Mobile Appliance Link with Dynamic Remote Control States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data communication methods for domestic appliances, such as cooking ovens and hobs, lack flexibility and effectiveness in remote control and monitoring, especially when using mobile computer devices.
Innovation Solution
A method enabling wireless data connection between domestic cooking appliances and mobile computer devices, allowing for flexible control and monitoring through different connection states, including remote control, parameter monitoring, and real-time visual feedback, with optional bidirectional communication and integration with internet services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless data connection is enabled for remote control and monitoring of domestic appliances, then flexibility and effectiveness of data communication is improved, but security risks and potential unauthorized access increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements different connection states (first connection state with full remote control and monitoring capabilities, second connection state with limited or no remote control) that can be switched based on user needs. This parameter change approach allows the system to adapt its security level and functionality dynamically, resolving the contradiction between flexibility and security by providing configurable access levels rather than a fixed state
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static connection modes to dynamic state switching, where the mobile computer device can be switched between first and second connection states with the domestic appliance. This dynamic approach allows the security and functionality parameters to change based on real-time user requirements, enabling both high flexibility when needed and enhanced security when required
2Ease of operation
If remote control and monitoring functions are enabled via wireless connection, then user interaction and safety are enhanced, but device complexity and communication protocol requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the mobile computer device universally compatible with different domestic appliances (cooking oven, cooking hob) through a standardized wireless communication interface. The same device can connect to and control multiple types of appliances using the same first and second connection states, reducing the need for appliance-specific complex protocols while maintaining ease of operation across different device types
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AI summary
A mobile device for communicating with a smart appliance and the Internet is disclosed. The mobile device includes a sensing element for detecting a current value of an operational features of the smart appliance. A memory including relationships between other values and operational features is provided. A processor is also provided for accessing the memory and comparing the current and other values to determine whether there is a match. If the values do not match, the process generates and sends instructions to the smart appliance to adjust its settings so as to bring the current and other values into alignment. The mobile device is also in communication with the Internet where the mobile device may draw upon online resources to perform or support performing any of the above steps.