Automated Computing Environment Cloning via Image Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for cloning a computing environment are labor-intensive and require skilled administrators to identify and replicate complex interconnections of components, leading to potential human errors and inefficiencies in creating exact replicas.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that analyzes images of a computing environment to identify components and their connections, matches attributes with a database, and generates a document for cloning, including specifications and building instructions, to automate the cloning process without the need for on-site administrators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual identification and replication methods are used, then skilled administrators can identify and replicate complex interconnections, but the process is labor-intensive and prone to human errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual visual inspection and documentation with an automated image capture and analysis system. Cameras capture images of the computing environment, and software automatically identifies components, their specifications, and interconnections through image processing and pattern recognition, eliminating the need for manual administrator intervention while improving both accuracy and efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a digital replica of the physical computing environment by capturing images and generating a virtual model that includes component specifications, connections, and spatial relationships. This digital copy can be stored, analyzed, and used to replicate the environment without requiring physical presence or manual documentation
2Loss of information
If on-site administrators are required to document the environment, then detailed component information can be captured, but the process requires skilled personnel and increases time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary documentation by capturing images and automatically generating component inventories before any replication activity begins. The image capture system records all components, connections, and spatial relationships in advance, creating a complete digital record that can be used for multiple replication operations without requiring repeated on-site visits
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service documentation by automatically analyzing captured images to identify components, extract specifications, and map interconnections without requiring skilled administrators. The software performs pattern recognition and database matching to populate the digital model autonomously, eliminating the need for expert human intervention while maintaining documentation completeness
3Stability of the object's composition
If exact component replication is required, then consistent environments are achieved, but availability is limited when exact components are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The system documents not only component specifications but also their spatial locations, orientations, and connection points within the computing environment. This detailed local information allows for precise replication of the environment layout and interconnections, ensuring consistency while enabling flexible substitution of components as long as the spatial and connection relationships are maintained
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AI summary
A computer implemented method comprises receiving one or more images of a computing environment comprising a plurality of interconnected components, analyzing the or each received image to identify each component shown in the image(s) and the connection(s) of each identified component, by identifying a set of attributes for each component from the image(s) and matching the identified attributes to attributes of known components stored in a database, obtaining a specification for each identified component, and generating a document comprising each identified component, its respective specification and the connection(s) of each identified component.