Markup Language to Web Page Transformation via Regex Link Conversion

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional data transformation methods, such as those using XML and XSLT, can be complex and inefficient for smaller projects or minimal data transformations, particularly when converting markup language files into web server type page files.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight data transformation approach that uses regular expression pattern matching to identify and convert internal links in markup language files into web server type page links, wrapping text with directives without relying on specific markup language parsers or complex transformation schemas.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If XML and XSLT are used for data transformation, then transformation power and flexibility are improved, but device complexity and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransformation flexibilityVSAvoidprocessing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential transformation functionality needed for converting markup language files to web server page files, removing the complexity of full XML/XSLT processing frameworks. The solution uses simple text processing and regular expressions to achieve the specific transformation goal without requiring comprehensive data transformation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs lightweight, temporary processing structures and simple text manipulation operations instead of heavy, persistent XML parsers and XSLT processors. The transformation uses basic string operations and temporary file handling, eliminating the need for complex, resource-intensive transformation engines.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Adaptability or versatility

If XML and XSLT are used for data transformation, then transformation power is improved, but loss of time and processing efficiency worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransformation capabilityVSAvoidprocessing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential transformation functionality needed for converting markup language files to web server page files, removing the complexity of full XML/XSLT processing frameworks. The solution uses simple text processing and regular expressions to achieve the specific transformation goal without requiring comprehensive data transformation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent skips the lengthy XML parsing and XSLT processing steps by using direct text manipulation and pattern replacement. The transformation rapidly processes files through simple string operations, regular expression matching, and text substitution, achieving the same conversion goal with significantly reduced processing time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional data transformation methods are used, then transformation accuracy is improved, but ease of manufacture and implementation worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransformation accuracyVSAvoidimplementation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential transformation functionality needed for converting markup language files to web server page files, removing the complexity of full XML/XSLT processing frameworks. The solution uses simple text processing and regular expressions to achieve the specific transformation goal without requiring comprehensive data transformation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the complex mechanical system of XML parsers and XSLT processors with simpler text processing mechanisms. The solution uses basic string manipulation, regular expression matching, and text substitution operations to achieve the transformation, making the system much easier to implement and maintain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS8984165B2Data transformation

Publication Date: 2015.03.17 RED HAT INC

AI summary

Some embodiments of data transformation have been presented. In one embodiment, a markup language file is transformed into a web server type page file. The transforming may include wrapping text in the markup language file with directives of a web server type page, using regular expression pattern matching to identify internal links in the markup language file, and converting the internal links identified into web server type page links.