Networked Parsing Devices for Content Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information-driven enterprises face inefficiencies in collecting and processing large volumes of data due to cumbersome procedures and varying content formatting styles, which can lead to long processing times and difficulties in identifying relevant data across multiple sources.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for configuring a network of parsing devices using templates, managed by a server that assigns content items to parsing devices for efficient data extraction, filtering, and processing, enabling real-time visualization and optimized data presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single parsing system is used to process large volumes of content, then the system structure is simple, but the processing speed and productivity are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the parsing network into multiple independent parsing devices, each capable of processing specific content items. The management server segments the workload by distributing content items and templates to different parsing devices, enabling parallel processing and improving overall productivity without requiring each individual device to be overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-system architecture to a networked multi-dimensional architecture. By adding the dimension of networked distributed devices managed by a central server, the system achieves higher processing throughput while maintaining manageable complexity through centralized coordination and standardized communication protocols.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different parsing systems are used to handle various content formats, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of management increase
Solution Approach 1:
The management server provides universal functionality by managing multiple parsing devices that handle various content formats. Instead of requiring each device to be specialized, the universal management layer coordinates diverse parsing tasks, allowing the system to adapt to different content types while maintaining simplified individual device structures and easier management.
Solution Approach 2:
The management server acts as an intermediary between the user and the parsing devices. It receives parsing requests, selects appropriate templates, distributes tasks to suitable parsing devices, and aggregates results. This intermediary layer shields users from the complexity of managing multiple specialized systems while maintaining high adaptability to different content formats.
3Loss of time
If traditional parsing methods are used for large volumes of content, then the system simplicity is maintained, but the processing time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring templates and organizing content items before the actual parsing process. The management server prepares the parsing network by distributing templates to appropriate parsing devices in advance, so that when content processing begins, the devices are ready to execute immediately, reducing actual processing time without adding operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The parsing network enables continuous processing by maintaining multiple active parsing devices working in parallel. As one device completes a task, another is already ready to take over, ensuring continuous useful action without idle time. This continuous operation significantly reduces total processing time while the standardized network architecture keeps system complexity manageable.
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AI summary
In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for receiving content to be parsed, and configuring a network of parsing devices for use in parsing the content in accordance with templates. The system comprises a management server in communication with the parsing network, and the management server is configured to determine a parsing assignment for one or more parsing devices within the parsing network. The parsing network comprises a plurality of parsing devices, each comprising or associated with an endpoint for enabling communication with the management server. The parsing assignment indicates content items to be parsed by the parsing devices and associated templates for use by the parsing devices.