Computing System Monitoring via Dynamic Problem Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Complex computing systems face challenges in efficiently detecting and locating system problems, such as overloaded components, network issues, and malware infections, leading to downtime and additional issues due to the lack of effective monitoring tools.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a computing system monitoring apparatus and method that uses executable instructions to detect, log, analyze, and map system problems, providing a visual representation of the system and its components, including dynamic mapping engines and graphical user interfaces for real-time updates and problem localization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If traditional monitoring methods are used in complex computing systems, then system coverage is comprehensive, but problem detection speed and localization accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproblem detection timeVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the complex computing system into discrete graph nodes representing individual components or groups of components. Each node can be independently monitored and analyzed, transforming the overwhelming complexity of the entire system into manageable segments that can be processed quickly by the monitoring engine.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a visual mapping dimension by generating graphical representations of the computing system as an interactive map. This spatial visualization adds a new dimension to problem detection, allowing operators to quickly locate issues by their visual position on the map rather than sifting through textual logs or system metrics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If detailed monitoring of all system components is implemented, then problem detection accuracy improves, but information processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproblem detection accuracyVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a simplified graphical copy or map of the actual computing system. This map replicates the system's structure and component relationships in a visual format that is easier to process and analyze, allowing operators to detect and locate problems accurately without directly handling the complexity of the underlying system data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Reliability

If real-time monitoring is implemented across the entire system, then system reliability improves, but computational resource consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem reliabilityVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements monitoring at strategic points in the system by selecting specific graph nodes to monitor and include in the visual map. Rather than processing every single component simultaneously, the system focuses computational resources on critical nodes and their relationships, maintaining system reliability while reducing overall computational overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS8621287B1Computing system monitoring
Publication Date: 2013.12.31 UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides apparatus, systems, and methods for computing system monitoring. The apparatus, systems, and methods provide a map that indicates a location of a system problem within the computing system.