IoT Device Web Service Connectivity via User Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IoT technology lacks a standardized method to connect IoT devices with web services, requiring multiple hubs for new services, which is inefficient and inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A user terminal device provides an address corresponding to a web service to an IoT device, allowing it to download script information and offer web services, enabling various web services to be provided to remote IoT devices through a smart device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a hub device is used to connect IoT devices with web services, then service connectivity is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase due to requiring multiple hubs for different services
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables IoT devices to directly access web services through standardized protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT) without requiring service-specific hub devices. Each IoT device can independently connect to multiple different web services, making the device universally compatible across various service platforms and eliminating the need for multiple specialized hubs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a standardized communication protocol layer as an intermediary between IoT devices and web services. This protocol layer provides universal compatibility, allowing IoT devices to interact with different web services through standardized interfaces rather than requiring device-specific or service-specific proprietary connections.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple hubs are purchased to provide new web services to IoT devices, then service functionality is expanded, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex setup and management
Solution Approach 1:
By enabling IoT devices to directly access multiple web services through standardized protocols, the system allows a single device to perform multiple service functions without requiring separate hub devices for each service, greatly simplifying setup and management for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables IoT devices to autonomously connect to web services using standardized protocols without requiring manual configuration through intermediate hub devices. The devices can independently establish connections and access services, reducing the operational complexity for users.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standardized connection technology is implemented between IoT devices and web services, then adaptability improves, but manufacturing precision requirements increase for protocol implementation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes well-established communication protocol parameters (HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT) that have been extensively standardized and tested. By implementing these mature protocols, the system achieves high adaptability while maintaining reasonable manufacturing precision requirements, as the protocols provide clear specification guidelines for implementation.
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AI summary
A user terminal device and a method for providing a web service thereof are provided. The web service providing method of a user terminal device includes connecting to a web server which provides a web service, setting at least one of a plurality of web services provided by the web server based on a user command, and transmitting information on an address of the set web service to an external IoT device.