Adaptive Terminal Device Control via Scenario Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for controlling intelligent mobile devices, such as those used by students, are inflexible, require frequent manual configuration, lack accuracy in adapting to changing scenarios, and do not facilitate real-time supervision strategy adjustments, leading to suboptimal user experiences.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that involves acquiring control strategies and scenario information to dynamically control terminal devices, allowing for binding to a master control terminal device via various verification methods, and enabling real-time regulation of supervision strategies based on position and time-specific configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual configuration is performed by parents on student mobile phones, then control over APP usage and internet access is achieved, but flexibility and responsiveness to changing scenarios deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidflexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables the terminal device to automatically identify scenarios and execute corresponding control strategies without requiring manual parent intervention. The device self-monitors its usage state, automatically matches it with pre-configured strategies, and implements control actions, thereby maintaining reliable control while achieving flexible adaptation to changing scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts control strategies based on real-time scenario identification. Instead of static manual configurations, the terminal device continuously monitors its state (time, location, usage patterns) and automatically applies appropriate control strategies from a pre-configured set, enabling both reliable control and flexible responsiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If configurations are made manually before school, after school, and at weekends, then supervision coverage is provided, but implementation complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupervision coverageVSAvoidconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Parents perform preliminary configuration of multiple control strategies corresponding to different scenarios (before school, after school, weekends, etc.) in advance. The terminal device stores these pre-configured strategies and automatically selects and executes the appropriate one based on the current scenario, eliminating the need for repeated manual configuration while maintaining comprehensive supervision coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes a feedback loop where the terminal device continuously monitors its usage state, compares it with pre-configured scenario conditions, and automatically executes the corresponding control strategy. This closed-loop mechanism ensures comprehensive supervision coverage while eliminating repeated manual configuration time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If one-time configurations are used, then setup simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different activity scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesetup simplicityVSAvoidscenario adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system configures multiple control strategies that can universally apply to different activity scenarios (school, home, weekends, special events). Each strategy is tagged with scenario conditions, allowing the terminal device to automatically select the appropriate strategy based on the current context. This multi-functional approach maintains setup simplicity while achieving high scenario adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Device complexity

If parents cannot timely obtain feedback on control effectiveness, then communication overhead is reduced, but ability to regulate strategies deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication overheadVSAvoidstrategy regulation capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the terminal device automatically reports execution results and usage data to parents. Parents can review this feedback to assess control effectiveness and regulate strategies as needed. This feedback loop enables timely strategy regulation while maintaining manageable communication overhead through automated reporting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10250739B2Terminal equipment control method, terminal equipment and system, computer storage media

Publication Date: 2019.04.02 ZTE CORP

AI summary

At least one embodiment of the disclosure discloses a terminal device control method, terminal device, a system and a computer storage medium. The method includes: control strategies for the terminal device and information on current scenario where the terminal device is located are acquired; control information used in controlling the terminal device, is acquired according to the control strategies for the terminal device and the information on the scenario; and the terminal device is controlled according to the control information.