Movable Control Device for Signal Coverage and Spatial Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current control systems for electric devices face limitations in signal coverage and strength, requiring users to be close to devices and dealing with obstacles, and are inconvenient for controlling multiple devices, especially when creating three-dimensional images, which often results in incomplete scanning due to complex processes.
Innovation Solution
A control device with a communication module, processing module, and control module that determines if a target object is within its range and forwards instructions to a counterpart device if not, allowing for operation tasks to be performed by moving to the target location using a recursive algorithm and cloud server connectivity for instruction sets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users control electric devices via corresponding controllers, then control operations can be performed, but signal coverage and signal strength are limited requiring users to move closer to devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a movable control device that acts as an intermediary between the user and the electric device. This device moves automatically to positions with better signal coverage, relaying control instructions between the user and the target device, thereby solving the signal coverage limitation without requiring users to physically move closer to devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device is designed with movable components that allow it to dynamically change its position in space. By automatically navigating to optimal locations, the device maintains reliable signal communication with both the user and the target electric device, resolving the contradiction between operational convenience and signal reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If there is a plurality of electric devices, then more functions can be controlled, but users have to search for a proper controller making control inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The movable control device autonomously identifies and locates the appropriate electric device based on user input or automatic detection. The device performs self-service by navigating to the correct position and establishing communication with the target device, eliminating the need for users to manually search through multiple controllers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the control device receives information about the locations and states of multiple electric devices. Based on this feedback, the device automatically determines which device to control and navigates accordingly, providing users with a simplified interface while maintaining the ability to control multiple devices.
3Loss of information
If three dimensional images are created by scanning rooms, then spatial configuration can be obtained, but the scanning process is complicated and some areas may be missed
Solution Approach 1:
The control device uses its mobility to dynamically navigate through the space being scanned. Rather than using a fixed, complex scanning mechanism, the device moves autonomously to capture spatial information from multiple positions, simplifying the scanning process while ensuring comprehensive coverage of all areas including hard-to-reach corners.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable control device acts as an intermediary between the scanning system and the spatial environment. By physically moving to different locations, it mediates the collection of spatial data, ensuring that all areas are captured without requiring complex fixed infrastructure or manual intervention.
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AI summary
A control device is provided. The control device includes a communication module, a processing module, a driving module and a control module. The communication module is configured for receiving a control instruction forwarded from another control device. The control instruction corresponds to a target object of at least one object. The processing module is configured for capturing a target location of the target object. The driving module is configured for driving the control device to move according to the target location. The control module is configured for performing an operation task to the target object according to the control instruction after the control device is moved according to the target location.