Method and device for unlocking air conditioning unit and server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air conditioning units often malfunction or suffer irreversible damage due to incorrect debugging or maintenance by non-authorized operators lacking professional training, as existing systems lack effective verification methods to ensure maintenance quality.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize a server and mobile terminal to verify the identity of operators by inputting identity information, with failed verifications tracked and, if necessary, capturing images of operators, ensuring only authorized personnel perform maintenance by sending unlocking instructions to the air conditioning unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the air conditioning unit is unlocked for debugging and maintenance, then the unit can be serviced and debugged, but non-authorized operators without professional training may cause malfunctions or irreversible damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an identity verification system as an intermediary between the operator and the air conditioning unit. The server acts as a mediator that receives identity information from mobile terminals, verifies authorization status, and only then permits unlocking of the unit. This intermediary layer ensures that only authorized personnel with proper credentials can access the unit for maintenance, preventing unqualified operators from causing damage while still allowing legitimate service work to proceed.
2Reliability
If identity verification is implemented to ensure authorized operation, then maintenance quality is improved, but the debugging and maintenance process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The identity verification system operates autonomously without requiring manual intervention from security personnel or complex administrative processes. The mobile terminal application automatically captures or inputs operator identity information, the server independently verifies authorization status against stored credentials, and the air conditioning unit self-determines whether to unlock based on verification results. This self-service approach maintains high reliability while minimizing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual authorization methods (such as physical keys, manual logbooks, or face-to-face verification) with an electronic digital verification system. Identity information is captured digitally via mobile terminal, transmitted electronically to the server, and verified through automated comparison with stored authorization data. This substitution of mechanical processes with electronic/digital systems streamlines the verification process while enhancing security and reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method for unlocking an air conditioning unit, including: when a server receives first identity information and unit information from a mobile terminal, performing a verification of the first identity information based on the unit information; and sending an unlocking instruction to the air conditioning unit corresponding to the unit information when the first identity information is verified, such that the air conditioning unit performs an unlocking operation based on the unlocking instruction. The present disclosure also provides a device for unlocking an air conditioning unit and a server. The present disclosure realizes unlocking the air conditioning unit when the first identity information is verified, thus ensuring that the current operator (user) is an authorized operator, and thus further avoiding problems that the air conditioning unit still have malfunctions and that irreversible damages are caused to the air conditioning unit.