HVAC Sensor Battery Optimization via Unified Slider Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face difficulty in understanding and making trade-offs between comfort and battery life in control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems with wireless sensors, as the impact of configuration parameters is not clearly communicated, making it hard to adjust settings effectively.
Innovation Solution
A battery optimization method and system that uses a graphic user interface with a slider to allow consumers to adjust configuration parameters, automatically applying these adjustments to all sensors, regardless of differing ranges or units, to balance comfort and battery life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If consumers directly adjust sensor configuration parameters, then battery life can be optimized, but the system becomes complex and difficult to operate due to multiple parameters with different ranges and units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a intermediary device (such as a smartphone application or control interface) that mediates between the consumer and the sensor configuration parameters. This intermediary translates complex technical parameters into user-friendly options, allowing consumers to adjust battery life settings without directly dealing with multiple configuration parameters having different ranges and units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms multiple configuration parameters with different ranges and units into a single unified parameter or a simplified set of parameters. By changing the parameter representation from multiple technical specifications to a single composite setting, the system maintains the ability to optimize battery life while significantly improving ease of operation.
2Loss of energy
If consumers adjust multiple configuration parameters to optimize battery life, then energy efficiency improves, but the device complexity increases making it hard for consumers to understand and make decisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple configuration parameters that affect battery life into a single unified control mechanism. Instead of requiring consumers to adjust several independent parameters (sampling interval, transmission frequency, power mode, etc.), the system combines their effects into one consolidated setting, reducing device complexity while maintaining energy optimization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal control interface that can adjust multiple sensor configuration parameters through a single user action. This multi-functional approach allows one control element to simultaneously modify several parameters, reducing the perceived complexity for consumers while achieving comprehensive energy efficiency optimization.
3Loss of information
If the system provides detailed information about each configuration parameter's impact, then consumers can make informed decisions, but the user interface becomes complex and overwhelming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information presentation into multiple levels: a simplified primary interface for routine adjustments and a detailed secondary interface for advanced information. This segmentation allows consumers to access comprehensive parameter impact information when needed without being overwhelmed by it during normal operation, maintaining user interface simplicity while preventing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic user interface that adapts its level of detail based on user interaction. The interface can transition between simplified and detailed views, providing comprehensive information about parameter impacts only when users request or need it, while maintaining simplicity for routine operations. This dynamic adaptation balances information provision with ease of operation.
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AI summary
A battery optimization method for sensors in communication with a first device is provided. The battery optimization method includes receiving, by a graphic user interface of the first device, an input on the graphic user interface. The input is an operation of a graphic element of the graphic user interface. The battery optimization method includes associating, by the first device, the input with a configuration parameter. The configuration parameter is assigned to each the sensors. The battery optimization method includes adjusting, by the first device, the configuration parameter to generate an adjusted parameter. The battery optimization method includes transmitting, by the first device, the adjusted parameter to the sensors.