Team Configuration System Using Function Templates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional team configuration methods become inefficient as the number of available functions increases, making it difficult for teams to quickly select and configure the necessary functions, leading to decreased efficiency.

Innovation Solution

Providing alternative function configuration schemes that allow teams to select and apply the most appropriate functions without needing to explore all available options, using attribute information such as industry affiliation and geographical location to tailor configurations to specific team needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If all available functions are configured for each team, then the system provides comprehensive functionality, but the configuration process becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctionality coverageVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring multiple template configurations that represent different functional combinations. These templates are prepared in advance based on common team needs and industry standards, allowing users to quickly select and apply appropriate configurations without manually configuring each function from scratch.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates universal template configurations that can be applied across multiple teams and industries. Each template encapsulates a set of functions that are commonly needed together, making the configuration process reusable and adaptable to different scenarios without requiring custom configuration for each team.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If all available functions are made available for selection, then the system offers comprehensive options, but the complexity of selecting and understanding functions increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction selection optionsVSAvoidconfiguration interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the large set of available functions into organized template configurations. Instead of presenting users with a flat list of all individual functions, the system groups related functions into meaningful templates (e.g., communication templates, collaboration templates, management templates), making the configuration interface more manageable and easier to navigate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces template configurations as intermediary elements between the user and the underlying functions. These templates act as mediators that simplify the interaction by pre-bundling related functions together, allowing users to select high-level templates rather than individually configuring each function, thus reducing the perceived complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If teams manually explore and select functions one by one, then customization is possible, but the configuration efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidconfiguration efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary configuration work by pre-defining template configurations that represent optimal or common functional combinations. This preliminary action allows teams to quickly apply proven configurations without manually exploring and selecting each function, significantly improving configuration efficiency while maintaining customization capability through template selection and modification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11294557B2Team configuration method, and method and apparatus for sharing team configuration solution
Publication Date: 2022.04.05 ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
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AI summary

A team configuration method including creating a team according to a received team creation instruction; obtaining alternative function configuration schemes applicable to the team; and selecting at least one function configuration scheme from the alternative function configuration schemes such that the selected function configuration scheme is applied to configure the functions of the team. Through the technical solution of the present disclosure, the team configuration efficiency is improved.