Grid IP Messaging Packets With Priority and Security Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electric power grid management systems lack efficient and secure communication protocols for data packets and messaging, particularly in transitioning from legacy technologies to an all-Internet Protocol (IP) network infrastructure, which affects real-time data processing, security, and priority access in grid operations.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of IP-based messaging systems that generate autonomous IP packets with raw and transformed data, priority, and security features for secure communication across the network, managed by a Coordinator that transforms and prioritizes messages for grid elements, utilities, and market participants.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If legacy communication technologies (POTS, TDM, SONET) are used for grid management, then system stability and reliability are maintained, but communication speed and real-time data processing capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication speedVSAvoidsystem reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions the communication infrastructure from legacy technologies (POTS, TDM, SONET) to IP-based networking, fundamentally changing the technical parameters of the system. This enables higher communication speeds and real-time data processing while implementing security protocols and priority messaging mechanisms to maintain grid operation reliability during and after the transition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic priority messaging capabilities where messages can be assigned different priority levels based on grid operation needs. The IP-based infrastructure allows flexible, dynamic routing and communication patterns compared to the static nature of legacy TDM and SONET networks, enabling real-time adaptation to changing grid conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If IP-based messaging is implemented for grid elements, then real-time data processing and communication efficiency are improved, but security risks and network vulnerability increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata processing efficiencyVSAvoidnetwork security risks

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces multiple intermediary layers including security protocols, authentication mechanisms, and priority messaging systems that mediate between the IP-based communication infrastructure and grid elements. These intermediaries enable efficient data processing while filtering and protecting against security threats, managing the transition from secure legacy networks to IP-based networking.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements preemptive security measures including authentication protocols, encrypted communication channels, and priority messaging frameworks before security incidents occur. These cushioning mechanisms are built into the IP-based messaging infrastructure to prevent and mitigate security risks while maintaining high data processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Ease of operation

If autonomous IP packet generation is enabled for grid elements, then communication autonomy and responsiveness are enhanced, but message priority management and network congestion control become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication autonomyVSAvoidpriority management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the messaging system into distinct priority levels and message types, allowing autonomous IP packet generation by grid elements while managing complexity through structured classification. Messages are divided into priority categories with specific handling rules, enabling individual elements to operate autonomously while the system maintains overall coordination and congestion control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The IP-based messaging infrastructure is designed as a universal platform that handles multiple message types, priority levels, and communication patterns through a single standardized protocol. This multi-functional system manages autonomous communication from diverse grid elements while providing unified priority management and network control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11782471B2System, method, and data packets for messaging for electric power grid elements over a secure internet protocol network

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 CAUSAM ENERGY INC

AI summary

Systems, methods and apparatus for electric power grid management and communications are disclosed. At least one active grid element is constructed and configured in network-based communication with a server via at least one coordinator. The at least one active grid element communicates Internet Protocol (IP)-based messages with the server via the at least one coordinator in real time or less than 15 minutes interval. The at least one active grid element participates actively in an electric power grid. The at least one active grid element has an energy consumption pattern or an energy supply pattern. The IP-based messages comprise at least one IP packet including a content, a priority, a security, and a transport route. The content comprises an amount of power available for the electric power grid or an amount of curtailment power available at an attachment point of the at least one grid element.