AI Server for Collective IoT Device Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current IoT device control systems require individual management and control of multiple devices, which is inefficient and inconvenient, especially with the rapid expansion of various IoT types and protocols, and lack collective control capabilities for multiple users and devices.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing an AI server that analyzes speech or text commands to generate and transmit control signals to multiple IoT devices through bridges, allowing collective control and management of IoT devices with minimal effort and time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If individual control methods are used for each IoT device, then device control functionality is achieved, but user time and effort increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of device controlVSAvoidtime for device management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges control functionality for multiple IoT devices into a single integrated control system. The control server consolidates control commands and manages multiple devices through unified interfaces, allowing users to control multiple devices simultaneously rather than individually accessing each device's control interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control server provides universal control capabilities across different device types and protocols. It supports multiple communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP) and can manage diverse IoT devices through a single platform, making the control system applicable to various scenarios without requiring device-specific control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple chatbots or control applications are installed for different devices, then device-specific control is achieved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidsystem management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control server implements a universal control architecture that handles multiple device types and communication protocols through a single system. It supports MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP protocols, and can manage diverse IoT devices without requiring separate specialized applications for each device type or protocol.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The control server acts as an intermediary between users and multiple IoT devices. It receives control commands from users, processes them according to device-specific protocols, and transmits appropriate commands to target devices. This mediator approach simplifies the user interface while maintaining compatibility with various device types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If individual device management is implemented, then precise device control is achieved, but collective control capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice control precisionVSAvoidcollective control capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control server combines individual device control capabilities with collective control functionality. Users can issue control commands for single devices or groups of devices simultaneously through unified interfaces. The system maintains precise control over individual devices while enabling batch operations and coordinated control across multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control system implements segmentation by allowing users to selectively control individual devices or groups of devices. The control server can process commands for specific devices or aggregate groups of devices, providing both granular individual control and efficient collective management through a hierarchical command structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4297344A1System for providing IoT device integrated control service through ai server
Publication Date: 2023.12.27 MINDWAREWORKS
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AI summary

Disclosed is a system for providing an Internet-of-things (loT) device integrated control service, in particular, a system for providing an loT device integrated control service through an artificial intelligence (Al) server, in which a plurality of users can collectively control and manage a plurality of loT devices for a 'smart home' and a 'connected car,' owned or managed by the users through the AI server capable of analyzing a speech or a text, so that the plurality of loT devices can be collectively controlled and managed with only one control command, thereby minimizing time and effort to individually control and manage the plurality of loT devices.