Sensor Trigger Event Response Execution via Action Profiles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing Internet and mobile telecommunications services require complex setups and multiple actions from users, making them difficult to interact with simply and efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a sensor apparatus that sends a unique identification message over a wireless network in response to a trigger event, allowing a network server to execute pre-configured actions based on an associated action profile, enabling simple interaction with services via a single button press or event.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional Internet and mobile telecommunications services are used, then services can be provided with multiple actions and complex set-up operations, but user interaction becomes difficult and not simple

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction simplicityVSAvoidsetup operations complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the service interaction into two distinct parts: a simple trigger event detection component (sensor apparatus) and a complex action execution component (network server with action profiles). This allows the user interface to remain extremely simple while the backend handles complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Action profiles are pre-configured and stored on the network server before runtime. When a trigger event occurs, the system simply retrieves and executes the pre-defined action, eliminating the need for users to perform complex set-up operations or multiple actions during interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If simple interaction methods are implemented, then user operation becomes easy with single button press, but service functionality may be limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction simplicityVSAvoidservice functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The network server acts as a universal platform that can execute diverse service functions through pre-configured action profiles. A single trigger event can initiate different actions (messaging, requests, notifications) depending on the profile, providing versatility without complicating the user interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The network server serves as an intermediary between the simple sensor trigger and the complex service actions. It translates the basic trigger event into appropriate service-specific actions based on pre-configured profiles, maintaining both simplicity and functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Extent of automation

If pre-configured action profiles are used, then response execution becomes automated and efficient, but initial configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse execution automationVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service configuration where action profiles are created and stored in advance without requiring complex real-time setup during operation. The pre-configuration phase separates the complexity from the runtime execution, achieving high automation with manageable initial setup.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3143369B1Trigger event based response execution
Publication Date: 2020.03.25 HAPPYORNOT OY
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AI summary

The aspects of the present disclosure allow an extremely simple way to interact with e.g. various Internet and mo- bile telecommunications related services, for example by a single button press. An identification message is sent from a sensor apparatus, over a wireless communication network, in response to a trigger event sensed by a sensor device comprised in the sensor apparatus. The identification message includes a unique identifier of the sensor apparatus. The identification message is received at a network server. A pre-configured action profile associated with the unique identifier in the received identification message is accessed by the network server. A response action is caused to be executed based on information in the accessed action profile.