Screen Creation Data Segmentation for Reusable Display Projects
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technique for diverting project data is time-consuming and labor-intensive, as it requires adding new data types to both the template and all project property data, even if used by only one display device.
Innovation Solution
A screen creation assistance device that separates project data into master data and sub-project data, where master data includes specific information for elements and sub-project data includes reference data for elements not in the master data, allowing for efficient transmission and editing of project data for display devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If project property data stores only literals in a template structure, then data management is simplified, but adding new data types requires updating the template and all project property data which increases time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments project property data into two distinct parts: a template containing common data definitions and sub-project data containing specific instances. This segmentation allows the template to remain stable while sub-project data can be independently modified or extended without requiring template updates, thus resolving the contradiction between simplified data management and the time required to add new data types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical dimension to project data management by organizing data into multiple levels (template level and sub-project level). This dimensional change enables independent manipulation at each level, allowing new data types to be added at the sub-project level without affecting the template structure, thereby reducing the time and effort required for data type additions while maintaining overall data management simplicity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the template structure is used for all project data, then consistency is maintained, but flexibility to accommodate device-specific data variations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing project data into template segments (for common definitions) and sub-project segments (for device-specific variations), the patent enables both consistency within the template and flexibility in sub-projects. Each segment can be independently managed, allowing the template to maintain consistency while sub-projects adapt to specific device requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different parts of the data structure to have different characteristics. The template portion maintains strict consistency and standardization, while the sub-project data portion allows for local variations and device-specific customizations. This enables each part of the system to have the appropriate level of rigidity or flexibility for its specific purpose.
Data Source
AI summary
A screen creation assistance device includes: a master data creation unit that creates master data including specific information that is information that specifies each of elements included in screen creation data for causing a display device to display a screen; a sub-project data creation unit that creates sub-project data including reference data for referring to the master data, and the specific information on elements that are not included in the master data; and a communication unit that transmits the master data and the sub-project data to a display device.