Mobile Commissioning of Building Control Devices Using Floor Plans
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Solution Overview
Problem
Configuring numerous building control devices, such as security cameras and access control devices, in large facilities is a time-consuming and error-prone process due to the complexity and scale of installations.
Innovation Solution
A mobile application is used to configure building control devices by accessing a floor plan, scanning scannable codes for each device to retrieve initial configuration information, and entering additional information via the app, with all data being saved and uploaded to a remote server for system operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional manual configuration methods are used for building control devices, then configuration completeness can be achieved, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service configuration by having devices automatically generate and transmit their own identification information through scannable codes. Installers simply scan codes with mobile devices to automatically populate configuration data, eliminating manual typing and reducing errors while maintaining completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration processes with automated optical scanning and wireless communication. Mobile devices use camera-based code scanning to automatically extract device identification information, substituting manual data entry with automated optical recognition and electronic data transmission.
2Productivity
If configuration processes are simplified for faster deployment, then productivity improves, but error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where mobile devices automatically verify scanned code data against device databases, validate configuration information, and provide real-time confirmation to installers. This automated verification ensures accuracy while maintaining rapid deployment through streamlined processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces mobile devices as intermediaries between physical devices and the central management system. These intermediaries automatically capture device identification through code scanning, transmit data wirelessly, and coordinate configuration, eliminating direct manual intervention while ensuring data accuracy through automated validation.
3Reliability
If detailed manual configuration is performed for each device, then configuration accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-generating unique scannable codes for each device during manufacturing, containing device identification information. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for manual data collection during installation, as all necessary identification data is already encoded and ready for automated scanning and capture.
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AI summary
An application on a mobile device is informed of a relative position of each of a plurality of security devices within a building space by placing an icon for each of the plurality of security devices at a location on a floor plan that corresponds to the physical location of the corresponding security device. A scannable code encoding configuration information for the particular security device is scanned and saved using the mobile device. Additional configuration information for the particular security device is received from a user and is saved. These steps are repeated for each of the plurality of security devices. The saved first and second configuration information for each of the plurality of security devices are uploaded to a remote server and the building control system is operated using the uploaded first and second configuration information.