Remote Control via Standby Power Circuit for Electronic Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems cannot remotely control electronic apparatuses when they are in a power-off state, requiring physical presence for rebooting and maintenance, which is burdensome for remote installations.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a cloud management platform and electronic apparatus with a motherboard and data storage device, where the motherboard has a standby power circuit ensuring continuous power to the data storage device, allowing remote execution of boot, repair, and operation instructions through a microprocessor and network communication component.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the electronic apparatus is equipped with network communication module for remote control, then remote management capability is improved, but the system cannot control the apparatus when it is in power-off state
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system is segmented into two independent circuits: main power circuit for normal operation and standby power circuit for minimal functions. This segmentation allows the data storage device to remain operational during power-off state by being supplied exclusively through the standby power circuit, enabling remote control capability even when the apparatus is powered off.
Solution Approach 2:
The standby power circuit is pre-configured to supply power specifically to the data storage device before any power-off event occurs. This preliminary action ensures that the data storage device maintains continuous power supply and operational capability, allowing it to receive and execute remote control instructions from the cloud management platform regardless of the apparatus's power state.
2Reliability
If personnel must physically visit remote installation locations for maintenance, then system reliability is maintained, but loss of time and operational efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The data storage device is designed to autonomously maintain operational capability by being continuously supplied with standby power. This self-service capability allows the device to independently receive and execute remote control instructions from the cloud management platform, eliminating the need for physical intervention and enabling automated maintenance operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cloud management platform serves as an intermediary between maintenance personnel and the electronic apparatus. Through this intermediary, remote control instructions can be transmitted to the data storage device, which then executes maintenance operations without requiring physical presence at the installation location, significantly reducing maintenance response time.
3Extent of automation
If standby power circuit is added to maintain data storage device operation, then remote control capability in power-off state is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standby power circuit is designed with local quality by supplying power exclusively to the data storage device rather than the entire apparatus. This targeted approach minimizes the complexity increase by limiting the standby power circuit's scope to only the essential components needed for remote control functionality, avoiding unnecessary complexity in other system parts.
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AI summary
The invention provides a system capable of remotely controlling electronic apparatus. The system comprises a cloud management platform and an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus comprises a motherboard and a data storage device. The motherboard comprises a standby power circuit. A standby power is supplied to the data storage device via the standby power circuit. The data storage device comprises a data storage unit and a program management unit. The program management unit comprises a microprocessor and a network communication component. Whether the electronic apparatus is in a power-on state or a power-off state, the data storage device can always maintain in a normal operation via the standby power. When the microprocessor of the program management unit receives a specific operation instruction from the cloud control platform, it will execute a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction.