Network Device Communication Control by Type, Time, and Contract
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to distinguish between basic and user communication in IoT devices, making it difficult to control communication based on the content, time of day, or service contract, leading to inefficient charging and management.
Innovation Solution
A management system that includes a network device and a management server, capable of managing communication types and volumes based on service contracts, allowing flexible control of communication functions according to contract terms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If communication volumes are aggregated in accordance with a communication target, then charge for respective systems can be implemented, but it is not possible to switch communication control for communication with the same communication target based on content, time of day, or service contract
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments communication control into multiple dimensions: communication target, communication type (basic/user communication), and time of day. This segmentation allows independent control of each dimension, enabling flexible switching of communication control for the same target based on different communication types and time periods without increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic communication control where communication settings can change based on time of day and communication type. The system dynamically adjusts communication behavior according to service contracts, allowing the same communication target to have different control parameters at different times or for different communication types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If basic communication and user communication are distinguished and controlled separately, then charging can be implemented according to usage amount, but existing systems cannot control user communication in accordance with content, time of day, or service contract
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments communication into basic communication and user communication, and further segments control parameters into communication target, communication type, and time of day. This multi-level segmentation enables precise control of user communication according to service contracts while keeping the management structure organized and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a management server as an intermediary between the communication device and the service contract requirements. The management server stores communication settings including communication type, communication target, and time of day parameters, and provides these settings to the communication device, enabling complex contract-based control without increasing device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If communication control is aggregated by communication target, then simple management is achieved, but flexible control based on communication type and time of day cannot be implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments communication settings into multiple independent dimensions (communication type, communication target, time of day) that can be configured separately. This segmentation maintains operational simplicity by allowing independent configuration of each dimension while providing versatile control options through the combination of these dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal communication management framework that handles multiple communication types (basic and user communication) and multiple control dimensions (target, type, time) through a single integrated system. This multi-functional approach maintains simplicity by unifying the management interface while providing extensive control options.
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AI summary
A network device acquires a service setting from a management server based on a service contract, counts and manages a communication volume for each communication type based on the service setting, and controls communication for each function based on the service setting and the communication volume.