Dynamic Control Center Selection for IoT Device Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current processing methods between devices in networks, such as wearable smart devices and Internet of Vehicles, are not intelligent, inconvenient, and slow, lacking flexibility and automation in control and information processing.

Innovation Solution

A processing method involving a control center that obtains and analyzes preset information to perform device control operations based on predefined rules and strategies, including connection state, network rate, device state, and user physiological information, to optimize device interactions and switch control centers dynamically.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed control center is used to control devices in the network, then the control structure is simple and stable, but the system lacks flexibility and intelligence in adapting to different device conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to device conditionsVSAvoidcontrol structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic control center selection by allowing any device in the network to become the control center based on real-time conditions such as device states, connection status, and user needs. This transforms the static fixed control center model into a dynamic system where control rights can be transferred between devices, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through predefined selection criteria.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables devices to automatically determine and select the optimal control center based on their own states and network conditions without requiring manual configuration. Each device can assess its suitability as a control center and make autonomous decisions, reducing the need for complex external management while enhancing system adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If simple connection establishment methods are used between devices, then the connection process is fast and simple, but the connection flexibility and intelligence are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection flexibilityVSAvoidconnection establishment speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent pre-establishes multiple connection paths and protocols between devices before actual communication needs arise. Devices maintain ready-to-use connection configurations and can rapidly switch between different connection methods based on real-time requirements, thereby achieving both fast connection establishment and high flexibility without compromising speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If devices process information independently without coordination, then the processing is simple and direct, but the overall system intelligence and convenience are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation processing intelligenceVSAvoidinformation processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a control center as an intermediary device that coordinates information processing across the network. The control center collects information from various devices, processes it centrally according to predefined strategies, and distributes appropriate responses, thereby enhancing overall system intelligence while keeping individual device processing relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Ease of operation

If real-time device monitoring and dynamic control center switching are implemented, then the system intelligence and convenience improve, but the processing complexity and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements lightweight monitoring mechanisms that copy only essential device state information rather than continuously analyzing all device data. This selective information copying reduces processing complexity while maintaining adequate monitoring capabilities to support dynamic control center switching and improve user convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12034561B2Processing method, device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.07.09 SHENZHEN TRANSSION HLDG CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a processing method, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes the following operations: obtaining preset information; detecting whether the preset information meets a preset rule; when the preset information meets the preset rule, performing a corresponding device control operation according to a preset strategy, so as to transfer or migrate or duplicate or backup relevant data and/or control functions of the first control center, which can make the use of the first control center and other devices controlled by the first control center more intelligent, convenient and fast.