Engineering Data Synchronization via Intermediary Mediator System
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-engineering system environments, manual synchronization of engineering data across different disciplines is time-consuming and error-prone, leading to potential quality issues due to incomplete or distorted information transfer.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically detect changes in engineering data, generate notification messages in a predefined format compatible with various engineering applications, and update reference data, reducing manual errors by automating the synchronization process through a cloud-based platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual synchronization of engineering data is used across different disciplines, then each discipline can work with its own data representation, but the synchronization process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that acts as a mediator between different engineering disciplines. This system receives engineering data in a common data format, compares it with reference data, identifies modifications, and automatically distributes updated information to all relevant disciplines. This intermediary mechanism eliminates manual synchronization while preserving discipline-specific data representations, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and time consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual synchronization of engineering data is used, then data can be transported between disciplines, but errors and distortions occur during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the intermediary system continuously monitors engineering data by comparing received data with stored reference data. When modifications are detected, the system generates feedback messages containing only the changed information and sends them to the relevant disciplines. This feedback loop ensures data accuracy by automatically detecting and communicating only necessary updates, eliminating manual errors while maintaining reliable data transport across disciplines.
3Productivity
If automated change detection is implemented, then synchronization efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an intermediary system that centralizes the automated change detection functionality. This intermediary receives engineering data in a standardized common format, performs automatic comparison with reference data using predefined comparison rules, and distributes identified modifications to relevant disciplines. By concentrating the automation logic in a single intermediary component rather than distributing complexity across multiple systems, the patent achieves high synchronization efficiency while managing system complexity through architectural simplification.
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AI summary
A method and system for handling engineering data in a multi-engineering-system environment is disclosed. The method includes receiving an engineering data from an engineering system. The engineering data corresponds to a data format common to one or more engineering disciplines. The method includes determining whether the engineering data matches with a reference engineering data and identifying one or more modifications in the engineering data by comparing the reference engineering data with the engineering data if the engineering data fails to match with the reference engineering data. The method includes generating a notification message including the identified one or more modifications in the engineering data in a predefined format. The method includes sending the notification message to one or more engineering systems based on one or more engineering applications running on the one or more engineering systems. The one or more engineering applications correspond to the one or more engineering disciplines.