Correlating Probe Data for Unified Device View
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Solution Overview
Problem
Distributed computing environments face challenges in obtaining a coherent view of computing devices due to incoherent and fragmented information sent by probes, leading to disparate perspectives on device operations and compositions.
Innovation Solution
A method that receives and compares probe information with device information in a database to establish relationships, correlating and reconciling fragmented data into a unified view, allowing for a centralized storage and retrieval of device information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If probes send information about computing devices, then monitoring capability is improved, but information coherence and consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a correlation module as an intermediary component that receives probe information, correlates it with existing device information in the database, and generates unified device descriptors. This mediator resolves the incoherence problem by systematically matching fragmented probe data with established device profiles, ensuring consistent and coherent information representation without losing monitoring capability.
2Productivity
If multiple probes collect device information, then monitoring coverage is improved, but data fragmentation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a correlation module that merges information from multiple probes into unified device descriptors. By correlating probe information with existing database entries and consolidating fragmented data into single coherent records, the system maintains comprehensive monitoring coverage while eliminating data fragmentation and reducing overall system complexity.
3Ease of operation
If probe information is stored in database, then data accessibility is improved, but data organization quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-processing and correlating probe information with existing device information before storage. The correlation module generates organized device descriptors that are ready for efficient retrieval and processing, eliminating the need for complex post-storage organization and ensuring both high accessibility and quality data structure.
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AI summary
A system includes a memory operable to store instructions and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable, upon executing the instructions, to receive first probe information from a first probe installed on a first device, compare the first probe information to first device information in a database, and determine that the first probe is associated with the first device. The processor may be further operable, upon executing the instructions, to receive second probe information from a second probe installed on the first device, compare the second probe information to the first device information in the database, and determine that the second probe is associated with the first device. The processor may be further operable, upon executing the instructions, to generate a relationship between the first probe information and the first device information and generate a relationship between the first probe information and the first device information.