Gestural Input Platform Registration Map for Smart Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling smart devices in a bounded space are limited by the need for a unique controller for each device and are not efficient for wireless communication, especially when devices use different communication protocols.
Innovation Solution
A location determination and registration methodology using a gestural input platform that creates a registration map of smart devices within a bounded space, incorporating relative positions, signal strengths, and directions, allowing the platform to communicate with the intended device when properly oriented, even if they use different communication protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a one-to-one mapping is used where each smart device is uniquely paired with a controller, then device control reliability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to requiring multiple controllers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal controller (gestural input platform) that can control multiple smart devices through a registration map system. The controller determines which device to control based on direction and proximity measurements, allowing a single device to replace multiple dedicated controllers while maintaining reliable device control through the mapping system
2Device complexity
If a single controller is programmed to control multiple smart devices, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring device selection and precise pointing
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary registration of multiple smart devices, creating a registration map that stores direction and proximity information for each device. This pre-established mapping eliminates the need for real-time device selection and complex pointing operations, as the controller automatically identifies the target device based on pre-recorded spatial relationships
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces precise mechanical pointing operations with gesture-based control. Instead of requiring users to physically aim and point the controller at the exact device location, the system uses gesture recognition combined with the pre-established registration map to determine device selection, significantly simplifying the interaction model
3Reliability
If different communication channels are used for each smart device, then communication reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates when devices use different communication protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a registration map as an intermediary layer between the controller and multiple smart devices. This mapping system translates gesture inputs and spatial information into appropriate communication channels, allowing the controller to adapt to different device protocols through the mediation of the pre-established spatial and communication mapping
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AI summary
Described methods and apparatus for a location determination and registration methodology for smart devices that involves creating a registration map of a bounded space, with various smart devices located therein in fixed positions, and for each smart device relative positions in which a gestural input device can communicate with it, and relative distances, signal strengths and the like associated therewith for each smart device being part of the registration map. Once created, the registration map can be used to allow for a particular smart device to communicate with the gestural input platform when that is intended and the two are properly oriented relative to each other.