Nested Socket RFID Compatibility Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Computing components, such as connectors, often lack compatibility with other components due to varying characteristics and properties, leading to sub-optimal functionality or damage when attempting to verify compatibility, especially with optical transceivers.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method that automates the detection of connector coupling to computing components using a nested socket system with RFID technology, where a chipset in the first socket detects the coupling of modular infrastructure components, including optical transceivers, to verify compatibility and prevent damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual verification of connector compatibility is performed, then compatibility can be confirmed, but the process is tedious and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility verification accuracyVSAvoidverification process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service compatibility verification through automated RFID detection. The reader automatically detects RFID tags on connectors and verifies compatibility without human intervention, eliminating manual verification steps while maintaining high accuracy through systematic detection protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical verification processes with automated RFID electromagnetic field-based detection. The RFID reader wirelessly communicates with tags on connectors to automatically determine compatibility, substituting tedious manual inspection with rapid electronic identification

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If connector compatibility is not verified, then installation is faster, but sub-optimal functionality or damage may occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidsystem functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary compatibility verification using RFID detection before connector installation. The reader detects RFID tags and verifies compatibility in advance, ensuring that only compatible connectors are installed, thus preventing future functionality issues while maintaining efficient installation processes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary anti-action by detecting incompatible connectors through RFID verification before they can cause damage. The system proactively identifies potential compatibility conflicts and prevents their installation, countering potential harm before it occurs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Extent of automation

If a nested socket system with RFID detection is implemented, then automated compatibility verification is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection automation levelVSAvoidsocket system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The nested socket system integrates multiple functions into a single structure: the first socket provides electrical connections while the second socket houses RFID tags for compatibility verification. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate verification devices, balancing automation capabilities with acceptable system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs nesting by placing the second socket containing RFID tags within or alongside the first socket structure. This nested arrangement allows automated verification components to be compactly integrated into the existing socket architecture, minimizing space requirements and reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

Enables proactive verification of component compatibility, preventing damage and ensuring optimal system operation by automating the detection process through RFID communication between the chipset and RFID tags on optical transceivers.

Implementation Method 1

The chipset includes an RFID reader while the optical transceivers are associated with an RFID tag

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRFID (Radio Frequency Identification): Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3269216B1First socket nested in a second socket

Publication Date: 2021.10.06 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

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AI summary

Examples herein disclose an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first socket nested in a second socket. The first socket includes a cavity, disposed in the first socket, to accept a chipset. The first socket includes an electrical contact, disposed in the cavity, to couple the chipset to a board. The chipset detects when an infrastructure is coupled to the second socket.