Dynamic Plugin Registration for Proprietary EPM Data Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing enterprise performance management (EPM) systems lack a mechanism for dynamically registering proprietary plugins required to convert proprietary data from user devices into an intermediate format, leading to an undue burden on enterprises due to the need for additional conversion steps.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for dynamically registering plugins in the EPM system, involving a database module to store enterprise and user device information, a data identification module to recognize proprietary data, and a plugin registration module to add necessary plugins to the converter framework, allowing seamless conversion of proprietary data into an intermediate format.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the EPM system uses standard plugins only, then the system structure remains simple and standardized, but it cannot convert proprietary data formats from user devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic plugin registration where plugins are not statically configured but can be registered and added at runtime. The registration module receives plugin registration requests from user devices, validates them, and dynamically adds them to the converter framework, allowing the system to adapt to proprietary formats without fixed pre-configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
User devices can autonomously register their own proprietary plugins with the EPM system by sending registration requests containing plugin information. The system automatically processes these requests, validates the plugins, and integrates them into the converter framework without requiring manual administrative intervention for each proprietary format.
2Productivity
If proprietary plugins are manually configured, then data conversion capability is achieved, but the conversion process requires additional intermediate steps on user devices
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion capability is extracted from user devices and transferred to the EPM system. Instead of requiring user devices to perform intermediate conversion of proprietary formats, the proprietary plugins are registered with and executed by the EPM system's converter framework, eliminating the need for pre-conversion on user devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The EPM system acts as an intermediary between user devices and the data analytics platform. The registered proprietary plugins serve as intermediaries within the EPM system, converting proprietary formats to standard formats before data is processed, thereby simplifying the overall data flow and eliminating intermediate conversion steps on user devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the EPM system supports multiple proprietary formats, then data compatibility improves, but system complexity and plugin management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The converter framework is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple proprietary formats through a unified plugin registration interface. The registration module provides a standardized mechanism that can accommodate any proprietary format by accepting generic plugin registration requests, validating them against common criteria, and integrating them into the existing conversion pipeline without requiring format-specific management procedures.
4Productivity
If dynamic plugin registration is implemented, then conversion efficiency increases, but access control and security management become more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The registration module implements feedback mechanisms to verify and validate plugins before integrating them into the converter framework. It receives registration requests, validates plugin compatibility and security requirements, and provides feedback on registration status. This feedback loop ensures that only authenticated and compatible plugins are added, maintaining security while enabling dynamic registration.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a system for dynamically registering plugin with an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system. The system provides a database module operationally coupled to a repository for storing information on registered enterprises, one or more user devices mapped to the registered enterprises, and a set of rules corresponding to each user device. The system further comprises a data identification module which is configured to receive data from one or more user devices and a converter framework comprising a converter module and a plugin module for conversion of data from a user device. The system further provides a registration module which is operationally coupled to said data identification module and the database module and is configured to receive a plugin registration request from a user device including a plugin, identify the user device and its data type, and determine if the plugin is already registered with the repository. Based on determining that the plugin is not already registered with the repository, update the repository to add the plugin and configuration information of said user device. Further, the system provides an access control module operationally coupled to database module to provide to the user device, an access to edit the configuration of added plugin.