IoT Device Grouping via Correlation Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing IoT device control methods require numerous manual procedures for connecting and identifying multiple devices to a network, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus that automatically sets and controls IoT devices by receiving data from multiple devices, determining correlations, grouping devices based on proximity, and creating group information for streamlined control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual pairing procedures are used to connect devices to the network, then device identification and network connection are achieved, but the process requires numerous procedures and consumes much time
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables devices to automatically perform pairing and network connection without manual user intervention. The electronic apparatus autonomously identifies devices, establishes network connections, and configures communication parameters, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring continuous user operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic apparatus performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing communication channels and preparing network configurations before devices need to connect. The system proactively discovers devices and initiates pairing procedures, eliminating the need for users to manually configure each device connection.
2Loss of information
If individual device registration is performed in a gateway, then each device can be identified on the network, but a great number of procedures are required to pair multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple individual device pairing procedures into a single bulk operation. The electronic apparatus simultaneously discovers, identifies, and pairs multiple devices with the gateway in one unified process, rather than requiring separate registration steps for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic apparatus performs multiple functions including device discovery, identification, network pairing, and group management through a single integrated system. This universal approach eliminates the need for separate specialized procedures for each device operation.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple devices are connected to the network, then comprehensive device coverage is achieved, but the number of setting processes increases proportionally
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the device management process into automatic discovery, correlation analysis, and bulk pairing phases. By dividing the complex multi-device setup into these automated segments, the system can efficiently handle large numbers of devices without proportionally increasing user effort or time requirements.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus and a method of controlling a plurality of devices by the electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes receiving data from a plurality of devices, determining a correlation between at least two devices among the plurality of devices on the basis of the received data, determining a position of a first device on the basis of the correlation, grouping the first device and another device positioned in the vicinity of the first device into one group, and automatically creating group information, and controlling the devices included in the group. The name of the first device may be automatically set using the group information.