Plug-In Module Interface for Reconfigurable Liquid Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid treatment devices lack flexibility and reconfigurability, requiring users to either upgrade or downgrade systems without the ability to add or remove functionalities without replacing the entire device.
Innovation Solution
A liquid treatment device with a plug-in module interface that allows for the addition or removal of modules to enhance or modify functions, utilizing a processing unit, memory unit, and plug-in module interface for communication and parameter handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an interface is integrated into the liquid treatment device, then communication capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The interface functionality is segmented from the main device into a separate plug-in module. This module can be independently added or removed, allowing the device to gain communication capability without permanently increasing its complexity. The processing unit and memory unit remain in the main device, while the interface operations are handled by the external module.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in module serves as a universal interface that can be coupled to various liquid treatment devices through the standardized plug-in module interface. This single module design provides multi-functional communication capabilities across different device types, reducing overall system complexity through standardization.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a plug-in module interface is added to enable reconfigurability, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a main unit and optional plug-in modules. The plug-in module interface provides the reconfigurability mechanism, while the core processing unit and memory unit remain in the main device. This segmentation allows adaptability to be added without permanently complicating the base device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device configuration becomes dynamic through the plug-in module interface. Users can add or remove modules to change device functionality as needed, rather than being locked into a fixed configuration. This dynamic reconfigurability is achieved through standardized mechanical and electrical coupling at the interface.
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AI summary
A device, a system and a method for liquid treatment. The liquid treatment device includes a processing unit, a memory unit and a plug-in module interface for coupling to plug-in modules,the memory unit and the plug-in module interface are communicatively connected to the processing unit, andthe method includes:determining a parameter characterizing the liquid treatment process and sending the parameter to the processing unit;receiving the parameter by the processing unit;identifying a plug-in module coupled to the plug-in module interface by the processing unit;in response to identifying the plug-in module loading instructions from the memory unit to the processing unit; andsending the parameter according to the instructions via the plug-in module interface to the plug-in module by the processing unit.