Hybrid Event Control System for Multi-Modality Data Consolidation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing event control systems are inadequate for managing events organized across multiple modalities, such as face-to-face and remote participation, as they are designed for single-modality events, leading to complexity for organizers.
Innovation Solution
A control system comprising separate sub-units for each modality, with a central unit for communication and processing, capable of collecting and consolidating data from both face-to-face and virtual events, using protocols like HTTP and APIs, and employing AI for statistical analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single control system is used for multi-modality events, then the system structure remains simple, but the system cannot adequately handle the complexity of multiple event modalities
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is divided into multiple independent control sub-units, each dedicated to a specific event modality (e.g., in-person control sub-unit, remote control sub-unit). Each sub-unit can independently manage its modality while communicating with a central control unit, allowing the system to handle multiple modalities without requiring a completely new monolithic system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system employs a universal control unit that can communicate with and process information from various types of control sub-units representing different event modalities. This universal interface allows the system to adapt to multiple event formats (in-person, remote, hybrid) without requiring modality-specific control logic in the central unit.
2Ease of operation
If separate control systems are used for each modality, then each modality can be controlled independently, but the overall system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
While maintaining separate control sub-units for each modality to ensure independent control capability, the system merges these sub-units through a central control unit that coordinates them. The sub-units are merged at the communication and data processing level, allowing independent operation while achieving unified event management through the central coordinator.
Solution Approach 2:
A central control unit acts as an intermediary between the various modality-specific control sub-units. This mediator receives information from each sub-unit, processes it centrally, and distributes coordinated control signals back to the appropriate sub-units, enabling independent modality control while maintaining overall system coherence without requiring direct complex interactions between all sub-units.
3Ease of operation
If remote servers are used for control units, then system accessibility is improved, but communication latency may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into distributed control sub-units that can operate autonomously at their respective locations (in-person venue, remote locations). Each sub-unit can process and respond to local events independently, reducing the need for constant remote server communication and thereby minimizing latency for time-sensitive operations while maintaining remote accessibility.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an event control system (10) comprising: - a first control subunit (12) of the event organized according to a first modality (M1) comprising an information collection submodule (SM1,1) comprising a measure relating to the event according to the first modality (M1), - a second control subunit (14) of the event organized according to a second modality (M2) comprising an information collection submodule (SM2,1) comprising a measure relating to the event according to the second modality (M2), - a control unit (16) comprising a communication module (M1) communicating with each control subunit (12, 14) and a processing module (M2) processing the information to determine measures relating to the event, and the second control subunit (14) and the control unit (16) being servers located remotely from the first control subunit (12).