Vessel Telemetry Association Using Location-Based Auto Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual association of telemetry-enabled telemetric device identifiers with vessel identifiers is prone to errors, leading to incorrect billing and fluid quantity monitoring, resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs for fluid suppliers.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for automatically associating telemetric devices with vessels using location data, where the telemetric device communicates with a remote server to correlate its location with a predefined deployment location, enabling accurate electronic association.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual association of telemetric device identifiers with vessel identifiers is used, then the association process is simple to implement, but human errors occur leading to incorrect billing and fluid quantity monitoring

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of device-to-vessel associationVSAvoidcomplexity of association system

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of identifier association with an automated electronic system. The telemetric device automatically transmits its identifier to the remote server, which electronically associates it with the vessel identifier based on location data, eliminating manual data entry and reducing human error

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The telemetric device performs self-association with the vessel by automatically transmitting its identifier and location information to the remote server. The system autonomously completes the association process without requiring manual intervention, improving reliability while maintaining simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual association process is used, then implementation is straightforward, but it causes inefficiencies and increased operational costs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of fluid delivery businessVSAvoidtime for manual association

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The automated association system operates continuously and automatically whenever a telemetric device transmits data. The remote server continuously receives device identifiers and location information, performing real-time association without interruption or manual intervention, thereby eliminating time loss and improving productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses location data as feedback to verify and confirm the association between telemetric device and vessel. The remote server receives location information from the device and uses it to validate the association, ensuring accuracy while automating the process to improve efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260065008A1Method and a system for association of a telemetric device with a vessel

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 SILICON CONTROLS

AI summary

A remote system automatically associates a telemetric device with a vessel based on location data. The system includes a wireless transmitter, a database storing vessel identities and attributes, and a processor. The processor obtains a location of the telemetric device, determines whether the location falls within a target location of the vessel, and associates or disassociates the telemetric device accordingly. The system may validate the association based on orientation or other parameters, update the vessel location, and/or issue alerts when disassociation occurs.