Packaging Setting Distributions for Flexible Condition Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional packaging systems lack the ability for users to freely set packaging conditions while objectively and comprehensively understanding the packaging conditions, as the information is predetermined based on the packaging apparatus and item type.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that acquires manufacturing information from multiple packaging apparatuses, stores it associating packaging conditions with material and content information, and generates setting value distributions for various packaging conditions, enabling users to set conditions objectively and comprehensively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If packaging setting information is stored as predetermined information on the server based on packaging apparatus model and item type, then the system provides easy access to packaging settings, but users cannot freely set packaging conditions themselves while objectively and comprehensively understanding the packaging conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of accessing packaging settingsVSAvoidability to freely set packaging conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments packaging setting information into multiple dimensions: packaging apparatus information, packaging material information, content information, and packaging conditions. Each dimension is stored separately and can be independently selected and analyzed, allowing users to explore settings from different perspectives rather than receiving a single predetermined configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to packaging setting retrieval by introducing setting value distributions that show the relationship between different packaging conditions. Instead of providing only fixed settings based on apparatus model and item type, the system now provides statistical distributions showing how setting values vary across different packaging materials and contents, enabling users to understand the interrelationships between parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Loss of time

If predetermined packaging setting information is provided based on selection of packaging apparatus model and item type, then the system simplifies information retrieval, but it is difficult for users to objectively and comprehensively understand the packaging conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime to retrieve packaging settingsVSAvoidcomprehensive understanding of packaging conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms by providing setting value distributions that show how packaging conditions are actually used across different packaging materials and contents. Users can see the statistical relationships and variations in setting values, which feedback helps them understand the impact of different packaging conditions on packaging quality and optimize their settings accordingly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the packaging setting information system multi-functional by enabling it to serve both as a quick reference for predetermined settings and as a comprehensive analytical tool. The same database that stores predetermined settings also generates setting value distributions, allowing users to quickly access standard settings when needed while also providing deep analytical insights when users need to understand the relationships between different packaging parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of manufacture

If users rely on predetermined packaging setting information, then setup is easier, but users cannot set packaging conditions themselves freely

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of setting up packaging apparatusVSAvoidability to freely adjust packaging conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the packaging setting system from a static, predetermined configuration approach to a dynamic, user-driven approach. Instead of providing fixed settings that users must accept, the system dynamically generates setting value distributions based on the selected packaging apparatus, material, and content, allowing users to explore and adjust settings freely while still benefiting from the statistical information provided by the distributions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12503265B2Information processing apparatus, information processing system, program, and packaging apparatus

Publication Date: 2025.12.23 TAISEI LAMICK CO LTD

AI summary

An information processing apparatus (10) communicably connected to a plurality of packaging apparatuses (20) via a network (40) includes a controller (13) and a memory (12). The controller (13) is configured to acquire manufacturing information, including packaging material information, content information, and packaging conditions, from the plurality of packaging apparatuses (20) for a product obtainable by using the packaging apparatus and packaging material to package content in the packaging material, store the manufacturing information in the memory (12) by associating the packaging conditions with the packaging material information and the content information, and generate, for a first packaging condition among the packaging conditions, a first setting value distribution corresponding to the packaging material information and the content information.