Adaptive Network Architecture for Mobile Static Node Connectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication networks are inadequate in supporting communication environments with both mobile and static nodes, particularly in complex arrays like the Internet of moving things, as they fail to provide robust, scalable, and efficient connectivity and services.

Innovation Solution

A communication network architecture that includes a platform capable of providing always-on, secure, and energy-efficient connectivity to both mobile and static devices, utilizing a multi-network on-board unit (OBU) with adaptive protocols and self-healing capabilities, enabling seamless communication across various environments and technologies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current communication networks are used to support mobile and static nodes, then basic connectivity is provided, but the network fails to provide robust, scalable, and efficient connectivity in complex environments

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnectivity robustnessVSAvoidenvironment adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts its behavior based on the mobility state of nodes. The communication platform detects whether nodes are mobile or static and adjusts its connectivity management, resource allocation, and protocol selection accordingly, enabling the network to maintain robustness across varying environmental conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The network modifies key operational parameters such as transmission power, data rate, and handover thresholds based on node mobility detection. This parameter adaptation allows the system to optimize connectivity reliability for both mobile and static nodes within the same network infrastructure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the network supports a complex array of moving and static nodes, then coverage is expanded, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenode type supportVSAvoidnetwork architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The network architecture is segmented into modular functional components including mobility detection modules, protocol adaptation layers, and service management entities. This segmentation allows the system to support diverse node types without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as each module handles specific functions independently

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The communication platform is designed with universal interfaces and protocols that can handle both mobile and static nodes through a unified architecture. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized systems, thereby limiting the increase in overall network architecture complexity while maintaining broad node type support

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

3Reliability

If the network provides seamless communication across various environments, then service quality is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication continuityVSAvoiddevice energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic connectivity checks and adaptive protocol activation rather than continuous high-power transmission. By periodically assessing network conditions and node mobility state, the platform maintains communication continuity while reducing energy consumption during stable periods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

Transmission parameters such as power level and data rate are dynamically adjusted based on detected node mobility and network conditions. When nodes are stationary and conditions are stable, the system reduces transmission power and activity, thereby maintaining service quality while significantly reducing energy consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10110443B2Systems and methods for interfacing with a user of a network of moving things
Publication Date: 2018.10.23 VENIAM INC
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AI summary

A system comprises network operations center (NOC) circuitry operable to communicate, over a network, with a plurality of mobile access points to collect data indicative of a status of each of the plurality of mobile access points. The NOC circuitry is operable to generate a plurality of graphical user interface elements of a graphical user interface, wherein each of the user interface elements presents a portion of the collected data and is configured to be transmitted over the network and is configured to be transmitted over the network. The NOC circuitry is operable to determine, based on one or more characteristics of the end-user device and/or of a user of the end-user device, which one or more of the user interface elements to generate and transmit over the network in response to a request.