Air Conditioner Remote Setting Synchronization via Portable Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting multiple air conditioners requires repetitive and time-consuming configuration of individual remote controllers, even when using smartphones for settings.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioning system that allows a portable terminal to communicate with multiple remote controllers, enabling the sharing and synchronization of setting information across all units, thereby reducing the time needed for setting configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a button-type remote controller is used for air conditioner settings, then the device structure is simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in inputting information such as numerical values
Solution Approach 1:
A portable terminal (smartphone or tablet) is introduced as an intermediary device between the user and the air conditioner. The portable terminal displays operation screens with input fields, buttons, and graphical interfaces that facilitate easy input of numerical values and settings. The terminal communicates with the air conditioner via wireless communication, eliminating the need for a complex touch panel on the remote controller itself while maintaining ease of operation.
2Productivity
If individual remote controllers are configured for each air conditioner, then each air conditioner can be controlled independently, but the loss of time increases due to repetitive settings for multiple units
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple air conditioner control functions are merged into a single portable terminal interface. The terminal can display and control multiple air conditioners simultaneously, allowing users to input settings once and apply them to multiple units. The terminal stores and manages operation information for several air conditioners, enabling batch configuration and reducing repetitive settings time while maintaining independent control capability for each unit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If detailed settings are made on the air conditioner for multifunctional operation, then the air conditioner gains higher functionality, but the loss of time increases due to the extensive configuration required
Solution Approach 1:
The portable terminal pre-displays all necessary operation screens, input fields, and setting options before the user begins configuration. The terminal organizes multifunctional settings (temperature, timing, mode, fan speed, etc.) into structured forms with default values and logical groupings. This preliminary organization allows users to efficiently review and adjust settings without navigating through complex menus or performing extensive configuration steps during operation.
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AI summary
An air conditioning system (60) according to the present invention includes: a first air conditioner (50-1); a second air conditioner (50-2); a first operation terminal (10-1) capable of operating the first air conditioner; a second operation terminal (10-2) capable of operating the second air conditioner; and a portable terminal (30) 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.