Sensor Address Mapping via Stimulus Response Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The proliferation of sensors in various settings, such as cities and buildings, overwhelms existing setup and maintenance processes, making it burdensome to manage and maintain large numbers of sensors effectively.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using sensor stimulation and response matching approaches to automate the mapping of sensor network addresses to sensor identification information provided by a mobile terminal, allowing for flexible addressing and easier management of sensors through a resource directory.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual setup and maintenance processes are used for sensors, then each sensor can be individually managed, but the burden becomes overwhelming as the number of sensors increases to millions
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables sensors to self-identify and self-register by automatically generating and transmitting their identification information and capabilities to the network monitor, eliminating the need for manual configuration of each sensor
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors perform preliminary actions by pre-generating their identification information, capabilities, and location data before being queried or activated, allowing the system to rapidly onboard millions of sensors without manual setup
2Productivity
If a resource directory with automated mapping is implemented, then sensor management becomes efficient and scalable, but additional system components and processes are required
Solution Approach 1:
A resource directory acts as an intermediary between sensors and the monitoring system, automatically mapping sensor network addresses to identification information, capabilities, and locations, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling scalable management
Solution Approach 2:
The resource directory serves multiple functions simultaneously: storing sensor identification information, mapping network addresses, tracking sensor capabilities, and providing location data, reducing the need for separate systems for each function
3Adaptability or versatility
If flexible addressing with user-defined labels and descriptions is enabled, then sensor identification becomes more versatile, but the mapping and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds multiple dimensions to sensor identification by incorporating user-defined labels, descriptive information, capabilities, and location data alongside network addresses, creating a multi-dimensional identification space that enhances versatility without losing address information
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables efficient management and flexible addressing of sensors, allowing users to define labels, locations, and descriptions, and determines corresponding network addresses, facilitating the integration of sensors into communications systems.
Implementation Method 1
receiving a sequence of motion direction values generated by a motion sensor connected to the mobile terminal while the mobile terminal is moved within a viewable space of a camera sensor
Implementation Method 2
receiving a video signal from the camera sensor, and matching the sequence of motion direction values to a pattern of movement of the mobile terminal detected within the video signal
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AI summary
Methods, sensor network monitors (150), and mobile terminals (120) are disclosed that map a plurality of sensors (110) to sensor identification information provided by the mobile terminals (120). A method includes receiving (500) stimulus characteristic information, which characterizes a stimulus provided to one of the sensors (110), and an associated sensor identification information from the mobile terminal (120). A response signal is received (502) from the sensor (110) responding to the stimulus. A network address of the sensor (110) is identified. The response signal is matched (504) to the stimulus characteristic information. The network address of the sensor (110) is associated (506) with the sensor identification information associated with the stimulus characteristic information matched to the response signal. The network address of the sensor (110) and the associated sensor identification information is provided (508) to a resource directory (152) for storage.