Dynamic Communication Frequency Adjustment in Home Automation Sensors

The patent implements dynamic communication frequency adjustment where the sensor automatically modifies its communication period based on the variation detected in the physical quantity. When the physical quantity varies significantly, the sensor increases communication frequency to provide more timely updates. When the physical quantity is stable, the sensor reduces communication frequency to conserve energy. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between maintaining regular communication and achieving responsive data updates.

The patent changes the communication frequency parameter dynamically based on the detected physical quantity variations. The sensor monitors the variation of the physical quantity and adjusts the communication period accordingly - shortening it when variations are detected and lengthening it when the quantity is stable. This parameter change allows the system to balance responsiveness with energy conservation, resolving the contradiction between communication regularity and update speed.

The sensor dynamically adjusts its communication frequency based on the variation detected in the physical quantity. When the physical quantity is stable, the sensor communicates at a lower frequency to conserve energy. When the physical quantity varies significantly, the sensor increases communication frequency to provide timely updates. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to achieve responsiveness only when needed, thereby reducing overall energy consumption and extending sensor autonomy.

The patent implements periodic communication where the sensor transmits data at regular intervals, but the period length is dynamically adjusted based on physical quantity variations. The sensor uses a variable communication period that shortens when variations are detected and lengthens when stability is observed. This periodic action with variable periods allows the system to balance responsiveness with energy conservation, resolving the contradiction between frequent updates and energy consumption.

The patent applies local quality by customizing the communication triggering threshold for each specific sensor-application pair based on their individual operational characteristics. Instead of using a single universal threshold, the system determines optimal thresholds that are specific to each application's needs and the sensor's capabilities. This allows each communication link to have its own optimized threshold, reducing unnecessary communications for applications that don't require high sensitivity while ensuring adequate coverage for those that do, thereby conserving sensor autonomy.

The patent changes the triggering threshold parameter dynamically during the configuration phase based on the specific sensor and application characteristics. The system determines optimal threshold values that are adapted to each individual sensor-application pairing rather than using a fixed universal threshold. This parameter adaptation allows the system to cover different application requirements effectively while minimizing unnecessary communications, thus resolving the contradiction between application coverage and energy conservation.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the sensor to autonomously determine when communication should occur based on detected physical quantity variations. The sensor monitors its own measurements and decides when to transmit data without requiring continuous control point intervention or constant listening. This self-service approach allows the sensor to initiate communication only when necessary, reducing control point energy consumption while maintaining responsive event detection.

The system uses feedback from the sensor's detection of physical quantity variations to trigger appropriate communication behavior. The sensor continuously monitors the physical quantity and uses this feedback to determine when communication should occur - triggering communication when variations are detected and remaining silent when the quantity is stable. This feedback mechanism allows the control point to listen intermittently rather than constantly, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining responsive event detection capability.