Flow generating system and method of operating the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional flow generation units have limited computing power, making complex control tasks difficult and costly, and central server solutions are either costly or insecure due to internet dependency.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized flow generation system with local controllers and a communication network that forms temporary network groups among units to distribute complex control tasks, utilizing local processors and memory efficiently without requiring a central server or internet service.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a central server or internet service is used to handle complex control tasks, then computing power requirements are met, but data security risks increase and system availability depends on internet connection stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control system into multiple distributed flow generation units, each with its own processor and memory. Instead of relying on a single central server, computing tasks are distributed across multiple units that can independently process control algorithms locally, eliminating the single point of failure and ensuring continuous operation even when internet connectivity is unstable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a centralized vertical architecture (single server) to a distributed horizontal architecture (multiple peer units). This dimensional shift allows the system to leverage the combined computing power of multiple units while maintaining independence and reliability through decentralized decision-making, where each unit can operate autonomously based on local sensor data.
2Adaptability or versatility
If computing power in flow generation units is increased to handle complex control tasks, then control capabilities are improved, but hardware costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the computing resources of multiple flow generation units to handle complex control tasks. Instead of each unit needing high-end hardware, the system combines the processing power of several units with limited computing capacity to achieve the same computational capability, thereby reducing individual hardware requirements and overall system cost.
Solution Approach 2:
Each flow generation unit is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple roles: it can generate fluid flow, process local sensor data, communicate with other units, and participate in distributed control task execution. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for specialized high-performance hardware in each unit, as standard processors can handle multiple functions through software coordination.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a flow generation system (10) and a method for operating the same. The flow generation system (10) has a plurality of flow generation units (11), each configured to generate an individual fluid flow (F), in particular an air flow (L). For this purpose, the flow generation unit (11) can, for example, have an electric motor-driven fan (12). A local controller (15) has a processor (16), a working memory (17), and a process scheduler (18), and is communicatively connected to a communication network (20) via a communication interface (19).A control task (AG) can be processed in parallel by a network group (34) with the aid of several local controllers (15) of the flow generation units (11) belonging to the network group (34) if a single local controller (15) does not have sufficient computing power and/or sufficient storage capacity to process the control task (AG). This allows even complex control tasks (AG) to be processed without necessarily requiring an internet service (cloud service) or server connected to the flow generation system (10) or increased computing and storage capacity of the local controllers (15).