Automated Device Discovery via Neighbor Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
Power measurement systems face inefficiencies in device configuration and monitoring due to manual processes, leading to slow network updates and excessive traffic when devices are added or changed, necessitating an automated device discovery mechanism for improved network communications.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a neighbor discovery protocol (NDP) that enables devices to transmit and receive messages efficiently, using UDP and IP protocols, to automatically discover and manage devices on a network, including features like community segregation, device identification, and firmware updates, without causing network congestion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used to update the system and devices, then device monitoring and configuration can be performed, but the process becomes time-consuming and difficult to monitor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated device discovery where devices automatically transmit their identification information to the system without manual configuration. The system automatically monitors network traffic, detects new devices, and updates the device list without requiring operator intervention, thereby eliminating manual configuration time while maintaining operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring network traffic and pre-configuring discovery mechanisms before devices are actually added. The automated discovery process is already in place and ready to detect new devices immediately upon connection, eliminating the need for manual configuration updates.
2Reliability
If manual configuration is used to update the system, then device information can be updated, but network traffic increases and system performance slows down
Solution Approach 1:
Devices automatically transmit their own identification information to the system without requiring manual configuration updates. This self-service approach ensures accurate device information is captured directly from the devices themselves while avoiding the network traffic overhead associated with manual configuration protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts only the essential device identification information (such as device ID, location, and status) from the network traffic and processes only this minimal data, rather than handling complete device configuration packets. This extraction approach maintains information accuracy while significantly reducing network traffic volume and processing requirements.
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AI summary
A system and method provide automated discovery of devices on a network. The system may include specialized communications between devices for monitoring and tracking the devices. In particular, devices may transmit and/or receive messages over the network that includes information for discovering, identifying, and/or managing each of the devices on the network.