Computerized systems and methods for compressed data communication between devices for a specifically configured network

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication networks in climate control systems lack the necessary technical capabilities to adequately detect, relay, and store system data, leading to inefficiencies in operating these systems, such as outdoor AC units being unable to timely communicate with indoor furnaces and thermostats.

Innovation Solution

A decision intelligence (DI)-based computerized framework provides a centralized hub for remote access and control of climate systems through a mobile application or web interface, enabling dynamic monitoring and control, with a reliable and secure wireless communication platform for improved energy efficiency and comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional communication networks are used in climate control systems, then system simplicity is maintained, but data communication reliability and throughput are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata communication reliabilityVSAvoidcommunication network complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The communication network is segmented into multiple protocol layers (physical layer, data link layer, network layer, application layer), with each layer handling specific communication tasks. This segmentation allows the system to achieve reliable data transmission through specialized protocols at each layer while maintaining overall system manageability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Communication protocols act as intermediaries between different climate control devices, enabling reliable data exchange without requiring direct device-to-device complexity. The protocols mediate data transmission, handling error correction, acknowledgment, and retransmission automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If data is transmitted frequently between climate control devices, then real-time monitoring capability is improved, but network bandwidth consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time monitoring capabilityVSAvoidnetwork bandwidth consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic data transmission with configurable intervals, allowing devices to send status updates at regular intervals rather than continuously. This periodic action maintains real-time monitoring capability while significantly reducing network bandwidth consumption compared to continuous transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The communication protocol includes dynamic parameter adjustment capabilities, where transmission frequency, data packet size, and polling intervals can be modified based on system conditions, device priority, and network load, optimizing the balance between monitoring responsiveness and bandwidth usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4451646A1Computerized systems and methods for compressed data communication between devices for a specifically configured network
Publication Date: 2024.10.23 RESIDEO LLC
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AI summary

Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a communication framework that enables computerized functionality for a climate system's improved operation. The disclosed framework enables a location's climate system to be controlled via a centralized hub, which can be accessed remotely using a mobile application or web interface. The enabled communication network and functionality enables dynamic monitoring and control of the devices/components of a location's climate system, which can be effectuated from anywhere (e.g., at the location or away from the location), providing functionality for increased flexibility and convenience. The disclosed communication framework provides a reliable and secure wireless communication platform for climate system components, enabling improved energy efficiency, comfort and control for residential and commercial locations (e.g., buildings).