IoT Device Coordination Using Local Associated Operation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IoT devices lack the ability to automatically generate and execute associated operations based on user history and patterns, leading to inefficient control and operation of connected devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with a communication module, database, and processor that identifies associated operations by analyzing user history and patterns, allowing it to control connected devices to perform coordinated operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If IoT devices are connected to a server for centralized control, then device management and history tracking are improved, but system complexity and response time are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized server control into distributed control units at each electronic device. Each device maintains its own operation history and generates associated operations independently, eliminating the need for constant server intervention while maintaining reliable device management through local intelligence.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing operation history and pre-generating associated operations locally at each device. When a user operation occurs, the device immediately retrieves and executes the pre-prepared associated operation without waiting for server processing, thus reducing response time while maintaining management reliability.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual control of each IoT device is implemented, then device operation precision is improved, but user convenience and efficiency are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service by allowing electronic devices to automatically generate and execute associated operations based on their own operation history and the current user operation. The system serves itself by autonomously determining what related operations should occur, eliminating the need for manual control of each device while maintaining operational precision through intelligent automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where devices continuously monitor their own operation history and the current state of user operations. This feedback loop enables the device to intelligently determine and execute appropriate associated operations, providing precise control automatically while maintaining user convenience through hands-free operation.
3Productivity
If automatic associated operations are generated and executed, then user convenience and efficiency are improved, but device complexity and processing requirements are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing operation history and pre-generating associated operations locally at each device. This advance preparation eliminates the need for complex real-time processing when operations occur, as the device simply retrieves and executes pre-computed associated operations, thereby maintaining high productivity without excessive processing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device may include a communication module communicating with at least one of a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device, wherein the first external electronic device may perform a first operation, a database storing information related to at least one associated device and at least one associated operation for controlling the at least one associated device with a specified command in response to a specified operation of the first external electronic device, wherein the at least one associated device may include the second external electronic device and wherein the at least one associated operation may include a second operation, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor may identify that a first operation of the first external electronic device is executed, identify, from the database, a second external electronic device that is an associated device corresponding to the first operation of the first external electronic device and a second operation that is an associated operation in response to identifying that the first external electronic device is located in a specified space and satisfies an associated operation execution condition, and transmit a command for executing the second operation to the second external electronic device through the communication module.