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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for registering air conditioner information in a server require manual entry by installers, leading to potential errors and the need for on-site access to customer networks.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an air conditioner, a terminal connected to the air conditioner, and a server, where the terminal acquires and sends information to the server for registration, with the server determining if the received information matches the stored information, and notifying errors or correcting mismatches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual registration of air conditioner information is performed by installers, then information can be registered in the server, but errors may occur in the registered information
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner automatically performs information registration with the server using its own communication unit, eliminating the need for manual entry by installers. The device self-identifies and transmits its specification information, ensuring accuracy without human intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of information entry is replaced with an automated electronic communication system. The air conditioner's communication unit electronically transmits data to the server, substituting the manual writing or typing process with automated digital communication.
2Ease of operation
If manual registration is performed, then information can be entered, but on-site access to customer networks is required
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner autonomously connects to the server and completes information registration without requiring installer presence. The device independently handles the communication process, eliminating the time installers spend on-site for registration tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The air conditioner performs information registration automatically upon installation completion, before the installer needs to perform any additional tasks. The device proactively transmits its information to the server, so registration is already complete when the installer finishes physical installation.
3Extent of automation
If automated registration is performed using smartphone, then manual entry is eliminated, but the method requires customers' network environment and on-site access
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner itself performs the automated registration by directly communicating with the server, eliminating the need for customer smartphones or on-site network access. The device uses its own communication capabilities to complete registration independently of customer infrastructure.
Data Source
AI summary
To appropriately register information regarding an air conditioner in a server, a system including an air conditioner, a terminal connected to the air conditioner, and a server is provided. A control unit of the terminal is configured to acquire information regarding the air conditioner, and send the information regarding the air conditioner to the server. A control unit of the server is configured to store information regarding an air conditioner, which is scheduled to be connected to the terminal. The control unit of the server is configured to determine whether the information regarding the air conditioner, which is received from the terminal, and the information regarding the air conditioner, which is stored, match each other or not.