Room Template-Based IoT Device Management System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote control systems for managing and controlling subject devices in buildings require customized room layout diagrams for each user, making them costly and impractical for widespread use, and burden users with complex operations like dragging and dropping devices onto room layouts.
Innovation Solution
A method where an unregistered subject device is managed as a registered device by selecting its room from a room selection screen, generating a room list screen with room icons, and switching to a device list screen for operation, reducing user burden and allowing easy device management without the need for complex layout editing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If customized room layout diagrams are used for each user, then device control functionality is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the room layout into standardized room templates (e.g., living room, bedroom, kitchen) that can be independently selected and configured. Each room type contains pre-defined device placement positions, allowing users to build complex layouts by combining simple room segments rather than creating entire layouts from scratch.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copyable room templates and device placement patterns that can be reused across multiple rooms. Once a room layout is created, it can be copied and pasted to other locations, and device arrangements can be replicated, significantly reducing the effort required to create customized layouts for multiple users.
2Adaptability or versatility
If customized room layout diagrams are created for each user, then device control functionality is improved, but implementation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates universal room templates that can serve multiple purposes and be applied to different users. The same room template can be used by any user who needs similar functionality, eliminating the need to create custom layouts for each individual user and thereby reducing implementation costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-configures room templates with standard device positions and layouts before users need them. These pre-prepared templates include commonly needed device placements, allowing users to quickly deploy device control functionality without requiring expensive custom design and implementation work.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users manually drag and drop devices onto room layouts, then device placement flexibility is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-positions devices in standardized locations within room templates based on typical installation patterns. When a user selects a room template, devices are automatically placed in appropriate positions, eliminating the need for users to manually drag and drop each device while still allowing flexibility to adjust positions if needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs device placement and layout configuration based on user selections, rather than requiring manual user actions. The system self-adjusts device positions and room arrangements based on the selected templates and detected devices, reducing operational complexity while maintaining placement flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
An unregistered first subject device is managed in memory as one or more subject devices. A room selection screen for selection of a room where the unregistered first subject device is installed, is displayed on a display. The unregistered first subject device is associated with a first room and managed as a registered first subject device, based on selection of the first room from the room selection screen. A room list screen including a first room icon representing the first room is generated, and displayed on the display.