Selective Network Device Wake-Up for Low-Standby Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic apparatus activation control systems are inefficient in reducing standby time and power consumption, as they often require all network-connected devices to be activated simultaneously, which is unsuitable for devices with memory restrictions and does not account for irrelevant apparatuses.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus activation control system that includes a communication unit and a data processing unit capable of recognizing state transitions, allowing for selective activation of network apparatuses based on user operations and state changes, thereby minimizing power consumption and improving user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If electronic apparatuses are always kept on to eliminate standby time, then user convenience is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting user presence through sensors (motion detection, proximity detection) and pre-activating required electronic apparatuses before the user actually needs them. This eliminates standby time without requiring continuous operation, as devices are activated just in time based on predicted user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic apparatus activation control system operates autonomously by automatically detecting user presence and activating devices without manual intervention. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions about which devices to activate based on sensor data and pre-set rules, eliminating the need for users to manually turn devices on or off.
2Ease of operation
If all network-connected apparatuses are activated simultaneously, then user convenience is improved, but power consumption increases and devices with memory restrictions are adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the network apparatuses into different activation groups based on their relevance to user activities and spatial location. Instead of activating all devices simultaneously, it selectively activates only the necessary subset of devices in each zone or category, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different activation strategies to different local zones or device groups based on their specific characteristics and user needs. Each zone can have customized activation rules that consider local device types, user preferences, and activity contexts, allowing optimized power management tailored to each area's requirements.
3Use of energy by moving object
If apparatuses are activated on demand, then power consumption is reduced, but activation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of user presence and pre-activates devices before the user actually needs them. By detecting motion or proximity in advance, the system starts the activation process early, so devices are ready by the time the user arrives or interacts with them, eliminating perceived waiting time while maintaining energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses periodic sensor detections and scheduled activation checks to monitor user presence and trigger device activation at appropriate intervals. This periodic monitoring allows the system to balance between early activation (reducing wait time) and late activation (saving energy), adjusting the timing based on detected patterns.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus activation control apparatus includes a communication unit and a data processing unit. The communication unit is configured to perform communication via a network. The data processing unit is configured to output an activation instruction to a network apparatus connected to the network through the communication unit. The data processing unit recognizes a state transition from a non-active state to an active state of the electronic apparatus activation control apparatus and outputs the activation instruction to the network apparatus on the basis of recognition of the state transition.