Legacy Document XML Conversion Using Hierarchical Object Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The conversion of unstructured/non-standard technical manuals into ATA/S1000D compliant XML formats is hindered by the lack of native/source files, high costs, time consumption, and complexity, leading to delayed digitization in aerospace and defense industries.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that transforms legacy documents into XML formats by extracting attributes, classifying into custom object models, creating hierarchical object trees, and converting using XML serialization techniques, adhering to industry standards like S1000D and ATA.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual conversion of legacy documents to XML formats is performed, then conversion accuracy and compliance with industry standards is improved, but time consumption and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-service conversion where the legacy document structure automatically transforms into the target XML format through configured mapping rules, eliminating the need for manual intervention in the conversion process while maintaining accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical conversion processes with an automated computational system that uses parsers, transformers, and serializers to convert documents, substituting human expertise with algorithmic processing
2Productivity
If automated conversion tools are used to reduce time and cost, then productivity increases, but device complexity and configuration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion system is segmented into distinct modular components including parser, transformer, and serializer modules, each handling specific conversion tasks independently, making the complex system manageable and configurable
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary transformation layer that maps between the legacy document structure and the target XML format, using configuration files and mapping rules as intermediaries to manage complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If complete digitization of technical manuals is implemented, then accessibility and availability improve, but cost and infrastructure requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides universal conversion capability that can handle multiple document formats and structures, making the infrastructure versatile enough to process various legacy documents without requiring separate specialized tools for each format
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AI summary
A system and method of key generation for transforming legacy documents to extensible markup language (XML) formats is disclosed. The method includes extracting a plurality of attributes from an intermediate structure file of a legacy document. The method further includes transforming the intermediate structure file into a custom object model (COM) structure. The transforming may include classifying the intermediate structure file into one or more objects based on each of the plurality of attributes, logically grouping each of the one or more objects, and creating a hierarchical object tree from each of the one or more objects logically grouped in accordance with the COM structure. The method further includes converting the COM structure of the legacy document to an XML format in compliance with one or more industry standards using an XML serialization technique.