Numerical Controller Favorite Program Classification
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Solution Overview
Problem
As the number of recorded programs in a numerical controller's history increases, the workload for users searching for frequently used programs becomes inefficient, as they need to browse through a large list to find the target program.
Innovation Solution
A numerical controller with a favorite program registration and classification system that automatically registers and classifies programs based on usage frequency, allowing users to easily find frequently used programs by referring to a list of classifications, thereby reducing search time and effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the number of recorded programs in execution history increases, then the comprehensiveness of program history is improved, but the search time and workload for finding target programs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the execution history into two distinct storage areas: a general execution history storage area for all recorded programs, and a favorite program storage area for frequently used programs. This segmentation allows users to quickly access favorite programs through a dedicated display interface without browsing through the entire execution history, thereby reducing search time while maintaining comprehensive program recording capability.
2Quantity of substance
If the number of recorded programs in execution history increases, then the comprehensiveness of program history is improved, but the complexity of program management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic registration mechanism where the control unit automatically identifies and registers frequently used programs as favorite programs based on usage frequency analysis. This self-service approach eliminates the need for manual classification and management of favorite programs, reducing program management complexity while enabling comprehensive program history to be effectively organized.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual browsing through execution history is required, then all programs can be accessed, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a favorite program storage area and display interface as an intermediary between the general execution history and the user. This intermediary provides a simplified access path for frequently used programs, allowing users to quickly retrieve favorite programs without manually browsing through the entire execution history, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining full program access capability.
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AI summary
A numerical controller stores, among executed programs, a program applicable to a preset favorite condition in a specified storage area. The numerical controller then stores, based on execution history information on the program, the program applicable to the preset favorite condition in the storage area. The numerical controller then classifies the program stored in the storage area based on contents of the program, and displays the program stored in the storage area based on a result of classification.