Non-Programming Matrix Operations Platform

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computer algebra systems for matrix and vector operations require programming skills and specific syntax, limiting user accessibility, especially for complex operations and combinations, which are often not allowed in web applications, restricting users' ability to verify matrix properties and relations.

Innovation Solution

A non-programming platform with modules that allow users to perform matrix operations using simple, self-explaining inputs, enabling combinations and compositions of operations like eigenvalue computation, orthogonalization, and diagonalization without requiring programming knowledge or specific syntax.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users use established computer algebra systems (Sympy, Numpy, Mathematica, MatLab, Maple, Maxima, Wolframe) for matrix operations, then comprehensive functionality is provided, but programming skills and knowledge of specific syntax are required

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiduser accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a non-programming platform as an intermediary layer between users and complex matrix operations. This platform provides a user-friendly interface that translates simple user inputs into comprehensive matrix operations, eliminating the need for users to learn programming skills or specific syntax while maintaining full functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The platform enables users to perform matrix operations independently without requiring programming knowledge. The system automatically handles the complexity of operation composition and execution, allowing users to focus solely on mathematical concepts rather than learning computational syntax.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If web applications provide fixed format input panels for matrix operations, then syntax complexity is reduced, but the combination and composition of matrix operations is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesyntax simplicityVSAvoidoperation composition
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a dynamic input interface that adapts to user needs. Rather than a fixed panel, the system allows flexible combination of operations through a modular architecture where users can dynamically construct complex operations by combining simple building blocks, maintaining both simplicity and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The platform segments matrix operations into discrete, composable modules. Each operation can be independently selected and combined, allowing users to build complex operations from simple units while maintaining an easy-to-use interface. This modular approach enables unlimited operation composition without increasing syntax complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If fixed format input panels are used in web applications, then programming knowledge is not required, but users have limited choices for matrix functions and operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprogramming requirementVSAvoidfunction choice
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal interface that provides access to all matrix operations through a single consistent paradigm. The same input mechanism supports both simple operations and complex compositions, ensuring that users have unlimited function choices without needing to learn different syntaxes or programming constructs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230418901A1Non-Programming Platform for Matrix and Vector Operations in Linear Algebra
Publication Date: 2023.12.28 LI DEPING

AI summary

A non-programming platform consisting of modules (functions) is created for matrix and vector operations in linear algebra. Each module appears to be a typical math function and can carry out a class of distinct matrix and vector operations. By taking a short line of user input at interface, each module can be applied separately or along with other modules and math functions as well as their combinations and compositions for various matrix operations. For an intended operation, users only need to write a short line of self-explaining input, which is required to write in math language, in a logic order, and appear to be human readable math expressions and functions. This platform enables users to have the common functionalities in most matrix calculators and computer algebra systems, so they can focus on learning essential concepts and relations in linear algebra instead of on programming commands and syntax.