Facility Device Control via Reservation Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for managing shared facilities lack the ability to control facility devices under different conditions based on the type of device, affecting convenience and security.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an operation receiving unit and an operation control apparatus that allows for the independent control of facility devices based on reservation information, enabling devices to enter an operating state either through user interaction or automatically at predetermined times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If facility devices are controlled to start operating automatically at reservation time, then convenience is improved, but security may be compromised due to lack of user verification
Solution Approach 1:
The control system segments facility devices into two categories: those requiring user operation confirmation and those that can operate automatically. This segmentation allows the system to apply different control strategies based on device type, thereby maintaining security for critical devices while preserving convenience for others.
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus dynamically adjusts its behavior based on device type. For devices requiring security, the system waits for user operation during the first time period. For devices prioritizing convenience, the system enables automatic startup at the predetermined time without user intervention.
2Productivity
If facility devices operate automatically without user interaction, then productivity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to reduced user control
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments control modes by device type, allowing automatic operation for some devices (improving productivity) while maintaining manual control options for others (preserving user control). This selective approach resolves the contradiction between automation efficiency and user agency.
Solution Approach 2:
Different quality of control is applied to different devices based on their characteristics. Some devices receive automatic control (local quality of automation), while others maintain user-operated control (local quality of manual control), optimizing both productivity and user control at the appropriate locations.
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AI summary
A system includes an operation receiving unit and an operation control apparatus. The operation receiving unit is operated by a user. The operation control apparatus controls a first device at a facility to enter into an operating state in response to a user operation being performed at the operation receiving unit during a first time period determined by reservation information. The operation control apparatus also controls a second device at the facility to enter into an operating state at a start time associated with the first time period, regardless of presence of a user operation at the operation receiving unit.