Adaptive Resource Management Control Using Weather and User Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current resource management systems lack adaptability and user-centric control, making it difficult for users to efficiently manage multiple resources across various locations with real-time weather and usage data integration, leading to suboptimal energy consumption and comfort.

Innovation Solution

The Dynamic Adaptable Environment Resource Management Controller (DAERMC) system allows users to manage resources through a mobile application, integrating current and projected weather data, resource usage reports, and customizable settings, using geofencing and iBeacons for proactive control, enabling override options and predictive scheduling for optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional resource management systems are used, then basic resource control is available, but adaptability to different conditions and user behavior is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts resource management strategies based on real-time weather data, user behavior patterns, and environmental conditions. The controller continuously learns and adapts to changing conditions rather than following fixed schedules, enabling the system to respond flexibly to different scenarios while managing multiple resources across various locations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically learns user behavior patterns and preferences without requiring manual programming or intervention. It self-adjusts scheduling and resource allocation based on observed usage patterns, eliminating the need for users to constantly configure complex settings while maintaining high adaptability to their needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If real-time monitoring and control of multiple resources is implemented, then user control capability is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser controlVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors resource usage, weather conditions, and user behavior, then uses this feedback to optimize energy consumption. By analyzing patterns and predicting future needs, the controller adjusts resource allocation efficiently, providing users with real-time control capabilities while minimizing unnecessary energy expenditure through intelligent decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system proactively adjusts resource settings in advance based on predicted user needs and weather conditions. By pre-positioning resources optimally before users arrive or before environmental changes occur, the system reduces the need for intensive real-time adjustments, thereby lowering energy consumption while maintaining ease of user control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of energy

If adaptive scheduling based on user behavior is implemented, then energy efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically learns and adapts to user behavior patterns without requiring manual configuration or complex user input. The controller self-optimizes scheduling based on observed usage patterns, eliminating the need for users to program complex rules while achieving high energy efficiency through autonomous adaptation to behavioral patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors energy consumption and user behavior, then uses this feedback to refine its scheduling algorithms. By analyzing the effectiveness of previous adjustments and learning from results, the system optimizes energy efficiency iteratively without requiring users to understand or manage the underlying complexity of the optimization processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3097534B1Dynamic adaptable environment resource management controller apparatuses, methods and systems
Publication Date: 2021.05.05 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC
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AI summary

The dynamic adaptable environment resource management controller apparatuses, methods and systems ("DAERMC") transforms various user, component and environment inputs into responsive environment outputs. In some implementations, the DAERMC allows users to manage a plurality of locations via mobile electronic devices (e.g., electronic mobile devices, resource management devices, and/or the like), and may be able to integrate and provide a plurality of information from said devices, including location data, current and projected weather data, current and future resource usage data, messages and/or like notifications, resource usage schedules, resource usage reports, resource usage settings, overrides, and/or the like.