Real-Time Clock Function Setting Through Server-Mediated Writing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing real time clock devices lack convenience in allowing users to select necessary functions due to the large number of conceivable combinations, making it cumbersome to choose the desired features.
Innovation Solution
A processing system that includes a reception unit to receive function selection information from a user terminal via a network, a processing unit to generate information for writing based on this information, and a transmission unit to transmit this information to the real time clock device, enabling users to easily set their desired functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If real time clock devices provide multiple functions with subdivided setting items, then the device functionality and versatility are improved, but the complexity of function selection and setting increases for users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the user terminal and the real-time clock device. The server receives function selection information from the user terminal, generates appropriate setting information based on this input, and transmits it to the real-time clock device. This intermediary system automates the complex process of matching user selections with appropriate device configurations, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through numerous function combinations and setting items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If real time clock devices allow extensive function selection, then user customization is improved, but the complexity of the setting process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining function groups and their associated setting items on the server side. When a user selects desired functions, the server has already prepared the corresponding setting information in advance, so it can automatically generate and transmit the complete configuration without requiring users to understand or manually configure each individual setting item. This preliminary preparation of configuration data significantly reduces the perceived complexity for users.
3Adaptability or versatility
If real time clock devices provide comprehensive function options, then product versatility is improved, but the difficulty of selecting appropriate functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the extensive function options into organized function groups, each with clearly defined purposes and associated setting items. The server receives function selection information that specifies which function groups the user wants, then automatically assembles the appropriate setting information from these segments. This segmentation approach allows users to select functions at a higher level of abstraction without being overwhelmed by the detailed complexity of individual setting items within each function group.
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AI summary
A processing system includes a reception unit configured to receive function selection information of a programmable real time clock device from a user terminal via a network, a processing unit configured to generate, based on the function selection information, information for writing for setting a function of the real time clock device, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the information for writing to the user terminal.