Accelerometer Knock Pattern Device Association
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in identifying and associating specific electronic devices for wireless communication due to numerous devices within communication range, leading to cumbersome manual identification processes.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method utilizing accelerometers to receive knock commands, create peripheral identifiers from acceleration time stamps, and broadcast discovery signals to initiate associations between host and peripheral devices, simplifying the association process by allowing intuitive device identification through patterned accelerations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual device identification methods are used, then association between devices can be established, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in identifying and selecting desired devices from numerous options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical identification processes with accelerometer-based detection. Users physically knock on devices to be associated, and the accelerometer automatically detects the knock pattern, converts it to a digital signal, and initiates the association process without requiring manual selection from lists of available devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the knock command, generating the peripheral identifier, broadcasting the discovery signal, and initiating association without requiring user intervention in the technical processes. The accelerometer and processing circuit work autonomously to complete the device identification and association.
2Adaptability or versatility
If numerous electronic devices are within communication range, then communication options increase, but the ease of operation worsens due to difficulty in identifying the desired device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses knock patterns as a distinctive identifier similar to color changes. Each device can be identified by its unique knock pattern sequence, allowing users to distinguish between multiple devices in range. The accelerometer detects and records the temporal pattern of knocks, creating a distinctive signature that identifies the desired device among many options.
3Productivity
If traditional association methods are used, then devices can be associated, but the time required for association increases due to manual identification processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by having the peripheral device broadcast its identifier continuously before association is needed. When a knock command is detected, the host device already has the peripheral's identifier available and can immediately proceed with association without requiring time-consuming identification or listing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent rushes through the association process by skipping intermediate manual identification steps. The knock command directly triggers the association sequence, eliminating the need for users to manually scan through lists of available devices, review device information, and select from multiple options, thereby significantly reducing association time.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy and intuitive device association by allowing users to replicate knock patterns, reducing the complexity of identifying devices and streamlining the association process for wireless communication.
Implementation Method 1
receiving a first knock command from a first accelerometer of a peripheral device
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for acceleration initiated association. A peripheral knock module receives a first knock command from a first accelerometer of a peripheral device. The first knock command comprises a plurality of peripheral time stamps for a plurality of peripheral device accelerations. A peripheral identifier module creates a peripheral identifier comprising time interval values of time intervals between the peripheral time stamps. A broadcast module broadcasts a discovery signal with a signal identifier that comprises the peripheral identifier.