Adaptive Data Collection Settings for Higher-System Disconnection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In scenarios where the lower system and higher system do not cooperate, resources allocated for cooperation are wasted, and there is a need for flexible data collection and output mechanisms to optimize resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A data collection device that includes a life-and-death monitoring unit to assess cooperation state, a cooperation level determination unit to adjust settings based on the assessment, and a setting switching unit to adapt data collection operations accordingly, ensuring stable data collection even in non-cooperative situations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lower system and higher system cooperate with data collection settings changed by the higher system, then data collection conditions can be easily applied to the lower system, but resources allocated for cooperation are wasted when cooperation is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between multiple operation modes (cooperation mode and independent operation mode) based on the real-time state of the higher system. The data collection device can transition from relying on higher system settings to autonomous operation when cooperation is unavailable, making the system adaptable to changing conditions without wasting resources on failed cooperation attempts
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters by storing multiple sets of data collection settings corresponding to different operation modes. When the higher system is unavailable, the device switches to predefined independent operation settings, changing parameters such as data collection frequency, transmission intervals, and processing rules to ensure continuous functionality without resource wastage
2Reliability
If data accumulated during disconnection is collectively sent to the higher system after reconnection, then data loss is prevented, but a lot of resources are required to collectively process a large amount of data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments accumulated data into different categories (e.g., critical data, important data, regular data) and processes/transmits them with different priorities and methods. Critical data is transmitted immediately upon reconnection, while less urgent data is processed in batches or with lower priority, reducing peak processing loads and energy consumption while ensuring data completeness
3Ease of operation
If resources are allocated for cooperation between lower and higher systems, then data collection settings can be centrally managed, but these resources cannot be used for other purposes when cooperation is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service capability where the data collection device can autonomously manage its own operation when the higher system is unavailable. The device automatically switches to independent operation mode, uses predefined settings, and continues data collection without human intervention, maintaining productivity while preserving the ability to accept centralized management when available
Data Source
AI summary
A data collection device includes: a setting information storage unit storing setting information respectively associated with a plurality of cooperation levels set in accordance with a degree of cooperation with a higher system; a life-and-death monitoring unit monitoring a state of the cooperation with the higher system; a cooperation level determination unit determining the level of the cooperation with the higher system; a setting switching unit switching an operation setting of each function in accordance with the setting information corresponding to the cooperation level; a data collection unit collecting data in accordance with the operation setting switched by the setting switching unit; a data processing unit executing predetermined processing with respect to the data; and a data output unit outputting the data to a designated output destination.