Network Device Power Estimation Using Usage State Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies struggle to accurately estimate the power consumption of network communication devices beyond their power supply state, limiting effective power management in communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A management method and system for network communication devices that acquire usage state information, including communication and power supply states, to generate a power consumption estimate value using qualitative and quantitative data, and store or transmit this information for historical analysis and alerting purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If power consumption is controlled based on power supply state only, then power management is simplified, but power consumption estimation accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments power consumption estimation into multiple dimensions: power supply state, communication state, and usage state. Each dimension is measured and evaluated separately using different data types (quantitative for power supply, qualitative for communication), then integrated to produce a comprehensive power consumption estimate. This segmentation allows accurate estimation without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a management server as an intermediary that collects usage state information from network communication devices, processes the data, and generates power consumption estimates. This intermediary handles the complex processing of multiple data types and states, freeing individual devices from complex power management tasks while maintaining high estimation accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If detailed usage state information is collected, then power consumption estimation accuracy is improved, but information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power consumption estimation that adapts to changing device states. The management server continuously monitors power supply state, communication state, and usage state, updating power consumption estimates in real-time as conditions change. This dynamic approach maintains high accuracy without requiring permanently complex processing at each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback loop where usage state information is collected, power consumption is estimated, and results are used to optimize power management decisions. The management server receives ongoing data from devices, refines estimates based on accumulated information, and can trigger power management actions, creating a continuous improvement cycle that reduces processing complexity over time.
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AI summary
A management method for network communication devices is a management method for network communication devices including at least one physical port, the method including acquiring usage state information including a communication state and a power supply state to other communication devices connected to the at least one physical port, and generating a power consumption estimate value based on the usage state information. In the management method for network communication devices, the power consumption estimate value may be generated using qualitative data corresponding to the communication state and quantitative data corresponding to the power supply state among the usage state information.