RFID-Based Building Control System for Automated Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building control systems require high technical expertise for installation and maintenance, making them unattractive for private use, and lack easy automation and security features.
Innovation Solution
A control system with a central computer device and decentralized control devices, using QR codes, RFID chips, or NFC for identification and encryption, allowing for wireless communication and easy installation, with manual control options and automated scenarios, ensuring secure access and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If modern control systems are used for building facilities, then automation and intelligence are improved, but the level of technical know-how required for installation and maintenance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system automatically detects and integrates new devices through RFID tags. When a device is added to the system, the reader device automatically reads the RFID tag, retrieves device information, and configures the device without requiring manual setup or technical expertise from the installer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex manual configuration procedures with automated wireless communication and RFID-based identification. Instead of manually configuring devices through technical settings, the system uses automatic device recognition and integration through RFID tags and reader devices.
2Ease of operation
If manual actuation of devices is used, then ease of installation is improved, but automation and modernity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides control functionality between decentralized control devices and a central computer device. Each control device can operate independently with basic automation, while the central device provides coordinated control, allowing simple installation of individual devices with progressive automation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control devices are designed to be universally applicable to various building facilities (shading devices, lighting, heating, etc.). Each device type uses the same RFID-based integration method, allowing manual installation simplicity while providing automated control capabilities across different facility types.
3Ease of operation
If code/chip identification is implemented for each component, then ease of installation is improved, but system security requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
RFID tags serve as intermediaries between physical devices and the control system. The tags contain identification information that enables automatic device recognition and integration, simplifying installation while providing a security layer through encrypted communication and authenticated device pairing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback through the reader device to confirm successful device integration. The reader displays device information and integration status, allowing users to verify secure connection while maintaining simple installation through automatic recognition and confirmation processes.
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AI summary
The system (1) has control devices (3) controlling devices (7). A central computer device (2) is wirelessly or wired communicated with the control devices. The computer device and/or the control devices include code/chips (8) e.g. RFID codes, by which the computer device and the control device are uniquely identified by a reading device (9) e.g. smartphone (6), and mergeable in the system. Information such as a type of the control device, is deposited in the codes/chips. The control devices are connected with switches/keys (10) that are to be manually operated. An independent claim is also included for a method for installing a control system.