Location-Based IP Address Assignment for IoT Terminal Relocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional IP address management systems require manual effort for setting or re-setting when IoT terminals are installed or relocated, as they rely on pre-registered identifiers and fixed locations, making it difficult to manage a large number of terminals efficiently.
Innovation Solution
An address setting system that automatically assigns IP addresses to IoT terminals based on their installation location using a location information transmitter, IoT terminal, and an address setting management device, which determines and transmits the IP address based on received location and device identifiers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If IP addresses are manually set for each terminal according to installation location, then address management can be performed, but a lot of effort is required when terminals are installed or relocated
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal automatically performs address setting by transmitting its identifier to the address management device and receiving the assigned IP address without human intervention. The terminal autonomously completes the address configuration process that previously required manual operator input.
Solution Approach 2:
The address management device pre-registers multiple IP addresses in association with terminal identifiers before actual installation. When a terminal is installed or relocated, the system can immediately assign a pre-prepared address without requiring manual configuration or waiting for address allocation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If terminals are set for fixed locations with pre-registered identifiers, then address management is simplified, but terminals cannot be automatically re-set when installation location changes
Solution Approach 1:
The address management system transitions from a static, fixed-location model to a dynamic model where terminals can be freely installed and relocated. The system automatically adapts to location changes by receiving terminal identifiers and transmitting appropriate IP addresses without requiring manual reconfiguration or fixed installation constraints.
3Productivity
If manual address setting is performed for each terminal, then precise address assignment is achieved, but productivity decreases due to repetitive manual operations
Solution Approach 1:
The manual mechanical process of address setting is replaced with an automated electronic communication system. The terminal and address management device exchange data electronically through identifier transmission and IP address assignment, eliminating the need for manual operations while maintaining precise address assignment.
Data Source
AI summary
A location information transmitter transmits location information within a prescribed area. An IoT terminal receives the location information and transmits the location information and a device identifier. An address setting management device receives the location information and the device identifier and sets an IP address to be assigned to the IoT terminal on the basis of the location information and the device identifier and transmits the IP address to the IoT terminal. The IoT terminal sets the IP address received from the address setting management device for itself.