Automated Component Installation via Barcode Scanning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current implementations of installing components in home automation and security systems are complex and inefficient, requiring manual entry of component information which increases installation time and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that uses component codes to identify and activate components within a system, allowing for the storage and retrieval of component information, including identification, type, settings, and location, using a system controller with scanning capabilities and user input options, enabling easy installation, replacement, or addition of components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual entry of component information is used, then component installation can be completed, but installation time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical entry of component information with automated optical scanning using barcodes or RFID tags. The system controller automatically reads component information through scanning mechanisms, eliminating the need for manual data input and significantly reducing installation time and complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The component itself provides its identification information through embedded barcodes or RFID tags. When scanned, the system automatically retrieves and processes the component information without requiring human intervention for data entry, enabling self-service installation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual entry of component information is used, then component installation can be completed, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual data entry processes with simple scanning operations. The system controller automatically captures and processes component information through barcode scanners or RFID readers, reducing installation complexity from multiple manual steps to a single scan action

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces barcodes or RFID tags as intermediary carriers of component information. These intermediaries enable automatic data transfer between the component and system controller, eliminating the need for manual information handling and simplifying the installation process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10484196B1System component installation

Publication Date: 2019.11.19 VIVINT LLC

AI summary

A computer-implemented method for installing a component within a system is described. In one embodiment, component information is identified via a component code on a component. User input is received that includes additional component information. A component associated with the component code is activated in a system based on the component information and the additional component information.