Sensor Network Installation via Pre-loaded Unique IDs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current social alarm and telemonitoring systems for the elderly and disabled are overly complex, requiring technical expertise for installation, making them unsuitable for private homes where non-technical individuals need to set them up, and often lead to incorrect sensor placement and data processing issues.
Innovation Solution
A system of sensor devices with pre-loaded pseudo-unique IDs and location codes, along with a central gateway device that uses a lookup table to simplify installation and data management, allowing non-experts to correctly position sensors and reducing conflicts between adjacent buildings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex sensor networks are implemented for monitoring, then monitoring capability is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring sensor devices with unique identifiers and location information before deployment. Each sensor device is pre-loaded with configuration data including its intended location and unique ID, eliminating the need for complex post-installation configuration and enabling non-expert installers to simply place devices in their designated locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service through automated device discovery and configuration. When sensor devices are powered on, they automatically register themselves with the central gateway device, which automatically assigns them to their intended locations based on pre-configured location data. This eliminates manual configuration requirements and reduces installation complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration of sensor locations is required, then system flexibility is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by performing preliminary configuration actions during manufacturing. Each sensor device is pre-loaded with location information and unique identifiers that correspond to specific installation locations. This allows the system to maintain flexibility in supporting multiple locations while eliminating time-consuming manual configuration during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses copying by pre-configuring template profiles for different sensor types and locations. Each sensor device contains copied configuration data from standardized templates, allowing rapid deployment across multiple locations without requiring custom configuration for each device, thus reducing installation time while maintaining system flexibility.
3Ease of manufacture
If sensor devices lack unique identifiers, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but data processing accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by implementing a standardized unique identifier system that can be universally applied across all sensor devices in the network. Each device receives a simple unique ID and location code during manufacturing, providing the necessary identification functionality without requiring complex or expensive identification mechanisms, thus maintaining manufacturing cost efficiency while ensuring accurate data processing.
Data Source
AI summary
A system of devices comprises a plurality of sensor devices and a central gateway device. Each sensor device comprises communicating means for communicating with the central gateway device, storage means storing a unique identifier, and display means displaying a location identifier. The central gateway device comprises communicating means for communicating with the plurality of sensor devices, and storage means storing the unique identifiers of the plurality of sensor devices.