Policy-Based RFID Service System for Non-Technical Rule Specification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional RFID service realization methods require developers to possess multiple skills, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs due to the complexity of specifying and processing RFID application event refining rules, making it difficult for non-technical managers to utilize and apply refined tag data effectively.
Innovation Solution
A policy-based RFID service system that includes a policy rule converter to convert user-level policy rules into an executable format, a policy rule performer to determine if refined event data satisfy policy conditions, and a system for managing policy vocabulary and resources, allowing for efficient and flexible policy application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional RFID application event refining rule specification methods are used, then the RFID middleware system can easily analyze and process the rules, but non-technical managers find it difficult to use and developers must learn multiple skills
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a policy specification intermediary layer that translates high-level policy descriptions into executable RFID event refining rules. This intermediary handles the complexity of rule specification, allowing non-technical managers to define policies using natural language or simplified interfaces while the system automatically generates the technical implementation details, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of specification and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the RFID service provision process into distinct layers: policy definition layer, rule generation layer, and execution layer. This segmentation allows each layer to operate independently with well-defined interfaces, reducing the overall system complexity while making policy specification easier for non-technical users by abstracting away the technical details.
2Productivity
If developers specify and process RFID application event refining rules, then refined tag data can be acquired and applied to business logic, but it requires learning multiple skills and increases time and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the system automatically generates executable rules from high-level policy definitions, performs validation, and integrates with business logic without requiring developer intervention for rule specification. This automation eliminates the need for developers to learn multiple skills and significantly reduces the time and cost associated with service provision while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-defining policy templates, validation rules, and integration patterns that can be directly applied to RFID services. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for developers to learn and create these components from scratch, reducing training time and accelerating service deployment while maintaining high productivity through reusable templates.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cooperation methods with tag data refining rule specification and business logic are used, then RFID services can be provided, but it causes waste of time and cost and worsens service provision flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic policy specification where rules can be modified, updated, and adapted in real-time without requiring system reconfiguration or developer intervention. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing business requirements flexibly while automatically handling the complexity of rule updates, thus improving adaptability without increasing time or cost for skill development.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a system and method for providing a policy based radio frequency identification service. The system for providing the policy based radio frequency identification service includes a policy vocabulary managing device for generating and managing policy vocabulary based on a policy vocabulary writer's control input, a policy performing resource managing device for generating and managing resource information for performing a radio frequency identification service policy based on a resource designator's control input, a policy rule managing device for generating and managing a policy rule sentence based on a policy user's control input, and a policy rule performing device for performing a radio frequency identification service policy by using a policy rule sentence input based on a policy user's control input.