Network Addressable Device Automation Using Beacon Proximity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in dynamically updating automation rules for electrical devices without location reporting capabilities, requiring manual entry of device locations and limiting dynamic location-based automation.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of network addressable devices and power sockets with integrated readers that detect electromagnetic tags, allowing for automated identification and application of automation rules based on device location, using proximity to power sockets or beacons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual entry of device locations is used, then device location information can be obtained, but the system lacks dynamic location-based automation capability
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical device automatically performs location identification and automation rule application without requiring manual user input. The device uses its sensor to detect the beacon signal, automatically determines its location, and triggers the appropriate automation rules, making the system self-sufficient in location-based operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of entering location information with an automated electromagnetic detection system. The beacon transmitter emits electromagnetic signals that the device's sensor detects, automatically substituting the manual entry process with an electronic sensing and processing mechanism.
2Productivity
If electromagnetic tag detection is implemented, then automated device identification is achieved, but additional hardware components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the location identification function from the main electrical device and places it in a separate beacon transmitter. This allows the electrical device to maintain its primary function while adding minimal components (sensor and processor) for location detection, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The beacon transmitter serves multiple purposes: it provides location identification, triggers automation rules, and can potentially serve multiple electrical devices simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate identification systems for each device, lowering overall hardware complexity.
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 dynamic and automated application of automation rules to electrical devices, enhancing their control and management without the need for manual location updates, improving efficiency and flexibility in device operation.
Implementation Method 1
a beacon configured to transmit the identity of the beacon to surrounding network addressable devices
Data Source
AI summary
A technology is described for applying automation rules to network addressable devices according to a proximity to a beacon. An example method may include receiving a device identifier for a network addressable device. Receiving a beacon identifier for a beacon that may be within proximity of the network addressable device. An automation rule associated with the network addressable device and the beacon may then be obtained using the device identifier and the beacon identifier, and the automation rule may be applied to the network addressable device.