Collective Configuration Input for Conflict-Free Device Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing configuration input systems face challenges in improving performance due to conflicts and resource allocation inefficiencies when processing multiple requests, leading to delays and reduced processing speed.
Innovation Solution
A configuration input device and method that includes a device control unit to collectively acquire and process non-conflicting configuration requests and a resource controller to dynamically allocate resources based on request types and distribution, ensuring efficient input to communication devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple configuration input requests are processed individually for each communication device, then conflict detection is thorough and reliable, but processing performance and speed deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple configuration input requests into a single collective input operation. The management server groups multiple requests targeting the same communication device and processes them together in one transmission, rather than sending individual requests separately. This combining approach maintains conflict detection accuracy while significantly improving processing performance by reducing the number of separate communication rounds and device interactions.
2Device complexity
If configuration requests are processed sequentially one by one, then resource allocation is simple and manageable, but processing time and delays increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by performing conflict detection on multiple configuration requests before actual input to the communication device. The management server analyzes all requests in advance, identifies potential conflicts, and resolves them beforehand. This preliminary processing allows subsequent collective input operations to proceed efficiently without time-consuming sequential handling, thereby reducing overall processing time while maintaining manageable resource allocation.
3Productivity
If collective input of multiple configurations is performed, then processing efficiency improves, but conflict detection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the conflict detection process into manageable segments. Instead of analyzing all configuration requests globally at once, the management server segments the detection by grouping requests according to their target communication devices. Each segment (device-specific request group) is analyzed independently for conflicts, then results are aggregated. This segmented approach maintains processing efficiency through collective input while reducing conflict detection complexity through localized analysis.
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AI summary
A centralized management server includes a device control unit. The device control unit acquires a plurality of configuration input requests corresponding to a specific communication device. Thereafter, the device control unit determines whether the plurality of configuration input requests conflict with other configuration input requests corresponding to the specific communication device. In a case where it is determined that the plurality of configuration input requests do not conflict with the other configuration input requests, the device control unit collectively inputs a plurality of configurations corresponding to the plurality of configuration input requests to the specific communication device.