Edge Computing Platform for Low-Latency Grilling Appliance Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote control systems for grilling appliances suffer from latency and high bandwidth requirements when using Internet connections, leading to a frustrating user experience.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a system that uses an edge computing platform to enable near real-time control of grilling appliances through mobile devices, reducing latency and bandwidth requirements by establishing two-way communication links via edge servers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If Internet connection is used for remote control of grilling appliance, then remote control capability is provided, but latency increases and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoidlatency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a local server as an intermediary device that receives control signals from the mobile device and transmits them to the grilling appliance via WiFi. This intermediary architecture enables remote control while significantly reducing latency compared to direct Internet connectivity, as the local server acts as a buffer and relay point closer to the appliance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If Internet connection is used for remote control of grilling appliance, then remote control capability is provided, but data bandwidth requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control capabilityVSAvoiddata bandwidth requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The local server serves as an intermediary that handles data processing and transmission locally, reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted over the Internet. By caching control signals and appliance status information locally, the system minimizes Internet bandwidth consumption while maintaining full remote control functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Speed

If short-range data link is used for control, then control responsiveness is improved, but mobile device must be within signal range

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol responsivenessVSAvoidmobile device location flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges two communication approaches by combining short-range data link technology (for immediate responsiveness) with WiFi Internet connectivity (for extended range). The mobile device can switch between these modes depending on proximity to the appliance, providing both fast local control and flexible remote access from anywhere with Internet connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP4283958B1System and methods for controlling grilling appliances via edge computing platforms

Publication Date: 2025.04.02 DANSONS US LLC

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AI summary

Systems and methods of controlling a grilling appliance may involve: Receiving at a server operatively associated with an edge computing platform a signal from a mobile device relating to a function of the grilling appliance; using the server operatively associated with the edge computing platform to translate the signal from the mobile device into a data packet; and transmitting the data packet to the grilling appliance.