Integrated Automation System for Mining Zone Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current automation systems in complex industrial environments, such as mining, are limited in their ability to integrate and manage autonomous operations across defined geographical regions, leading to inefficiencies and safety concerns due to the lack of comprehensive integration of autonomous systems.
Innovation Solution
The development of an integrated automation system that establishes localized zones with operation-defined geographical boundaries, utilizing a picture compilation system and control system to integrate autonomous entities, allowing for coordinated autonomous operations and human oversight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If autonomous operations are implemented in complex industrial environments like mining, then efficiency and safety are improved, but system complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the operational area into multiple localised zones with defined geographical boundaries. Each zone can be independently managed and monitored, allowing complex autonomous operations to be broken down into smaller, more manageable units. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a hierarchical control structure with a management party system operating at a higher level than individual autonomous entities. This dimensional addition allows for coordinated control of multiple autonomous systems without requiring direct complex interactions between all entities, thereby improving efficiency while managing complexity.
2Productivity
If multiple autonomous entities operate simultaneously in the same region, then productivity increases, but coordination and control difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the operational region into distinct localised zones, the system enables multiple autonomous entities to operate simultaneously without direct interference. Each entity can be assigned to specific zones, reducing coordination complexity while maintaining high overall productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The management party system acts as an intermediary between individual autonomous entities and the overall operational goals. It coordinates the activities of multiple autonomous entities by receiving information from them and distributing control decisions, thereby managing coordination complexity while enabling increased productivity.
3Reliability
If comprehensive integration of autonomous systems is implemented, then safety and efficiency improve, but system complexity and integration difficulty worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a hierarchical structure with a management party system at a higher level that integrates information from multiple autonomous entities. This hierarchical dimension allows for comprehensive safety monitoring and coordination without requiring direct complex integration between all autonomous systems, thereby improving reliability while managing integration complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The management party system serves multiple functions including monitoring, coordination, control, and information synthesis. By creating a universal control layer that handles multiple responsibilities, the system achieves comprehensive integration benefits for safety without the complexity of direct multi-entity integration.
Data Source
AI summary
Autonomous operations are conducted within a defined geographical region. In an autonomous system of a management party a plurality of localized zones are established having operation-defined geographical boundaries within the geographical region. Entities having autonomous operating systems to perform specific autonomous operations within respective ones of the localized zones. The autonomous system of the management party is integrated with the autonomous operating systems of the entities.