Selective Energy Conservation in Virtual Universe Servers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Virtual universe systems consume significant energy and resources due to complex calculations and high server load, with existing energy-saving mechanisms often applied automatically without user consideration, lacking customization and incentives for users to conserve energy.

Innovation Solution

A method allowing users to dynamically select and apply energy conservation options in a virtual universe by determining available options, choosing preferences, and applying them to specific areas, with incentives such as virtual rewards for energy savings, and offloading computations to reduce server resource usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If energy conservation options are applied automatically without user consideration, then server resource consumption is reduced, but user customization and control are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveserver resource consumptionVSAvoiduser customization

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides users with self-service control over energy conservation through a graphical user interface that allows them to select, modify, and manage energy-saving options for different virtual universe regions. Users can independently configure their energy preferences without system intervention, resolving the contradiction between automatic energy saving and user customization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If energy conservation options are made available to users, then user customization is enabled, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser customizationVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The energy conservation system is segmented into discrete, manageable options organized by virtual universe regions. Each region can have its own energy-saving settings independently configured, allowing users to customize without overwhelming complexity. The segmentation presents simplified choices rather than complex global configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A graphical user interface serves as an intermediary between users and the complex energy conservation system. The GUI translates user-friendly selections into appropriate energy-saving configurations, shielding users from system complexity while enabling customization. The interface layer simplifies interaction with the underlying complex energy management infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If existing energy-saving mechanisms are implemented, then server load is reduced, but user incentive and engagement are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveserver loadVSAvoiduser engagement

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that communicate energy-saving progress and server load reduction to users. By providing visible feedback about the impact of their energy choices, users feel more engaged and motivated to participate in energy conservation, transforming a passive system into an interactive one.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11500443B2Introducing selective energy efficiency in a virtual environment

Publication Date: 2022.11.15 KYNDRYL INC

AI summary

A system and method for energy conservation in a virtual universe, the method comprising: determining, at a server, available energy conservation options associated with an avatar of the virtual universe; determining, at the server, selected energy conservation options of the available energy conservation options; and applying, at the server, the selected energy conservation options to portions of the virtual universe associated with the avatar.