Field Management System for Remote Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for multiple remotely controlled devices lack direct management and control capabilities, flexibility, and enhanced safety features, often requiring a one-to-one ratio between remote controls and devices or relying on master devices for control.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a driver interface, remotely controlled devices, and a field management system with an internal router, enabling direct signal control and management of remotely controlled devices through wireless or tethered connections, allowing for enabling, disabling, and switching between operating modes, and incorporating safety features like emergency-stop signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a one-to-one ratio between remote controls and devices is used, then each device has dedicated control, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single field management system serves multiple remotely controlled devices through wireless communication, enabling one system to perform multiple control functions without requiring separate dedicated controls for each device
2Device complexity
If a master device controls multiple devices via tandem setup, then control is centralized, but direct management capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The field management system acts as an intermediary that communicates directly with multiple remotely controlled devices via wireless signals, eliminating the need for a master device while maintaining centralized control capability
3Ease of operation
If field controller enables/disables access by sending signals to remote control, then control is possible, but flexibility and safety features are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The field management system dynamically adjusts control parameters and communication modes for each remotely controlled device, enabling flexible operation and enhanced safety features through real-time signal modulation
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AI summary
Systems, apparatus and methods for controlling the ability of a remote control to control at least one remotely controlled device. The systems, methods and apparatus including providing at least one remote controlled remotely controlled device, communicatively coupling the remotely controlled device to a respective driver interface, communicatively coupling the remotely controlled device to a field management system, and sending a signal from the field management system directly to the remotely controlled device. The signal modifies control by the driver interface of the remotely controlled device and modifies power to the remotely controlled device.