Newsfeed Mediator for Automated Connected Entity Action
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connected devices in a network operate independently, preventing information sharing and automated action implementation among them without user intervention.
Innovation Solution
A method for managing connected entities through a newsfeed system where entities of one type publish event data, and entities of another type associated with rules detect correspondences to implement actions, with centralized or distributed intelligence for automated action execution, allowing user tracking and rule modification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If connected devices operate independently, then device simplicity and autonomy are maintained, but information sharing and automated action implementation among devices are prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a newsfeed as an intermediary component that mediates between connected devices. The newsfeed receives event data from devices of a first type and makes it available to devices of a second type that have associated rules. This intermediary structure enables automated actions without requiring direct device-to-device communication complexity, as the newsfeed handles the matching and routing of events to appropriate devices based on predefined rules.
2Ease of operation
If devices share information and implement automated actions, then interactivity and usability are enhanced, but user intervention requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by requiring users to pre-configure rules associated with devices of the second type before automated operations begin. These rules define the conditions (event data patterns) and corresponding actions that will be automatically executed. Once configured, the system operates autonomously by automatically detecting correspondences between published event data and predefined rules, eliminating the need for continuous user intervention while maintaining ease of operation through the initial setup phase.
3Loss of information
If a newsfeed system is introduced for event data publishing, then information sharing among devices is enabled, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the newsfeed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves multiple purposes: it acts as a publication channel for event data from devices of the first type, a distribution mechanism for delivering relevant events to devices of the second type, and a matching engine that compares event data against predefined rules. This universal component eliminates the need for separate information sharing infrastructure, reducing overall system complexity despite the enhanced information sharing capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for managing a plurality of entities, each entity being of at least one type selected from a first type and a second type, an entity of the second type being associated with a set of rules comprising event data in association with respective actions, an entity of the first type being able to publish at least one event datum on a web feed of a user, the method comprising the following steps: publication of an event datum on the web feed by a first entity of the first type; detection of a match between a rule associated with a second entity of the second type, and the published event datum; and implementation, by the second entity of the second type, of the action comprised in the rule matched with the published event datum.