Portable Gateway Voice Control for BMS Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current building management systems (BMS) lack efficient and user-friendly methods for controlling devices, particularly in scenarios where traditional interfaces are cumbersome or require external systems and internet connections.
Innovation Solution
A portable gateway device equipped with a Wi-Fi module and serial communications interface that translates voice commands into control actions for BMS devices, enabling voice-controlled operations without the need for external systems or internet connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional interfaces are used for controlling BMS devices, then system reliability is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical interfaces (keyboards, mice, buttons) with voice-based acoustic interfaces. The system captures voice commands through microphones, processes them through speech recognition algorithms, and converts them into control signals for BMS devices, thereby eliminating the need for physical interaction with complex control panels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a portable gateway device as an intermediary between the user and the BMS system. This gateway translates voice commands into control actions and communicates with BMS devices through serial interfaces, simplifying the user interface while maintaining system functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If external systems and internet connections are required for voice control, then functionality is enhanced, but reliability deteriorates due to dependency on external systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service capability by enabling the portable gateway device to process voice commands and communicate with BMS devices independently. The system includes onboard speech recognition processing and serial communication interfaces that allow local operation without requiring constant internet connectivity or external server support.
3Ease of operation
If traditional control interfaces are used, then device complexity is maintained, but ease of operation worsens requiring multiple steps and actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes step-by-step mechanical interface interactions with direct voice commands. Instead of navigating through menus and pressing multiple buttons, users can issue natural speech commands that are immediately translated into control actions, significantly reducing the time required for device operation.
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AI summary
A portable gateway device for use with a Building Management System (BMS) enables voice command control of BMS devices. The portable gateway device comprises a Wi-Fi module, a serial communications interface, and a data conversion module. The Wi-Fi module is configured to enable communication with a user device via Wi-Fi. The portable gateway device is configured to receive a voice command spoken by a user of the user device. The serial communications interface is configured to enable communication with a bus connected to a BMS device. The data conversion module is configured to translate the voice command received from the user device into a control action associated with the BMS device. The portable gateway device is configured to provide the control action to the BMS device via the serial communications interface. The control action affects a state or condition of the BMS device.