Work Machine Data Transmission Customization for User-Specific Telemetry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Work machines are typically configured at the manufacturing stage with a fixed data transmission mode that may not align with the specific needs and usage patterns of individual users, necessitating the ability to customize data transmission settings post-shipment.
Innovation Solution
A data transmission system for work machines that includes a customization definition receiving unit to accept user-defined processing and transmission settings, and a transmission unit to send data according to these custom definitions, allowing for flexible customization of data processing and transmission formats, timing, and destinations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If data transmission mode is fixed at manufacturing stage, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability to different user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a configuration unit that allows the data transmission mode to be dynamically changed after the work machine is shipped. The transmission mode is no longer fixed at manufacturing but can be adjusted based on user needs, making the system dynamic and adaptable while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized configuration interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables changing of transmission mode parameters (such as transmission intervals, data formats, and transmission triggers) after manufacturing. This allows the system to adapt to different user requirements by modifying operational parameters without requiring physical changes to the device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If data transmission mode is customized for each user, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data transmission system into distinct functional modules: a collection unit for gathering work machine data, a configuration unit for setting transmission parameters, and a transmission unit for sending data. This modular segmentation allows customization without increasing overall system complexity, as each module remains independently manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration unit enables users to independently customize data transmission modes according to their specific needs. The system provides self-service capabilities through user-friendly configuration interfaces, allowing end-users to adjust transmission parameters without requiring manufacturer intervention or complex technical expertise.
3Loss of information
If data processing is performed to match user needs, then data utility is improved, but loss of time in processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collection unit continuously collects and stores work machine data in advance, preparing it for future transmission. By pre-processing and storing raw data locally, the system reduces the time required for data preparation when transmission is triggered, as the data is already collected and ready for configuration and sending.
Solution Approach 2:
The system supports periodic data transmission modes where data is collected continuously and transmitted at predetermined intervals or when specific conditions are met. This periodic action allows the system to balance data utility with processing time by transmitting data in organized batches rather than continuously processing and transmitting every data point in real-time.
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AI summary
Provided is a data transmission system for a work machine, including: a customization definition receiving unit configured to receive customization definition information indicating the contents of processing on data collected from the work machine and a validity period of the processing, and a transmission unit configured to transmit to an external device, the data in accordance with the contents of the processing in the validity period indicated by the received customization definition information.