Remote Function Processor Abstraction for Software Interface Complexity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developers face a significant burden in programming software components to communicate with external components due to the need for detailed knowledge of communications interfaces, particularly when handling hundreds of remote function calls, which requires low-level execution details and error-checking routines.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a remote function processor to handle low-level execution details of remote function calls, allowing developers to focus on setting parameters and making calls without needing to know the underlying interface specifics, using a standard set of routines for executing remote function calls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If developers directly program communications interfaces to execute remote function calls, then communication between software components is achieved, but the programming complexity and technical knowledge required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote function call processor as an intermediary layer between the software component and the communications interface. This processor handles all low-level execution details including connection management, parameter passing, and error checking, allowing developers to simply invoke remote functions without dealing with interface complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the programming task into two distinct layers: a simplified high-level interface for developers that only requires setting parameters and invoking functions, and a complex low-level processing layer that handles all communications interface details. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized independently.
2Productivity
If developers handle all low-level execution details of remote function calls, then complete control over the communication process is achieved, but the programming effort and time required increase excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The remote function call processor is designed to automatically handle execution details without requiring developer intervention. It self-manages connection establishment, parameter validation, error checking, and result retrieval, significantly reducing the time developers spend on routine programming tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary setup of communication channels, connection pools, and error handling routines before actual remote function calls are made. This preliminary action eliminates the need for developers to repeatedly set up these elements for each function call, thereby improving productivity.
3Reliability
If developers program detailed error-checking routines for remote function calls, then reliability of communication is improved, but the complexity and amount of code required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges all error-checking routines, connection management, and exception handling into the remote function call processor. This consolidation maintains comprehensive error handling and communication reliability while preventing code duplication and reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A method and system for processing a remote function call. According to one embodiment, an application receives from a local software component a request to execute an external software component, and makes one or more calls to a communications interface based on the received request, the communications interface including a standard set of routines for executing remote function calls.