Functional Unit Planning Platform for User-Manufacturer Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lack of effective information flow between users and manufacturers of plant components leads to suboptimal knowledge of user requirements and module availability, resulting in non-existent or inadequately designed modules for specific applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and platform that provide users with communication channels to transfer data, process it to identify missing or inadequate functional units and implementation plans, and facilitate the creation or modification of these components and plans accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users are given autonomy to select and plan modules themselves, then user independence and customization are improved, but the manufacturer's knowledge of actual user requirements and module needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where users report module requirements and usage needs to the manufacturer through a structured communication process. The manufacturer processes this feedback and communicates back about available modules and future development plans, creating a continuous information loop that maintains user autonomy while keeping the manufacturer informed of actual needs
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary communication platform that facilitates information exchange between users and manufacturers. This intermediary system collects user requirements, matches them with existing module inventories, and provides recommendations, thereby preserving user independence while preventing information loss through automated processing and structured communication channels
2Adaptability or versatility
If users independently plan plants without disclosing protocols to manufacturers, then user confidentiality and independence are improved, but the availability of necessary specialized modules deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to perform preliminary plant planning and protocol definition independently before contacting the manufacturer. The system then processes these preliminary plans to identify required modules and communicates availability and customization options, allowing users to maintain confidentiality while ensuring necessary modules are available through advance preparation and structured manufacturer response
3Productivity
If manufacturers produce only existing standard modules, then manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness are improved, but the ability to meet specific user application needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic module portfolio strategy where the manufacturer maintains a core inventory of standard modules for efficient production while having mechanisms to rapidly develop and introduce new specialized modules based on user feedback and demand analysis. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt production capabilities to emerging user needs while maintaining manufacturing efficiency for standard products
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a method for creation and/or modification of functional units and/or implementation plans. Users are provided a communication channel and in addition transferred data are processed and an identification result produced. Starting from the identification result, nonexisting functional units are produced and/or properties of existing functional units modified and/or nonexisting implementation plans are produced and/or existing implementation plans modified. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a platform.