Modular Lattice Sensor Network for Concurrent Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current monitoring systems require redesigning specific circuitry for each sensor or array of sensors, leading to high costs, time consumption, and potential inaccuracies due to delayed and incomplete data reporting.
Innovation Solution
A modular monitoring system utilizing a lattice structure with sensors connected in a 'sensor-within-a-sensor' configuration, allowing for concurrent power and data transmission, enabling easy addition or removal of sensors without redesigning the circuitry, and simultaneous data transmission from multiple sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific circuitry is designed for each sensor or array of sensors, then the monitoring system can be customized for specific monitoring needs, but the design becomes costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal lattice structure that can serve multiple sensing functions simultaneously. The lattice is designed with repeating geometric patterns that can detect various physical quantities (strain, temperature, pressure) depending on sensor placement, eliminating the need for separate circuit designs for each monitoring need.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system is divided into modular sensor units that can be independently placed at different lattice intersections. Each sensor is a discrete element that can be added or removed without affecting the overall lattice structure or requiring redesign of the entire circuit system.
2Measurement precision
If each sensor transmits data individually, then each sensor can be monitored separately, but the data processing time increases and reporting accuracy decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sensors are electrically connected in parallel within the lattice structure, allowing them to transmit data simultaneously through shared transmission lines. This merging of data paths enables concurrent data collection from multiple sensors, reducing processing time and eliminating gaps in monitoring coverage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sensors are removed or added to change monitoring needs, then the system can adapt to new requirements, but the circuitry must be redesigned
Solution Approach 1:
The lattice structure provides universal connectivity at each intersection point, allowing sensors to be placed, removed, or relocated without modifying the underlying lattice circuitry. The repeating geometric pattern ensures that any intersection can accommodate a sensor, making the system highly adaptable to changing monitoring requirements.
4Reliability
If data from multiple sensors is processed before reporting, then comprehensive analysis can be performed, but delays occur in reporting the condition of the monitored object
Solution Approach 1:
The lattice enables continuous, simultaneous data transmission from all sensors to the monitoring system without sequential processing delays. All sensors operate concurrently and transmit data in real-time, ensuring both comprehensive coverage and immediate reporting of monitored conditions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces data processing time, enhances reporting accuracy, and allows for adaptable monitoring of changing conditions without redesigning the system, providing faster and more reliable data access.
Implementation Method 1
the lattice may be formed of a flexible conductive material having a shape comprising repeating geometric patterns
Data Source
AI summary
A super modular monitoring system is disclosed. The system may include a lattice having a plurality of intersections, and which may be formed of a flexible conductive material having a shape comprising repeating geometric patterns. The lattice of the system may serve as the primary sensor of the super modular monitoring system. The system may also include any number of secondary sensors with each being disposed at an intersection of the plurality of intersections of the lattice. The secondary sensors may be in electrical communication with the primary sensor, which may include transmission of both power and data. The system may further include a monitoring system in electrical communication with the lattice. One or more lattices of the system may be coupled together to form a super lattice. The primary and secondary sensors may transmit data simultaneously to the monitoring system for further analysis.