Unified IoT Identifier Resolution Architecture
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Solution Overview
Problem
The large network scale of the Internet of Things (IoT) increases the workload and difficulty in network maintenance due to the need for multiple identifier resolution systems, each handling different types of identifiers.
Innovation Solution
An identifier resolution architecture for the IoT, comprising an access layer, a conversion layer, and an identifier root service layer, which includes an alliance chain and a machine learning classification model, allows for unified resolution of various identifiers by converting them into domain names and synchronizing root data across preselected nodes, reducing the need for multiple maintenance systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple identifier resolution systems are used to handle different types of identifiers, then identifier resolution capability is improved, but maintenance workload and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent identifier resolution systems into a unified hierarchical resolution system. Different identifier types (domain names, handles, OIDs, EPCs) are integrated through a common resolution architecture that uses a unified protocol and shared infrastructure, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining the ability to resolve diverse identifier types.
Solution Approach 2:
The resolution system is designed with universal components that can handle multiple identifier types through a single interface. The hierarchical structure includes universal elements such as the resolution protocol, data models, and management mechanisms that work across different identifier types, eliminating the need for separate maintenance systems for each identifier type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple identifier resolution systems are used to handle different types of identifiers, then identifier resolution capability is improved, but maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple identifier resolution systems into one unified system, the patent reduces maintenance difficulty. A single maintenance team can manage the entire resolution infrastructure using standardized procedures, rather than requiring specialized knowledge for each separate system. The unified architecture allows for centralized monitoring, updating, and troubleshooting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements homogeneous management mechanisms across all identifier types through the unified resolution system. Common data models, resolution protocols, and operational procedures are applied uniformly to domain names, handles, OIDs, and EPCs, making maintenance tasks consistent and predictable regardless of the specific identifier type being managed.
3Ease of operation
If a unified identifier resolution architecture is used, then maintenance workload is reduced, but system adaptability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The unified resolution system is segmented into distinct hierarchical layers (access layer, conversion layer, root service layer) that can independently handle different identifier types. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simplicity at each layer while collectively providing broad adaptability across multiple identifier types through the hierarchical structure.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are an identifier resolution method and apparatus for the Internet of Things. In the method, different identifier resolution systems are compatible through constructing an identifier resolution architecture for the Internet of Things, and a unified method is used for resolving various identifiers. Therefore, it is simply required to maintain one identifier resolution architecture for the Internet of Things when resolving different identifiers, which reduces the workload and difficulty for maintenance of the identifier resolution system and thus reduces the workload and difficulty for maintenance of the Internet of Things.