Automated Data Storage Location Tracking via Mobile Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
In large data centers with numerous data storage systems, accurately determining the location of individual systems is time-consuming and labor-intensive, often requiring manual recording and management, which can be inefficient and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing a mobile portable device equipped with a position determining module, such as GPS, to automatically determine and associate the device's location with the nearby data storage system, allowing for the storage of this information for easy access and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual recording and management methods are used to track data storage system locations, then administrative control is maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical recording processes with an automated electronic system using mobile devices and databases to capture and store location information of data storage systems, eliminating the need for manual note-taking and location tracking
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service location tracking where mobile devices automatically capture location data through position determining modules without requiring administrative personnel to manually record each system's location, allowing the system to track itself
2Measurement precision
If manual recording methods are used for location management, then system simplicity is maintained, but accuracy and reliability of location data deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Manual location recording is replaced with automated electronic capture using mobile devices equipped with position determining modules, which provide more precise and reliable location data compared to manual methods while managing complexity through standardized mobile device usage
3Measurement precision
If automated position determining modules are deployed, then location tracking accuracy is improved, but administrative resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Mobile devices with position determining modules serve multiple functions including location tracking, data storage, and communication, eliminating the need for dedicated specialized equipment and reducing overall administrative resource requirements despite the automation capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The automated system performs location tracking independently without requiring continuous administrative intervention, allowing existing administrative resources to be reallocated to higher-value tasks while maintaining accurate location tracking
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AI summary
A method and system for use in determining a current location of a data storage system is disclosed. A current location of a mobile portable device is determined in response to the device being positioned local to the data storage system. The mobile portable device comprises a position determining module for determining the current location of the device. The determined current location of the device is associated with the data storage system local thereto. The determined current location is stored in connection with the data storage system.