Reel Configuration Visualizer for Cable Circuit Planning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack an efficient method for configuring and ordering multiple cables, circuits, and wires on a reel, as they do not provide a visual representation of conductor types, sizes, and colors, making it difficult to confirm if the desired configuration is physically possible.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a processor and memory to receive requests for creating circuits on a reel, allowing users to configure reels with visual representations of conductors, circuits, and project settings, enabling the submission of orders to suppliers with detailed quotes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If visual representation of conductors is implemented, then configuration accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual representations (copies) of conductors, circuits, and reel configurations to allow users to plan and verify layouts before actual manufacturing. The visual interface creates graphical copies of physical objects, enabling accurate configuration planning without directly manipulating physical materials, thus improving precision while keeping the system accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual trial-and-error physical arrangement of conductors with a computer-based visual planning system. The processor automatically calculates reel configurations based on user inputs, substituting mechanical trial-and-error with computational analysis, thereby improving configuration accuracy without requiring complex physical prototypes.
2Productivity
If multiple conductor configurations are planned visually, then ordering efficiency is improved, but information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to perform preliminary visual planning of reel configurations before placing orders. By allowing users to input conductor types, sizes, colors, and lengths and visually verify reel layouts in advance, the system prepares complete configuration data beforehand, streamlining the subsequent ordering process and improving overall productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system automatically calculates and displays reel configuration results based on user inputs. The visual representation provides immediate feedback on whether conductors fit on reels, helping users adjust configurations before finalizing orders, thereby reducing information errors and improving ordering efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to configuring a reel containing one or more circuits of a conductor. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies, a request to create a circuit to be installed on the reel is received. In addition, configurations associated with the circuit are received.