Communication Resource Assignment System for Static Sensor Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

In communication resource assignment systems, especially in industrial settings with fixed sensor installations, conventional dynamic resource assignment methods can lead to unexpected results, are difficult to develop and implement, require significant hardware resources, and incur overhead due to unnecessary maintenance in static environments.

Innovation Solution

A communication resource assignment system where the resource assignment function is separated from the resource distribution function, allowing for static assignment before system operation, enabling easier operator control, algorithm replacement, and high-performance processing, while reducing hardware requirements and overhead.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic resource assignment is used in fixed sensor installations, then communication resources can be allocated flexibly, but the system becomes difficult to control and maintain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidoperator control
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides resource assignment into two distinct phases: static assignment (performed once during system setup) and dynamic distribution (performed during operation). This segmentation allows operators to control the overall resource allocation strategy while the system automatically handles dynamic adjustments, resolving the contradiction between flexibility and controllability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary static resource assignment before system operation begins. By pre-defining resource allocation strategies for fixed sensor installations, the system eliminates the need for operators to continuously adjust resources during operation, maintaining both flexibility in resource usage and simplicity in operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If conventional resource assignment systems are used, then resource distribution can be managed centrally, but hardware resources and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentralized resource managementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the complex resource assignment algorithm from the centralized distribution system and implements it as a separate static assignment module. This extraction reduces the complexity of the main distribution system while maintaining centralized management capabilities, as the algorithm handles resource optimization independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a simplified copy of the resource assignment functionality that operates independently during static assignment. This copying approach allows the main distribution system to remain simple while the copied module handles complex resource optimization, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic resource assignment is implemented, then resource allocation can adapt to changing conditions, but overhead increases due to continuous maintenance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation adaptabilityVSAvoidsystem overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic static resource assignment that is performed once during system setup or when significant changes occur, rather than continuously. This periodic approach maintains adaptability to changing conditions while dramatically reducing system overhead compared to continuous dynamic assignment, especially in static environments where conditions change infrequently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP2515479B1Communication resource assignment system
Publication Date: 2017.06.14 YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORP
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AI summary

A communication resource assignment system may include a communication resource assignment tool that includes a communication resource assignment algorithm that receives previously acquired user information, and outputs resource assignment information calculated by the communication resource assignment algorithm, a resource assignment state managing unit that receives and stores the resource assignment information output from the communication resource assignment tool, and a communication resource distributing unit that accesses the resource assignment state managing unit, reads the resource assignment information, and transmits the read resource assignment information to a management target device that has output a communication resource request among a plurality of management target devices that perform communication with each other via a network.