Result Display Area Placement for Real-Time Data Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the field of sample analysis, users face inefficiencies and errors when performing routine data processing on measurement data from analyzers like Auger electron spectrometers, as they must repeatedly select and apply data processing methods through a user interface, leading to time-consuming operations.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device and method that allows users to designate data processing methods and assign measurement data to result display areas within a display screen, enabling real-time data processing and efficient display of results through a placement section, setting section, and data processing section.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users manually select and apply data processing methods through a user interface for each measurement data, then data processing can be performed flexibly according to user needs, but the operation time increases and errors easily occur due to repetitive manual operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidoperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system stores previously selected data processing methods and conditions in a storage unit before actual data processing occurs. When measurement data is input, the control unit automatically retrieves and applies the predetermined processing methods, eliminating the need for users to manually select the same processing steps repeatedly. This preliminary preparation of processing methods resolves the contradiction by maintaining operational flexibility while dramatically reducing repetitive manual operations and time consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit is designed to automatically execute data processing by itself once measurement data is provided, without requiring continuous user intervention. The system self-manages the retrieval of processing methods from storage, applies them to the input data, and generates results automatically. This automation transforms the system from requiring manual user actions to performing self-service processing, thereby reducing operation time while preserving the ability to handle various data processing needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If users manually select data processing methods for each measurement data, then specific processing can be applied to each dataset, but repetitive operations increase the likelihood of erroneous operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveerror reductionVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates a storage unit that retains information about previously selected data processing methods and conditions. This creates a feedback mechanism where the system remembers user preferences and automatically applies them to subsequent similar data processing tasks. By feeding back the stored processing methods to the control unit, the system reduces reliance on manual user actions, thereby minimizing erroneous operations while maintaining the capability to apply specific processing methods to each dataset according to stored specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system provides multiple data processing methods through a menu interface, then users can choose appropriate processing methods for their needs, but the complexity of the user interface increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing method selectionVSAvoiduser interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of presenting users with complex menu interfaces for selecting data processing methods each time, the system performs preliminary action by storing predetermined processing methods in advance. The control unit automatically retrieves these stored methods based on the input measurement data, eliminating the need for users to navigate through complex menus repeatedly. This approach maintains adaptability by preserving multiple processing method options while reducing user interface complexity by automating the selection process based on pre-stored configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3001338B1Information processing device and information processing method
Publication Date: 2019.05.08 JEOL LTD
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AI summary

An information processing device (10) includes a placement section (22) that places a result display area within a display screen (40) based on operation information, a setting section (24) that sets at least one data processing method designated by the user to the result display area, and a data processing section (20) that assigns measurement data to the result display area based on the operation information, performs data processing on the measurement data assigned to the result display area using the data processing method set to the result display area, and displays the data processing results within the result display area.