Modular reconfigurable edge computing node
US11516075B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/7882
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A reconfigurable edge computing node of a complex system is provided, the edge computing node including a core module executing selectable core software, and selectable input module(s) and/or output module(s) which can be installed in corresponding input/output ports, wherein each of the input module(s) or output module(s) provides a conduit for moving data to or from the complex system, with selections being chosen from catalogs of available input modules, available output modules, and available core software. The edge computing node provides reconfiguration upon attachment of any input or output module(s), or upon installation of any core software, automatically reconfiguring the edge computing node to enable communication between the core module and the input module(s) and output module(s) using compatible protocols. Reconfiguration of the edge computing node has been previously tested for each allowable combination of available selections of the input and output module(s) to satisfy a certification requirement.
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