Computerized Systems and Methods for Compressed Data Communication Between Devices for a Specifically Configured Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication networks in climate control systems lack the necessary technical capabilities to adequately detect, relay, and store system data, leading to inefficiencies in operating these systems, such as outdoor AC units being unable to timely communicate with indoor furnaces and thermostats.
Innovation Solution
A decision intelligence (DI)-based computerized framework provides a centralized hub for remote access and control of climate systems through a mobile application or web interface, enabling dynamic monitoring and control, with a reliable and secure wireless communication platform for improved energy efficiency and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional communication networks are used in climate control systems, then system simplicity is maintained, but data communication capability and system operational efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The communication network is segmented into multiple protocol layers (application layer, transport layer, network layer, data link layer, physical layer) with specialized functions at each layer. This segmentation allows complex communication tasks to be divided into manageable segments, improving overall system operational efficiency while organizing complexity in a structured manner.
Solution Approach 2:
Protocol layers act as intermediaries between different communication functions and devices. Each layer provides standardized interfaces and translation mechanisms, enabling efficient data communication between diverse climate control devices (outdoor AC units, indoor furnaces, thermostats) without requiring direct complex point-to-point connections.
2Speed
If data is transmitted in uncompressed format, then communication simplicity is maintained, but data transmission throughput and timeliness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Data compression is performed preliminarily at the source device before transmission. The compression algorithm processes data in advance, reducing the volume of data that needs to be transmitted over the network. This preliminary action increases effective transmission speed and timeliness while the compression logic is contained within specific protocol layers.
Solution Approach 2:
The data format is transformed from uncompressed to compressed format through parameter changes in data representation. Different compression algorithms can be selected based on data type and transmission requirements, optimizing transmission speed while managing processing complexity through standardized parameter interfaces.
3Reliability
If conventional communication protocols are used, then protocol compatibility is maintained, but data detection, relay, and storage capabilities deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-layer communication protocol provides universal functionality that handles multiple communication tasks (detection, relay, storage, compression, error handling) within a unified framework. This universal protocol structure can accommodate various climate control devices and data types while providing reliable communication through standardized mechanisms at each layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The protocol includes feedback mechanisms at multiple layers for error detection, acknowledgment, and retransmission. Confirmation packets and status indicators provide real-time feedback on data transmission success, enabling reliable communication by automatically detecting and correcting communication failures without requiring complex external monitoring.
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AI summary
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a communication framework that enables computerized functionality for a climate system's improved operation. The disclosed framework enables a location's climate system to be controlled via a centralized hub, which can be accessed remotely using a mobile application or web interface. The enabled communication network and functionality enables dynamic monitoring and control of the devices/components of a location's climate system, which can be effectuated from anywhere (e.g., at the location or away from the location), providing functionality for increased flexibility and convenience. The disclosed communication framework provides a reliable and secure wireless communication platform for climate system components, enabling improved energy efficiency, comfort and control for residential and commercial locations (e.g., buildings).