Trust-Based Resource Sharing for Mobile Edge Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Constrained edge systems in transportation industries face limitations in network connectivity, storage capacity, and processing power, hindering effective communication and data exchange across different vendor systems, and are challenged by complex security and legislative constraints.
Innovation Solution
A method for establishing a trust relationship between cooperating systems on mobile entities to share resources such as data, network connectivity, and processing capacity, using digital representatives and smart contracts to facilitate opportunistic sharing and resource provision, even in situations with sporadic or no connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If isolated vendor systems are used in transportation entities, then each vendor can manage their own systems independently, but communication and data exchange across different vendor systems is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mediator system that facilitates secure data exchange between isolated vendor systems. This mediator acts as an intermediary that enables communication across vendor boundaries while maintaining the independence of each vendor's system management, thus resolving the contradiction between independent management and data exchange capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal communication framework that can handle multiple vendor systems through a common interface and protocol. This universal system allows different vendor systems to interact seamlessly, preserving independent management while enabling cross-vendor data exchange through standardized mechanisms.
2Loss of energy
If network connectivity is limited in constrained edge systems, then cost is reduced, but communication capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing trust relationships and security credentials between systems before actual communication occurs. This allows systems to be ready for immediate data exchange when connectivity opportunities arise, maximizing the use of limited network resources while maintaining reliable communication capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic resource allocation and adaptive communication strategies that adjust network usage based on available connectivity and resource constraints. This dynamic approach optimizes communication cost while maintaining reliability by adapting to changing network conditions and prioritizing critical data exchanges.
3Adaptability or versatility
If trust relationships are established between cooperating systems, then resource sharing is enabled, but security complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses copying by creating digital representations (digital twins) of physical systems and their security credentials. These digital copies enable trust verification and resource sharing decisions to be made in the digital domain without requiring complex direct security mechanisms between all physical systems, thus enabling resource sharing while managing security complexity through abstraction.
4Productivity
If digital representatives are used to negotiate resource provision, then opportunistic sharing is facilitated, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling digital representatives to autonomously negotiate and execute resource sharing agreements without requiring constant human intervention or complex centralized coordination. The digital representatives independently manage resource provisioning, authentication, and transaction execution, improving productivity while managing complexity through automated self-service mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for operating a system hosted on a mobile entity is disclosed, wherein the system is operable to connect to a communication network. The method, performed by a controller of the system, comprises seeking to establish a trust relationship with a cooperating system hosted on a mobile entity, and, if a trust relationship with the cooperating system is established, performing at least one of: initiating use of a resource provided by the cooperating system, or initiating provision of a resource for use by the cooperating system. Also disclosed is a method for operating a function comprising a digital representative of a system hosted on a mobile entity, wherein the system is operable to connect to a communication network. The method, performed by the function, comprises negotiating, with a digital representative of a cooperating system hosted on a mobile entity, at least one of provision of a resource to the system by the cooperating system, or provision of a resource to the cooperating system by the system.