IoT Mediator Device for Direct Device Pairing

The patent introduces a mediator device that acts as an intermediary between IoT objects and the network. This mediator handles the complex tasks of device discovery, identification information management, and connection establishment, allowing objects to connect to the network without requiring complex network design. The mediator translates between simple object communications and network protocols, resolving the contradiction between network connectivity and design complexity.

The patent enables devices to perform self-service by automatically generating and managing their own identification information. Devices broadcast their identification information and can be discovered by the mediator without requiring user input. The system automatically establishes connections based on the broadcasted identification information, allowing devices without user interfaces to participate in direct communication, thus resolving the contradiction between reduced installation cost and ease of operation.

The patent implements periodic action by having devices broadcast identification information at specific intervals rather than continuously. The mediator device receives these periodic broadcasts and maintains information about available devices. This approach allows connection establishment to remain automatic while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous broadcasting, as devices only transmit when needed and the mediator caches identification information for subsequent connections.