IoT Device Sharing Platform Standardized Hub
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Solution Overview
Problem
The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is hindered by issues related to connectivity, power, and lack of standardization, as developers must design entire IoT platforms from scratch, including network protocols and infrastructure, leading to burdensome integration for end users and challenges in connecting and powering devices.
Innovation Solution
A standardized IoT platform with a predefined networking protocol stack, an IoT hub, and a service that allows developers to design and manage IoT devices, enabling easy integration and management of IoT devices through a central hub and app, utilizing low-power wireless technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy for connectivity and cellular or WiFi for internet access, with features like secure key exchange and data encryption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If developers design entire IoT platforms from scratch including network protocols and infrastructure, then device functionality and customization are improved, but device complexity and integration burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the IoT platform into standardized modular components: network protocol stack, power management module, device driver framework, and application layer. This segmentation allows developers to customize individual modules without redesigning the entire platform, reducing complexity while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal IoT platform framework that can accommodate multiple device types and protocols through standardized interfaces and abstraction layers. This universal architecture enables the same platform to support diverse devices without requiring custom platform designs, thus improving adaptability while controlling complexity.
2Reliability
If proprietary techniques are used for designing and connecting IoT devices, then device performance is improved, but ease of operation and user adoption decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enforces homogeneous communication protocols and data formats across all devices in the ecosystem. By standardizing message structures, authentication mechanisms, and interaction patterns, the platform ensures consistent performance while making integration straightforward and predictable for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a standardized gateway and protocol translation layer that mediates between proprietary device implementations and the universal platform interface. This intermediary enables devices to maintain their optimized proprietary techniques while presenting a standardized interface to users and other systems.
3Use of energy by moving object
If electrical sources are required for each connected IoT device, then device power needs are met, but ease of operation and installation convenience decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs power management circuits that can universally accept multiple power source types (electrical outlets, battery packs, energy harvesting modules) through standardized power interfaces. This multi-functional power system meets diverse device power needs while simplifying installation by eliminating the need for dedicated electrical sources for each device.
4Ease of manufacture
If standardized platforms are provided for IoT devices, then ease of manufacture and adoption are improved, but adaptability and customization options decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the standardized platform into configurable modules that can be selectively activated or customized. The core platform provides standardized functionality for ease of manufacture, while optional modules and configuration parameters enable customization without requiring complete platform redesigns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic platform architecture where standardized components can be dynamically configured, enabled, or disabled based on specific device requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the same standardized platform to be customized for different applications while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
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AI summary
A system and method are described for sharing IoT devices. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises an Internet of Things (IoT) service in communication with a plurality of IoT devices over a network; a device sharing module to receive an indication from a first user of one or more IoT devices associated with an account of the first user to be shared with a second user; the device sharing module to responsively associate the one or more IoT devices with an account of the second user and to subsequently allow the second user to access the one or more IoT devices.