Apparatus registration work assistance system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing device-registration systems for remote management of multiple devices in a building lack efficiency in distinguishing and registering individual devices for effective control.

Innovation Solution

A device-registration-work assisting system that includes electromagnetic wave emitters integrated with indoor units and a mobile terminal, allowing workers to identify and register devices by measuring and displaying electromagnetic wave intensities, enabling efficient registration through unique identification and location association.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple devices are installed in a management-target building, then the remote management capability is enhanced, but the complexity of registering and distinguishing individual devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote management capabilityVSAvoiddevice registration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an electromagnetic wave emitter as an intermediary component that is built into or disposed near each device. This emitter broadcasts identification information through electromagnetic waves, serving as a mediator between the device and the worker's mobile terminal. The worker can detect these waves and automatically obtain device identification information, eliminating the need for manual registration and simplifying the process of managing multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If manual device registration is performed, then device identification is achieved, but the time and labor required for registration work increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice identification accuracyVSAvoidregistration work time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs self-identification by automatically emitting electromagnetic waves containing its identification information through the built-in emitter. This eliminates the need for worker intervention in the identification process. The worker simply needs to use the mobile terminal to detect the emitted waves and automatically receive the device identification, significantly reducing registration time and labor while maintaining accurate device identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If electromagnetic wave emitters are integrated with devices, then device identification efficiency is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice registration efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electromagnetic wave emitter is merged with the device structure, being either built into the device or disposed near it in a integrated manner. This combining approach allows the emitter to function as part of the device system without requiring separate standalone equipment. The emitter works in conjunction with the device's existing communication capabilities to provide identification functionality while maintaining a unified device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Facilitates efficient registration of multiple devices by allowing workers to accurately identify and associate device identification information with location information, enhancing control and management of devices within the system.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of electromagnetic wave emitters 20 which are built in or disposed near the plurality of indoor units 12 and are electrically connected to the plurality of indoor units 12 in a one-to-one manner

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3926969B1Apparatus registration work assistance system
Publication Date: 2023.07.05 DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD
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AI summary

In the case where a plurality of devices are installed in a management-target building, the plurality of devices need to be registered in a distinguished manner in order to effectively control the plurality of devices. A device-registration-work assisting system (100) includes a notification unit (50) and a mobile terminal (30). The notification unit (50) is built in or disposed near each of a plurality of devices (12) subjected to registration work. The mobile terminal (30) includes a display unit (34) and a selection unit (36). The display unit (34) displays information regarding each of the devices (12). The selection unit (36) selects the device (12). The notification unit (50) notifies the worker by light, sound, or motion in response to the corresponding device (12) being selected with the selection unit (36).