Codeless Datacenter Device Rule Programming for Energy Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional device management and energy management systems face challenges such as fragmented data, lack of customized workflow automation, inadequate responsiveness to dynamic variables, prolonged development cycles, and high maintenance costs, making them less effective in modern enterprises.
Innovation Solution
A computer program product and system that enables codeless programming for device management, allowing users to define rules through input signal types, trigger criteria, and actions, automating device operations and energy consumption management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional device management systems are used, then device control functionality is provided, but development cycles are prolonged and maintenance costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables end-users to programmatically control devices through no-code/low-code interfaces, allowing users to serve themselves without requiring specialized programming expertise or vendor support, thereby reducing development cycles and maintenance costs
Solution Approach 2:
The device management system provides universal control capabilities across multiple device types (HVAC, lighting, security, etc.) through a single unified platform with standardized control interfaces, eliminating the need for separate specialized systems for each device category
2Speed
If conventional energy management systems are used, then energy monitoring is provided, but responsiveness to dynamic variables is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors device performance and energy consumption data, automatically adjusting control parameters based on real-time feedback to optimize energy usage and respond dynamically to changing conditions without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adapts to changing operational conditions and energy prices by automatically modifying device operation parameters, enabling real-time optimization of energy consumption based on current market conditions and facility needs
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional device management systems are used, then basic control functions are available, but customized workflow automation is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments control workflows into discrete, configurable modules that can be independently selected and combined to create customized automation sequences, allowing users to build complex workflows from simple building blocks without requiring programming expertise
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures standardized control templates and automation workflows for common device operations, allowing users to quickly deploy customized solutions by selecting and modifying pre-built templates rather than creating workflows from scratch
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AI summary
Computer program product, systems, methods, and devices for controlling energy consumption of a datacenter and managing one or more devices are provided. The computer program product includes instructions for generating a display screen for programming one or more devices in the datacenter, the display screen configured to provide instructions on defining a rule by displaying an input signal type menu including one or more input signal types, a trigger criterion menu including one or more trigger criteria, an action menu including one or more actions for execution on the one or more devices, creating a defined rule by receiving an input signal type selected from the input signal type menu, a trigger criterion selected from the trigger criterion menu, and an action selected from the action menu, and commissioning the defined rule for execution on the one or more devices.