Mobile ID–Based Automatic Pairing for Remote Monitoring Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote monitoring devices are difficult to set up and pair with mobile devices, requiring separate pairing protocols for each device and incurring additional costs through the use of hubs with cellular connectivity, limiting adoption and adherence.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a mobile device with a user identifier, short-range communication interface, and an application, along with a device manager server, automatically pairs multiple remote devices by associating user and device IDs, enabling data collection without further user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional pairing protocols are used for each remote device, then device pairing can be achieved, but the setup process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate pairing protocols into a single unified pairing mechanism. The mobile device establishes one connection to the server, which then manages all remote device pairings through that single connection, eliminating the need for separate pairing processes for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary between the mobile device and multiple remote devices. Instead of the mobile device directly pairing with each remote device separately, all pairing operations are routed through the server, which manages the connections and data transfer.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hubs with cellular connectivity are used to interface remote devices with mobile devices, then device integration is achieved, but additional monthly cellular fees are incurred
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the cellular connectivity function from the hub and relocates it to the mobile device. The mobile device uses its existing cellular connection to communicate with the server, eliminating the need for a separate hub with its own cellular subscription.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device serves multiple functions: it acts as both the user interface and the cellular communication endpoint. By utilizing the mobile device's existing cellular capability for server communication, the system eliminates the need for dedicated hub infrastructure.
3Ease of operation
If integrators maintain full control of all devices through hubs, then device management is simplified, but additional infrastructure costs are incurred
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service device management where the mobile device and server automatically handle pairing and data synchronization without requiring integrator intervention for each individual device setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The server pre-establishes the pairing framework and authentication mechanisms before remote devices need to connect. This preliminary setup allows devices to be integrated automatically without requiring manual configuration or integrator control during the pairing process.
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AI summary
A system comprising a user device having a user identifier (ID), short range communication interface, an application, and a software development kit (SDK) layer; a remote system communicatively coupled to the user device and the application, and configured to obtain the user ID, obtain a plurality of device IDs associated with a plurality of remote devices, associate the user ID with the plurality of device IDs, and provide the plurality of device IDs to the application based on the user ID; wherein the application is configured to receive the plurality of device IDs from the remote system, cause the user device to automatically pair with the plurality of remote devices based on receiving the plurality of device IDs, and receive data from a remote device of the plurality of remote device via the short range communication interface of the user device.