Runtime Process Graphics Customization for Industrial Operator Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current process graphics in industrial operator workplaces are inflexible, requiring re-engineering for customization, which is time-consuming and not possible without significant effort.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows operators to select and change visualization styles for process information in real-time using a visualization application, enabling customization of process graphics by selecting from pre-defined or user-defined styles, and applying these changes dynamically within the application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If process graphics are pre-defined and tightly integrated into applications, then system stability and reliability are improved, but operator customization capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static pre-defined graphics to dynamic customizable graphics. Operators can now modify visualization styles, layouts, and parameters of process graphics at runtime without affecting system stability. The graphics adapt dynamically to operator preferences and operational contexts while maintaining the underlying system's reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The process graphics are segmented into independent customizable components (visualiation styles, layout elements, data bindings) that can be individually modified. This allows operators to customize specific aspects of graphics without re-engineering entire graphic systems, maintaining system stability while enabling adaptation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If operators want to customize displays, then adaptability is improved, but time consumption and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides pre-configured graphic templates, standard visualization styles, and pre-defined data bindings that operators can select and modify. This preliminary preparation of common graphic elements significantly reduces customization time compared to creating graphics from scratch, while still allowing full adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
Operators can copy existing graphic elements, layouts, and visualization styles as templates for new customizations. This copying mechanism reduces repetitive work and accelerates the customization process while maintaining consistency across different displays.
3Manufacturing precision
If process graphics require re-engineering for customization, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic customization of process graphics without requiring time-consuming re-engineering. Operators can modify graphics at runtime with immediate effect, maintaining design quality through standardized components while dramatically improving customization efficiency and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphic system uses universal, standardized components and templates that can be reused across multiple applications and contexts. This universality ensures consistent design quality while reducing the effort required for customization, as the same components serve multiple purposes.
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AI summary
A system and method for visualizing process information in industrial process applications, wherein the process information is comprised in data objects related to process elements and data objects are represented as visualized data objects according to pre-defined visualization styles, and wherein a data object is representable by a plurality of different visualization styles, includes running a visualization application for visualizing the process information, selecting a visualization style for a data object during run time of the visualization application, and applying the visualization style according to the selection during run time of the visualization application.