Manufacturing Line Network Address Setup by Computer Role
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting up a network of computers along manufacturing lines is complex and time-consuming, especially during the erection of new lines, as it requires precise configuration of network addresses and roles for various machines and robots, which can be labor-intensive and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A manufacturing line computer system comprising first and second computers, where the first computer stores a template associating role information with network addresses and returns the appropriate network address to the second computer upon request, facilitating easy and reliable network setup by inputting and specifying the role information and network address.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual network configuration is performed for each computer along manufacturing lines, then network setup can be completed, but the process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring template information that associates role identifiers with network addresses before actual network setup. When a computer is added to the manufacturing line, the system retrieves and applies the pre-prepared template corresponding to the computer's role, eliminating the need for manual network configuration during deployment. This significantly reduces setup time while maintaining reliability through consistent template-based assignments.
2Reliability
If manual network configuration is performed for each computer along manufacturing lines, then network setup can be completed, but the process becomes complicated and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies copying by creating and storing template records that represent complete network configurations for different computer roles in the manufacturing line. Instead of manually configuring each computer individually, the system copies the appropriate template to the new computer based on its role identifier. This simplifies the setup process while ensuring consistent and reliable network configuration across all computers.
3Ease of manufacture
If manual network configuration is performed for each computer along manufacturing lines, then network setup can be completed, but errors are more likely to occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the system to automatically retrieve and apply the correct network configuration template based on the computer's role identifier without requiring manual intervention. The computer itself or the system automatically completes the network setup by matching its role with the corresponding pre-configured template, eliminating human errors while maintaining ease of deployment.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a manufacturing line computer system including: first and second computers. The first computer includes a storage section adapted to store a template that associates role information of the second computer and a network address of the second computer; and a reply section adapted to return the network address of the second computer associated with the role information to the second computer in response to reception of the role information from the second computer. The second computer includes an input section adapted to input the role information of the second computer; a transmission section adapted to send the input role information of the second computer to the first computer; and a network address setup section adapted to specify the network address, returned from the first computer, for the second computer.