Device-to-Model Mapping Using Trigger Sequences and ID Codes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for auto-commissioning devices, such as lighting systems, are complex, expensive, and unreliable due to the need for measuring light and distances, which is disadvantageous.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus that maps devices to their representations in a model using a display, memory for storing triggering information, and a processor for linking identifiers and representations based on a predefined triggering procedure, allowing devices to be triggered and identified without measuring light and distances, and using unique codes for device identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If light and distance measurements are used for auto-commissioning, then device mapping can be performed automatically, but the system complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex light and distance measurement components from the auto-commissioning system. Instead of using these sophisticated measurement methods, the invention uses simple triggering procedures where devices are sequentially activated and identified through basic input/output signals, eliminating the need for complex measurement hardware and algorithms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces expensive, complex measurement systems with inexpensive, simple triggering and identification mechanisms. The solution uses basic electrical signals and simple identification protocols that are far less costly and complex than light and distance measurement systems, achieving the same commissioning function with much simpler means.
2Extent of automation
If light and distance measurements are performed for device mapping, then automatic commissioning is achieved, but the commissioning time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the time-consuming light and distance measurement steps from the commissioning process. By using simple triggering procedures where devices are sequentially activated and identified through basic signals, the commissioning process becomes much faster and more efficient, reducing both time and cost while maintaining automation.
3Ease of operation
If triggering procedures with unique codes are used, then device identification becomes simpler, but the triggering system requires more structured control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining triggering procedures with unique codes for each device before the actual commissioning process. This structured approach allows devices to be easily identified and mapped during commissioning, as the triggering sequence and identification codes are already established, making the operation simpler despite the structured control required.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses (1) for mapping devices (21-29) to representations (31-39) of the devices (21-29) in models comprise displays (11) for displaying representations (31-39), memories (12) for storing triggering information defining triggering procedures for triggering the devices (21-29), inputs (16) for receiving identifying information comprising identifiers from devices (21-29) that have been triggered, and processors (14) for linking the identifiers and the representations (31-39) at the hand of the triggering procedures. The commissioning of devices (21-29) is done faster and more user-friendly. The triggering procedures may define the devices (21-29) to be triggered in a sequence. The processor (14) can then link the identifiers and the representations (31-39) via the sequence. Alternatively the triggering procedures may define unique codes to be allocated to the representations (31-39) and to be provided to the devices (21-29), with the identifying information further comprising the codes. The processor (14) can then link the identifiers and the representations (31-39) via the codes.