Terminal Data Input Switching for Private 5G Load Control

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Problem

Existing communication systems in private 5G networks face limitations in simultaneous data transmission and receipt capacity, leading to increased communication load and delays, with unnecessary data being collected and the inability to change required data in real time.

Innovation Solution

A communication system and data input control program that includes a controller to manage terminal devices, allowing for the transmission of control information to switch data input based on server processing needs, including commands for power management, sensor use, and data settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If data is continuously collected from terminal devices, then data availability is improved, but communication load increases and delays occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata availabilityVSAvoidcommunication delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control of data collection by the controller, which adjusts the data collection state of sensing devices based on real-time processing results. The system transitions from static continuous collection to dynamic on-demand collection, where data collection is activated or deactivated according to current processing needs, thereby reducing communication delays while maintaining data availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device autonomously adjusts its data collection behavior based on control signals from the controller. The sensing devices self-regulate their operation state (active/inactive) according to processing requirements, eliminating the need for continuous centralized control and reducing unnecessary data transmission during periods when processing capacity is insufficient.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Loss of information

If all sensing devices operate continuously, then data completeness is improved, but system energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata completenessVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic assessment of processing capacity and data collection needs. The controller evaluates processing results at intervals and adjusts the operational state of sensing devices accordingly, switching between active and inactive states based on current requirements. This periodic control reduces energy consumption compared to continuous operation while maintaining data completeness when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system temporarily deactivates sensing devices when processing capacity is insufficient, discarding data collection during low-demand periods. When processing capacity becomes available, the system recovers by reactivating the sensing devices to collect necessary data, optimizing energy usage while ensuring data completeness is achieved during critical periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Productivity

If processing capacity is increased to handle more data, then data processing capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts processing capacity utilization based on real-time conditions. The controller monitors processing capacity and data collection state, activating additional processing resources only when necessary. This dynamic allocation allows the system to handle variable data loads without requiring permanently increased processing capacity, thereby avoiding the complexity associated with permanently over-provisioned systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12549932B2Communication system and data input control program
Publication Date: 2026.02.10 KONICA MINOLTA INC
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AI summary

A communication system that enables acquisition of data from a terminal device only as needed and when needed. A communication system including a terminal device including a sensing, a network system at least a part of which includes wireless communication, and a server that performs wireless communication with the terminal device through the network system and processes data received from the terminal device, in which the communication system includes a controller that controls the terminal device, and the controller transmits, to the terminal device, control information for switching the data to be input to the server according to processing of the data by the server.