Controllable Device State Control via Client List Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current terminal devices lack automation in mode adjustments, requiring manual control for switching between operating modes, which affects user experience and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for controlling a controllable device by comparing client lists to determine connected clients, allowing automatic state changes based on client connections, using a reference device and server communication to manage device states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual control is used for switching between operating modes, then control precision is maintained, but automation degree is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device automatically determines its own operating mode by detecting client connection states and comparing them against stored correspondence relationships, eliminating the need for manual mode switching while maintaining accurate control
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors client connection states and uses this feedback to automatically adjust the operating mode, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing conditions without user intervention
2Productivity
If manual control is used for mode switching, then control accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device pre-stores the correspondence relationships between client connection states and operating modes, enabling immediate automatic mode switching without requiring time-consuming manual selection or complex real-time decision processes
Solution Approach 2:
The automatic determination mechanism continuously monitors connection states and autonomously switches modes based on pre-configured rules, eliminating the time users would otherwise spend manually selecting modes
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for controlling a state of a controllable device. The method for controlling the state of the controllable device comprises: obtaining a first client list of at least one associated client of the controllable device and a second client list of clients currently connected with a reference device of the controllable device, comparing the first client list with the second client list so as to determine whether any of the at least one associated client is connected with the reference device, and controlling a state of the controllable device based on a result of the comparing.