Control method, control apparatus and cloud-based control system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for air conditioning units are limited by Bluetooth connections, leading to instability and security vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access and compromising user privacy.
Innovation Solution
A control method and apparatus that verifies user identity and location before allowing remote control, using a combination of wired and wireless control devices to ensure stable and secure operation, including a verification process and switching between control modes based on user conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If Bluetooth connection is used for remote control, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to instability and security vulnerabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control system into multiple independent components: wireless control device, wired control device, and cloud server. Each component performs specific functions, and the system can switch between them based on availability. This segmentation eliminates single-point failure and improves overall reliability while maintaining ease of operation through multiple access paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the connection parameter from solely wireless (Bluetooth) to a combination of wireless and wired connections. By introducing a wired control device as an alternative connection mode, the system transforms the connection parameter from a single state to multiple states, thereby improving reliability without compromising ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If wireless control device is used, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates when wired connection is available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic switching between wireless and wired control devices based on real-time connection status. The cloud server dynamically determines which control device to use, switching to wired connection when available for higher reliability, and falling back to wireless when needed for ease of operation. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between convenience and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cloud server acts as an intermediary between the control devices and the air conditioner. It receives control instructions from either wireless or wired devices, verifies permissions, and forwards commands to the air conditioner. This intermediary layer enables seamless switching between control modes and maintains system reliability while preserving ease of operation.
3Ease of operation
If remote control permission is granted without verification, then ease of operation is improved, but security deteriorates due to unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary permission verification before allowing remote control operations. The cloud server checks whether the controlling device has authorization to operate the air conditioner before executing any commands. This preliminary security check prevents unauthorized access while maintaining ease of operation for legitimate users by automating the verification process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the cloud server continuously monitors control requests, verifies permissions, and provides approval or rejection responses. This feedback loop ensures that only authorized operations are executed, preventing unauthorized access while maintaining smooth operation for permitted users.
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AI summary
The disclosure provides a control method, a control apparatus and a cloud-based control system, and belongs to the technical field of cloud-based control. The control method includes: receiving first identification information sent by a client, wherein the first identification information comprises a first identifier and first position information of a device to be controlled; verifying whether the first identifier corresponds to the first position information; if the first identifier corresponds to the first position information, sending a verification requirement to the client, wherein the verification requirement is used for requesting a user to control the device to be controlled at a position of the device to be controlled; receiving a control instruction for the device to be controlled sent by a current control device; determining, according to the verification requirement and the control instruction, whether the client has control permission to the device to be controlled; if the client has the control permission, receiving a remote control instruction sent by the client, and controlling the device to be controlled through the current control device.