Matrix Calculation Device Partition Position Guidance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional scientific electronic calculators lack the ability to efficiently demonstrate the procedure for calculating the product of large matrices using partitioned matrices, making it difficult for beginners to understand how to appropriately partition and calculate with these matrices.

Innovation Solution

A matrix calculation device and method that includes a matrix multiplication formula display unit, a matrix partitioning unit, a first partition position display unit, a partition position determination unit, and a second partition position display unit to visually guide users in partitioning matrices and determining the correct positions for efficient matrix product calculations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If partitioned matrices are used to calculate large matrix products, then calculation efficiency is improved, but it becomes difficult for beginners to determine partition positions and procedures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalculation efficiencyVSAvoiddifficulty in determining partition positions
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary teaching tool that displays partition positions and calculation procedures between the user and the complex matrix calculation process. This intermediary provides visual guidance showing where to partition matrices and how to proceed with calculations, making the efficient partitioned matrix method accessible to beginners without requiring them to independently figure out the partitioning strategy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the matrix calculation process that includes annotated partition positions and procedural guidance. By displaying a replicated view of the calculation with teaching overlays, users can learn the partitioning method by observing the visual representation rather than having to deduce it from abstract mathematical rules alone

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Loss of information

If conventional matrix calculation display is used, then the calculation result is shown, but the learning procedure for efficient calculation using partitioned matrices is not demonstrated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation about calculation procedureVSAvoidcomplexity of display function
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the matrix calculation display into multiple informational layers: the base calculation result and overlay teaching information. By dividing the display content into distinct segments (calculation output vs. partition position guidance vs. procedure instructions), the system can present comprehensive teaching information without overwhelming the user or requiring complete redesign of the display architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the conventional matrix calculation display function with an additional teaching display function into a single integrated system. By combining these functions, the device simultaneously provides both the calculation result and the learning procedure for partitioned matrices, eliminating the need for separate teaching materials or tools

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9262379B2Matrix calculation device, matrix calculation method, and storage medium having matrix calculation program stored thereon
Publication Date: 2016.02.16 CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
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AI summary

A matrix calculation device includes a first partition position display unit configured to distinguishably display a partition position of the one matrix partitioned by the matrix partitioning unit, a partition position determination unit configured to determine, based on a partition position of the one matrix distinguishably displayed by the first partition position display unit and a definition of a product of matrices, a partition position of the other matrix, and a second partition position display unit configured to distinguishably display the partition position of the other matrix determined by the partition position determination unit.