RPA Application Collaboration via Preliminary Action and Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
General users without IT skills face difficulties in setting up collaboration among multiple applications using RPA due to complex settings and the need for technical expertise, making it hard for them to implement specific functions without extensive user settings.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that allows users to input minimal operation parameters in a setting file, such as Excel format, for RPA to collaborate among applications, simplifying the process by predefining settings and allowing collaboration without requiring extensive user settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If RPA is used to automate collaboration among multiple applications, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases due to complex settings required for collaboration
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-defines collaboration settings between applications before the user needs to use them. The collaboration rules, application interfaces, and data transmission protocols are all configured in advance by the system administrator or through automatic detection, so that users only need to input simple operation parameters without dealing with complex collaboration configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The RPA system automatically detects and configures collaboration settings by itself. The system can automatically identify available applications, their interfaces, and compatible collaboration methods, reducing the need for manual configuration. The system serves itself by automatically managing the complexity of inter-application collaboration while users only focus on inputting their operational requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive collaboration settings are provided for RPA, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring extensive user settings
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates collaboration settings from user operations. Collaboration configuration is segmented as a system-level function handled by the RPA platform, while user operations are segmented as simple parameter inputs. This segmentation allows comprehensive collaboration adaptability at the system level while maintaining ease of operation at the user level.
Solution Approach 2:
The RPA system acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex collaboration settings. Users input simple operation parameters through the RPA interface, and the RPA system translates these into detailed collaboration configurations, managing application interfaces, data formats, and transmission protocols behind the scenes without requiring users to directly configure these complex settings.
3Manufacturing precision
If RPA requires extensive user settings for application collaboration, then manufacturing precision is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures accurate collaboration settings, data formats, and transmission protocols before deployment. This preliminary configuration ensures process accuracy is built-in from the start, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust settings for precise operation. The accuracy is manufactured into the system during setup rather than requiring precise user input during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to implement specific functions by causing plural applications to collaborate based on presettings related to collaboration among the plural applications, and operation parameters input by a user.