Network Device Geolocation Rule Engine and Voltage Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network devices lack the capability to perform rule-based actions dependent on geolocation-specific conditions, and they do not have a mechanism to safely shut down when voltage levels become unacceptable.
Innovation Solution
A network device that can obtain its geolocation, determine a rule based on geolocation-dependent conditions, query external sources for updated statuses, and perform actions accordingly, while also incorporating a mechanism to safely shut down when voltage levels fall outside an acceptable range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If network devices perform rule-based actions dependent on geolocation conditions, then functionality and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rule engine as an intermediary component that mediates between geolocation data and device actions. The rule engine receives geolocation conditions, evaluates them against stored rules, and triggers appropriate actions without requiring complex integration logic within each device, thus improving adaptability while managing complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The control mechanism is designed as a universal platform that can handle multiple geolocation-dependent conditions and trigger various types of actions across different network devices. This multi-functional rule-based system allows a single complex mechanism to serve multiple purposes, improving versatility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity
2Reliability
If network devices continuously monitor voltage levels, then reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage monitoring mechanism operates periodically rather than continuously, checking voltage levels at defined intervals. This periodic monitoring approach maintains reliability by detecting voltage sags and ensuring safe shutdown conditions are met, while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring by keeping the monitoring circuit inactive between measurement intervals
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AI summary
A network device capable of performing rule-based actions dependent on geolocation-based conditions or realtime conditions from an external source. The network device can obtain its geolocation, obtain a rule based on a condition, query sources for and/or calculate updated statuses of the condition based on the geolocation, and perform actions based on the updated status of the condition, the geolocation, and the rule. The network device is capable of safely shutting down when voltage supplied to the network device falls outside of and acceptable range.