Cooperative Coverage Method for Distributed Network Information Perception

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Solution Overview

Problem

The transmission of large amounts of monitoring data in distributed energy networks shortens the life cycle of information perception devices, leading to inefficient energy use and reduced network reliability.

Innovation Solution

A cooperative coverage method that prioritizes activation sorting of information perception devices based on residual energy and coverage requirements, uses hierarchical clustering for node connectivity, and schedules device operation to conserve energy, ensuring efficient data transmission and extended network lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional coverage methods are used to deploy information perception devices, then monitoring requirements of different target nodes can be met, but energy consumption increases and network life cycle shortens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemonitoring coverageVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information perception devices into different types (voltage monitoring devices, temperature monitoring devices, humidity monitoring devices, frequency monitoring devices) and deploys them selectively based on specific monitoring requirements of different target nodes, rather than deploying all device types at every node. This segmentation reduces unnecessary energy consumption while maintaining comprehensive monitoring coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by deploying different types of information perception devices at different target nodes according to their specific monitoring needs. Each node receives only the device types necessary for its local requirements, optimizing energy usage while ensuring appropriate monitoring coverage for each location.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If all information perception devices are activated to ensure complete coverage, then monitoring accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases and network life cycle shortens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemonitoring accuracyVSAvoidnetwork life cycle
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic activation of information perception devices based on their residual energy levels and monitoring requirements. Devices are activated or deactivated dynamically according to current network conditions and energy availability, rather than maintaining all devices in a constant active state. This dynamic approach preserves monitoring accuracy while extending network life cycle.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operational state parameter of information perception devices based on residual energy thresholds. When devices fall below certain energy thresholds, their activation state is changed from active to dormant, and monitoring responsibilities are redistributed to other devices with sufficient energy. This parameter change maintains monitoring accuracy while conserving energy to extend network life cycle.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If prioritized activation sorting is implemented based on residual energy, then energy efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy efficiencyVSAvoidscheduling complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling information perception devices to autonomously report their residual energy levels and monitoring capabilities to the control center. The control center automatically performs prioritized activation sorting based on received information, eliminating the need for complex manual scheduling or inter-device negotiation. This self-service approach improves energy efficiency while keeping the system relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses feedback mechanisms where information perception devices continuously report their operational status and energy levels to the control center. The control center processes this feedback and adjusts activation priorities accordingly, implementing energy-efficient scheduling through simple feedback loops rather than complex centralized control algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10320627B2Cooperative coverage method of information perception for distributed network
Publication Date: 2019.06.11 STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD NANJING POWER SUPPLY COMPANY
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AI summary

This invention provides a cooperative coverage method for distribution network information perception. The cooperative coverage method includes the following steps: construction of connected cooperative coverage sets, which can cover all target nodes with as few information perception nodes as possible, and maintain the connectivity of each cooperative coverage set with connected sets construction methods based on of hierarchical clustering; Cooperative coverage set scheduling, introducing the concept of energy ratio threshold, dividing the life cycle of the system into multiple time slices, calculating the energy ratio of perception device set in each time slice to realize the set scheduling. The invention realizes the efficient utilization of the energy of the perception device through the construction and scheduling of the connected coverage set in different time slices, and improves the use efficiency of the information perception network.