Research Data Collection with Buffered Transmission Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data collection systems struggle with accurately collecting and recycling data from multiple measurement equipment and sensors, particularly in environments where communication states can deteriorate, leading to data loss and inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

A data collection apparatus and method that includes a sensing unit, storage unit, and management unit to monitor and manage data collection, storage, and communication, ensuring data is accurately collected, stored, and transmitted without loss, even in deteriorating communication states, and allows for data processing and indexing for easy retrieval.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If data is continuously transmitted to the data server, then data collection efficiency is improved, but data loss occurs when communication state deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata collection efficiencyVSAvoiddata transmission reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by storing test data in the first storage unit before transmission to the data server. This preparatory storage ensures that data is safely captured and can be transmitted later when communication conditions improve, preventing data loss during communication deterioration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The first storage unit acts as an intermediary between the sensing unit and the data server. It temporarily holds test data, buffering the transmission process and allowing the system to decouple data collection from data transmission, thus maintaining reliability even when communication state deteriorates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If test data is stored locally in the first storage unit, then data loss is prevented during communication failures, but storage space may become insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata storage reliabilityVSAvoidstorage capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains continuous useful action by continuously transmitting test data from the first storage unit to the data server when communication state meets setting conditions. This ongoing transmission prevents local storage from becoming insufficient while ensuring data is reliably transferred.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The first management unit monitors communication state and provides feedback to control transmission. When communication state meets setting conditions, transmission is activated; when it deteriorates, transmission is paused. This feedback mechanism dynamically balances local storage usage with successful data transfer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sensors and measurement equipment are integrated, then data collection comprehensiveness is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata collection comprehensivenessVSAvoidsystem integration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The collecting apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to handle various types of test data from different sensors and measurement equipment. The first management unit can manage multiple sensing units and storage units, and the system can adapt to different communication protocols and data formats, reducing the need for separate specialized systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The first management unit serves as an intermediary that standardizes interfaces between diverse sensing units, storage units, and the data server. It handles data formatting, transmission control, and error management, thereby simplifying the integration of multiple components without requiring complex point-to-point connections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Loss of time

If data transmission is performed continuously, then data retrieval timeliness is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata retrieval timelinessVSAvoidtransmission energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic action by transmitting data only when communication state meets setting conditions, rather than continuously. The first management unit periodically monitors communication state and activates transmission when conditions are favorable, reducing energy consumption while maintaining acceptable data retrieval timeliness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuity of useful action by ensuring data is always available in the first storage unit for immediate transmission when communication conditions improve. This eliminates idle waiting time and ensures timely data retrieval without requiring constant transmission attempts that would waste energy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12411745B2Apparatus and method for automatically collecting research data

Publication Date: 2025.09.09 KOREA INST OF ROBOT & CONVERGENCE

AI summary

Provided is a collecting apparatus. The collecting apparatus may include: a collector collecting test data generated in a specific test space; a data server keeping the test data generated in the specific test space, and a handler of an administrator.