Manufacturing Line Network Address Setup by Computer Role
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Solution Overview
Problem
The setup of computer networks along manufacturing lines is often complex and time-consuming, particularly during the installation of new lines, where correctly configuring multiple computers for data communication is a significant challenge.
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, allowing for efficient network address specification through a network setup method involving input, transmission, and setup sections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual network configuration is performed for each computer along the manufacturing line, then network connectivity can be established, but the setup process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring template files that contain network address information associated with role information before the manufacturing line setup. When a computer is added to the network, the system automatically retrieves the appropriate network address from the pre-prepared template based on the computer's role, eliminating the need for manual network configuration and significantly reducing setup time while ensuring reliable connectivity.
2Reliability
If manual network configuration is performed for each computer along the manufacturing line, then network connectivity can be established, but the configuration process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling computers to automatically obtain their network addresses through the following mechanism: when a computer is added to the manufacturing line network, it automatically transmits its role information to the server, the server automatically queries the template file to retrieve the corresponding network address, and the server automatically notifies the computer of its assigned address. This automated self-configuration process eliminates manual intervention and reduces configuration complexity while ensuring reliable network connectivity.
3Reliability
If traditional network setup methods are used, then individual computers can be connected to the network, but the process is time-consuming and prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback by implementing an automated verification and notification mechanism. When a computer is added to the network, the server receives the computer's role information, queries the template to obtain the network address, and then sends a notification back to the computer with the assigned address. This closed-loop feedback process ensures that the network configuration is both efficient and reliable, as each step is automatically confirmed and verified.
Data Source
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.