Smart Home Network Apparatus Illumination Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Home network systems lack an efficient method to notify users of device operation states, complicating the management and control of connected devices.
Innovation Solution
A network apparatus that includes a communication unit, storage unit, and controller to control the light-emitting state of illumination devices based on events occurring in connected devices, and communicates with user terminal apparatuses to provide event notifications and control commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If home network systems connect various devices to enable intelligent communication and device control, then the functionality and versatility of the system is improved, but the complexity of managing and monitoring device operation states increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network apparatus serves as an intermediary between multiple home devices and the user terminal. It receives operation state information from various devices, processes it, and transmits notifications to the user terminal, thereby simplifying the user's interaction with the complex multi-device system while maintaining versatile device connectivity
Solution Approach 2:
The network apparatus performs multiple functions: it acts as a communication hub connecting various devices, a notification system alerting users to device events, and a control interface for managing devices. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate systems into a single universal platform
2Loss of information
If the network apparatus notifies users of device operation states through multiple channels, then the information completeness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a receiving module that collects operation state information from devices, a processing module that determines notification conditions, and a transmitting module that sends notifications to the user terminal. This segmentation allows comprehensive information notification while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user convenience by visually notifying users of device operation states through controlled illumination patterns, allowing for remote control of devices and improving system efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
controlling a light-emitting state of an illumination device located within a preset distance range from the at least one device
Data Source
AI summary
A network apparatus is provided. The network apparatus includes a communication unit configured to perform communication with at least one device. The apparatus also includes a storage unit configured to store information for an illumination device located within a preset distance range from the at least one device. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to control a light-emitting state of the illumination device located within the preset distance range from the at least one device based on the information stored in the storage unit when a preset event occurs in the at least one device.