Actuator-Remote Communication Switching Between BLE and Zigbee
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless remote control devices for building mobile equipment face challenges in adapting to the presence or absence of a permanently powered router, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and compatibility, with protocols like ZIGBEE requiring a mains-powered router and BLE having limited autonomy and performance.
Innovation Solution
A method that dynamically switches between Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ZIGBEE protocols based on the presence or absence of a mains-powered router, using a mobile terminal to identify actuators and remote control units, and activate the most energy-efficient or secure protocol for communication, ensuring seamless control of standalone actuators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ZIGBEE protocol is used for wireless communication, then communication performance and security are improved, but a mains-powered router is required which increases device complexity and reduces adaptability to standalone actuators
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between ZIGBEE and BLE protocols based on the presence or absence of a mains-powered router. When a router is detected, ZIGBEE is used for optimal performance; when no router is present, the system transitions to BLE for standalone operation, making the communication architecture adaptive rather than static
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator and remote control unit are equipped with dual protocol support (both ZIGBEE and BLE), enabling them to function in multiple modes: connected mode with router using ZIGBEE, and standalone mode without router using BLE. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between performance requirements and adaptability to different deployment scenarios
2Adaptability or versatility
If BLE protocol is used for wireless communication, then adaptability to standalone actuators is improved, but energy autonomy is limited and performance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its communication protocol based on operational context. BLE is activated for standalone operation where energy autonomy is critical, while ZIGBEE is used when a router is present and higher performance is required. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize energy consumption only when necessary, rather than being constrained by BLE limitations in all scenarios
3Use of energy by moving object
If proprietary protocols are used for wireless communication, then energy efficiency for standalone actuators is improved, but compatibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements support for multiple communication protocols (ZIGBEE, BLE, and proprietary protocols) within the same actuator and remote control unit. This multi-protocol capability ensures broad compatibility across different device ecosystems while allowing the system to select the most energy-efficient protocol for standalone operations, thus resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and compatibility
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for configuring the communication between at least one actuator and a remote control, in order to enable a control of the at least one actuator by the remote control, the at least one actuator being configured to communicate with the remote control, the communication between the at least one actuator and the remote control being established according to a first protocol or according to a second protocol, the communication according to the second protocol being implemented via a connection to a router connected to the mains, the method being implemented by a mobile terminal, the mobile terminal being configured to communicate according to the first protocol with the at least one actuator, and with the remote control, the mobile terminal being configured to communicate with the router according to the first protocol or according to a third protocol, the method comprising the following steps: —identifying an identifier of the at least one actuator, —identifying an identifier of the remote control, —analysing in order to detect a presence or absence of the router, —if the absence of the router is detected by the mobile terminal during the analysis step, transmitting, to the remote control, the identifier of the at least one actuator and/or transmitting, to the actuator, the identifier of the remote control, then transmitting, to the remote control and to the actuator, a request to deactivate the first protocol, if the presence of the router is detected by the mobile terminal during the analysis step, transmitting, to the router, the identifier of the at least one actuator and the identifier of the remote control.