Operating-Mode Mapping for Clear Time-Series Operation Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inexperienced operators find it difficult to understand specific and appropriate management operations based on plan information from prediction models, as the information often lacks clear operational guidance and is complicated by the diversified nature of management operations in systems like infrastructure for water supply.
Innovation Solution
An operation support apparatus that includes a storage unit for time-series data and operation information, a specification unit to identify change points and operating modes, and an operation-set generation unit that extracts and associates specific operations with each operating mode, allowing for the creation of an operating-mode operation set that can be easily understood by operators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If plan information is provided from a prediction model, then target state information is obtained, but specific operational guidance is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex operation system into multiple operating modes based on time windows separated at change points in system state trends. Each operating mode is associated with a specific set of operations, transforming the undifferentiated complex system into manageable, mode-specific operational units that provide clear guidance while maintaining comprehensive coverage of system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer that transforms prediction model output into mode-specific operation sets. This intermediary layer analyzes time-series data to identify change points and operating modes, then maps appropriate operations to each mode, serving as a bridge between high-level target state information and specific operational guidance
2Loss of information
If all operations are recorded in detail, then complete operation history is available, but it becomes difficult to select relevant operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the large volume of operation information into mode-specific operation sets based on time windows and change points. By organizing operations according to distinct operating modes rather than presenting all operations uniformly, the system enables operators to quickly locate and select relevant operations without being overwhelmed by the total volume of operation history
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of operation information detail tailored to each operating mode. Instead of uniformly presenting all operation details across all contexts, the system adapts the information presentation to match the specific operational context, making it easier for operators to find and understand relevant operations in their current situation
3Ease of operation
If operations are simplified for understanding, then ease of operation improves, but operational precision may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments operations into mode-specific sets that are simpler to understand within each context, while maintaining comprehensive operational detail when needed. Each operating mode presents a focused, manageable set of operations rather than the full complexity of the entire system, improving ease of understanding without sacrificing operational precision through the preservation of complete operation sets for each mode
Data Source
AI summary
An operation support apparatus (100) includes a storage unit (110) configured to store time-series data (111), and operation information (112), a specification unit (120) configured to specify a plurality of change points in a change trend of the states from the time-series data (111), and specify each of a plurality of time windows as one of a plurality of operating modes in the target system, and an operation-set generation unit (130) configured to extract, for each of the plurality of time windows, a set of operations performed at a time included in that time window from the operation information (112), generate an operating-mode operation set (113) in which the operating modes corresponding to the respective time windows are associated with the extracted set of operations, and stores the generated operating-mode operation set (113) in the storage unit (110).