Signal Processing Device for Collaborative Editing Conflict Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional editing systems face challenges in managing conflicts among editing results when multiple workers collaborate on the same task, leading to inconsistencies and difficulties in selecting an appropriate editing outcome.
Innovation Solution
A signal processing device equipped with an operating unit, editing database, conflict detection unit, and conflict display unit that compares and detects differences in editing results, allowing users to identify and resolve conflicts, thereby selecting an appropriate editing result.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple workers collaborate on editing tasks simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but conflicts and inconsistencies in editing results occur
Solution Approach 1:
The conflict detection unit continuously monitors editing results and provides feedback when conflicts are detected. The system compares editing results from multiple workers, identifies inconsistencies, and notifies the workers, enabling them to resolve conflicts and maintain consistency while continuing collaborative work.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal processing device acts as an intermediary between multiple workers. It receives editing results from different workers, compares them using the conflict detection unit, and manages the coordination between workers to ensure consistent editing outcomes while maintaining high productivity.
2Reliability
If editing results from multiple workers are compared and managed, then editing result consistency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the conflict detection process into distinct functional units: the conflict detection unit that compares editing results, the conflict display unit that presents conflicts to workers, and the operating unit that manages editing operations. This modular segmentation makes the complex system more manageable and maintainable.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal processing device serves as an intermediary that automates the comparison and conflict management process. By centralizing these functions in a dedicated device, the system reduces the complexity burden on individual workers and provides a standardized approach to managing editing consistency.
3Reliability
If conflicts among editing results are detected and displayed, then editing result quality is improved, but time consumption for conflict resolution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conflict detection unit performs preliminary comparison of editing results as they are generated, identifying potential conflicts before they propagate. The conflict display unit presents these conflicts to workers in real-time, enabling early resolution and preventing time-consuming rework later in the editing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback to workers about conflicts in their editing results through the conflict display unit. This real-time feedback enables workers to resolve conflicts promptly, minimizing the time lost to conflict resolution while maintaining high editing result quality.
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AI summary
The present signal processing device includes an operating unit, an editing database, a conflict detection unit and a conflict display unit. The operating unit is configured to output a plurality of pieces of editing result information and a single or plurality of editing IDs identifying pieces of result information in association with each other. The editing database holds the plurality of pieces of editing result information and the single or plurality of editing IDs in association with each other. The conflict detection unit detects a difference between or differences among the plurality of pieces of editing result information associated with the same editing ID as a single or plurality of conflict states based on the plurality of pieces of editing result information and the single or plurality of editing IDs to be obtained from the editing database. The conflict display unit displays the single or plurality of conflict states.