Modular Edge System Assembly for Rapid Deployment

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional edge computing systems require significant time and cost to develop and optimize for each originating site, making it inefficient for building new edge systems at unknown or new sites.

Innovation Solution

An assembly type edge system comprising M protocol modules, a collection module, P processing modules, S structuring modules, and T communication modules, with a control module that enables modular assembly and configuration based on interworking protocols and metadata, allowing for rapid setup and customization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an edge system is customized and optimized for each originating site, then the system performance and adaptability are improved, but the development time and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem adaptabilityVSAvoiddevelopment time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The edge system is divided into independent functional modules including data collection module, data processing module, application service module, and support module. Each module can be independently selected, configured, and assembled based on specific originating site requirements, enabling rapid system deployment without complete customization while maintaining high adaptability through modular combinations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal edge system platform that can serve multiple originating sites with different requirements. The standardized module interfaces and configuration mechanisms allow the same set of modules to be adapted to various scenarios (industrial factories, commercial buildings, residential areas) without requiring complete system redesign, thus reducing development time while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If an edge system is customized and optimized for each originating site, then the system performance and adaptability are improved, but the development cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem adaptabilityVSAvoiddevelopment cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The edge system is divided into independent functional modules including data collection module, data processing module, application service module, and support module. Each module can be independently selected, configured, and assembled based on specific originating site requirements, enabling rapid system deployment without complete customization while maintaining high adaptability through modular combinations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal edge system platform that can serve multiple originating sites with different requirements. The standardized module interfaces and configuration mechanisms allow the same set of modules to be adapted to various scenarios (industrial factories, commercial buildings, residential areas) without requiring complete system redesign, thus reducing development time while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If a modular assembly approach is used, then the deployment time and cost are reduced, but the system complexity in managing multiple modules increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedeployment speedVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a module management mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the modular components and the user. This management layer provides standardized interfaces, automatic configuration, and coordinated control of multiple modules, thereby reducing the perceived complexity for users while maintaining the deployment advantages of modular architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple independent modules into an integrated edge system through standardized interfaces and unified management. The module management mechanism merges the functions of data collection, processing, and application services into a coordinated system that operates as a unified whole, reducing complexity while maintaining the productivity benefits of modular deployment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11722586B2Assembly type edge system

Publication Date: 2023.08.08 SDPLEX CO LTD

AI summary

This application relates to an assembly type edge system. In one aspect, the edge system includes M protocol modules connected to and interworked with the at least one interworking target device according to a specified interworking protocol, and a collection module configured to collect a collection data set of a specified collection data structure through at least one protocol module. The system may also include P processing modules configured to generate n (1≤n≤N) pieces of data to be transmitted to a specified higher-level system, and S structuring modules configured to generate a transmission data set by structuring a data group including the n pieces of data. The system may also include T communication modules configured to apply a specified communication protocol to the transmission data set, and transmit the transmission data set to a specified higher-level system, and a control module configured to control one or more of the modules.