Decentralized Resource Allocation in Space Value Chain Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current space data communication systems are inefficient due to outdated communication technologies, lack of interoperability, and fragmentation, leading to high development costs, long deployment times, and poor resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized peer-to-peer value chain network utilizing blockchain technology to manage smart contracts and resource allocation, enabling transparent and optimal exchange of resources, goods, and services among nodes in a cluster, with a space operating system that facilitates sharing and optimization across the global space industry value chain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If proprietary systems and protocols are used for space data communication, then system reliability is maintained, but device complexity and development costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal standardized communication protocol that enables different space systems and ground stations to interoperate without proprietary interfaces. This single standardized protocol serves multiple functions across diverse platforms, reducing the need for specialized proprietary systems while maintaining communication reliability through proven standardized mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is segmented into modular standardized components that can be independently implemented and validated. This segmentation allows reliable communication functionality to be reused across multiple systems without requiring complex integrated proprietary solutions, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple incompatible technologies are deployed, then specific functional requirements are met, but interoperability and resource sharing capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a universal standardized protocol that enables systems with different functional capabilities to interoperate reliably. This protocol acts as a common interface that maintains interoperability while allowing each system to retain its specialized functional adaptations, thus preserving adaptability without sacrificing reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized protocol serves as an intermediary layer between incompatible technologies, enabling them to communicate and share resources reliably. This mediator translates between different system interfaces and the standardized protocol, maintaining interoperability while allowing diverse functional capabilities to coexist.
3Productivity
If centralized resource allocation is used, then coordination efficiency is improved, but system scalability and collaboration incentive deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the resource allocation function into distributed autonomous agents at each node, rather than a single centralized controller. Each node independently manages its own resources and makes allocation decisions based on standardized protocols, enabling the system to scale seamlessly while maintaining coordination efficiency through localized decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
Each node in the network autonomously manages its own resource allocation and transaction negotiations without requiring centralized coordination. This self-service approach allows nodes to independently optimize their resource usage while the standardized protocol ensures efficient coordination across the distributed system, enabling both scalability and productivity.
4Area of stationary object
If distributed base stations are deployed, then communication coverage is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates due to lack of sharing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the resource management functions of multiple distributed base stations into a unified standardized framework. This allows base stations to maintain their independent coverage areas while combining their resource pools through the standardized protocol, enabling efficient resource sharing across the distributed network and improving overall utilization efficiency without sacrificing coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized protocol enables base stations to serve multiple functions simultaneously - maintaining their primary communication coverage role while also acting as resource sharing nodes in the distributed network. This multi-functionality allows improved coverage and efficient resource utilization to coexist through a single standardized interface.
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AI summary
A system and a method are disclosed to optimize use of resources and services among a number of nodes, which could be software programs, individuals, machines, organizations or any entity that can exchange resources, goods and services with other entities. Platform not just facilitates exchange and sharing of resources and services, but also lower substantially legal cost and time for short or long term cooperation among entities.