3D Building System Model Population via Module Deployment Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Building automation systems face challenges in efficiently integrating and managing data from various building components, leading to errors and high costs due to the lack of automated data population processes, especially for devices like light fixtures and laboratory equipment, which are not typically part of the building-wide communication infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for populating a building system model by using a communications network to transmit module deployment data, associating it with a three-dimensional model, and modifying the model to include the location of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) modules, enabling automated data entry and reducing errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual data entry is used to populate building system models, then data can be entered into the system, but errors increase and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-population of building system models by extracting data directly from device communication protocols and building management system databases, eliminating the need for manual data entry. Devices automatically provide their own identification, location, and operational parameters to the model population process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data entry processes with automated electronic data extraction and population systems. Software agents automatically query device registers, parse communication protocols, and populate model elements without human intervention, substituting the mechanical act of manual entry with automated computational processes.
2Loss of information
If dedicated communication channels are used for each building device, then data can be obtained from devices, but costs increase and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a universal building management communication infrastructure that can handle multiple device types and protocols through a single integrated network. The patent uses multi-functional communication channels that can transmit various device data (HVAC, lighting, security, laboratory equipment) through the same communication medium, eliminating the need for dedicated communication channels for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components such as protocol translators, data gateways, and communication adapters that enable diverse device protocols to interface with the central building management system through a unified communication channel. These intermediaries mediate between different device communication standards and the central system, allowing single-channel access to multiple device types.
3Extent of automation
If building devices are integrated into the building-wide communication infrastructure, then automated data collection is enabled, but wiring costs increase and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes existing multi-functional building infrastructure (power lines, data networks, wireless communications) to carry device communication signals, eliminating the need for separate dedicated wiring for each device. The patent enables single infrastructure channels to serve multiple device integration functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical wiring-based communication with wireless communication protocols and existing electrical infrastructure utilization. Devices communicate through wireless networks or existing building communication systems rather than requiring new dedicated physical connections, substituting mechanical wiring installation with electronic/wireless integration methods.
4Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive building system modeling is implemented, then system integration improves, but data population time and effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automated data extraction and validation before model population, pre-processing device data through communication protocol parsing and data format conversion. This preliminary action prepares data in advance for direct model population, reducing the time required during the actual model creation process.
Solution Approach 2:
Devices automatically provide their own configuration data, operational parameters, and identification information to the modeling system without requiring manual data collection. The system enables devices to self-describe their characteristics and relationships, automating the data gathering phase of model population.
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AI summary
A system and method for providing data to a model of a building system includes a building control system with a communications network, a control subsystem for generating module deployment data and transmitting the module deployment data over the communications network, a memory for storing a three dimensional model of at least a portion of a building and a computer. A computer program executed by the computer includes computer instructions for associating module deployment data received from the communications network with the three dimensional model and modifying the three dimensional model based upon the module deployment data.