Signal Observation Window Management for Multi-Channel Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
In signal tracking and observation systems, users face inefficiencies and confusion when trying to select and observe signals with the same name from different channels, networks, or nodes, leading to incorrect selections and reduced tracking efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The method involves setting multiple signal observation windows, each displaying a signal with corresponding presentation attributes, and allowing users to select and display a to-be-track-observed signal in one window, which can then be independently presented in other windows without repeated database selections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If users select signals from the database signal selection window for multiple signal observation windows, then the signals can be tracked and observed in each window, but users need to perform the selection operation multiple times for confounding signals with the same name, reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by allowing users to copy signal selection information between signal observation windows. When a signal is selected in one window, the selection information is stored and can be automatically applied to other windows, eliminating the need to perform the same selection operation multiple times. This is achieved through the signal observation window management mechanism that tracks and reuses signal selection data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing signal selection information in the signal observation window. When a user selects a signal, the system prepares and saves this selection data in advance, so that when the same signal needs to be observed in other windows, the pre-prepared selection information can be quickly applied without requiring repeated database queries and selections.
2Ease of operation
If users filter signals by name in the database, then the signal scope is narrowed down, but users may be confused about signals with the same name from different channels, networks, nodes or packets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the signal identification into multiple distinct components: signal name, channel information, network information, node information, and packet information. Each component is displayed separately in the signal observation window, allowing users to clearly distinguish between signals with the same name but different source attributes. This segmented presentation prevents confusion while maintaining easy filtering capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple signal observation windows are used to track different signals, then comprehensive signal monitoring is achieved, but the complexity of managing and selecting signals increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a signal observation window management system that can handle multiple windows with unified signal selection logic. The same signal selection mechanism and information display format work consistently across all windows, allowing the system to monitor multiple signals simultaneously without increasing operational complexity. Each window independently manages its signals but uses the same underlying selection and display framework.
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AI summary
A signal tracking and observation method, comprising: setting multiple signal observation windows, wherein each of the signal observation windows is configured to display a signal with a corresponding signal presentation attribute; setting a signal database, selecting a to-be-track-observed signal from the signal database, and adding and displaying the to-be-track-observed signal in one of the signal observation windows, wherein a region displaying the to-be-track-observed signal in the signal observation window is a to-be-track-observed signal region; selecting a desired to-be-track-observed signal from the to-be-track-observed signal region to each of other signal observation windows to, with a corresponding signal presentation attribute, present the to-be-track-observed signal, wherein each signal observation window performs presentation independently.