Plug-and-Play Universal Sensor Interface for Wireless Sensor Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high installation and maintenance costs of wireless sensor networks due to the need for redesign or redeployment when new sensor applications arise, limiting their scalability and flexibility across various industries and markets.
Innovation Solution
A plug-and-play universal sensor interface that allows sensor module units to be easily connected to wireless nodes without reconfiguring the existing network infrastructure, enabling flexible deployment and modification of wireless sensor networks with minimal costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless sensor networks are redesigned or redeployed when new sensor applications arise, then the network can adapt to new applications, but installation and maintenance costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal sensor interface that allows different sensor types to be connected to the same wireless node through a standardized interface. This enables the network to accommodate new sensor applications without requiring redesign or redeployment of the existing infrastructure, thereby reducing installation and maintenance costs while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless sensor networks are redeployed for new applications, then the network can serve new markets, but downtime increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized universal interface allows new sensors to be connected and configured without removing or replacing existing wireless nodes. This enables seamless integration of new sensor applications while the network remains operational, minimizing downtime and allowing continuous service to existing markets while expanding to new applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing network infrastructure is reconfigured for new sensor applications, then the network can be adapted, but complexity of reconfiguration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a standardized interface with defined electrical connections and communication protocols that simplifies the integration process. New sensors connect through this uniform interface without requiring complex custom wiring or configuration, reducing reconfiguration complexity while maintaining deployment flexibility across different applications.
Data Source
AI summary
A configured mode of operation of a wireless sensor network can be established through a dynamic remote configuration process. The plug-and-play universal sensor interface enables the monitoring capabilities of the wireless sensor network to scale seamlessly with the dynamic nature of changing sensor application objectives. A system status module enables a user to view the sensor service to confirm the current configuration of the wireless sensor network.