Distributed Transaction Network for Moving Things

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication networks are inadequate for supporting complex arrays of both moving and static nodes, failing to provide reliable and efficient connectivity and data management in environments with high mobility and density of devices.

Innovation Solution

A dynamically configurable communication network architecture that integrates mobile and static nodes, utilizing multi-modal communication protocols and decentralized ledger technologies to enable distributed transactions and efficient data transport, with vehicles acting as Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile access points to expand coverage and connectivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current communication networks are used to support moving and static nodes, then basic connectivity is provided, but reliability and efficiency deteriorate in environments with high mobility and device density

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnectivity reliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to high mobility and density

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic network architecture where vehicles act as mobile access points and Wi-Fi hotspots, enabling the network to adapt its topology and connectivity in real-time based on vehicle movement and density. This dynamic configuration allows the network to maintain reliable connectivity in high-mobility environments by continuously reconfiguring transmission paths and access points as devices move through the network space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Vehicles in the network serve multiple functions simultaneously: they act as mobile access points, Wi-Fi hotspots, data carriers, and communication relays. This multi-functionality enables the same infrastructure to provide both connectivity and data transport services, improving reliability across diverse scenarios without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If decentralized ledger technology is implemented for distributed transactions, then data security and trust are improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata securityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs smart contracts as intermediary mechanisms that automatically execute distributed transactions when predefined conditions are met. These smart contracts serve as the decentralized ledger technology layer that mediates between vehicles, data carriers, and access points, providing security and trust through automated verification and execution without requiring complex centralized management or manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The decentralized ledger system implements self-service through automated reward distribution and transaction validation. When data is successfully transported or transactions completed, the system automatically verifies conditions and distributes rewards to participating vehicles and data carriers without external intervention, reducing operational complexity while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Area of stationary object

If vehicles act as Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile access points, then wireless coverage and connectivity are expanded, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless coverage areaVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Vehicles function as mobile access points and Wi-Fi hotspots periodically rather than continuously, activating these functions when in range of data to be transmitted or when needed for network connectivity. This periodic operation reduces energy consumption compared to continuous transmission while still expanding wireless coverage area by utilizing the movement of vehicles through different locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates multiple copies of data across different vehicles acting as mobile access points and data carriers. Instead of requiring a single high-power continuous transmission from a fixed access point, the same data is replicated and transmitted by multiple moving vehicles, expanding coverage area through distributed transmission while reducing the energy burden on any single vehicle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

4Reliability

If distributed transaction mechanisms are implemented for data transport, then data delivery reliability is improved, but transaction overhead and latency increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata delivery reliabilityVSAvoidtransaction latency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system establishes preliminary agreements and smart contracts between vehicles, data carriers, and access points before actual data transport occurs. These pre-configured transaction frameworks define reward structures, verification procedures, and transmission parameters in advance, allowing data to be transported and transacted with minimal real-time processing overhead, thus reducing latency while maintaining delivery reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10932156B2Methods and system for distributed transactions in a network of moving things

Publication Date: 2021.02.23 NEXAR LTD

AI summary

Methods and systems are provided for distributed transactions in a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes, such as in a network of moving things, which may be a vehicle network, a network of or including autonomous vehicles, etc.