Signal Tracking Observation Windows for Multi-Source Signal Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In signal tracking and observation systems, users face difficulties in efficiently selecting and observing signals with the same name from different channels, networks, nodes, and messages, leading to confusion and reduced efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The method involves setting multiple signal observation windows, each displaying a signal with corresponding presentation attributes, and selecting a signal for tracking observation from a signal database. The selected signal can then be added and displayed in one of the signal observation windows, and subsequently presented in other windows independently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users filter signals by name to select signals for observation, then the signal selection process becomes more manageable, but users may be confused when multiple signals with the same name exist from different channels, networks, nodes and messages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the signal selection process into two distinct stages: first filtering by signal name to get a preliminary list, then filtering by signal source (channel, network, node, message) to identify the specific signal instance. This segmentation allows users to progressively narrow down the selection without being overwhelmed by the full complexity of signal identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds additional filtering dimensions beyond signal name, incorporating signal source attributes such as channel, network, node, and message as separate filtering criteria. This multi-dimensional filtering approach transforms a one-dimensional name-based search into a comprehensive multi-criteria selection process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually select confounding signals with the same name from the database multiple times for different observation windows, then each window can display the desired signal, but the operation becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a signal copying mechanism where once a signal is selected and added to one observation window, it can be quickly copied or dragged to other observation windows without requiring full re-selection from the database. This copying function preserves the signal instance reference and applies it across multiple windows efficiently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary signal selection and validation in the first observation window, establishing a reference that can be reused. The system pre-processes the signal selection criteria and stores the result, allowing subsequent windows to inherit the selection rather than repeating the entire selection process.
3Productivity
If the system allows multiple signal observation windows to independently display signals, then users can monitor multiple signal instances simultaneously, but the complexity of managing signal selections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal signal selection mechanism that serves all observation windows simultaneously. The signal database and selection criteria are shared resources that can be accessed by any number of observation windows, allowing the same selection logic to be applied universally across multiple windows without duplication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary signal management layer between the database and observation windows. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of signal selection, validation, and instance management, shielding users from the underlying complexity while enabling efficient multi-window monitoring.
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AI summary
Provided is a signal tracking 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 signal for tracking observation for tracking observation from the signal database, and adding and displaying the signal for tracking observation in one of the signal observation windows, wherein a region displaying the signal for tracking observation in the signal observation window is a signal for tracking observation region; selecting a desired signal for tracking observation from the signal for tracking observation region to each of other signal observation windows to present the signal for tracking observation with a corresponding signal presentation attribute,, wherein each signal observation window performs presentation independently.