Sensor Provisioning Workflow for Automated Deployment Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for provisioning sensors in large and densely populated sensor networks require significant human effort, involving manual processes and interactions with GIS and CAD programs, which are labor-intensive and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising processors and memories with program instructions that receive and store initial sensor provisioning instructions from a GUI, generating metadata and print files for sensors, and transmitting deployment locations, reducing human labor through automated georeferenced mapping and wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual provisioning methods using GIS and CAD programs are used, then sensor deployment can be achieved, but significant human effort and time are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service provisioning by automatically generating sensor deployment configurations, metadata, and provisioning instructions without requiring manual intervention. The automated system processes sensor data, determines optimal deployment locations, and generates all necessary provisioning documents independently, eliminating the need for human operators to manually configure each sensor in GIS and CAD programs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-generating sensor metadata, deployment configurations, and provisioning instructions before actual sensor deployment. By preparing all provisioning documents and configurations in advance through automated processing, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming manual setup during the actual deployment phase.
2Ease of manufacture
If manual provisioning processes are used, then sensor networks can be deployed, but labor-intensive efforts increase costs and reduce efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by creating a multi-functional automated provisioning platform that handles multiple tasks including sensor metadata generation, deployment location determination, provisioning instruction creation, and deployment documentation generation. This single automated system replaces multiple manual processes and tools, simplifying the overall provisioning workflow while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for reducing user effort for sensor provisioning. In one embodiment, a system includes one or more processors and one or more memories including program instructions. The program instructions when executed are configured for receiving and storing initial sensor provisioning instructions from a graphical user interface (GUI) and provisioning a first plurality of sensors using the initial sensor provisioning instructions.