Information processing method and system, electrical device, and edge computing device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face challenges in selecting the correct operation parameters for household appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners, leading to poor user experience due to cumbersome selection processes and potential incorrect parameter choices.

Innovation Solution

An information processing method and system that automatically acquires and processes information stored on electronic tags attached to objects within the range of electrical devices, using an edge computing device to determine and send operation parameter information to the devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the user manually selects operation parameters for the electrical device, then the device can be operated, but the selection process is cumbersome and the user experience is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter selection processVSAvoidtime for parameter selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic parameter selection by having the electrical device autonomously acquire information from electronic tags and determine operation parameters without user intervention. The control unit automatically processes tag information and selects appropriate parameters, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Operation parameters are predetermined and stored in the electronic tags attached to objects. Before the user needs to operate the device, the appropriate parameters have already been prepared and encoded in the tags, enabling rapid automatic retrieval and application when the device scans the tags.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the user manually determines operation parameters, then flexibility is maintained, but incorrect parameters may be selected leading to poor performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of parameter selectionVSAvoidsimplicity of parameter selection
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system establishes a feedback loop where the control unit acquires information from electronic tags, determines operation parameters based on this information, executes the parameters, and can re-acquire information to adjust parameters as needed. This continuous feedback mechanism ensures parameters remain accurate and appropriate for the current operating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical parameter selection with an automated information processing system. The control unit uses electronic tag data and predetermined rules to automatically determine parameters, substituting human judgment with a systematic automated decision-making process that reduces errors while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Extent of automation

If automatic parameter selection is implemented using electronic tags, then user operation is simplified, but additional components are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic parameter selectionVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit performs multiple functions: it controls the emitter to send excitation signals, receives and processes information from electronic tags, determines operation parameters based on tag data, and executes the determined parameters. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single multi-functional component, the system achieves high automation without proportionally increasing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Electronic tags serve as intermediaries that carry operation parameter information between the object and the electrical device. Instead of requiring complex direct communication systems between the device and objects, the tags act as simple information carriers that bridge the gap, enabling automatic parameter selection while keeping the overall system structure relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Loss of information

If data is processed through multiple components (emitter, control unit, edge computing device), then processing capability is enhanced, but data transmission time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing completenessVSAvoiddata transmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Operation parameters are predetermined and pre-stored in the electronic tags before being needed. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex real-time calculations and data processing during operation, allowing the control unit to simply retrieve and apply pre-computed parameters, thereby reducing data transmission and processing time while maintaining complete processing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4037356B1Information processing method and system, electrical device, and edge computing device
Publication Date: 2025.04.23 QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MASCH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are an information processing method and system, an electrical device, and an edge computing device. The method includes receiving at least one of preset information sent by an edge computing device or operation parameter information of the electrical device sent by the edge computing device; and controlling operation of the electrical device according to the at least one of the preset information or the operation parameter information. The preset information is preset information broadcast by an electronic tag on a preset object within the preset range of the electrical device. After the electronic tag broadcasts the preset information, the preset information is received by a base station and sent to the edge computing device by the base station. The operation parameter information is determined according to the preset information.