Communication Port Risk Grading for Safe Path Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network systems face failures when communication devices are replaced or disconnected during operation due to improper port connections, particularly during software updates, leading to potential system crashes.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that determines risk grades for communication ports based on extracted header information, using a display unit to indicate safe separation times to avoid system disruptions by displaying risk levels associated with each port.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If communication devices are connected to communication ports based on port numbers, then connection setup is simple, but system reliability deteriorates due to potential mismatch between set and actual connection ports
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual indicators (lighting units) to display the actual connected communication port number next to each physical port. This allows users to verify the correct port is connected by matching the displayed number with the intended connection port, resolving the reliability issue while maintaining simple operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If communication path is separated during software update, then device replacement is enabled, but system reliability deteriorates due to potential connection failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides real-time feedback to users about the current risk grade of disconnecting a communication device. The risk determination unit continuously monitors communication state and provides feedback through the display unit, allowing users to make informed decisions about when to safely disconnect devices during software updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary assessment of connection safety by determining the risk grade before allowing disconnection. The correspondence storage unit pre-defines risk grades for different communication states, and the risk determination unit evaluates the current state against these predefined criteria to guide safe disconnection timing.
3Reliability
If risk monitoring is implemented for communication ports, then system reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service risk monitoring where the communication control unit automatically extracts header information, determines risk grades, and provides guidance without requiring external intervention. The system monitors itself and presents actionable information to users, improving reliability while minimizing the operational complexity burden.
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AI summary
An information processing device according to one aspect of the present disclosure is capable of safely separating a communication path from a communication port, said information processing device comprising: a communication port that is for connecting a communication path with a communication device; a display unit that displays the state of the communication port; a communication control unit that controls communication with the communication device; a header extraction unit that extracts prescribed header information of communication data; a correspondence storage unit that stores a correspondence between the header information and a risk grade which is preset as a rating indicative of the probability that failure will occur as a result of separation of the communication path from the communication port; a risk determination unit that determines the current risk grade of the communication port on the basis of the correspondence and of the header information extracted by the header extraction unit; and a display control unit that displays a determination result by the risk determination unit on the display unit.