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Principle

24. Mediator

a. Use an intermediary object to transfer or carry out an action
b. Temporarily connect an object to another one that is easy to
remove

  • Principle Description:  Mediate, or negotiate, a temporary link between incompatible parties, functions, events, or conditions.  Use an intermediate carrier, blocker, or process that can be easily removed.

  • Hints on Usage:  Look for functions, events and/or conditions that are incompatible or mismatched with related functions, events and/or conditions — then determine a mediator that could serve as a link (process or carrier) between the mismatched systems.  Also look for intermediate blockers between harmful actions, objects, functions, features, etc.

Examples:
  • A surrogate mother (mediator, or intermediate carrier) carries a baby (beneficial result) for another woman who has the need to have a newborn child but is unable to carry the baby (incompatible function).

  • Electronic connectors are preassembled in a continuous chain (mediator) to support the need for high-speed automated production. The mismatch in this case is a function of the electronic connectors being produced as individual components and the production equipment needing a continuous and organized flow for rapid assembly.

  • E-mail is a carrier (mediator) for a computer virus.  This mediator provides a means for moving the virus from one point to many others.

  • Anti-virus software is a mediator that blocks harmful viruses from entering and damaging a system and software.

  • An arbitrator serves as a mediator between two or more parties with differences in opinion.

  • It is difficult to transfer sound (a low frequency signal) over a long distance.  On the other hand, a high frequency signal can be used over long distances.  A high frequency carrier (mediator) is used to transfer a low frequency signal over a long distance, such as radio transmission.

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