Indoor environment control system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing indoor environment control systems face challenges in user convenience, reproducing comfortable environments, calming users, estimating power consumption tolerance, and managing multiple devices operated by sound inputs, as they require complex operations and lack intuitive control mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a setting assisting apparatus with sound input reception, analysis, and control units, along with a specific control storage section, that associates keywords with control commands and allows intuitive operation through a user-friendly interface, enabling easy setup and control of devices, reproduction of preferred environments, and automatic adjustment of power consumption based on user tolerance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple devices are controlled through sound inputs individually, then each device can be precisely controlled, but the control process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple device control functions into a single integrated control system that processes sound inputs centrally. The control unit aggregates control signals for multiple devices (air conditioner, air cleaner, humidifier) and coordinates their operation through unified sound commands, reducing the complexity of controlling each device separately while maintaining precise control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit is designed with universal functionality to handle various types of devices through a single interface. It can interpret sound inputs and translate them into appropriate control signals for different device types, making the control process simpler while maintaining the ability to precisely control each device according to its specific requirements.
2Loss of energy
If the system asks users to input their intention regarding power consumption reduction, then power consumption can be optimized, but usability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs detection units that automatically monitor indoor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, air quality) and autonomously determine optimal power consumption settings. The control unit processes this detected information and adjusts device operations to reduce power consumption without requiring users to manually input their intentions, thereby maintaining high usability while achieving energy optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where detection units continuously monitor environmental parameters and feed this information back to the control unit. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically adjusts device operations to optimize power consumption, eliminating the need for user input while maintaining energy efficiency through continuous environmental monitoring and adaptive control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sound recognition processes are activated for all devices, then comprehensive voice control is available, but system resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates sound recognition functionality into a single centralized unit that serves all devices. Instead of each device having its own sound recognition process, one sound recognition unit captures and processes all sound inputs, then the control unit distributes appropriate commands to relevant devices. This approach maintains comprehensive voice control coverage while significantly reducing system resource consumption by eliminating redundant sound recognition processes.
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AI summary
An indoor environment control system (4090) comprises a storage unit (4016), a detection unit (4083), an indoor environment control device (4062), an output unit (4065), and an input unit (4064). The storage unit stores a set value of an indoor environment. The detection unit is configured to detect a state value of the indoor environment. The indoor environment control device is configured to adjust the indoor environment in accordance with the set value. The output unit is configured to output a message for asking a user whether to accept the state value if the state value detected by the detection unit reaches the set value. The input unit is configured to obtain an answer of the user to the message.