Protocol-Agnostic Telemetry Normalization for Multi-Protocol Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently collecting and processing operational data from a diverse range of devices and sensors across different communication protocols, leading to difficulties in real-time monitoring, maintenance, and energy management in complex commercial spaces.
Innovation Solution
A scalable system that uses an access control device configured with software to collect telemetry data from devices and sensors across various protocols, performing calculations and functions to provide unified data outputs, enabling comprehensive management of complex premises.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual data collection methods are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and data reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data collection methods with automated electronic systems. Sensors and computing devices automatically capture, store, and process operational data, eliminating human error in data recording while maintaining system manageability through digital automation.
2Device complexity
If a single protocol is used for data collection, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a computing device as an intermediary that receives data from sensors using different protocols (BACnet, LoRaWAN, etc.), translates and normalizes the data into a common format, and then processes it uniformly. This mediator approach enables multi-protocol support without requiring each sensor to implement all protocols.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive telemetry data collection is implemented across multiple protocols, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data collection system into independent sensor nodes, each responsible for a specific protocol or function, and a central computing device that handles data aggregation and processing. This modular architecture allows easy addition of new protocols by simply adding new sensor nodes without redesigning the entire system.
4Productivity
If real-time operational data monitoring is implemented, then productivity improves, but loss of time for data processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary data processing at the sensor level, where sensors perform initial measurements and pre-formatting of data before transmission. The computing device then receives pre-processed data in standardized formats, reducing the time required for final processing and enabling faster decision-making.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer system connected within a local network ingests telemetry data received from devices or sensors located within a premises and connected to the network. A virtual measuring instrument module instantiates within the computer system and includes communication protocol interfaces and predefined data transformation tools provisioned for interaction with telemetry data generated by the devices or sensors. The application associates with a subnetwork of the local network to which the devices or sensors are collectively connected. The subnetwork uses a first communication protocol that is different a protocol used on the local network. The communication protocol interfaces include a first interface that uses the first communication protocol. The telemetry data is received within the application from the devices or sensors on the first subnetwork using the first communication protocol interface as received telemetry data. The predefined data transformation tools translate a format of the received telemetry data to a normalized format. A presentation of the normalized telemetry data is configured for output to a user device.