IoT Device Reset via Surge Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IoT devices require cumbersome installation steps and pose safety issues for users when resetting, as they often require manual intervention, such as climbing or accessing remote locations, to reset controllers or networking units.
Innovation Solution
An IoT system that utilizes a surge configuration to restart or reset IoT devices, comprising a power supply device and an IoT device with a control unit, memory unit, and networking unit, where the control unit executes a surge control command to selectively switch between modes, including user and reset modes, based on a surge configuration, eliminating the need for manual reset buttons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual reset button is provided on IoT device, then device can be reset, but user must physically access device which causes safety issues and inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a power supply device as an intermediary between the user and the IoT device. Instead of the user directly interacting with the IoT device's reset button, the user interacts with the power supply device which then communicates with the IoT device to perform the reset operation, eliminating the need for physical access to the IoT device
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical reset button interaction with an electronic communication-based reset process. The power supply device sends electrical signals or communication protocols to the IoT device to trigger reset, substituting the mechanical pressing action with an electronic control signal
2Adaptability or versatility
If IoT device is installed in remote location, then device can function independently, but resetting requires climbing or remote access which is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply device serves as a mediator that bridges the gap between the user and the remotely installed IoT device. Through this intermediary, reset operations can be performed without requiring the user to physically travel to or climb to reach the IoT device's location
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the reset functionality into two independent components: the power supply device that the user can access, and the IoT device that may be remotely installed. This segmentation allows the reset operation to be initiated from a convenient location while the actual IoT device remains in its optimal installation position
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AI summary
An Internet of Things (IoT) system is illustrated, which has a power supply device and an IoT device. The power supply device electrically connected to the IoT device provides power to the IoT device. The IoT device has a memory unit, a control unit and a networking unit. When the power device generates a surge configuration, the control unit executes a surge control command stored in the control unit after receiving the surge configuration. The surge control command drives the control unit selectively executes one of modes according to the surge configuration. The modes comprise a user mode and a reset mode. The present disclosure utilizes the surge configuration to restart and/or reset the IoT device, and thus the IoT device can be reset without installing a reset button.