Hyperlink Messages for Dynamic M2M Semantic Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current M2M communication systems require inflexible and costly re-engineering for semantic changes, as they rely on user-defined and standard-imposed semantics, which are not dynamic and cannot generate new submodels, and lack the ability to utilize user-generated metadata tags like social media platforms.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for machines to generate executable hyperlink messages with self-validated semantic content, allowing them to subscribe to topics and engage in discussions without human intervention, using a machine social media platform that supports dynamic generation of submodels and flexible metadata tags.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If user-defined semantics and standard-imposed semantics are used in M2M communication, then data exchange meaning is established, but any semantic change requires inflexible and costly re-engineering

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata exchange meaningVSAvoidsemantic change flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling machines to dynamically generate and modify their own submodels and semantic definitions at runtime without requiring system re-engineering. Machines can adapt their data models, communication protocols, and semantic interpretations dynamically based on operational needs, transforming the static semantic framework into a dynamic self-adapting system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service by allowing machines to autonomously generate their own submodels, define their own semantics, and perform self-validation of semantic content without human intervention. Each machine serves itself in creating and maintaining its semantic framework, eliminating the need for external re-engineering when semantic changes are needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If AAS provides standard-imposed semantics, then some semantic structure is established, but additional semantics must be encoded prior to asset operation and cannot be dynamically generated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesemantic structureVSAvoiddynamic submodel generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by providing a framework where machines prepare and validate their semantic models in advance through self-validation mechanisms, but unlike AAS, this preparation is not fixed prior to operation. Machines can continuously update and regenerate their semantic structures dynamically while maintaining validation, allowing automation to extend throughout the asset's operational lifecycle rather than being confined to pre-deployment configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the static AAS semantic structure into a dynamic system where submodels can be generated, modified, and updated at runtime. Machines autonomously create new submodels based on operational data and requirements, enabling the semantic structure to evolve dynamically rather than remaining fixed as in traditional AAS implementations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If hyperlink tags are applied to machine communications, then user-generated labels enable flexible content organization, but responding to tagged messages requires human-in-the-loop to understand tag semantics

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemetadata tagging flexibilityVSAvoidautomatic message response
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling machines to autonomously generate, interpret, and respond to hyperlink-tagged messages without human intervention. Machines validate the semantics of received messages against their own submodels and automatically generate appropriate responses, eliminating the need for human operators to understand or mediate the semantic meaning of tags while maintaining full automation of the communication workflow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies feedback by creating a closed-loop communication system where machines receive tagged messages, validate their semantics through self-validation mechanisms, generate appropriate responses, and post them back to the platform. This automated feedback loop enables machines to continuously interact and coordinate based on hyperlinked messages without requiring human interpretation or intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11916857B2Hyperlink messages for machine-to-machine communication on a machine social media platform
Publication Date: 2024.02.27 SIEMENS AG
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AI summary

A hyperlink message for machine-to-machine (M2M) or machine-to-human (M2H) communication has a semantic metadata tag, a content field, an executable specification field. Executable specification instructs a machine to perform a task associated with the machine related data, and post to a machine social media platform results of the task as content for the hyperlink message. The hyperlink message posting is visible and available to other participating machines on the machine social media platform to read and contribute related content as a hyperlink discussion of M2M or M2H communication.