Production Performance Evaluation System for Operator Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems fail to provide operators of machines with a reliable and qualitative comparison of their performance against competitors, limiting their ability to assess and improve their operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A production performance evaluation system that connects machines via a data link to a performance comparison computer, allowing operators to view their performance in relation to comparable machines, with features like secure Internet portal access, data classification, and automated suggestions for improvement, using existing remote service data and standardized interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If performance comparison data from competing companies is made accessible to operators, then the operator's knowledge of competitive performance improves, but data security and unauthorized access risks worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an Internet portal server as an intermediary between the performance comparison computer and operators. The server acts as a secure gateway that authenticates users, controls access rights, and delivers performance data without exposing the internal system. This mediator enables information flow while maintaining security boundaries.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements authenticated access where operators receive performance comparison feedback only after successful identification. The feedback mechanism is controlled - the system provides useful performance information while filtering out unauthorized access attempts through authentication protocols.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive performance data is collected and compared across multiple machines and companies, then the quality of performance assessment improves, but the complexity of the system worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the system into distinct functional modules: performance comparison computer for data collection and analysis, Internet portal server for access management, and operator workstations for viewing results. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific tasks, improving measurement precision while managing complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The performance comparison computer serves multiple functions: collecting performance data from various machines, storing comparison data, analyzing performance metrics, and generating assessment results. This multi-functionality consolidates complexity into a single versatile system rather than requiring separate specialized systems for each function.
3Ease of operation
If performance comparison data is made available through a centralized system, then the ease of access to competitive information improves, but the risk of data loss and system vulnerability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The Internet portal server serves as a secure intermediary that handles all data access requests. It implements authentication mechanisms, controls what data is exposed, and protects the underlying performance comparison system. This mediator enables easy operator access while maintaining security and reliability through controlled interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality where authenticated operators can independently access their own performance comparison data through the Internet portal. This eliminates the need for manual data retrieval while maintaining security through automated authentication, improving ease of operation without compromising reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A performance evaluation system has a computer for displaying the production performance of a machine compared with the production performance of other machines. The machines a connected via a network link to a performance comparison computer. The invention is set up such that comparison data from the performance comparison computer are displayed at least to the operator of a machine via the display of the computer for displaying the production performance.