Distributed Power Communication With Master-Slave Redundancy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems lack a unified interface for managing power on multiple electrically powered devices, leading to inefficiencies and complexity in device operations.

Innovation Solution

A system with a master device and slave devices, utilizing master and slave logics, enables communication and management of power across distributed devices through various connectors and channels, allowing for flexible configuration and redundant communication paths.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a single point of interface is implemented for managing power on multiple devices, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The master device serves as an intermediary between the user and multiple slave devices. The master logic receives power management commands from the user and distributes them to appropriate slave devices through communication channels, simplifying user interaction while managing system complexity internally

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The master device is designed with universal functionality to manage multiple different slave devices through a single interface. The communication system supports various device types (power devices, sensing devices) through standardized protocols and connectors, allowing one interface to control many different devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If multiple communication channels are provided for device connectivity, then reliability is improved through redundant paths, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovereliabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The communication system is segmented into multiple independent channels, each capable of carrying communication traffic separately. This segmentation allows redundant paths for reliable communication while keeping each channel's complexity manageable and modular

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates redundant communication channels in advance to cushion against potential failures. If one channel fails, the system can switch to alternative channels, providing fault tolerance before failures occur

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system supports multiple device types with different power requirements, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system adapts to different device types by changing communication parameters such as data formats, power levels, and protocol settings. The master logic dynamically adjusts these parameters based on the connected slave device type, enabling versatile support without requiring complex hardware for each device type

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20260075519A1Systems and methods for managing communication between devices

Publication Date: 2026.03.12 KINETIC TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LP

AI summary

A system for managing power on distributed devices may include a first device having a master logic and a second device having a slave logic. The master logic may enable the first device to communicate with multiple devices having the slave logic on one or more channels. The slave logic may enable the second device having the slave logic to communicate with the first device and to communicate with a third device having the slave logic. The slave logic may enable the multiple devices having the slave logic to manage operations of the distributed devices.