English Command Interface for Robotic Process Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic process control systems are complex and require proficiency in specific programming languages, which can be a barrier for individuals due to the multitude of languages and proprietary systems, making it difficult for a broader scope of users to design, implement, and validate robotic processes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A robotic process control system that utilizes English language statements and proprietary rules for object interface and control, incorporating a novel set of computer programming instructions and commands to facilitate control of electronic hardware, allowing for object interactivity and communication through a virtual environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional programming languages are used for robotic control, then control precision and system capability are improved, but the complexity of the system and the difficulty of operation increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer between the user and the robotic control system. This intermediary translates natural language English statements into the underlying programming language instructions, allowing users to interact with the system using simple English commands while the system handles the complex translation and execution, thus resolving the contradiction between control precision and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical approach of requiring users to manually write and manage complex programming code with an automated linguistic processing system. The system uses natural language processing to substitute the manual coding mechanism with an automated translation mechanism that converts English statements into executable commands, reducing operational difficulty while maintaining control precision
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple proprietary programming languages are supported, then adaptability to different robotic systems is improved, but the complexity of learning and mastering the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal interface layer that can adapt to multiple proprietary robotic systems through a single English language interface. Instead of requiring separate programming languages for each robotic system, the system provides multi-functional capability to translate English commands into the appropriate proprietary language format, thus improving adaptability while reducing the complexity burden on users
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the programming language functionality into two distinct layers: a user-facing natural language layer (English) and an implementation layer (proprietary languages). This segmentation allows the system to support multiple proprietary languages in the background while presenting a unified simple interface to users, effectively separating the complexity of supporting multiple systems from the user experience
3Reliability
If proprietary control languages are developed by manufacturers, then system-specific control capabilities are improved, but the ease of manufacture and adoption by broader user base deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary translation layer that sits between the proprietary control language and the user interface. This intermediary automatically translates English statements into the manufacturer-specific proprietary commands, preserving the system-specific control capabilities while removing the barrier to adoption, allowing broader user bases to utilize the system without learning proprietary languages
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a copy or representation of the proprietary control language functionality through natural language processing. Instead of requiring users to directly use the proprietary language, the system creates an English language copy that mirrors the functionality, allowing users to interact with the system through familiar language while the underlying proprietary language maintains its system-specific optimizations
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AI summary
A robotic process control system that is operable to provide automation of at least one electromechanical device wherein the programming language of the present invention utilizes commands, rules and argument within a virtual environment to provide control of an electromechanical device. The present invention includes an object oriented methodology facilitated by the software thereof that defines three object types being an atom object type, a process object type and an event object type. The object types reside in a virtual environment hosted on a computing device that is operably coupled to the electromechanical device wherein the object types are representative of the electromechanical device or a portion thereof. The present invention utilizes a programming language that utilizes English language statements and further creates digitope data for all of the objects within the present invention. The methodology of the present invention examines spatial relations between all of the objects.