Blockchain IoT Network Blocks for Smart Device Control Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart devices in living or working spaces often require time-consuming reconfiguration when user control changes, making it difficult for new users to transfer control settings efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A method involving creating a network block with metadata for smart devices, writing it to a ledger, and transferring ownership using blockchain technology to facilitate seamless control transfer between users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional smart device control systems are used, then device functionality is maintained, but user control transfer becomes time-consuming and requires reconfiguring each device individually
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the control transfer process by introducing a network block that groups multiple smart devices together. Instead of transferring control device-by-device, the network block allows batch transfer of control rights for all devices within that block through a single transaction on the blockchain ledger.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a blockchain-based intermediary layer (network block and ledger) that mediates the control transfer between users. This intermediary enables automatic, verified transfer of control rights without requiring manual reconfiguration of each device, thus reducing time and simplifying the operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If individual device reconfiguration is performed during user control transfer, then device settings are customized for new users, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device control rights into a single network block that can be transferred as one unit. This combining approach maintains adaptability by allowing the new user to later customize settings while simplifying the initial transfer process by handling all devices collectively rather than individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary grouping of devices into network blocks with associated control rights before the actual user transfer occurs. This preliminary organization reduces the complexity of the transfer process by having devices pre-packaged for transfer, eliminating the need for complex individual reconfiguration during the transfer itself.
3Productivity
If blockchain technology is implemented for control transfer, then transfer speed and efficiency are improved, but system infrastructure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy of control rights through the network block structure on the blockchain. Instead of physically reconfiguring each device connection, the system creates and transfers a cryptographic copy of the control authorization, which dramatically improves transfer efficiency while the blockchain infrastructure handles the complexity in the background.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for user control of one or more devices located within a physical space. The method includes creating a network block in response to a user input, the network block including network identifying metadata. The network identifying metadata includes a list of the one or more devices. The method also includes writing the network block to a ledger under a first user profile, linking the network block to a host server, receiving a first request to modify the network block, and modifying the network block. Modifying the network block includes adding network identifying metadata, deleting network identifying metadata, and altering network identifying metadata. The method also includes receiving a second request to transfer ownership of the network block and linking the network block to a second user profile. Linking the network block to the second user profile transfers ownership of the list of the one or more devices.