Identification information input support system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing and inputting identification information for multiple equipment devices, such as air conditioning and ventilation units, are inefficient and prone to human errors due to reliance on paper drawings, which complicates the process and increases the likelihood of mistakes.
Innovation Solution
An identification information input support system comprising a mobile terminal and an information storage apparatus that displays device information, drawing information, and layout information in association with each other, allowing workers to efficiently input identification information, with features like management information tracking and near-field communication for task progress updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If paper drawings are used for address setting, then workers can refer to installation locations, but the process becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses mobile terminals (smartphones or tablets) to display digital copies of layout information and device information, replacing physical paper drawings. This digital copying enables workers to access installation guidance electronically, reducing errors while maintaining the reference functionality of original paper drawings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of manually handling and referencing paper drawings with an electronic display system on mobile terminals. The communication unit transmits layout information and device information to the display unit, substituting the physical paper-based system with an electronic information delivery mechanism.
2Productivity
If manual address setting is performed without digital support, then no additional equipment is needed, but worker efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal serves multiple functions: it displays layout information, shows device information, tracks management information, and provides guidance for address setting. By using a universally available device (smartphone or tablet) for multiple purposes, the system increases productivity without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables workers to independently access and process installation information through their mobile terminals without requiring additional specialized equipment or complex external systems. The mobile terminal self-sufficiently displays all necessary information (layout, device details, management status) to complete the address setting task.
3Ease of operation
If device information is displayed without association, then information is accessible, but workers cannot efficiently match devices to locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges layout information (showing installation locations) with device information (showing device details and addresses) into a single integrated display on the mobile terminal. This combination allows workers to simultaneously view both the physical location context and the corresponding device information, making it easy to match devices to their correct installation positions without losing contextual relationships.
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AI summary
An identification information input support system supports a worker inputting identification information to a plurality of devices. The support system includes an information storage apparatus, and a mobile terminal. The information storage apparatus includes a communication unit that communicates with the mobile terminal, a storage unit that stores device information, and an update unit that updates the management information in response to input of the identification information. The device information includes the identification information, drawing information indicating location in which the device is installed, layout information indicating a layout of the device in the drawing information, and management information indicating a degree of progress of the task of inputting the identification information to the devices. The mobile terminal includes a communication unit that communicates with the information storage apparatus, and a display unit that displays the device information, the drawing information, and the layout information in association with each other.