Task Launch Ordering for Error-Resistant Process Flows

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face a heavy burden in designing and executing data processing systems that require linking multiple application software units, as existing solutions demand expert knowledge to construct and manage process flows, leading to potential errors during execution.

Innovation Solution

A data processing apparatus with reception, specifying, and task control means that allows users to set and execute process flows by receiving subprocess settings, specifying processing units, and determining the order for launching tasks, thereby simplifying the execution of complex data processing workflows without excessive user expertise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple application software units are linked to construct process flows, then processing flexibility and adaptability are improved, but system complexity and user burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing flexibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a workflow management server as an intermediary that manages process flows and coordinates communication between application software units. This mediator handles the complexity of linking multiple software units, allowing users to benefit from processing flexibility without directly managing the complex interactions between components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the data processing functionality into independent application software units (subprocesses) that can be individually selected and combined. Each software unit performs a specific function, and the workflow management server orchestrates their execution in defined sequences, enabling flexible process construction without requiring users to manage the entire system as a monolithic complex unit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If users directly design and manage process flows by linking software units, then processing customization is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing customizationVSAvoiduser burden

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The workflow management server acts as an intermediary that provides a simplified interface for users to define process flows. Instead of requiring users to directly manage complex software unit linkages, the server handles the coordination and communication between units, reducing the operational burden while maintaining customization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to independently select and combine application software units to create customized process flows through a user-friendly interface. The workflow management server automatically handles the execution coordination and error management, allowing users to benefit from processing customization without needing expert knowledge of system architecture or error handling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If expert knowledge is required to address errors during execution, then processing reliability is improved, but ease of operation worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerror handling capabilityVSAvoiduser expertise requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The workflow management server implements automated feedback mechanisms that monitor the execution of process flows and detect errors. When errors occur, the server automatically notifies relevant users and can trigger predefined error handling procedures, eliminating the need for users to have expert knowledge of error diagnosis and resolution while maintaining high processing reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides automated error detection, notification, and handling capabilities that operate independently of user expertise. The workflow management server monitors execution, identifies errors, and manages the error handling process, allowing the system to maintain reliability without requiring users to possess specialized error handling knowledge.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11237867B2Determining an order for launching tasks by data processing device, task control method, and computer readable medium

Publication Date: 2022.02.01 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP

AI summary

A data processing apparatus (10) includes a receiver (120), a specifier (142), and a task controller (141). The receiver (120) receives a setting of a process flow defining subprocesses that are sequentially executed with respect to data output from a device (21). The specifier (142) specifies, based on the setting received by the receiver (120), processing units (130) for execution of the subprocesses. The task controller (141) determines, based on the setting received by the receiver (120), and launches the tasks in accordance with the order, an order for launching tasks for achievement of the processing units (130) specified by the specifier (142).