IoT Integration Device with Modular Function Slots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IoT devices lack flexibility, requiring separate sensors for different functions, leading to redundant components and increased costs, and user complexity in setup and usage.
Innovation Solution
An integration device with a control module and interchangeable function modules, allowing multiple functions to be integrated into a single device, connected via a wireless transmission unit and MCU, simplifying setup and reducing component redundancy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple IoT devices are used for different functions, then functional versatility is improved, but device complexity and component redundancy increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent IoT devices into a single integrated device. The housing contains multiple receiving spaces that can accommodate different function modules (temperature sensor, air quality sensor, etc.), eliminating the need for separate devices and reducing component redundancy while maintaining functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device housing is designed with multiple receiving spaces that can accept various types of function modules. This universal design allows the same housing structure to support different sensor types and configurations, enabling multi-functionality without requiring separate specialized devices for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent IoT devices are manufactured, then functional diversity is improved, but manufacturing cost increases due to redundant components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent devices into one integrated housing that contains multiple receiving spaces. This allows different function modules to share common components such as the wireless transmission unit, power management system, and housing structure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining functional diversity.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is designed as a universal platform with standardized receiving spaces that can accommodate various function modules. This modular approach enables cost-effective manufacturing by producing a single housing type that can support multiple functional configurations through different module combinations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate IoT devices are used for each function, then functional specialization is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple setup procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple function modules under a single integrated housing with one control module. This unified structure allows all function modules to be managed through a single setup procedure and centralized control, eliminating the need for separate configurations while preserving the specialized functions of each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is designed as a universal container that can hold multiple specialized function modules. The standardized receiving spaces and common control interface allow users to operate all specialized functions through a single device interface, simplifying operation while maintaining functional specialization.
Data Source
AI summary
An integration device (1) includes a control module (10), a body (2) and a plurality of function modules (3). The control module (10) is arranged in the body (2) and includes a wireless transmission unit (11) and an MCU (12). The body (2) is a 3D object constituted by several faces, each face is formed thereon an assembling slot (21) that has a size and shape corresponding to that of the function modules (3), and each assembling slot (21) is respectively arranged with one connecting port (22) electrically connected with the control module (10). Each of the function modules (3) is respectively arranged onto one of the assembling slots (21) for communicating with the control module (10) through the connecting port (22). The integration device (1) is for the function modules (3) to be assembled together and connect with IoT apparatuses through the control of the control module (10).