IoT Event Sequencing Framework for Multi-Action Trigger Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional IoT event management systems primarily focus on single events, lacking the capability to handle multiple actions in response to different triggering conditions, leading to complex and cumbersome interactions among various events, reducing their effectiveness in real-time operations.
Innovation Solution
A framework for IoT configurable event and action sequencing (EASP) that interconnects various IoT events and actions, allowing for dynamic updates and interactions among IoT processes, enabling complex operations through a RESTful interface and resource management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If event processing frameworks are extended to support complex event sequences and device-specific protocols, then functionality and adaptability are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments event processing into discrete, composable action sequences that can be independently configured and executed. Each action sequence represents a modular unit that can be combined through event bindings, allowing complex functionality to be built from simple, manageable components without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The framework enables dynamic configuration of action sequences through configurable event bindings, where the system can adapt its behavior based on runtime conditions. This allows the system to maintain simplicity in its core structure while achieving adaptability through flexible, runtime-configurable event-action mappings.
2Device complexity
If existing event processing frameworks are used without modification, then system simplicity is maintained, but they lack support for complex event sequences and device-specific protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal action sequence framework that can handle multiple device-specific protocols and complex event sequences through a single unified mechanism. This multi-functional approach allows the system to maintain simplicity while supporting diverse functionalities across different IoT devices and protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer of configurable event bindings that mediates between simple event generation and complex action sequences. This intermediary mechanism translates straightforward event inputs into sophisticated device-specific protocols and complex event sequences without requiring modifications to the underlying simple framework.
3Reliability
If manual configuration of event processing rules is implemented, then processing accuracy is improved, but setup time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration by pre-defining action sequences and event bindings that can be reused across multiple scenarios. This advance preparation ensures processing accuracy is maintained while reducing setup time, as common event processing patterns are already configured and can be rapidly deployed without manual reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The configurable event binding mechanism enables the system to automatically manage its own event processing configuration. Once initial bindings are established, the system can autonomously handle complex event sequences and device-specific protocols without requiring continuous manual intervention, thereby maintaining accuracy while minimizing ongoing setup time.
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AI summary
Internet of Things (IoT) configurable event and action sequencing mechanisms for interconnecting various IoT events together to achieve an event and action sequencing process that may efficiently enable complex uses of the data available in IoT systems.