Device management system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Devices are more likely to experience abnormalities during the initial period after installation or configuration changes, which existing device management systems struggle to detect efficiently due to inadequate data collection and monitoring protocols.
Innovation Solution
A device management system that includes a management apparatus and transmitting apparatus, which communicate to manage air conditioners and transmitting devices by collecting and transmitting detailed operation data, with varying transmission conditions based on the period post-installation or configuration change, allowing for early detection of abnormalities through frequent and comprehensive data collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If device information is collected frequently and in detail after installation, then abnormality detection capability is improved, but communication load and data transmission volume increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the data collection frequency and detail level adaptive rather than static. The management apparatus dynamically adjusts the collection intensity based on the device's operational phase (initial period vs. normal period), collecting detailed data frequently during the initial period when abnormalities are more likely, and reducing collection intensity during normal operation. This resolves the contradiction by optimizing the balance between detection capability and communication load at different time points.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by establishing an intensive data collection regime during the initial period after installation, before abnormalities can develop. By proactively collecting comprehensive device information when the device is still in its early operational phase, the system prevents undetected abnormalities from developing into serious issues, while avoiding continuous high-intensity collection throughout the device's entire lifecycle.
2Reliability
If data collection frequency is increased after installation, then early abnormality detection is improved, but energy consumption and system resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by implementing different data collection schedules for different operational periods. During the initial period after installation, the system performs frequent, intensive data collection to detect early abnormalities. After this initial period, the collection frequency is reduced to a normal, lower intensity schedule. This periodic variation in collection intensity achieves early detection when most needed while conserving energy during stable operation phases.
3Measurement precision
If monitoring intensity is increased during initial period, then abnormality detection accuracy is improved, but device complexity and management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the device's operational lifecycle into distinct periods: an initial period after installation/configuration change, and a normal operational period. Each period has its own monitoring strategy and thresholds. During the initial period, intensive monitoring with higher detection accuracy is applied. During the normal period, standard monitoring is sufficient. This segmentation allows high precision when needed without maintaining unnecessary complexity throughout the entire device lifecycle.
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AI summary
An abnormality is more likely to occur in a device in a certain period after the device is installed than in a normal period. A device management system (100) includes a management apparatus (30) and a transmitting apparatus (20). The management apparatus (30) manages a device (10a to 10f). Device information is information related to the device (10a to 10f). The transmitting apparatus (20) transmits the device information to the management apparatus (30). The management apparatus (30) or the transmitting apparatus (20) changes a condition for transmitting the device information from the transmitting apparatus (20) to the management apparatus (30), in accordance with execution of a new installation or a configuration change.