Automated User Profile Management in Automation Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current home and business automation systems face inefficiencies when adding or modifying users, as the process is often cumbersome and time-consuming, particularly with the increasing demand for user access and control through computer networks and mobile devices.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and apparatus for adding a user to an automation system, which involves receiving a request, obtaining contact information, generating an invitation message, and prompting the user to create an account or profile, utilizing a processor and memory to execute instructions for sending messages via SMS or email, and managing user profiles with varying levels of access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional user management methods are used in automation systems, then user access control can be established, but the process of adding or modifying users becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service user management by allowing users to invite new users and modify access permissions through automated digital invitations sent to mobile devices. The invited users can self-register and set their own passcodes, eliminating the need for manual system administrator intervention in every user management task.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical user management methods (manual configuration, physical access cards, paper-based permission tracking) with electronic digital invitations transmitted via mobile communication networks. The system uses electronic messages containing unique identifiers and passcodes to establish user access, substituting physical and manual processes with automated digital workflows.
2Productivity
If manual user management processes are used, then user profiles can be created, but the process becomes cumbersome particularly with increasing demand for user access
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a universal mobile communication interface that works across different mobile devices and operating systems. The same invitation mechanism and user registration process can be used regardless of the user's device type, making the system adaptable to increasing user demands without requiring device-specific management procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
By enabling users to self-register through automated invitations and set their own credentials, the system scales efficiently to handle increasing numbers of users without proportionally increasing administrative overhead. Each user manages their own entry, eliminating the need for manual profile creation for every new user.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are described for managing and adding user profiles to access an automation system. According to at least one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to add a user to an automation system. The request is generated from one of a mobile computing device or an automation controller of the automation system. The method further includes receiving contact information for the user and generating a message to send to the user. The message includes an invitation to the automation system. The method also includes sending the message to the user.