Household Appliance Wireless Pairing via Mobile Optical Codes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for establishing a wireless communication link between household appliances are complex and not user-friendly, especially for appliances with limited menu navigation, and lack secure and efficient connectivity solutions.
Innovation Solution
A method using a mobile terminal to recognize optical codes on appliances, download necessary software, and establish a wireless connection between them, enabling secure and encrypted communication, with the option to control functions like fans and lighting between appliances such as extractor hoods and cooking ranges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional methods are used to establish wireless connections between household appliances, then connection security can be maintained, but the setup process becomes complex and not user-friendly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile device as an intermediary that simplifies the connection setup process. The mobile device captures optical codes from appliances, automatically establishes wireless connections, and facilitates peer-to-peer communication between appliances without requiring complex manual configuration on the appliances themselves.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by having appliances pre-configured with optical codes containing their identification and connection information. This pre-prepared data enables the mobile device to automatically extract and use the information for connection establishment, eliminating the need for manual input during setup.
2Productivity
If manual configuration methods are used for appliance connections, then connection security can be ensured, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (typing codes, navigating menus, manually pairing devices) with automated optical recognition and digital processing. The mobile device's camera captures optical codes, which are then automatically processed to extract connection parameters, significantly reducing setup time and improving efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing appliances to present their own identification and connection information through optical codes. The mobile device automatically processes this information and establishes connections without requiring user intervention in the technical configuration steps, making the process rapid and efficient.
3Adaptability or versatility
If appliances have limited menu navigation capabilities, then device simplicity is maintained, but the ability to establish wireless connections becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves as an intermediary that compensates for the limited capabilities of appliances with simple interfaces. It handles the complex tasks of optical code recognition, data extraction, wireless protocol configuration, and connection establishment, allowing appliances to maintain simple interfaces while gaining advanced connectivity capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device provides universal functionality by serving multiple purposes: capturing optical codes, processing connection data, establishing wireless connections, and facilitating communication between different types of appliances. This multi-functional approach enables connectivity versatility without requiring each appliance to have complex built-in capabilities.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for establishing a wireless connection between two household appliances (1, 11) using a mobile terminal device (21), with which establishment of the wireless connection between the first household appliance (11) and a second household appliance (1) is initiated. so that the two household appliances (1, 11) are able to communicate directly with each other wirelessly.