Parameter-Configured Connector Creation for Protocol Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for creating connectors to access intranet applications from an extranet environment are inefficient, requiring users to write software codes, which is time-consuming and demands high programming skills.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allow users to create a target connector by configuring interface parameters, error codes, and trigger information through a user-friendly interface, generating the connector based on these inputs and a predetermined template, without the need for manual software coding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If users write software codes to create connectors, then connectors can be generated, but the process is time-consuming and requires high programming skills
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses template copying to generate connectors. Pre-defined connector templates with standard code structures are copied and customized with user-provided parameters, eliminating the need to write code from scratch. This reduces both time consumption and programming skill requirements while maintaining connector generation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring connector templates with common code structures, parameters, and logic before actual connector creation. Users only need to fill in specific parameters rather than writing complete code, significantly reducing the time and expertise needed for connector creation.
2Ease of manufacture
If users write software codes to create connectors, then connectors can be generated, but the process requires high programming skills
Solution Approach 1:
By copying pre-defined templates that contain complete code structures, the system eliminates the need for users to possess programming skills. Users simply provide parameters and select templates, while the system handles code generation automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary code generation system that translates user-friendly parameter inputs into programming code. This intermediary layer shields users from programming complexity while still producing functional connectors with proper code structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual coding is used for connector creation, then custom connectors can be made, but the complexity of the process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connector creation process into independent parameter configuration steps rather than requiring complete code writing. Users configure individual parameters (source system, target system, data fields, etc.) separately, which simplifies the overall complex process while maintaining full customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
By pre-configuring template structures with standard code frameworks and logic, the system reduces the complexity users must handle. Users only need to provide high-level customization parameters, while the pre-prepared templates handle the complex code generation automatically.
Data Source
AI summary
The application discloses a method for creating a connector, wherein a user may trigger a connector creation operation in a first page, and a client may, in response to the connector creation operation, display a second page that is a connector configuration page. The user may trigger an interface parameter configuration operation in the second page, and correspondingly, the server may acquire interface parameters configured by the user in response to the interface parameter configuration operation triggered by the user in the second page, and generate a target connector based on the interface parameters. The target connector may be configured to convert a message encapsuled using a first data protocol to a message encapsuled using a second data protocol.