Unified Data Transfer Manager for I/O Device Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer-aided test and measurement systems face inefficiencies due to the need for separate data transfer solutions for each external I/O device, leading to redundancy, increased memory usage, and processing capacity requirements.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that formats data units into a standardized format, stores them in a buffer, and converts them for compatibility with various external data sinks, reducing redundancy and enhancing data transfer efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate data transfer solutions are implemented for each external I/O device, then device compatibility is improved, but system complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal data transfer architecture where a single data transfer object (DTO) and data transfer manager handle multiple external I/O devices. The DTO serves as a universal interface that can transfer data to any external device through standardized methods, eliminating the need for separate data transfer solutions for each device while maintaining adaptability to different device types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a data transfer manager as an intermediary component between internal data sources and external I/O devices. This manager coordinates data transfer operations, manages buffer resources, and handles device-specific protocols, thereby reducing overall system complexity while preserving compatibility with diverse external devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate data transfer solutions are implemented for each external I/O device, then device compatibility is improved, but memory space allocation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges separate data transfer functionalities into a single unified data transfer manager that handles all external I/O devices. This consolidation eliminates redundant memory allocations that would occur with separate solutions for each device, while the manager maintains the ability to adapt to different device requirements through the universal DTO interface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate data transfer solutions are implemented for each external I/O device, then device compatibility is improved, but processing capacity requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The data transfer manager is designed as a universal processing component that can handle data transfer to multiple different external I/O devices using a single set of processing routines. This eliminates the need for duplicate processing logic for each device, reducing overall processing capacity requirements while maintaining compatibility with diverse devices through standardized DTO methods.
4Device complexity
If multiple data transfer solutions are eliminated in favor of a single unified solution, then system complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different device interfaces may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data transfer functionality into distinct layers: a universal data transfer manager that handles overall coordination, and device-specific adapter components that handle interface-specific protocols. This segmentation allows the main system to remain simple while adapting to different interfaces through modular adapter components that can be added or configured as needed.
Data Source
AI summary
In a computer-implemented method for transferring data, data is received from an external source, the data comprising a plurality of units. Each unit of the data is formatted into a formatted data unit having a first format. A full buffer is formed by storing the formatted data units in a data buffer. Contents of the full buffer is provided to an internal data sink, wherein the internal data sink is configured to provide the data units of the full buffer to a data converter, the data converter providing the data units to one or more external data sinks in an associated external data sink compatible format.