IoT Event Objects With Reconfigurable Triggers and Priorities
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trap event implementations for IoT devices are inflexible, non-portable, and not extensible, lacking the flexibility, portability, and transparency needed for efficient network management in large-scale IoT systems.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an IoT Event Object that provides a flexible and reconfigurable mechanism for defining events, allowing for tailored event definitions, customizable triggering conditions, and priority settings, along with a Notification Handler to manage responses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing trap event implementations are used, then basic event notification functionality is provided, but flexibility and adaptability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments event management into distinct components: event definitions, triggering conditions, priorities, and notification handlers. This modular segmentation allows each component to be independently configured and optimized, providing flexibility without overwhelming complexity. The event object is divided into manageable fields that can be selectively populated based on specific needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The event management system implements dynamic configuration capabilities where event definitions, triggering conditions, and notification handlers can be modified at runtime. The system allows flexible adjustment of event parameters, priority levels, and notification destinations without requiring system recoding or reconfiguration, thereby enhancing adaptability while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing trap event implementations are used, then basic event notification is provided, but portability across different systems is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal event object structure that can be deployed across multiple IoT platforms and communication protocols. The standardized event definition format with fields for triggering conditions, priorities, and notification handlers enables the same event management mechanism to function reliably in diverse system environments, thereby improving portability without compromising reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive event definitions with multiple conditions are implemented, then event management capability is enhanced, but network traffic increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary filtering and evaluation of triggering conditions locally at the event source before generating notifications. By pre-configuring event definitions with specific triggering conditions and priorities, the system can immediately determine whether an event should be processed or filtered out, reducing unnecessary network traffic while maintaining comprehensive event management capability for events that do meet the criteria.
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AI summary
Internet of Things (IoT) event objects can be tailored to specific device types and capabilities. An IoT event object can use a flexible definition of an event that can be reconfigured. An IoT event object allows for the ability to set different triggering conditions and priorities. Individual event definitions can be extended to create more complex events. A Notification Handler supports sending a request or command in response to an event that requires action.