IP-Based Communication Interface Module for Smart Home and Vehicle Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication methods between communication interface modules and telecommunications terminals often rely on inflexible SMS-based solutions, requiring mobile radio communication and lacking bidirectional capabilities for smart home and vehicle devices.

Innovation Solution

Implementing A2P communication via Internet Protocol (IP) using a Fix-SIM-Comm Unit, which enables bidirectional communication between devices and subscribers using a single SIM card, allowing communication through both fixed and mobile networks, and selecting the optimal transmission path between landline and wireless channels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If SMS-based communication is used for A2P communication, then communication can be established between devices and subscribers, but the communication becomes inflexible and requires mobile radio communication

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the communication parameter from SMS-based to IP-based communication. This allows the system to transition from rigid, message-based communication to flexible, data-stream-based communication, enabling various communication modes (voice, data, video) and eliminating the requirement for mobile radio communication while maintaining device-subscriber connectivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal communication interface that handles multiple communication types (voice calls, data transmission, video conferencing) through a single IP-based framework. This multi-functional approach replaces the specialized SMS communication channel with a general-purpose IP communication system that can adapt to different communication needs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple SIM cards are used for multiple devices, then each device can have independent communication capability, but costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice communication capabilityVSAvoidnumber of SIM cards
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple device identities and communication capabilities into a single IP-based communication system. Instead of requiring separate SIM cards for each device, the system combines multiple device identifiers and communication functions into one unified IP communication interface, reducing the quantity of SIM cards needed while maintaining independent communication capability for each device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal communication platform that serves multiple devices through a single IP connection. This multi-functional system allows different devices to share the same communication infrastructure while maintaining their individual communication identities and capabilities, eliminating the need for one-to-one SIM card assignment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If IP communication is implemented for A2S communication, then communication flexibility and efficiency are improved, but network selection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidnetwork selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automatic network selection functionality where the communication system autonomously determines and switches between fixed and mobile networks based on availability and optimality. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual network selection by users, automatically managing the complexity of multi-network operations while maintaining high communication efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors network availability and performance, then adjusts network selection accordingly. This closed-loop control allows the system to respond dynamically to changing network conditions, optimizing communication efficiency while managing network selection complexity through automated decision-making based on real-time feedback

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP2884699B1Method and system for communication between a communication interface module on the one hand and a telecommunication terminal on the other hand over a telecommunication network, wherein the communication interface module is connected locally with at least one electrical apparatus, system comprising a communication interface module and a telecommunication terminal, communication interface module, computer program and computer program product
Publication Date: 2019.06.05 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
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AI summary

A method and a system for communication between a communication interface module on the one hand and a telecommunications terminal device on the other hand via a telecommunications network is proposed, wherein the communication interface module is locally connected to at least one electrical device, wherein the communication interface module includes an identification module, wherein the telecommunications terminal device is a programmable telecommunications terminal device with an application, wherein at least one first message is transmitted by the application of the telecommunications terminal device to the communication interface module, wherein at least one second message is transmitted by the communication interface module to the telecommunications terminal device, wherein the first message and the second message are transmitted using an Internet Protocol connection and/or using short messages (SMS).short message service) and/or -- using multimedia messages (MMS, multimedia message service) between, on the one hand, the communication interface module and the telecommunications network and, on the other hand, the telecommunications terminal equipment and the telecommunications network, whereby the communication interface module is identified by means of the identification module.