Multi-network Wireless Gateway Automatic Data Offloading

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data loggers require manual intervention for data retrieval and lack remote control capabilities, making efficient and secure data transfer to a central server challenging, especially in scenarios involving multiple devices and diverse environments.

Innovation Solution

A multi-network wireless mobile gateway system that automatically detects and transfers data from wireless data loggers using low-energy radio networks, enabling real-time and summary data transfer, with validation through specific control keys and proximity detection, allowing for secure and minimal manual interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual intervention is used for data retrieval from data loggers, then data can be obtained, but the process requires specially trained individuals to visit each monitoring station, increasing time consumption and operational complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata retrieval processVSAvoidtime for data collection

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service data transfer where data loggers automatically transmit their stored data to the gateway device when in proximity, eliminating the need for manual retrieval by trained personnel. The automatic detection and data offloading occur without human intervention, allowing any user to benefit from the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/manual process of data retrieval with an automated wireless communication system. The gateway device uses automatic detection mechanisms and wireless data transfer protocols to substitute the physical visit and manual data extraction process, thereby saving time and reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If data is transferred manually from data loggers, then data security can be maintained through controlled access, but the system lacks remote control capabilities and requires physical presence at monitoring stations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata securityVSAvoidremote control capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway device serves as an intermediary between the data loggers and the remote user/system. It automatically detects data loggers, retrieves data securely through controlled access protocols, and transfers it to remote destinations, thereby enabling remote control capabilities while maintaining data security through the intermediary layer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway device performs multiple functions including automatic detection, secure data retrieval, data validation, and remote data transfer. This multi-functional approach allows the system to maintain security protocols while providing versatile remote access and control capabilities across different scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If multiple data loggers are monitored individually, then each device can be managed separately, but the system complexity increases and efficiency decreases when analyzing data from multiple locations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata analysis efficiencyVSAvoidsystem management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple data logger monitoring operations into a single gateway device that can detect and retrieve data from multiple data loggers simultaneously or sequentially. This consolidation reduces system management complexity by providing a centralized interface while maintaining high productivity through efficient batch data collection and analysis capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates seamless, secure, and efficient data transfer from multiple data loggers to a central server, reducing manual intervention and enabling remote monitoring and management, suitable for diverse environmental conditions and applications.

Implementation Method 1

automatically detecting a wireless data logger with a multi-network wireless mobile gateway via low energy radio network-based proximity detection

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLow energy radio network-based proximity detection:

Implementation Method 2

automatically transferring data logger sensed data that may include a portion of previously logged data from the wireless data logger via the low energy network to a multi-network mobile wireless gateway

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLow energy network data transfer:

Data Source

PatentUS8860569B2Automatic detection and offloading of data logger sensed data

Publication Date: 2014.10.14 ONSET COMPUTER CORP

AI summary

Automatically detecting a wireless data logger with a multi-network wireless mobile gateway via low energy radio network-based proximity detection enables automatically transferring data logger sensed data that includes a portion of previously logged data from the wireless data logger via the low energy network to the multi-network mobile wireless gateway for further transfer from the multi-network wireless mobile gateway to a host via a second network.