Automatic Device Pairing via Universal ID Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote monitoring devices require a hub for connectivity, incurring additional cellular fees and are difficult to pair with mobile devices, limiting adoption due to manufacturer-specific pairing protocols and increased complexity with multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a provider server and a device manager server that facilitates automatic pairing of mobile devices with remote devices using a user ID and device IDs, enabling communication through a short-range interface without the need for a hub, allowing users to pair devices easily and efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hub is used to connect remote devices to mobile devices, then device connectivity is achieved, but additional cellular fees and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the hub component from the system architecture. Remote devices now connect directly to mobile devices using standard short-range wireless protocols, removing the intermediary hub that caused both cellular fees and system complexity. This is achieved through direct peer-to-peer communication between devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal pairing mechanism that works across devices from different manufacturers. The mobile device can pair with multiple types of remote devices (blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, scales, etc.) using a single standardized protocol, eliminating the need for manufacturer-specific pairing procedures and making the system universally compatible.
2Reliability
If manufacturer-specific pairing protocols are used, then device pairing is achieved, but pairing difficulty and setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal pairing mechanism where the mobile device uses a single standardized protocol to pair with all types of remote devices regardless of manufacturer. The system generates universal identifiers and uses common pairing procedures that work across blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, scales, and other remote devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a standardized communication protocol as an intermediary layer between the mobile device and various remote devices. This mediator protocol translates between different device types and the mobile device, enabling seamless pairing without requiring device-specific procedures. The system uses standardized data formats and communication methods that bridge different manufacturers' devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple remote devices are paired, then comprehensive monitoring is achieved, but pairing complexity and setup time multiply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the mobile device to pair with multiple types of remote devices (blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, scales, activity trackers, etc.) using a single universal pairing protocol. The system automatically manages multiple device connections and data streams without requiring separate pairing procedures for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the device management process into independent, standardized steps that can be repeated for each remote device. The system handles each device pairing as an independent unit with standardized procedures, allowing users to add multiple devices sequentially without increasing overall complexity. Each device is managed as a separate entity with its own identifier and data stream.
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AI summary
A system comprising a provider server configured to establish communication with a mobile device, receive a user ID form the mobile device, provide device IDs for a plurality of devices to the mobile device, and provide the user ID and device IDs to a device manager server; a device manager server configured to receive the user ID and device IDs associate them in a database, and provide the device IDs to the mobile device associated with the device ID; a mobile device comprising an application associated with the provider server and a short range communication interface, the mobile device configured to receive a plurality of device IDs via the short range communication interface, provide the received device IDs with device IDs received from a device manager, and when the device IDs match, then automatically pair with devices associated with the device IDs and begin receiving data from the devices.