Universally mountable modular data and power network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart home and workspace technologies require separate installations with incompatible network architectures, leading to complexity, space inefficiency, and the need for multiple networks, which hinders seamless interconnectivity and optimal device functionality.
Innovation Solution
A modular network communication system with a controller, power connection points, and network nodes that can be integrated into various structures, supporting multiple communication protocols and machine learning algorithms, allowing for flexible installation and interconnectivity of devices without the need for separate installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate installations are used for each smart technology, then device functionality is maintained, but system complexity and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple smart technology installations into a single unified installation platform that can accommodate security systems, HVAC control, Wi-Fi, and other technologies simultaneously. This merging approach maintains the functionality of each individual device while reducing overall system complexity and eliminating the need for multiple separate network architectures.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation platform is designed with universal compatibility to support multiple types of smart devices and technologies through a single installation interface. The platform provides multi-functional capabilities including data aggregation, power distribution, and network connectivity for various devices, eliminating the need for device-specific installation infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple networks are deployed for different devices, then device interconnectivity is achieved, but network architecture complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple separate networks into a single unified network architecture that supports all smart devices. The installation platform provides a common data aggregation and communication infrastructure that enables interconnectivity between security systems, HVAC controls, Wi-Fi devices, and other technologies without requiring multiple independent networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation platform acts as an intermediary layer between various smart devices and the network infrastructure. It provides standardized interfaces and protocols that enable different device types to communicate through a unified network, simplifying the network architecture while maintaining broad device compatibility.
3Reliability
If separate locations are allocated for each device, then device functionality is optimized, but available space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple device installations into a single physical platform located at one centralized position. This merging of installations maintains the functional capabilities of each device while dramatically reducing the total space required, as devices share common infrastructure rather than requiring separate dedicated locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation platform is designed as a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple types of smart devices in a single location. The platform provides integrated power, data, and communication interfaces that serve various device functions simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate dedicated spaces for each device type.
4Reliability
If multiple connection points are provided for data and power, then device connectivity is ensured, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate connection points for data and power into a single integrated connection interface. The installation platform provides unified access to both power and data networks through consolidated connection mechanisms, ensuring reliable device connectivity while significantly simplifying the installation process by reducing the number of separate connections required.
Data Source
AI summary
Described may be a modular network communication system for use in a foundational structure, for the inclusion of new foundational structure construction, or configured for mobility between different foundational structures. The network communication system may be configured to support a broad array of network-related communications. The foundational structure's modular network communication system may have a controller, a power connection point, a communication protocol, and may include one or more than one network node. The controller unit may have processing circuitry and may be configured to utilize a communication protocol for controlling the foundational structure's information flow of the modular network communication system. Additionally, the controller may be further configured to communicate with at least one, but also more than one network-connected device which may or may not be connected to the internet.