18228157. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FACTORY ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION SUITABILITY simplified abstract (ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FACTORY ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION SUITABILITY

Organization Name

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Inventor(s)

Jin Doo Jeong of Sejong-si (KR)

IL Woo Lee of Daejeon (KR)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FACTORY ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION SUITABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18228157 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FACTORY ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NETWORK CONFIGURATION SUITABILITY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for evaluating the suitability of a network configuration for a factory energy management system (FEMS) based on communication characteristics and adaptability metrics.

  • The method involves receiving parameters related to energy management levels and network configurations.
  • Communication characteristics and adaptability matrices are used to assess the network configuration's suitability.
  • Normalization of these matrices is done based on the received parameters.
  • The suitability of the network configuration is determined at the energy management level using the metric matrices.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Evaluation of network configuration suitability for FEMS.
  • Utilization of communication characteristics and adaptability matrices.
  • Normalization of matrices based on energy management levels and parameters.
  • Determination of suitability using metric matrices.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various industries where energy management systems are crucial, such as manufacturing, utilities, and smart buildings.

Problems Solved

  • Efficient evaluation of network configurations for FEMS.
  • Improved decision-making in setting up communication schemes.
  • Enhanced performance of energy management systems.

Benefits

  • Optimal network configuration for FEMS.
  • Enhanced communication efficiency.
  • Better energy management and cost savings.

Commercial Applications

  • "Optimizing Network Configurations for Factory Energy Management Systems: Market Implications and Commercial Uses"

Prior Art

No prior art information is available at this time.

Frequently Updated Research

There is ongoing research in the field of energy management systems and network optimization that may impact this technology.

Questions about Network Configuration Evaluation

Question 1

How does the method determine the suitability of a network configuration for an FEMS?

The method determines suitability by normalizing communication characteristics and adaptability matrices based on energy management levels and parameters.

Question 2

What are the key features of the innovation in evaluating network configurations for FEMS?

The key features include the use of communication matrices, normalization techniques, and metric matrices to assess suitability.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method and apparatus for determining the suitability of a network configuration for a factory energy management system (FEMS) are provided. The method includes receiving an energy management level for obtaining the suitability of a network configuration for an FEMS, receiving second parameters according to the energy management level among first parameters set for the network configuration, receiving a communication characteristics matrix and a communication adaptability matrix for communication schemes usable for the network configuration, obtaining a communication characteristics metric matrix by normalizing the communication characteristics matrix, based on the second parameters and the communication characteristics matrix, obtaining a communication adaptability metric matrix by normalizing the communication adaptability matrix, based on the energy management level, the second parameters, and the communication adaptability matrix, and determining the suitability of the network configuration at the energy management level based on the communication characteristics metric matrix and the communication adaptability metric matrix.