Remote Control Workstation With Dynamic Views for Mixed Load Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote control workstations are limited to controlling a single type of load handling equipment, leading to inefficiencies and safety concerns due to unattended operational tasks across different types of equipment in load handling areas, such as harbors, where multiple types of equipment are used.
Innovation Solution
A remote control workstation capable of communicating with and controlling multiple types of load handling equipment by determining the connected equipment type and displaying a specific control view for each, allowing for unified operation and management of various load handling operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single remote control workstation is used to control one type of load handling equipment, then the control interface can be specialized and simple, but multiple workstations are needed for different equipment types, reducing operational efficiency and increasing safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control workstation is designed to control multiple types of load handling equipment through a unified platform. The system automatically detects the connected equipment type and dynamically adapts the control interface, allowing one workstation to replace multiple specialized workstations while maintaining type-specific control capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The control interface dynamically changes based on the detected load handling equipment type. The system transitions from a static, fixed interface to a dynamic one that adapts its layout, controls, and parameters according to the specific equipment being operated, ensuring both specialization and versatility
2Reliability
If multiple remote control workstations are deployed for different load handling equipment types, then each equipment type can have dedicated control, but the complexity of managing multiple workstations increases and safety risks escalate
Solution Approach 1:
A single workstation platform provides dedicated control for multiple equipment types by automatically detecting and adapting to the connected device. This eliminates the need to manage multiple separate workstations while maintaining equipment-specific control reliability through automated interface adaptation
3Productivity
If a unified remote control workstation controls multiple load handling equipment types, then operational efficiency improves and safety risks reduce, but the system complexity and interface adaptation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses dynamic interface adaptation where the control workspace automatically reconfigures based on the detected load handling equipment type. This dynamic behavior allows a unified workstation to provide optimized control for different equipment without requiring complex manual configuration or multiple static interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The workstation automatically detects the connected load handling equipment type and self-configures the appropriate control interface without user intervention. This self-service capability reduces system complexity by eliminating manual setup while maintaining high operational efficiency through automated adaptation
Data Source
AI summary
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control workstation for controlling more than one type of load handling equipment. The remote control workstation is configured for communications with a plurality of types of load handling equipment and configured to cause connecting to one of said load handling equipment, determining a type of the connected load handling equipment, and in response to establishing a connection between the remote control workstation and said load handling equipment, displaying on a user interface of the remote control workstation a load handling equipment type specific control view from a plurality of load handling equipment type specific control views in accordance with a load handling equipment type of said load handling equipment.