IoT Interface Module Dynamic Registration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems lack an efficient method for dynamically registering and managing network device interfaces, particularly for IoT devices, which hinders seamless interaction and control across networks.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that involves receiving a unique identifier for a network device, determining a resource bundle to generate an interface module, and transmitting it to facilitate control operations, including updating and registering resource bundles to ensure dynamic and responsive interface generation and management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional network device interfaces are used, then device control is possible, but dynamic registration and interface management is inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic registration capabilityVSAvoidinterface management efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic registration and distribution of network device interfaces by allowing interfaces to be automatically discovered, registered, and distributed to access devices. The system dynamically updates interface information when devices join or leave the network, eliminating manual configuration requirements and improving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback mechanisms where access devices report their interface requirements to a central server, which then distributes appropriate interfaces to the network devices. This feedback loop enables efficient automatic interface management and registration across the network.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If manual interface configuration is used, then control is precise, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface configuration simplicityVSAvoidsystem configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service functionality where network devices automatically discover available interfaces and register themselves with access devices without manual configuration. The system autonomously manages interface distribution based on device capabilities and network conditions, significantly simplifying operation while reducing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring interface templates and capabilities at the central server. When devices join the network, these pre-prepared interfaces are automatically assigned, eliminating the need for manual configuration and reducing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Speed

If real-time interface updates are implemented, then responsiveness improves, but data transmission overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface update responsivenessVSAvoidnetwork bandwidth consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic status reporting where access devices send interface status information at scheduled intervals rather than continuously. This periodic update mechanism maintains system responsiveness while significantly reducing network bandwidth consumption compared to continuous communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts only the essential interface status information needed for operation and transmits only these critical data points to access devices. By filtering and extracting only necessary information, the system maintains responsiveness while minimizing data transmission overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS10158536B2Systems and methods for interaction with an IoT device
Publication Date: 2018.12.18 BELKIN INTERNATIONAL INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to techniques for interacting with an electronic device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to initiating action(s) using an interface configured to control operation of IoT devices. An example embodiment includes receiving, at a computing device, a communication including a unique identifier for a network device connected to a network, using the unique identifier to determine a resource bundle for the network device, the resource bundle defining an interface module for the network device, wherein the interface module is configured to display one or more interface elements usable to control the network device, and transmitting the resource bundle, wherein when the resource bundle is received, the resource bundle facilitates generating the interface module.