Event Data Management Conditional Transfer Logic

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing event and data management systems lack the ability to transfer data based on specific destination, time, and user-defined variables, limiting their functionality in generating messages responsive to event parameters.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for event and data management that allows data transfers based on event functions, where messages are generated and sent to destinations at specific times, with data transfer occurring if event parameters meet predetermined criteria, including time and user-defined conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If email and event scheduling systems are used to manage events and data, then individuals can schedule events and generate messages, but the system cannot transfer data based on destination, time, or user-defined event parameters

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments event management into distinct components: event scheduling, message generation, and conditional data transfer. Each component operates independently with defined interfaces, allowing the system to add data transfer functionality without complicating the core event scheduling mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary event management system is introduced between the email/scheduling system and the data storage systems. This mediator evaluates event parameters (destination, time, user-defined variables) and automatically triggers appropriate data transfers without requiring direct integration between the scheduling system and data systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If simple rules are applied in event management systems, then the system is easier to operate, but additional functionality for conditional data transfer cannot be implemented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemessage generation capabilityVSAvoidsystem operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system allows users to pre-define event parameters, data transfer conditions, and message templates in advance. When an event occurs, the system automatically matches the event against pre-configured rules and executes the appropriate actions, eliminating the need for complex real-time decision-making by users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The event management system automatically evaluates event parameters and triggers data transfers based on predefined conditions without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously determining when and how to transfer data based on destination, time, and user-defined variables.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If no automatic data transfer is implemented, then the system is simpler, but subsequent data transfers based on event parameters cannot occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer efficiencyVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback loops where event outcomes automatically trigger data transfer actions. When an event is scheduled or modified, the system evaluates the event parameters against predefined conditions and automatically executes data transfers, creating a closed-loop system that responds dynamically to event changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses parameter changes in events (such as time, destination, or user-defined variables) as triggers for data transfer operations. When event parameters meet specified conditions, the system automatically initiates appropriate data transfers, enabling dynamic and adaptive data management without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8755781B2Event and data management system and method
Publication Date: 2014.06.17 BLACKHAWK NETWORK INC
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AI summary

A method for transferring data based on an event function is provided. The method includes receiving an event function from an event initiator. The event function is distributed to one or more destinations associated with event performers. A response message is received as a function of destination and time. It is determined whether the time is less than or equal to a limit time, and it is further determined whether an event parameter is greater than or equal to an event constant if the time is less than or equal to the limit time. Data is transferred from a data origination system accessible by the event initiator to a data destination system accessible by the event performer if the event parameter is greater than or equal to the event constant and if the time is less than or equal to the limit time.