Wireless Appliance Pairing via Unique Identity Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for household appliances require manual and potentially hazardous input of unique identity data and are prone to errors, especially when controlling high-position appliances like air conditioners, and limit remote operation to a short range.
Innovation Solution
A connection setting device with a wireless communication unit and remote controller that automatically establishes a connection between a household appliance and a mobile device via short-distance wireless communication, transmitting unique identity data to a server for pairing, allowing for remote control signals to be sent over the Internet, eliminating the need for manual input and reducing errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input of unique identity data is required for connection setting, then the connection can be established between household appliance and mobile device, but the process becomes inconvenient and dangerous when appliance is at high position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical input method with automatic wireless transmission. The WiFi module automatically transmits unique identity data to the mobile device without requiring physical access to the appliance, eliminating the need for climbing and manual data entry.
Solution Approach 2:
The household appliance performs self-service by automatically transmitting its unique identity data through the WiFi module. This eliminates the need for user intervention in data input, allowing connection setting without physical access to the appliance location.
2Ease of operation
If manual input of unique identity data is required, then connection setting can be completed, but artificial input errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data entry with automatic wireless transmission of unique identity data. The WiFi module electronically transmits the data without human intervention, eliminating transcription errors and improving data accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The unique identity data is automatically copied from the appliance's internal storage to the mobile device through wireless communication. This electronic copying process eliminates manual transcription errors that occur during manual input.
3Adaptability or versatility
If WiFi module is configured on household appliance at high position, then remote control functionality is achieved, but connection setting becomes inconvenient and dangerous
Solution Approach 1:
The WiFi module performs self-service by automatically transmitting its unique identity data to the mobile device. This eliminates the need for user access to the appliance's physical location during connection setting, making high-position installation feasible without safety hazards.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the need for physical access during connection setting with automatic wireless data transmission. The unique identity data is transmitted electronically without requiring user presence near the appliance, enabling safe installation at any height.
4Ease of operation
If infrared remote controller is used, then convenient remote control is achieved, but operation is limited to certain range
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dual-mode control system that combines infrared remote control for short-range operations with WiFi-based Internet control for long-range operations. This multi-functional approach allows the system to adapt to both nearby and distant control scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces the Internet and server as intermediaries between the mobile device and household appliance. This enables control signals to be transmitted over long distances through network infrastructure, extending the effective control range beyond line-of-sight limitations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and fast connection setting between household appliances and mobile devices, allowing remote control from any location without human intervention, enhancing safety and reducing errors in the process.
Implementation Method 1
establishes a connection with the communication unit through a short-distance wireless communication for transmitting the unique identity data
Implementation Method 2
the communication unit transmits the unique identity data from the wireless communication unit to the server via the Internet
Implementation Method 3
The remote controller is used for sending a wireless input signal
Data Source
AI summary
A system connection setting device, for setting a connection between a household appliance and a mobile device connected to an Internet, comprises a wireless communication unit mounted and electrically connected to the household appliance and having a unique identity data, a communication unit connected to a server via the Internet and a remote controller for sending a wireless input signal. The wireless communication unit responds to the wireless input signal, establishes a connection with the communication unit and transmits the unique identity data to the communication unit, so that the communication unit transmits the unique identity data to the server, and the server stores the unique identity data and an identity code corresponded to the mobile device uniquely as a pairing information related to the wireless communication unit and the mobile device. The present invention further provides a connection setting method implemented via the connection setting device.