GPU Digital Twin Server for Multi-Factory Simulation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current digital twin systems face challenges in managing multiple virtual factories on a single server and transferring configuration data between different computers, limiting their ability to simulate multiple actual factories efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A digital twin system with multiple twin model modules, each configured to virtualize control systems for respective factories, and a simulator module that manages these modules on a graphics processing unit (GPU) server, enabling the creation of virtual factory models and processing data across multiple virtual factories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a digital twin system is implemented on one computer or server, then the system can simulate a virtual factory, but configuration data must be transferred to another computer if a user wants to operate on a different computer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a centralized server system that stores and manages digital twin configuration data, allowing multiple users and computers to access the same virtual factory simulations without data transfer. The server acts as a universal platform that eliminates the need to copy configuration files between different workstations, thereby improving ease of operation and eliminating time loss associated with data transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between users and digital twin systems. This server mediates access to configuration data and virtual factory simulations, allowing multiple users to connect to the same system simultaneously. The server handles data management centrally, eliminating the need for direct data transfer between user computers and enabling seamless access from any location.
2Productivity
If a digital twin system is implemented on one server, then it can simulate one virtual factory, but there is no way to manage multiple virtual factories on one server
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the digital twin system into independent virtual factory modules that can be individually created, managed, and accessed on a single server. Each virtual factory is treated as a separate entity with its own configuration and simulation environment, allowing the server to host multiple virtual factories simultaneously. This segmentation enables the system to manage multiple factories without interference, thereby improving both productivity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the server with multi-functional capabilities to host and manage multiple virtual factory simulations concurrently. The system provides a universal platform that can accommodate different factory types, configurations, and simulation parameters on the same hardware infrastructure, eliminating the need for separate servers for each virtual factory and thereby enhancing productivity and versatility.
3Reliability
If multiple virtual factories are simulated on separate computers, then each factory can be simulated independently, but the cost and complexity of managing multiple systems increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple virtual factory simulation capabilities into a single centralized server system. By combining what would otherwise require separate computers into one unified platform, the system maintains the reliability of independent simulation environments while dramatically reducing the complexity of managing multiple systems. The server consolidates data management, user access control, and simulation resources into a single manageable infrastructure.
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AI summary
A digital twin system includes multiple twin model modules and multiple digital factory modules. Respective ones of the multiple digital twin system models comprises control logic and are configured to virtualize respective control systems for respective ones of multiple factories. Respective ones of the multiple digital factory modules are configured to virtualize respective ones of the multiple factories and are controlled by respective ones of the multiple twin model modules to create a virtual factory model. The digital twin system further includes a simulator module configured to manage the multiple twin model modules.