Data Integration Apparatus for Sensor Network Text Command Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sensor network applications face challenges in flexibility and convenience due to the need for multiple application interfaces and different development environments, leading to a burden on sensor providers and inflexible development processes.
Innovation Solution
A data integration apparatus comprising a resource allocation module, data interface processing unit, resource attribute processing unit, logic bus processing unit, and network interface processing unit, which uses text commands to query and retrieve configurations from profiles stored in the apparatus, enabling communication between an application server and sensor network without requiring new programming or APIs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple application interfaces are provided for different sensor networks and development environments, then the system can support various sensing applications, but the device complexity and burden on sensor providers increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a unified application interface that can communicate with multiple types of sensor networks (Zigbee, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) and different development environments through a single standard. The interface uses standardized text commands and profiles to access sensor resources, eliminating the need for multiple specialized interfaces while maintaining broad compatibility and adaptability across different sensor network architectures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a data integration apparatus as an intermediary layer between the application server and sensor networks. This mediator translates diverse sensor network protocols into a unified text command interface, managing communication complexity centrally rather than requiring each application to handle multiple protocols directly. The apparatus handles profile queries, resource mapping, and network node communication as a service.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different application interfaces are developed for various networks and development languages, then more sensing applications can be developed, but the development process becomes inconvenient and inflexible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent standardizes the interface parameters to text commands that are language-independent and protocol-agnostic. Instead of requiring developers to learn different API signatures for each sensor network, the interface uses consistent text-based query commands (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) that work across all supported networks. The profile system allows configuration of network-specific parameters without changing the application code.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the complexity into separate layers: the unified text command interface handles application-level operations, the data integration apparatus manages network-specific communication details, and profiles store configuration information. This segmentation allows applications to remain simple while the infrastructure handles the complexity of different networks and development environments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sensor providers expand application interfaces to network level, then more communication capabilities are achieved, but the burden on sensor providers increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables sensor networks to present themselves through standardized profiles that automatically describe their capabilities, resources, and communication parameters. The data integration apparatus queries these profiles to automatically configure connections and communication settings, eliminating the need for manual interface expansion or configuration by sensor providers. The system self-configures based on profile information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses pre-defined profiles that contain all necessary configuration information about sensor networks, buses, and resources before communication begins. These profiles are queried and processed in advance by the data integration apparatus, so that when applications need to communicate with sensor networks, the setup and configuration are already complete, reducing the operational burden on sensor providers.
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AI summary
A data integration apparatus for use in a sensor network system is provided. The sensor network system includes a sensor network and an application server. The data integration apparatus receives text commands associated with access of the sensor network from the application server, and accomplishes the operations of the tabled data provided by the network node of the sensor network by using the text commands and the hardware configurations of the sensor network cooperatively.