Network Device Mapping with UWB Positioning for Visual Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing large numbers of network devices in physical environments is challenging due to difficulties in proper arrangement, identification, and control, leading to potential errors and confusion.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a location device to collect position and device information data, map network devices to a physical environment model, and provide a user-friendly interface for control, employing ultrawideband positioning technology and QR-code scanning for precise and efficient device management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual management methods are used for network devices, then device control is possible, but identification and arrangement become difficult when the number of devices is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the physical environment as a digital map, where each network device is represented by an icon positioned according to its actual location. This digital representation allows users to interact with device copies on the screen rather than managing physical devices directly, significantly improving identification and arrangement when dealing with large numbers of devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from managing devices in physical space to managing them in a two-dimensional digital interface. By projecting the three-dimensional physical environment onto a 2D screen display, users can overview and control all devices simultaneously in a compact visual space, resolving the complexity of arranging and identifying numerous physical devices.
2Area of stationary object
If network devices are distributed in a large physical environment, then coverage is improved, but identification and control become error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses different visual characteristics (such as icons, colors, and visual markers) to represent different network devices on the digital map. This visual differentiation allows users to quickly and accurately distinguish between devices in large physical environments, reducing identification errors and improving reliability of device selection and control.
3Ease of operation
If traditional management systems are used, then basic device control is achieved, but user-friendly overview and precise control are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the physical environment layout on a screen, preserving spatial position information that would otherwise be lost in traditional management systems. This digital map copy allows users to see the exact location of each device relative to others, enabling informed decision-making and precise control while maintaining a user-friendly visual overview.
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AI summary
A method for managing network devices is provided. The method comprises collecting position data of at least one network device with a location device for determining the position of the at least one network device relative to at least one positioning base, collecting device information data from the at least one network device with the location device, the device information data representing individual properties of the at least one network device, determining the position of the at least one network device according to the position data, providing a model of the physical environment based on environment data, and mapping the at least one network device to the model of the physical environment such that the device information data of the at least one network device is assigned to at least one location in the model of the physical environment, according to the position of the at least one network device.