Pipe Laser Remote Control With Status Pictogram Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote control devices for pipe lasers cannot confirm the operation status of the laser and require a dedicated configuration, limiting their functionality and usability.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a control unit, display unit, and near field wireless communication unit that allows remote operation of a pipe laser, enabling status information acquisition and display through pictograms, along with a remote controller function, work assisting features, and firmware management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated remote control device is used for pipe laser, then the pipe laser can be remotely operated, but the operation status cannot be confirmed and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling general-purpose mobile terminals (smartphones, tablets) to function as remote control devices for pipe lasers through wireless communication. The mobile terminal's existing display, operation units, and communication capabilities are leveraged to provide remote operation without requiring a dedicated control device, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by having the control unit transmit operation status information (laser beam irradiation status, horizontal detection status, leveling status) back to the mobile terminal. This allows the user to confirm the pipe laser's operation status remotely through the mobile terminal's display, resolving the issue of inability to monitor status while using a non-dedicated device
2Ease of operation
If a dedicated remote control device is used for pipe laser, then remote operation is enabled, but the loss of information regarding operation status occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit of the pipe laser transmits operation status information including laser beam irradiation status, horizontal detection status, and leveling status to the mobile terminal via wireless communication. This feedback mechanism ensures that complete operation status information is transmitted to the remote device, eliminating information loss while enabling remote operation
3Device complexity
If a general-purpose mobile terminal is used for remote operation, then device complexity is reduced, but the functionality and usability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the existing multi-functional capabilities of general-purpose mobile terminals (display unit, operation units, wireless communication unit) to provide comprehensive remote control functionality for pipe lasers. By adapting these existing components through software control, the system achieves full remote operation capability without adding hardware complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary between the user and the pipe laser, translating user operations into control signals and converting laser status information into displayable formats. This intermediary role enables full functionality while using a general-purpose device, as the terminal mediates all communication and control functions
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an information processing device includes a processor, a display, an operation unit, and a near field wireless communication unit capable of communicating with a laser device detecting horizontality and emitting a laser beam at a set gradient, the processor causes the information processing device to realize a remote controller function to remotely operate the laser device via the near field wireless communication unit, to acquires status information showing an operation status of the laser device via the near field wireless communication unit, and to display a pictogram representing a status of the laser device corresponding to the status information and an icon for calling the remote controller function on a control initial screen for remote operation.