Fusion Detection for Real-Time Energy System Predictive Maintenance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing anomaly detection mechanisms in energy systems face challenges in accurately and immediately detecting anomalies in various types of distributed devices, which hinders effective predictive maintenance.

Innovation Solution

A fusion detection system that includes a data processing module for preprocessing sensing data from distributed devices, a data classification unit for categorizing data into different types, an anomaly detection unit for predicting anomalies, a predictive maintenance unit for planning maintenance strategies, and a cost optimization unit for minimizing maintenance costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple types of sensing data are collected from distributed devices, then the accuracy of anomaly detection is improved, but the complexity of data processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection accuracyVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments sensing data into four distinct types (first type, second type, third type, and fourth type) based on their characteristics and sources. This segmentation allows each data type to be processed through appropriate specialized modules, reducing the overall processing complexity while maintaining high detection accuracy through comprehensive multi-type data analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Loss of time

If real-time anomaly detection is performed on multiple distributed devices, then the response time is reduced, but the computational resources required increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection response timeVSAvoidcomputational resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary classification of sensing data into four types before detailed anomaly detection analysis. This preliminary action organizes data in advance, allowing the anomaly detection model to process classified data more efficiently in real-time, reducing both response time and computational resource consumption through pre-structured data preparation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive sensing data from all device types is analyzed, then the coverage of predictive maintenance is improved, but the cost of data storage and processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictive maintenance coverageVSAvoiddata storage requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different processing and analysis methods to different types of sensing data based on their specific characteristics. Each data type receives tailored processing appropriate to its nature, optimizing storage requirements while maintaining comprehensive predictive maintenance coverage across all distributed device types through localized data handling strategies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250148425A1Fusion detection system and fusion detection method
Publication Date: 2025.05.08 LITE ON SINGAPORE PTE LTD
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AI summary

A fusion detection system includes the following elements. A data classification unit, for receiving several sensing data of several distributed devices, and classifying the sensing data as a first type, a second type, a third type and a fourth type. An anomaly detection unit, for performing an operation of an anomaly detection model based on the sensing data of the first type and the second type to generate an anomaly detection prediction result. A predictive maintenance unit, for performing an operation of a predictive maintenance model based on the sensing data of the first type, the second type, the third type and the fourth type and the abnormality detection prediction result to generate a predictive maintenance prediction result. A cost optimization unit, for performing an operation of a cost optimization model based on the predictive maintenance prediction result to generate a cost optimization decision.