Intelligent Apparatus Binding via Mobile Device Access Point

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Solution Overview

Problem

Configuring multiple intelligent apparatuses simultaneously is a complex and time-consuming process due to the need for individual setup, which complicates the configuration procedure.

Innovation Solution

A method and system where a mobile device logs into a server to acquire a user identification number, fetches access point information, and provides it to the apparatus, allowing the apparatus to disconnect from the mobile device and connect to the server via the access point to establish a binding relationship, enabling rapid configuration of multiple apparatuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple intelligent apparatuses are configured individually one-by-one, then each apparatus can be set up properly, but the configuration procedure becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration procedureVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The configuration process is segmented into distinct phases: initial mobile device connection phase, binding information acquisition phase, and bulk configuration phase. This allows the system to handle multiple apparatuses through different configuration pathways, reducing overall complexity and time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A binding information structure acts as an intermediary between the mobile device and multiple intelligent apparatuses. This binding information contains device identification codes and binding relationships, enabling the mobile device to efficiently configure multiple apparatuses without repeated individual connection procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If a mobile device connects to each intelligent apparatus individually for configuration, then proper binding can be established, but the process becomes complex when multiple apparatuses need to be configured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebinding relationshipVSAvoidconfiguration procedure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates copies of binding information for multiple apparatuses. The mobile device acquires binding information containing device identification codes, and these binding relationships are replicated across multiple intelligent apparatuses, ensuring reliable binding without repeating the entire configuration process for each device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary binding information acquisition during the initial mobile device connection. The binding information, including device identification codes and binding relationships, is obtained in advance and stored, enabling rapid subsequent configuration of multiple apparatuses without repeated connection handshakes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9894693B2Method and system for binding mobile device with intelligent apparatus
Publication Date: 2018.02.13 GEMTEK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and system for binding mobile devices with intelligent apparatus are described. The method and system employ a mobile device to log in the server for acquiring user identification (UID) number. The mobile device fetches the information of an access point (AP), which can be identified by the first intelligent apparatus, and provides the UID number to the identified AP. The present invention characterizes in that the first intelligent apparatus disconnects itself from the mobile device, the first intelligent apparatus logs in the server by way of the identified AP, and the first intelligent apparatus uploads a first device identification code and the UID number to the server by way of the identified AP for generating the binding relationship between the first intelligent apparatus and the mobile device.