Store Server Priority Scheduling for Network Congestion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Communication delays occur between the edge server and edge devices in a store due to network congestion, affecting data transmission and reception, particularly during peak usage periods, which can impact inventory management and business operations.
Innovation Solution
A store server with a network interface, memory for storing priority values and usage indicators, and a processor that determines a priority order for devices based on their assigned priorities and usage frequencies to manage communication effectively, ensuring timely and efficient data exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the edge server communicates with all edge devices via the store network, then data exchange is enabled, but communication delays occur during network congestion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of communication priority by assigning different priority levels to different devices based on their usage frequency and importance. The processor dynamically adjusts communication parameters (priority values) to ensure critical devices like POS terminals receive timely data transmission even during network congestion, resolving the contradiction between reliable data exchange and communication delay.
2Ease of operation
If communication with all devices is treated equally, then system simplicity is maintained, but critical devices experience delays during peak usage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by assigning different communication priorities to different devices based on their specific characteristics and usage patterns. Instead of uniform treatment, each device receives customized priority levels (e.g., POS terminals get higher priority than storage devices), improving overall data transmission efficiency while maintaining manageable system operation through automated priority assignment.
3Quantity of substance
If the network bandwidth is increased, then communication capacity is improved, but network complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic priority-based communication scheduling that allows the system to adaptively manage limited network bandwidth without requiring physical infrastructure upgrades. The processor dynamically adjusts communication priorities based on real-time usage patterns, enabling efficient bandwidth utilization and avoiding the complexity and cost of increasing physical network capacity.
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AI summary
A store server for managing a plurality of devices in a store via a store network, includes a network interface connectable to the store network, a memory that stores: a priority value assigned to each of the devices, and indicators for each device indicating frequency of use in time periods of a day, and a processor configured to: determine a priority order for the devices based on the priority values and the indicators for the devices stored in the memory, and control communication with each of the devices via the network interface according to the determined priority order.