Industrial Device Association Management for Optimized Resource Allocation
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for optimizing resource allocation in industrial facilities, logistics, and cloud computing by leveraging association management technology to connect devices, vehicles, and virtual machines based on predefined goals and schedules.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Medical device management using associations,' addressed the complexity of delivering fluid-based drugs in a hospital setting. However, this technology has broader applications in other industries, where optimizing resource allocation and reducing energy consumption are critical. The new inventive concept solves the problem of inefficient resource allocation by applying association management principles to industrial facilities, logistics, and cloud computing.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a network connecting a plurality of industrial devices, transportation vehicles, or virtual machines, and an association management resource configured to receive input associating devices, vehicles, or virtual machines based on predefined goals, such as energy consumption, maintenance schedules, or delivery routes. The method involves receiving input over a network, associating devices, vehicles, or virtual machines, and initiating display of relevant information or control of associated devices. This enables optimized resource allocation, reduced energy consumption, and predictive maintenance in various industries.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of association management technology to entirely new industries, solving distinct problems and providing innovative solutions for industrial facilities, logistics, and cloud computing. The inventive step is the recognition that association management principles can be leveraged to optimize resource allocation and reduce energy consumption in these industries.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include applying association management technology to other industries, such as agriculture, construction, or manufacturing, or using different types of devices, vehicles, or virtual machines. Variations may involve different association management algorithms, data analytics tools, or user interfaces to optimize resource allocation and energy consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including industrial facilities, logistics, and cloud computing, where optimized resource allocation and reduced energy consumption can lead to cost savings, increased efficiency, and environmental benefits. The target market includes companies operating in these industries, as well as technology providers and system integrators seeking to offer innovative solutions to their customers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/142 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/17 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/20 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/67 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3561 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/6009 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device management, network-enabled device coordination, and resource allocation systems with a focus on inter-device communication and association technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in networked systems, device communication protocols, resource management, and cross-domain technology adaptation, holding at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core association management principles demonstrated in the medical device patent can be readily translated across different technological domains by applying the same fundamental networking and coordination strategies to industrial, logistics, and computing environments. The technical mechanisms of device association, information sharing, and coordinated control are fundamentally consistent across these domains, representing a predictable extension of the source patent's core technological concept. The variations represent routine application of known association management techniques to solve analogous coordination challenges in different technological contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,755 |
|---|---|
| Title | Medical device management using associations |
| Assignee(s) | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC |