Indoor Environment Controller for Real-Time Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging to automatically and effectively adjust indoor environments to optimal conditions in real-time due to the difficulty in monitoring and understanding indoor conditions, leading to delayed improvements, often relying on manual adjustments like opening windows or using devices like humidifiers and air conditioners only when discomfort is felt.
Innovation Solution
A controller connected to sensors and smart home devices that acquires indoor environment parameters and sends adjustment instructions to devices such as air conditioners, humidifiers, and air purifiers based on predetermined requirements, offering full-automatic or semi-automatic control, with the option to display parameters and send warnings for gas concentration issues, and even acquire outdoor parameters for network connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual adjustment methods are used (opening windows, starting devices), then the indoor environment can be improved, but the response time is delayed and requires human intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring of indoor environment parameters (temperature, humidity, air quality) continuously and sends push notifications to users before the environment becomes uncomfortable, enabling proactive adjustment rather than reactive response
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a closed-loop feedback mechanism where sensors continuously monitor environment parameters, the controller compares them against preset thresholds, and automatically triggers appropriate devices (air conditioners, humidifiers, air purifiers) when thresholds are exceeded, eliminating the need for manual intervention
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors and smart home devices are integrated for comprehensive monitoring and control, then the indoor environment adjustment capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can monitor multiple environment parameters (temperature, humidity, air quality) and control various types of smart home devices (air conditioners, humidifiers, air purifiers, ventilation systems) through a single platform, reducing the need for multiple specialized control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges the functions of multiple sensors and control devices into an integrated architecture where the controller consolidates data from temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and air quality sensors, then统一管理 the control of multiple smart home devices, simplifying the overall system structure
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AI summary
A controller, an indoor environment adjustment system and an indoor environment adjustment method are provided so as to automatically adjust an indoor environment. The controller is connected to at least one sensor and at least one smart home device, and configured to acquire indoor environment parameters collected by the at least one sensor, and send an adjustment instruction to the at least one smart home device in accordance with the indoor environment parameters.