Universal IoT Control via Swipe Gesture and Device Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Legacy IoT technologies require users to install separate control applications and provide distinct user interfaces for each electronic device, making it cumbersome to control multiple devices using a smartphone.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a communication module, display, and processor that allows for the transmission of control signals to multiple external devices based on simple inputs, such as swipe or drag motions, enabling unified control across various devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate control applications are installed for each electronic device, then device control functionality is achieved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control application that can control multiple types of electronic devices (TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, etc.) through a single interface. The system uses device type identification and corresponding control logic to handle different devices without requiring separate applications, thus achieving multi-functionality while reducing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary component (the universal control application with device identification database) that mediates between the user and multiple electronic devices. This intermediary translates user commands into device-specific control signals, eliminating the need for users to install and navigate multiple separate control applications
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate user interfaces are provided for each electronic device, then device-specific control is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The control application provides a unified user interface that adapts to different device types automatically. Based on the identified device type, the interface dynamically adjusts available controls and parameters while maintaining a consistent interaction model, eliminating the need for users to learn multiple different interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing device-specific control options only where needed within the unified interface. The system identifies the device type and enables only relevant control functions for that specific device, while maintaining the overall consistent interface structure, thus achieving device-specific control without requiring separate interfaces
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control applications are used, then comprehensive device control is achieved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing device type information and control parameter mappings in a database. When a user wants to control a device, the system quickly identifies the device type and retrieves the appropriate control logic and interface configuration, eliminating the time users would otherwise spend searching for or installing the correct control application
Solution Approach 2:
The universal control application consolidates multiple device control functionalities into a single system, allowing users to control various electronic devices through one interface. This eliminates the time required to switch between multiple applications or locate specific control software, significantly reducing the overall time to control devices
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AI summary
Disclosed is an electronic device. An electronic device according to an embodiment controls a plurality of external electronic devices. The electronic device may comprise: a communication module configured to transmit a control signal to each of the plurality of external electronic devices; a display for receiving a first input for controlling each of the plurality of external electronic devices, and receiving a second input provided in a predetermined direction; and a processor for controlling the communication module to transmit a control signal corresponding to the received first input to at least one external electronic device corresponding to a direction of the second input, from among the plurality of external electronic devices.