Load Mitigator Routing Analytics Between On-Box and Cloud Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information handling systems face inefficiencies in data analytics due to constraints in hardware resources and security complexities, with cloud-based analytics introducing data privacy breaches and latency, while on-the-box analytics lack processing power and productivity impact.

Innovation Solution

An information handling system that includes a cloud device with an on-the-cloud analytics device and a node device equipped with an on-the-box analytics device, data collector, data management, and load mitigator, which determines whether to route analytics to the on-the-box or on-the-cloud device based on workload requests, utilizing policy information and heat maps to optimize resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If cloud-based analytics are used, then processing power is improved, but data privacy and security are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing powerVSAvoiddata privacy breach
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The analytics workload is segmented into two parts: sensitive data remains on-the-box for processing by on-premises analytics devices, while non-sensitive data is sent to cloud-based analytics devices. This segmentation allows the system to leverage cloud processing power while maintaining data privacy and security for sensitive information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Power

If cloud-based analytics are used, then processing power is improved, but latency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing powerVSAvoidlatency
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments analytics workloads based on latency requirements. Time-sensitive analytics are processed on-the-box using on-premises devices to minimize latency, while non-time-sensitive analytics are offloaded to the cloud for enhanced processing power. The load mitigator dynamically routes workloads based on these criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the routing of analytics workloads between on-the-box and on-the-cloud devices based on real-time conditions such as current system load, latency requirements, and data sensitivity. This dynamic approach allows the system to optimize both processing power and latency performance under varying conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-affected harmful factors

If on-the-box analytics are used, then data security is improved, but processing power is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidprocessing power
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The analytics workload is segmented based on data sensitivity and processing requirements. Sensitive data is processed on-the-box to maintain security, while non-sensitive data is processed in the cloud to access greater processing power. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by allowing both security and processing power needs to be met simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hybrid analytics system provides multi-functionality by combining on-the-box and on-the-cloud analytics capabilities. The system can handle both security-sensitive workloads and compute-intensive workloads through a unified architecture that dynamically selects the appropriate processing location based on workload characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Object-affected harmful factors

If all analytics are processed on-the-box, then data privacy is maintained, but productivity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata privacyVSAvoidproductivity impact
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments analytics workloads based on data sensitivity. Only sensitive data requires on-the-box processing to maintain privacy, while non-sensitive data can be processed in the cloud to improve productivity through enhanced processing power and resources. This segmentation allows the system to maintain privacy where necessary while improving overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of processing all analytics on-the-box, the system applies partial action by sending only the necessary sensitive data to on-premises devices while processing the majority of non-sensitive analytics in the cloud. This approach maintains data privacy for sensitive information while significantly improving productivity through cloud-based processing resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11343134B1System and method for mitigating analytics loads between hardware devices
Publication Date: 2022.05.24 DELL PROD LP
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AI summary

An information handling system includes a cloud device including an on-the-cloud analytics device, and a node device. The node device includes an on-the-box analytics device, a data collector device, a data management device, and a load mitigator device. The data collector device sources a plurality of data-producing agents within the information handling system. The data management device receives and manages data produced by the data collector. The load mitigator device receives the data from the data management device, and analyzes the data and additional system data. The additional system data is associated with the information handling system. The load mitigator device also determines whether to route analytics for the information handling system to the on-the box analytics device or to the on-the-cloud analytics. Based on the determination, the load mitigator device routes the analytics to either the on-the box analytics device or to the on-the-cloud analytics device.