Cloud Integration Adapters for Premises Automation Rules
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for systems and methods that integrate cloud services and internet-connected devices with a user interface and other components of a service provider system, enabling third-party devices and services to control or trigger automations within the service provider system, allowing end-users to integrate and use previously standalone internet-connected devices together with their service provider-based services.
Innovation Solution
The Integrated Cloud System (ICS) integrates cloud services and internet-connected devices with a user interface and other components of the service provider system, using a Cloud Integration Service/Server, Cloud Integration Adapter, and partner proxies to enable third-party devices and services to interact through REST endpoints, automation rules, and a Rules Engine, allowing end-users to control and trigger automations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cloud services and internet-connected devices are integrated with the service provider system, then device interoperability and user control capabilities are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud service integration layer with adapters and proxies that act as intermediaries between third-party devices and the service provider system. These intermediaries translate and mediate communications, enabling device interoperability without requiring direct integration between all components, thus managing system complexity while improving adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The integration architecture implements universal interfaces and protocols that allow diverse internet-connected devices to communicate through a common framework. The service provider system gains multi-functionality by supporting multiple device types and third-party services through a unified integration layer, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Extent of automation
If multiple third-party devices and services are integrated into the system, then automation capabilities are enhanced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges control of multiple third-party devices and services into a unified user interface and centralized automation engine. By combining disparate device controls and automation logic into integrated workflows, the system enhances automation capabilities while presenting a simplified operational interface to users, reducing the perceived complexity despite the underlying system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A system comprises premises devices located at a premises. A gateway device is located at the premises and may communicate with the premises devices. A server is configured to interact with the premises devices and the gateway device. A touchscreen device may communicate with the server and configured to interact with the premises devices. The touchscreen device includes a user interface configured to interact with the gateway device. The user interface is configured to control interactions between the premises devices and the gateway device and trigger, based on at least one automation rule, an action of at least one of the premises devices. Corresponding methods, apparatuses and other systems are also provided.