Robot Operation Terminal Login Management for Operator Authority

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current robot operation terminals lack effective mechanisms to ensure operator authority verification, particularly in multifunctional environments where various operators may interact with industrial robots, posing risks to equipment and human safety.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a robot operation terminal with multiple application programs that require inbuilt login processes to confirm operator authority, utilizing a management application to manage processes and determine appropriate access levels, and displaying a status bar for real-time robot state monitoring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple application programs are installed in the robot operation terminal, then the functionality and versatility of the terminal is improved, but the complexity of managing operator authority and ensuring safety increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidauthority management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the authority verification process by introducing a login management application that separately handles authentication for each application program. Instead of implementing complex authority checks within every application, the system divides the security function into a dedicated login management component that operates independently, thereby simplifying individual application programs while maintaining comprehensive security across all applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If login processes are implemented in each application program, then operator authority verification is improved, but the operation time and productivity are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperator authority verificationVSAvoidoperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by performing the login process once at the beginning of operation through the login management application. This initial authentication establishes the operator's authority level, which is then cached and reused for subsequent application program executions. Instead of repeating the full login sequence for each application, the system performs a quick authority check against the already-established login state, significantly reducing the time penalty while maintaining verification reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Object-affected harmful factors

If comprehensive login verification is implemented, then human safety and equipment protection are improved, but the ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety riskVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a single login management application that serves all other application programs. This universal login system establishes operator authority once, and that authority is then valid across multiple applications without requiring separate login procedures for each. The login management application acts as a common foundation that enables safe operation across the entire system while maintaining ease of use through a single authentication point.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11657129B2Robot operation terminal
Publication Date: 2023.05.23 DENSO WAVE INC
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AI summary

A robot operation terminal includes multiple application programs. The robot operation terminal is connected to a controller that controls a robot, and the robot operation terminal receives an input operation carried out by an operator to operate or set the robot. In each of application programs, a necessity of an inbuilt login is set to confirm an operation authority of the operator.