Marine Navigation Device Networking via Master-Slave Identifier Assignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marine navigation devices lack efficient networking methods to integrate multiple devices into a cohesive network, particularly in determining device compatibility and assigning unique identifiers for communication.
Innovation Solution
A method for networking marine navigation devices involves a master device that determines if a slave device is compatible, assigns a unique identifier, and transmits it, allowing communication within the network by using a processor and memory to manage device coupling and identifier assignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If marine navigation devices are integrated into a network without compatibility determination, then network connectivity is improved, but device compatibility and operational reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The master marine navigation device performs preliminary actions by determining device compatibility and assigning unique identifiers before allowing slave devices to join the network. This preliminary compatibility check and identifier assignment ensures that only authorized devices with proper identification can connect to the network, preventing incompatible devices from joining while maintaining network reliability and security.
2Reliability
If unique identifier assignment is implemented for each slave device, then network communication reliability is improved, but device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The master marine navigation device autonomously performs the tasks of determining device compatibility and assigning unique identifiers to slave devices without requiring manual intervention or complex centralized management. The master device self-manages the identifier assignment process, reducing the operational complexity of network deployment while ensuring reliable communication through proper identification of each slave device.
3Reliability
If compatibility determination is performed for each slave device, then network security and reliability are improved, but processing time and operational efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The master marine navigation device implements a feedback mechanism where slave devices provide their device type information to the master, which then determines compatibility and assigns identifiers accordingly. This feedback-based approach enables efficient compatibility determination without requiring extensive processing time, as the master device receives necessary device information directly from slave devices and processes it through predefined compatibility criteria.
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AI summary
A method for networking a plurality of marine navigation devices into a network is provided, the network comprising one master marine navigation device and at least one slave marine navigation device. The method includes determining if a slave marine navigation device has recently been operatively coupled to the one master marine navigation device, determining if the slave marine navigation device is of a device type permitted to network with the one master marine navigation device, assigning an identifier to the slave marine navigation device if the device is of a device type permitted to network with the one master marine navigation device, and transmitting the identifier to at least the slave marine navigation device. The master marine navigation device may include a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the processor being programmed to carry out this networking method.