IoT Device State Management via Sensor Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing devices in indoor spaces, such as hotels, require manual confirmation by staff, leading to potential delays in addressing device issues, which can reduce customer satisfaction and increase costs.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses sensors to determine the state of devices without additional installations, allowing for remote management through an electronic device connected to the devices and a management server, enabling efficient monitoring and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If manual confirmation by staff is used to manage device states, then device management can be performed without additional sensors, but response time increases and customer satisfaction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs self-diagnosis by automatically detecting its own operational state through integrated sensors and reporting it to the server, eliminating the need for manual staff inspection and enabling immediate detection of abnormalities
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical inspection process is replaced by an automated electronic monitoring system using sensors and server-based analysis, which continuously tracks device states and triggers alerts without human intervention
2Measurement precision
If additional sensors are installed to monitor device states, then measurement precision improves, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Existing multi-functional devices in the space (smartphones, computers, tablets) are utilized for device state monitoring through their built-in sensors, eliminating the need for dedicated monitoring sensors and reducing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
A server acts as an intermediary that receives sensor data from various sources, processes the information to determine device states, and coordinates control actions, centralizing the monitoring function without requiring complex local installations at each device
3Reliability
If continuous staff monitoring is implemented, then device state awareness improves, but operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs periodic automated checks of device states through sensors and server-based monitoring, providing continuous awareness without requiring constant human presence, thereby reducing operational costs while maintaining reliability
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method of managing an electronic device is provided, which includes determining a management target device, selecting at least one measurement device based on the determined management target device, transmitting an operation command to the management target device, receiving measurement information from the at least one measurement device, and determining a state of the management target device based on the received measurement information.