Automated Communication Device Transition Scheduling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Facilitating the transition of communication devices from a second state back to a first state in distributed communication networks is a time-consuming and error-prone process, especially when dealing with numerous devices, necessitating a more efficient method to manage data exchange and device communication.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a selection server and a scheduling server that communicate with databases to identify eligible communication devices, automatically schedule communication events, and establish links until the device transitions back to the first state, enhancing data exchange and accuracy across the network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If automated identification and scheduling systems are implemented, then productivity and accuracy improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransition facilitation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into distinct functional modules: a selection server for identifying communication devices meeting criteria, a scheduling server for arranging communication events, and databases for storing device information. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The selection server and scheduling server act as intermediaries between the databases and the communication devices. The selection server mediates by identifying eligible devices from the potential communication device database, and the scheduling server mediates by coordinating communication events between monitoring devices and identified devices, thereby automating the transition process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of time

If manual monitoring and coordination of communication devices is performed, then device complexity remains low, but loss of time and productivity decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime for transition facilitationVSAvoidautomated identification and scheduling

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service automation where the selection server automatically identifies communication devices that meet predetermined criteria by querying the potential communication device database, and the scheduling server automatically schedules communication events without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability significantly reduces the time required for transition facilitation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the scheduling server monitors communication events and detects when a communication device has transitioned back to the first state. This feedback information is used to update the currently participating device database and terminate scheduled communication events, creating an automated closed-loop system that reduces time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If comprehensive device monitoring and automated scheduling is implemented, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransition process accuracyVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-identifying communication devices that meet criteria and pre-scheduling communication events before the actual transition is needed. The selection server identifies eligible devices in advance, and the scheduling server prepares communication event schedules beforehand, ensuring reliable and timely transition facilitation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical processes with automated electronic systems. The selection server uses database queries and automated criteria evaluation instead of manual device assessment, while the scheduling server uses automated event coordination and communication link establishment instead of manual scheduling. This substitution significantly improves reliability by eliminating human error in the transition process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11714827B2Automated dynamic content scheduler

Publication Date: 2023.08.01 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO

AI summary

According to some embodiments, a selection server is in communication with a potential communication device database and a currently participating device database, the potential communication device database storing information about communication devices associated with a transition from a first state to a second state, including at least one communication address associated with each communication device. The selection server may automatically identify a communication device as meeting a pre-determined criteria and copy information about the identified communication device from the potential communication device database to the currently participating device database.A scheduling server may automatically schedule a series of communication events between a monitoring device and the identified communication device and arrange for a communication link to be established for each of the scheduled series of communication events until a transition from the second state back to the first state is detected for the identified communication device.