Slot Interface Access Device for Unified Resource Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional networking systems restrict the use of functions among main devices connected via a network due to separate resource management by CPUs, preventing seamless access and management of resources across devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a resource management system where one main device acts as a 'master' to centrally manage and control resources of all connected devices, using package management and virtual slot databases to facilitate unified resource handling, allowing each device to manage network resources as if they are its own, and employing high-performance PCs to distribute the load and improve CPU capability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If each main device manages resources separately via its own CPU, then device independence and simplicity are maintained, but function access between devices is restricted and requires function alteration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a slot interface access device as an intermediary component between main devices. This device provides a unified slot interface that mediates resource access between multiple main devices, allowing them to communicate and share resources without requiring complex direct coordination between each device's CPU and resource management system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the resource management function by separating the slot interface access device from individual main devices. The slot interface access device independently manages the slot interface and coordinates access from multiple main devices, dividing the management burden and enabling independent resource allocation without requiring each main device to alter its own function management.
2Loss of information
If main devices manage slots separately, then each device maintains independent control, but information about other devices' resources remains unknown and function use is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the slot interface management function into a single centralized slot interface access device that serves multiple main devices. This consolidation allows the device to maintain a unified view of all slots and resources across the network, enabling information sharing about other devices' resources while simplifying operation through a single access point.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional networking systems use separate resource management, then system simplicity is maintained, but unrestricted function use across networked devices cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The slot interface access device acts as a mediator that enables unrestricted function use by providing a unified interface for resource access. It translates requests from multiple main devices into coordinated slot access operations, allowing any main device to access any resource without requiring complex direct management relationships between all devices.
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AI summary
A slot interface access device including a slot management odule; a slot control module; and a physical slot to management slot contrast table, the slot management module, the slot control module, and the physical slot to management slot contrast table being provided between an input and output control module and a slot interface lower than the input and output control module. The input and output control module accesses the slot interface using virtual slot identification information. The slot management module converts the virtual slot identification information into physical slot identification information while referring to the physical slot to management slot contrast table, and accesses the slot control module corresponding to the physical slot identification information, thereby realizing a physical access of the input and output control module to the slot interface. The slot interface access device is higher in CPU capability than other devices each including the slot interface.