18048115. Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Jenny S. Li of Franklinton NC (US)
Raghu Ramaswamy of Bengaluru (IN)
Gopalan Shankar of Boca Raton FL (US)
Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18048115 titled 'Dynamic Operational Adjustment of Mobile Worker Edge Devices by a Mobile Controller Edge Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for adjusting the navigation path of a worker land roaming edge device when it is unable to reach an asset due to environmental changes. The device generates task performance alternatives, selects the best alternative based on criteria, and adjusts its navigation path accordingly.
- Worker land roaming edge device adjusts navigation path in response to environmental changes
- Device generates task performance alternatives when unable to reach asset
- Best alternative selected based on criteria
- Navigation path adjusted according to selected alternative
- Adjusted path sent to device for dynamic operation adjustment
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where workers use roaming edge devices to perform tasks in dynamic environments, such as construction, agriculture, and logistics.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of worker land roaming edge devices being unable to reach assets due to unexpected environmental changes, allowing for efficient task performance in dynamic settings.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved task performance, increased efficiency, and adaptability to changing environmental conditions, ultimately leading to cost savings and enhanced productivity.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include construction site management, agricultural operations, warehouse logistics, and any other industry where workers rely on roaming edge devices to perform tasks in dynamic environments.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology to track and adjust the navigation paths of autonomous vehicles in response to changing environmental conditions. Another could be the use of sensors in industrial robots to detect obstacles and adjust their paths accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine the set of criteria for selecting the best task performance alternative?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the criteria for selecting the best task performance alternative are determined. It would be interesting to know if these criteria are pre-defined or if they are dynamically adjusted based on real-time data.
The patent application mentions environmental changes as a reason for adjusting the navigation path, but it does not specify the types of changes that can trigger this adjustment. It would be helpful to understand the specific environmental factors that the device is designed to respond to.
Original Abstract Submitted
Adjusting a navigation path of a worker land roaming edge device is provided. The worker land roaming edge device is identified moving along a navigation path to an asset to perform a task. It is determined that the worker land roaming edge device cannot reach the asset to perform the task due to an environment change along the navigation path. A set of task performance alternatives is generated in response to determining that the worker land roaming edge device cannot reach the asset to perform the task. A task performance alternative of the set of task performance alternatives is selected based on a set of criteria. The navigation path of the worker land roaming edge device is adjusted in accordance with the selected task performance alternative. The adjusted navigation path is sent to the worker land roaming edge device to dynamically adjust operation of the worker land roaming edge device.
