Portable Terminal Remote Control of Neighboring Devices for Disaster Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional alarm systems fail to effectively manage risk situations by not allowing users to control neighboring devices remotely, especially when the user is not present at the location of the risk.
Innovation Solution
A communication system that includes a host device capable of obtaining situation information, identifying risk information, and transmitting control signals to selected neighboring devices to manage risk situations, such as activating emergency or warning modes and controlling device functions to minimize power consumption and facilitate emergency communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional alarm system continuously provides alarm sound or visual alarm light at the risk location, then the alarm can notify users of the risk situation, but the user cannot quickly cope with the risk situation if the user is not present at the risk location
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system automatically performs actions without requiring user intervention. When risk information is detected, the system automatically transmits situation information to a portable device and controls neighboring devices based on predefined rules, enabling the system to serve itself in emergency situations when the user is not present
Solution Approach 2:
A portable device serves as an intermediary between the alarm system and the user. The portable device receives situation information from the alarm system and relays it to the user, while also transmitting user commands back to control neighboring devices, bridging the gap when the user is not at the risk location
2Reliability
If the alarm system transmits situation information to a portable device and controls neighboring devices, then quick response to risk situations is enabled even when user is not present, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system integrates multiple functions into a single unified platform: risk detection, situation information transmission to portable devices, and neighboring device control. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems while managing complexity through integration
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring control rules for neighboring devices based on different risk situations. When a risk is detected, the predetermined control actions are automatically executed, eliminating the need for complex real-time decision-making logic during emergencies
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a neighboring device on the basis of a disaster message in a communication system. An embodiment of the present invention proposes a method for controlling, by a portable terminal, at least one device which can be connected and communicate with the portable terminal, in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring situation information; when the acquired situation information includes risk information, selecting at least one device to be controlled according to the risk information; and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the risk information to the at least one selected device.