External Device Management System with Modular Service Architecture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication and industrial control applications developed using frameworks like VC/MFC, WinForm, and QT face complexity and error-proneness due to strong module coupling, limited functionality, and extensibility, leading to poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing external devices, memory, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that involves obtaining parameter information, loading corresponding service modules, establishing communication connections, and enabling network interfaces to provide operation control functions, allowing for automatic identification and management of external devices with different interfaces, independent module operations, and automatic version updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional frameworks (VC/MFC, WinForm, QT) are used to develop communication control applications, then development speed can be improved, but the application becomes complicated and error-prone due to strong coupling between modules
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the application into independent modules including a peripheral device management module, a memory management module, and an unmanned aerial vehicle control module. Each module operates independently with defined interfaces, eliminating strong coupling while maintaining development efficiency through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal peripheral device management module that can manage multiple types of external devices (audio devices, display devices, input devices) through a unified interface. This multi-functional module replaces the need for separate specialized modules for each device type, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional frameworks are used, then basic functionality can be achieved, but the application has limited functionality and extensibility, leading to bad user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The peripheral device management module is designed with universal capabilities to handle multiple device types (audio, display, input devices) and multiple operations (connection, disconnection, parameter configuration) through a single unified interface, enhancing both extensibility and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its functionality based on the connected devices. The peripheral device management module automatically detects and configures appropriate handling for different device types, providing tailored functionality while maintaining a consistent user interface, thus improving both adaptability and ease of operation
3Ease of operation
If service modules are strongly coupled, then module operations can be simplified, but updating and setting up applications becomes complicated and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The application is segmented into independent service modules (peripheral device management, memory management, UAV control) that can be individually updated and configured. Each module maintains its own configuration and state, allowing independent updates without affecting other modules, thus simplifying both operation and maintenance
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes predefined communication interfaces and protocols between modules during the design phase. These preliminary-defined interfaces include standardized data formats and interaction patterns, which simplify both the operation of modules and their subsequent updates, as no reconfiguration is needed when modules are updated
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AI summary
A method of managing an external device includes obtaining parameter information of the external device, loading a service module according to the parameter information of the external device, and enabling a communication between a user interface module and a network interface corresponding to the service module.