IoT Router Relay for Unregistered Device State-Based Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional IoT devices fail to communicate and control external electronic devices that are not registered with an IoT server using a specified protocol, leading to limitations in monitoring and controlling unregistered devices.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that allow control of external electronic devices without using an IoT server or a specified protocol, by verifying the state of unregistered devices and transmitting control commands through a router that relays information and converts communication modes, enabling scenario-based control of IoT devices based on the state of external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If IoT devices use a specified protocol and IoT server for communication, then communication reliability between registered devices is improved, but the ability to control unregistered external devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The router acts as an intermediary device that bridges the gap between the IoT server system and external electronic devices. It receives control commands from the IoT server, determines the state of external devices through network traffic analysis, and executes appropriate actions locally without requiring the external devices to be registered with the IoT server, thus maintaining both communication reliability and device control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system shifts from a single-dimension protocol-based communication model to a multi-dimensional approach by adding network traffic monitoring and state determination capabilities at the router level. This allows the system to control external devices through alternative means (traffic analysis and command interpretation) rather than relying solely on registered protocol-based communication
2Ease of operation
If external electronic devices are not registered with the IoT server, then device compatibility and ease of connection are improved, but the ability to monitor and control these devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The router performs self-service by autonomously monitoring network traffic, determining the state of external devices, and executing control commands without requiring manual registration or configuration for each external device. This maintains ease of connection while restoring monitoring capability through automated local intelligence
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the router continuously monitors network traffic from external devices, determines their operational states, and uses this information to execute appropriate control commands. This creates a closed-loop system that maintains monitoring capability without requiring device registration
3Adaptability or versatility
If a router relays and converts communication modes for unregistered devices, then device control versatility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The router is enhanced with multi-functional capabilities to perform not only its traditional networking functions but also state determination through traffic analysis and execution of IoT control commands. By making the router universal, the system achieves device control versatility without adding separate specialized devices, thus limiting the increase in overall system complexity
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AI summary
An electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device are disclosed. The electronic device includes a communication module, a memory and a processor. The communication module is configured to communicate with a communication relay. The memory is configured to store registration information of at least one IoT device and scenario information associated with operating an operation state of at least one registered loT device according to information associated with an unregistered external electronic device. The processor is configured to receive the information associated with the unregistered external electronic device via the communication relay. The processor is also configured to select the scenario information corresponding to the information. The processor is also configured to transmit a control command corresponding to the scenario information to at least some IoT devices corresponding to the scenario information among the at least one registered IoT device depending on the scenario information.