Universal Allocation Service for Dynamic Inventory Management

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems lack the capability to dynamically manage and integrate various service types, such as one-time purchases, rentals, and subscriptions, and effectively monitor and analyze vast amounts of data generated across different services, limiting their flexibility and user interaction management.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system for managing electronic inventory data, which includes receiving wearable article data, assigning categories, monitoring availability, and initiating services for physical shipment, allowing for dynamic management of wearable items across multiple services and storefronts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional allocation strategies are used to dedicate each article to a specific purpose, then the system structure is simple and easy to manage, but the system lacks flexibility and cannot dynamically link multiple service types

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility to link service typesVSAvoidsystem structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal allocation service that can handle multiple service types (one-time purchases, rentals, subscriptions, auctions) through a single system infrastructure. The allocation service receives requests without being dedicated to any specific service type, dynamically determining the appropriate allocation strategy based on the request parameters and current system state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static, dedicated allocations to dynamic, flexible allocations. The allocation service can adapt its behavior in real-time based on service type, user preferences, inventory availability, and business rules, enabling seamless switching between different service models without requiring separate dedicated systems for each.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If individual entities store data for individual services, then data security and entity autonomy are maintained, but the ability to dynamically monitor and analyze information across services is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata accessibility for analysisVSAvoiddata management infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an allocation service as an intermediary layer between data storage entities and analysis requirements. This service acts as a mediator that can access, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple sources while maintaining the autonomy and security of individual entities. The allocation service coordinates data access requests and ensures proper authorization without requiring entities to expose their entire data infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments data management into independent, modular components where each entity maintains its own data storage and management subsystem. The allocation service provides a coordinated layer that enables cross-service data analysis without requiring centralized data storage, allowing entities to maintain data sovereignty while enabling analytical capabilities across the platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If new service systems are implemented to enable new service types, then service functionality is enhanced, but significant design efforts and infrastructure requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice type capabilityVSAvoidimplementation effort and infrastructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal allocation service that can handle multiple service types (one-time purchases, rentals, subscriptions, auctions) through a single system infrastructure. The allocation service receives requests without being dedicated to any specific service type, dynamically determining the appropriate allocation strategy based on the request parameters and current system state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static, dedicated allocations to dynamic, flexible allocations. The allocation service can adapt its behavior in real-time based on service type, user preferences, inventory availability, and business rules, enabling seamless switching between different service models without requiring separate dedicated systems for each.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11410126B1Systems and methods for electronic platform for inventory sharing

Publication Date: 2022.08.09 BOURGEOIS PROPERTY MANAGMENT LLC

AI summary

A computer-implemented method for managing data associated with electronic inventory management of wearable articles includes receiving, wearable article data describing wearable articles made available for physical shipment to users via electronic interactions, wherein one or more electronic interfaces are accessible over one or more networks. The method includes assigning a category to one or more wearable articles described in the wearable article data, the category being selected from a plurality of categories including a first category for selection by a first plurality of users and a second category for selection by a second plurality of users. The method also includes monitoring availability data, the availability data indicating an availability of one or more wearable articles for selection by one or more users interacting with a first electronic storefront, a second electronic storefront, or both, and initiating one or more services to facilitate physical shipment of a first wearable article.