Wireless Device Linking via Display Indicator Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ovulation test devices, particularly digital ones, face challenges in reducing production costs due to the need for printed identification and passwords for wireless connectivity, which increases manufacturing complexity and errors.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for linking devices using a unique address and indicator mapping, where the first device broadcasts its unique address and indicators, and the second device receives and matches these to establish a connection without the need for printed codes, utilizing Bluetooth or Bluetooth Low Energy for wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If printed identification and passwords are provided on test devices for wireless connectivity, then secure data transmission can be established, but manufacturing costs increase and production complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification and password information from physical printed labels on the test device and relocates it to the wireless communication module's internal memory. This eliminates the need for printing operations and label application, reducing manufacturing complexity and costs while maintaining secure data transmission capabilities through electronic storage of unique identifiers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses electronic copying of identification data stored in the wireless communication module's memory, replacing the physical copy method of printed labels. The unique address and password information is replicated electronically during device initialization and pairing processes, eliminating the need for physical printing and reducing manufacturing steps.
2Loss of information
If printed identification and passwords are provided on test devices for wireless connectivity, then device identification is possible, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification information from external printed labels and integrates it into the wireless communication module's internal memory structure. This consolidation removes the complexity of label application processes and ensures consistent device identification through electronic storage, eliminating variability in manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication module automatically retrieves and displays its unique address and password information from its internal memory during device initialization or pairing processes. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual label reading and reduces manufacturing complexity by automating the information provision process.
3Ease of operation
If printed identification and passwords are provided on test devices for wireless connectivity, then connection establishment is possible, but user input errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the wireless communication module automatically displays its unique address and password information from internal memory on the device's display screen. This eliminates the need for users to manually read and transcribe printed labels, preventing input errors and simplifying the connection establishment process between devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides automatic feedback by having the wireless communication module display its identification information on the device screen during initialization or pairing modes. This real-time display feedback allows the second device to automatically read and match the information, eliminating manual transcription errors and improving connection reliability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the display is used for both testing and linking modes, then device versatility improves, but display functionality complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by configuring the display to serve dual purposes: displaying test results during testing mode and displaying wireless identification information during linking mode. The same physical display component handles both functions by switching content based on operational mode, improving device versatility without adding separate display hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic display content switching based on operational mode. The display automatically changes its function from showing test results to showing pairing information when the device transitions between testing and linking modes. This dynamic adaptation allows one display to serve multiple purposes through temporal separation of functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach simplifies the connection process, reduces manufacturing costs, and minimizes user input errors by repurposing the device's display for both testing and linking modes, enabling secure and efficient data transfer between devices.
Implementation Method 1
The first device comprises a wireless communication means having a unique address associated therewith
Data Source
AI summary
A method of linking a first device to a second device, the first device comprising a wireless communication means having a unique address associated therewith, the first device further comprising a display arranged to display a set of indicators, one of the first device or the second device having a unique identity stored thereon, the method comprising: broadcasting, from the first device, the unique address; determining, by the first device, whether one or more indicators from the set of indicators correspond to at least a portion of the unique address based on a first mapping displaying the corresponding one or more indicators; if an input selects at least one indicator from the set of indicators, determining whether the selected at least one indicator corresponds to the portion of the unique address based on a second mapping; and transmitting the unique identity between the devices.