Workflow Resource Access Control via Intermediary Mediation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Computing resources in data centers are often limited, leading to inefficiencies in workflow processing as multiple devices compete for access, resulting in potential overloading and reduced productivity.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a system where resource control devices monitor and manage computing resources, allowing access only when available, and utilizing proxy control devices to alleviate overload by redirecting requests and optimizing power consumption through defined processing states.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If multiple computing systems compete for access to limited computing resources, then resource utilization increases, but system overload and processing inefficiency occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresource utilizationVSAvoidprocessing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

A resource control device is introduced as an intermediary between computing systems and computing resources. This mediator monitors resource availability, receives access requests, and grants or denies access based on current resource state, preventing system overload while maintaining efficient resource utilization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The resource control device continuously monitors the state of computing resources and uses this feedback information to dynamically control access. When resources are available, access is granted; when resources are overloaded, access is denied, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains optimal resource utilization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If computing resources are always accessible to maximize productivity, then workflow processing speed increases, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveworkflow processing speedVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts resource accessibility based on workflow needs and resource utilization. Computing resources are activated only when workflows require them, and the resource control device modulates access in real-time, creating a dynamic balance between productivity and power consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The resource control device periodically monitors resource usage and workflow requirements, enabling resources only when needed and shutting them down during idle periods. This periodic activation pattern reduces overall power consumption while maintaining workflow processing speed when resources are active

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS9736132B2Workflow directed resource access

Publication Date: 2017.08.15 AMAZON TECH INC

AI summary

Systems and method for the management of resource dependent workflows are provided. One or more resource control devices monitor usage of a computing resource by server computing devices. Each resource control device may direct a server computing device to proceed with a workflow or to pause processing a workflow. A resource control device may further direct a server computing device to take resource conserving actions. When a computing resource is determined to be available, a resource control device may direct a paused server computing device to resume a workflow.