Remote Control System for Customized Appliance Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current home automation systems limit user control options for electrical appliances, making it difficult for users to select optimal operating modes for diverse laundry types or other applications, as the pre-defined modes do not adequately cater to individual preferences or specific conditions.
Innovation Solution
A remote device and system that allow users to share and utilize user-set optimal control data via a social network, enabling electrical appliances to operate in customized modes beyond manufacturer-defined settings, using a communication module for appliance control and a network module for data sharing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manufacturer pre-designs operation modes for electrical appliances, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to diverse user needs and specific conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic operation modes that can be adjusted and customized by users based on their specific needs and conditions. The system allows users to modify operation parameters beyond fixed manufacturer settings, enabling the appliance to adapt dynamically to diverse laundry types and user preferences while maintaining ease of operation through guided interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables users to change operation parameters such as washing time, temperature, and cycle settings beyond the fixed modes provided by manufacturers. This parameter flexibility allows the appliance to achieve optimal performance for specific conditions while maintaining a user-friendly interface that doesn't increase operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users are given full control to customize operation modes, then adaptability to specific conditions is improved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the control system into multiple levels: basic manufacturer-defined modes for simple operation, and advanced customizable parameters for users who need specific adaptations. This segmentation allows users to access only the level of complexity they need, preventing the interface from becoming overwhelming while still providing full adaptability when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides pre-configured operation modes designed by manufacturers that cover common usage scenarios. Users can start with these pre-set modes and only customize parameters when specific needs arise, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining adaptability for specialized conditions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users share and access optimal control data from other users, then adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but loss of information and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary that mediates the sharing of optimal control data between users. The server acts as a secure platform where users can upload and access customized operation parameters without direct peer-to-peer data exchange, reducing information security risks while enabling adaptability through community-shared solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows users to copy and download optimal control data from other users through the server platform. This copying mechanism enables users to access proven effective settings for specific laundry types or conditions without exposing their own proprietary data, balancing information sharing with security protection.
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AI summary
A remote device having an electrical appliance control function and an electrical appliance control system are provided. The remote device includes an appliance communication module for communicating with an electrical appliance which is used by a user inside or outside home using power; a network communication module for supporting communication with outside to obtain user set optimal control data which controls the electrical appliance to operate in some other mode than an operation mode basically provided by a manufacturer of the electrical appliance; and a control part for controlling the electrical appliance based on the user set optimal control data. Hence, user's convenience can be promoted by allowing the user to control the electrical appliance on the optimal condition.