Metadata-Based Output Gating for Reliable Processing Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing virtual sensor systems risk inappropriate processing due to input data not satisfying predetermined conditions, leading to potential errors in processing modules.
Innovation Solution
An output management apparatus and method that acquires and associates metadata indicating conditions and attributes of input data, notifying devices on whether the data is allowed to be output to processing modules, thereby reducing the likelihood of inappropriate processing by ensuring data meets necessary criteria before processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If data is transmitted directly to the processing module without validation, then processing speed is improved, but the reliability of processing decreases due to potential inappropriate processing of invalid data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by validating data conditions against metadata requirements before transmitting data to the processing module. The notification unit checks whether input data satisfies predetermined conditions indicated by first metadata before allowing output to the processing module, preventing invalid data from causing inappropriate processing while maintaining efficient data flow.
2Reliability
If metadata validation is implemented before data processing, then processing reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional validation components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary output management apparatus that sits between the data source and processing module. This intermediary contains a notification unit that validates data conditions by comparing input data attributes (second metadata) against required conditions (first metadata), ensuring reliability without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification unit serves multiple functions: it validates data conditions, determines compatibility between input data and processing module requirements, and controls data flow authorization. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate validation components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining high processing reliability.
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AI summary
An output management device, an output management method, and a program are provided that manage output of input data to a processing module by a device. The processing module is associated with first metadata indicating a condition of the input data. The input data is associated with second metadata indicating an attribute of the input data. The output management apparatus includes a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and a notification unit. The first acquisition unit is configured to acquire the first metadata. The second acquisition unit is configured to acquire the second metadata. The notification unit is configured to notify the device of whether or not the input data is allowed to be output to the processing module based on the first and second metadata.