Electric Meter Software Configuration via Platform-Independent Tables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Configuring software for new electric meter models is time-consuming and resource-intensive, as parameters must be repeatedly compiled into tables for each new model, leading to inefficiencies in adapting information for the meter's functions.
Innovation Solution
A platform-independent parameters table is created and merged with a model-specific mapping table to form a build table that can be executed and installed on the electric meter, streamlining the configuration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If parameters are compiled into tables for each new electric meter model, then the software can be configured for that specific model, but the process is time-consuming and resource-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration process is segmented into two independent components: a platform-independent parameters table and a model-specific mapping table. This segmentation allows the parameters table to be created once and reused across multiple models, while only the mapping table needs to be customized for each new model, significantly reducing configuration time and resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The parameters table is designed to be universal and platform-independent, capable of serving multiple electric meter models. By making the parameters table multi-functional and model-agnostic, the system eliminates the need to recreate configuration parameters for each new model, thereby reducing repetitive work and resource consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If parameters are compiled into tables for each new electric meter model, then the software can be configured for that specific model, but resources are wasted through repetition
Solution Approach 1:
The platform-independent parameters table is created in advance and prepared beforehand. This preliminary action ensures that common configuration parameters are already available and can be directly reused for multiple models without needing to be recreated, thereby preventing resource waste through repetition.
Solution Approach 2:
The parameters table serves as a reusable template that can be copied and applied across different electric meter models. Instead of creating parameters from scratch for each model, the system copies the established parameters table and only modifies the model-specific mapping table, significantly reducing resource consumption.
3Productivity
If a standardized configuration method is implemented, then configuration efficiency improves, but model-specific customization requirements must be met
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration system is divided into a standardized parameters table and a model-specific mapping table. This segmentation enables the parameters table to follow a consistent, efficient standardized process across all models, while the mapping table handles model-specific customizations, thus maintaining both productivity and adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the invention provide a tool for configuring software for an electric meter. A parameters table having values for the electric meter in a platform independent format is created. The table is then merged with to a mapping table that is configured specifically to the particular model of the electric meter to be configured to form a build table that can be executed on the electric meter. The build table is then installed on the electric meter.