Air Conditioner Multi-Unit Setting Transfer Using Portable Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting multiple air conditioners using button-type remote controllers is time-consuming due to the need for individual settings, even when using smartphones, which are more efficient but still require repetitive input for each unit.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioning system that includes a portable terminal capable of receiving and transmitting setting information between multiple air conditioners, allowing for centralized management and minimizing the time required for setting multiple remote controllers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a button-type remote controller is used for setting air conditioners, then the device is simple and easy to manufacture, but it takes a lot of time to input information such as numerical values
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical button-type remote controller with a touch panel-type remote controller that utilizes the smartphone's touchscreen interface. This substitution eliminates the need for physical button pressing and enables direct touch input, significantly improving the ease of input and reducing the time required for setting air conditioners.
2Ease of operation
If a smartphone is used as a remote controller, then the ease of input is improved, but much time is still required when changing settings of two or more air conditioners individually
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the settings of multiple air conditioners into a single unified operation. By displaying a list of air conditioners on the smartphone screen and enabling bulk selection, the system allows users to change settings for multiple units simultaneously through one operation, rather than individually configuring each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enhances the smartphone remote controller's functionality to handle multiple air conditioners universally. The system provides multi-functionality by enabling users to select and modify settings for one or more air conditioners within a single application interface, making the device adaptable to various operational scenarios involving different numbers of units.
3Manufacturing precision
If individual settings are performed for each air conditioner, then each device can be precisely configured, but the user requires much time to make settings for multiple remote controllers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by allowing users to select only the specific air conditioners that need setting changes from a displayed list, rather than requiring configuration of all devices. This selective approach maintains precise configuration for needed units while avoiding unnecessary time spent on already-properly-configured devices.
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AI summary
An air conditioning system according to the present invention includes: a first air conditioner; a second air conditioner; a first operation terminal capable of operating the first air conditioner; a second operation terminal capable of operating the second air conditioner; and a portable terminal that receives, from the first operation terminal, first setting information including first information for operating the first air conditioner or the second air conditioner, and second information that is information on the first operation terminal or the second operation terminal, generates transmission information on the basis of the first setting information, and transmits the transmission information to the second operation terminal.