Building Control Display Using Object Description Reference Strings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inconsistent naming conventions across different building control systems increase the time and cost of maintenance, installation, and operation, particularly when integrating legacy systems.
Innovation Solution
A display controller with a configuration mechanism that uses user-definable Object Description Reference Strings (ODRS) to customize the display of device and object information, allowing for tokens that identify specific data to be displayed, and includes conditional evaluation to handle missing information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple naming conventions are used across different building control systems, then system compatibility and integration capability are improved, but information display consistency and user familiarity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a translation layer that acts as an intermediary between different naming conventions and the display interface. This translation layer maps various manufacturer-specific naming conventions to a unified, user-friendly naming scheme, allowing the system to maintain compatibility with multiple devices while presenting consistent information to users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the parameter of information presentation by allowing users to select different naming convention preferences. The display can switch between showing original manufacturer names, translated names, or custom user-defined names, thereby adapting to user familiarity while maintaining system compatibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple naming conventions are used across different building control systems, then system compatibility is improved, but maintenance time and operational cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The translation layer serves as a mediator that automatically handles naming convention conversions during maintenance operations. When technicians access system information, the translation layer automatically translates device names and parameters into a unified format, eliminating the need for technicians to learn and adapt to multiple naming conventions, thereby reducing maintenance time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service by automatically translating and standardizing information from multiple naming conventions without requiring manual intervention or technician expertise in each convention. The system handles the complexity of multiple naming schemes internally, allowing maintenance personnel to work efficiently with a single, consistent interface.
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AI summary
A system and method for displaying information on a display of a building control system. In one illustrative embodiment, a display controller is provided that includes a configuration mechanism for configuring the information that is to be displayed on the display. The configuration mechanism may include one or more user definable object description reference strings that include tokens that identify which device and/or object information to display on the display.