Cleaning Robot Cloud Control via Mobile Hotspot Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic cleaning equipment systems require multiple mobile devices to communicate with a self-propelled cleaning device and a cloud server, making it impossible to use a single mobile phone to both enable communication and control the device, especially in areas without a WIFI network device connected to the Internet via ADSL or optical fiber.
Innovation Solution
A control method where a mobile device with hotspot and mobile communication functions transmits its account name and password to a self-propelled cleaning device, enabling it to communicate with the cloud server through mobile communication technology, allowing the mobile device to control the cleaning device by sending cleaning command signals through the cloud server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a WIFI network device is used for communication, then the self-propelled cleaning device can communicate with the cloud server, but it cannot be used in areas without a WIFI network device connected to the Internet
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device is designed to perform multiple functions: it acts as both a WIFI access point (hotspot) for the cleaning device to connect and as a mobile communication terminal to communicate with the cloud server. This multi-functionality allows the system to operate in areas without fixed WIFI infrastructure by using the mobile device's cellular data connection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two mobile devices are used, then one can simulate a WIFI network device and the other can control the cleaning device, but it requires carrying multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of two separate mobile devices into one. The single mobile device simultaneously performs the WIFI hotspot function (normally done by one device) and the cloud server communication function (normally done by another device), eliminating the need to carry multiple devices while maintaining full communication capability.
3Ease of operation
If the mobile device's hotspot function is enabled, then the cleaning device can connect to it, but the mobile communication function may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing between the mobile device and the cleaning device through Bluetooth before enabling the hotspot function. This preliminary action establishes the connection in advance, allowing the cleaning device to connect to the hotspot without interruption and ensuring stable communication even when the hotspot is activated.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a control method for an automatic cleaning equipment, wherein the automatic cleaning equipment includes a mobile device and a self-propelled cleaning device, in which the mobile device is used as a wireless network device to enable the self-propelled cleaning device to communicate with a hotspot function of the mobile device through a wireless network technology, the self-propelled cleaning device is connected to the cloud server through a mobile communication signal of the mobile device, and also the mobile device is connected to the cloud server by using a mobile communication technology.