Intelligent controller and sensor network bus, system and method including a dynamic bandwidth allocation mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network architectures in machine automation, such as those for self-driving cars and factory automation, face challenges with high latency, low bandwidth, complex cabling, significant electromagnetic interference, high costs, and unsecured data transmission, particularly when handling sensor data like camera and LIDAR data across networks.
Innovation Solution
A machine automation system featuring a controller and sensor bus with a central processing core and multi-medium transmission intranet that implements a dynamic burst-to-broadcast transmission scheme, utilizing dynamic bandwidth allocation to efficiently transmit messages and packets across a network, supporting various data types and enabling secure communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If traditional network architectures are used for machine automation, then system integration is achieved, but latency is high and bandwidth is low
Solution Approach 1:
The network architecture is segmented into multiple functional layers including physical layer, data link layer, network layer, and application layer, with each layer optimized independently. This segmentation allows high-speed physical layer transmission while maintaining complex protocol handling at higher layers, resolving the contradiction between transmission speed and protocol complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
A network controller acts as an intermediary device that manages data flow between end devices and the network core. The controller buffers, prioritizes, and forwards packets efficiently, reducing latency while maintaining high throughput. This intermediary layer decouples the speed requirements of individual devices from the overall network performance.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If copper cabling systems are used for network transmission, then electrical connectivity is achieved, but electromagnetic interference is significant and shielding costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional electrical copper cabling with optical fiber transmission media. Optical fibers transmit data as light signals instead of electrical signals, completely eliminating electromagnetic interference and the need for expensive shielding. This substitution maintains transmission functionality while removing the harmful electromagnetic effects and associated complexity.
3Productivity
If dynamic bandwidth allocation is implemented, then transmission efficiency is improved, but control mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic bandwidth allocation mechanism incorporates feedback loops where network controllers continuously monitor traffic conditions, queue depths, and transmission rates. Based on this feedback, the controllers dynamically adjust allocation parameters such as time slot sizes and transmission priorities. This feedback-driven approach achieves high productivity while keeping the control mechanism manageable through automated adaptation rather than complex manual configuration.
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AI summary
A machine automation system for controlling and operating an automated machine. The system includes a controller and sensor bus including a central processing core and a multi-medium transmission intranet for implementing a dynamic burst to broadcast transmission scheme where messages are burst from nodes to the central processing core and broadcast from the central processing core to all of the nodes.