Method and device for adjusting operating data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing air outlet devices lack user-friendly and flexible methods for adjusting operation parameters such as air speed and air flow direction, relying on preset timers or limited remote control capabilities, which do not cater to diverse user preferences or dynamic environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that display an operation parameters adjustment interface, allowing users to adjust air speed and air flow direction by plotting curves representing historical or future changes, enabling the air outlet device to output air according to user-defined settings, including theme packs that simulate different regional air flows and adjust auxiliary devices based on weather information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If preset controller/timer is used to periodically adjust operation parameters, then the air outlet device can output air periodically according to preset settings, but the device lacks flexibility and cannot cater to diverse user preferences or dynamic environmental conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of adjusting operation parametersVSAvoidadaptability to user preferences and environmental conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static preset controller into a dynamic adjustment system. The controller now accepts real-time user inputs through a user interface and dynamically adjusts operation parameters (air speed, air flow direction) based on current user preferences and environmental conditions, rather than relying on fixed periodic presets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where the controller receives continuous user inputs through the user interface and adjusts operation parameters accordingly. This closed-loop system allows the device to adapt to changing user preferences and environmental conditions in real-time, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If remote control unit with prediction capabilities is used, then control of set temperature according to outside temperature prediction is enabled, but the control interface remains limited and does not provide comprehensive parameter adjustment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability to predict and adjust according to environmental conditionsVSAvoidcomplexity of control interface
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal control interface that handles multiple functions: manual parameter adjustment, predictive temperature control based on outside conditions, and real-time monitoring. This multi-functional interface consolidates various control capabilities into a single system, enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The controller incorporates predictive capabilities that automatically adjust operation parameters based on predicted environmental conditions without requiring complex user input. The system serves itself by making intelligent predictions and adjustments, reducing the burden on users while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adjustment methods are provided, then diversified air outlet manners tailored to user demands are achieved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediversified air outlet mannersVSAvoidcomplexity of adjustment system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple adjustment methods (manual parameter setting, predictive control, theme pack selection) into a single integrated controller system. By combining these functions into one unified interface, the system achieves diversified air outlet manners without proportionally increasing overall device complexity, as the controller manages all functions through a coordinated approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3208469B1Method and device for adjusting operating data
Publication Date: 2023.11.08 XIAOMI INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method and device for adjusting operation parameters, which belong to information processing technologies. The method includes: when detecting an instruction for displaying a theme pack list, displaying the theme pack list on an application interface; when detecting a selection instruction on the theme pack list by a user, determining a theme pack which is selected by the user according to the selection instruction; and obtaining the operation parameters in the selected theme pack to enable an air outlet device to output air according to the operation parameters. In the present invention, a theme pack which is selected by the user is determined according to the selection instruction; and the operation parameters in the selected theme pack is obtained to enable an air outlet device to output air according to the operation parameters. Users can select theme packs of different kinds to make the air outlet device adjust the operation parameters according to the theme packs of different kinds, and then the air outlet device can output air following corresponding air outlet manners. Thus, there are provided diversified air outlet manners, and the air outlet device can output air according to users' demands. Consequently, better air outlet effects can be achieved when the operation parameters is adjusted.