Dynamic IoT Data Format Management for Sensor Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IoT ecosystems are inefficient in leveraging the benefits of plug-and-play (PnP) devices due to their inability to support dynamic data format changes, leading to frequent re-registration and loss of historical data when new sensor modules are added or removed, resulting in inconsistent device IDs.
Innovation Solution
A system that assigns unique identification numbers and dynamically modifies table structures in a database to accommodate changes in sensor configurations without requiring re-registration, allowing for flexible data format adjustments at runtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the current IoT ecosystem uses fixed data formats for device registration, then device identification is simplified, but the system cannot accommodate dynamic sensor configurations without re-registration and data loss
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic data format management by allowing the data format associated with a device to be modified at runtime based on sensor configuration changes. The system stores data in a flexible format that can accommodate additions or removals of sensors without requiring device re-registration, thus preventing historical data loss while maintaining adaptability to changing sensor configurations.
2Reliability
If the system requires re-registration when sensor modules are added or removed, then data integrity is maintained, but device ID consistency is broken and historical data is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration validation when sensors are added or removed, checking the modified configuration against stored data formats before committing changes. This preliminary action ensures data integrity is maintained through validation rules while avoiding the need for complete re-registration, thus preventing time loss and preserving device ID consistency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system supports dynamic sensor configurations, then device flexibility is improved, but the complexity of data format management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the data format associated with a device is automatically updated based on sensor configuration changes. The modification process includes validation feedback that ensures data integrity, and the system maintains a mapping between device IDs and their current data formats. This automated feedback loop manages the complexity of dynamic format changes while preserving configuration flexibility.
4Ease of manufacture
If fixed data formats are used in the current IoT ecosystem, then platform communication is simplified, but PnP device integration efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal data format management system that can handle both fixed and dynamic configuration scenarios. The system maintains a standardized interface for device communication while allowing flexible data format modifications for individual devices based on their sensor configurations. This multi-functionality enables simplified platform communication through standardization while simultaneously supporting efficient PnP device integration through dynamic adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to system(s) and method(s) for storing sensor data received from a device connected an Internet of Things (IoT) network. The system may store one or more record tables corresponding to one or more devices connected in an Internet of Things (IoT) network, in a database. Further, the system may receive a modification request from a device connected in the Internet of Things (IoT) network, wherein the modification request comprises a unique identification number corresponding to the device and a sensor configuration data. Further, the system may modify a table structure of a record table corresponding to the device to generate a modified table structure, based on the modification request. Further, the system may execute a programmed instruction stored in the memory to store the sensor data received from the device, in the record table, based on the modified table structure.