Dynamic Process Sequence Insertion in Information Processing Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems cannot dynamically add processes to a sequence of processes, requiring re-execution of the entire sequence when additional processes are needed, which is inefficient and inflexible.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that includes a processor configured to store application identification information and process sequences, allowing dynamic generation and execution of modified process sequences based on user requests and change rules, enabling additional processes to be inserted before existing ones without re-running the entire sequence.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the entire process sequence is re-executed when additional processes are needed, then the process sequence can be updated, but time is wasted due to re-execution of already completed processes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocess sequence flexibilityVSAvoidtime for re-execution

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The process sequence is divided into individual process steps that can be independently identified and managed. Each process step is stored as separate information in the storage unit, allowing the system to segment the overall sequence into discrete, modifiable units that can be updated without affecting the entire sequence.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The additional process information is extracted and added to the storage unit separately from the existing process sequence. The determination unit identifies where to insert the new process, and the extraction unit removes only the necessary portion for modification, rather than re-executing the entire sequence.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If a fixed process sequence is defined in advance, then system stability is maintained, but adaptability to change is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocess sequence stabilityVSAvoidprocess sequence flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The process sequence information storage unit is designed to dynamically update process sequence information. While the basic structure maintains stability through predefined storage formats, the system allows dynamic insertion, deletion, and modification of process steps based on determination unit decisions, enabling both reliability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes parameters of the process sequence by adding, removing, or modifying individual process steps. The determination unit evaluates whether to generate second-sequence information that differs from first-sequence information, allowing parameter changes in the process sequence while maintaining overall system stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If manual updates to process sequences are performed, then precision in process control is maintained, but administrative burden increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocess control precisionVSAvoidadministrative complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically determining whether to generate modified process sequence information and executing the update without requiring manual administrative intervention. The determination unit autonomously decides whether to create second-sequence information, and the extraction unit automatically implements the changes, reducing administrative burden while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback mechanisms where the determination unit evaluates the need for process sequence modifications based on stored information, and the extraction unit implements changes accordingly. This automated feedback loop maintains precise process control while eliminating the need for complex manual administrative updates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS9904499B2Information processing system for dynamically adding a process to a sequence of processes and information processing method using same

Publication Date: 2018.02.27 RICOH CO LTD

AI summary

An information processing system stores, for each application for carrying out a first sequence of processes using electronic data, application identification information and first-sequence information in a manner of associating them with one another; receives a request including the application identification information and electronic-data information; carries out the first sequence of processes on the electronic data according to the request; determines, before carrying out each process of the first sequence of processes, whether to generate second-sequence information where information concerning an additional process to be carried out before the process of the first sequence of processes is added, and if the determination result is to generate the second-sequence information, generates the second-sequence information and carries out a second sequence of processes where the additional process is carried out before the process of the first sequence of processes, on the electronic data.