate configurations and enabling real-time updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If statically defined URLs or hyperlinks are used in process control systems, then the system structure is simple and easy to understand, but any changes require re-configuration and downloads, leading to loss of time and reduced productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static hyperlinks into dynamic hyperlinks that can be modified at runtime without requiring system re-configuration. The hyperlink database stores URL definitions that can be updated dynamically, allowing the system to adapt to changing requirements while maintaining operational continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a centralized hyperlink database that serves as a master copy of all URL definitions. This database can be copied or referenced across multiple display views and process control elements, ensuring consistency while allowing centralized updates without affecting individual instances.
2Adaptability or versatility
If statically defined URLs are used for each instance of process control elements, then each element can be independently configured, but the administrative burden increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal hyperlink database that serves all process control elements and display views centrally. This single database structure provides adaptability for individual element configuration while eliminating the need to manage separate URL definitions for each element, thereby significantly improving administrative efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges all hyperlink definitions into a single centralized database rather than maintaining separate configurations for each process control element. This consolidation maintains the ability to customize individual element links while dramatically reducing administrative overhead through centralized management.
3Ease of operation
If static hyperlinks are defined during configuration, then the system configuration is straightforward, but the device complexity increases due to separate definitions for each element instance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized hyperlink database as an intermediary between the configuration system and individual process control elements. This intermediary maintains all URL definitions in one place, simplifying initial configuration while reducing the complexity of hyperlink management across the entire system through centralized control.
4Stability of the object's composition
If re-configuration and downloads are required for hyperlink changes, then system stability is maintained, but the speed of implementation and adaptability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic updates of hyperlink definitions at runtime without requiring system re-configuration or downloads. The centralized database allows immediate propagation of changes to all relevant display views and process control elements, maintaining system stability while dramatically increasing the speed of implementation.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for providing knowledge access in a process control system and methods and systems for providing dynamic hyperlinks in a process control system are disclosed. A dynamic hyperlink may define an association between a process control object corresponding to a process control element and a knowledge object corresponding to a knowledge reference stored internally or externally to the process control system. At a run-time of a display view that includes the process control object, the defined dynamic hyperlink may be established without a configuration or a download. Upon selection of the defined dynamic hyperlink, the corresponding knowledge reference may be displayed. Defined dynamic hyperlinks may be stored in a process control system database independent of process control objects or knowledge objects. Embodiments of user interfaces for administrating dynamic hyperlinks are also disclosed.