Smart Wiring Device Wireless IoT Network Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current IoT systems face challenges in interconnectivity between disparate standards and brands, limiting mobility and functionality, especially between Wi-Fi and mesh-based systems, and there is a need for smart connected wiring devices that can send analytics and receive commands wirelessly.
Innovation Solution
A protective wiring device with a controller that determines faults based on current imbalances and frequencies, and a network of smart devices with a border router that facilitates communication between devices using different network standards, enabling integration of disparate systems and wireless data transmission and command reception.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Wi-Fi based IoT systems are used, then wireless connectivity is achieved, but interoperability with mesh-based systems is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a border router as an intermediary device that translates between Wi-Fi and Thread network protocols, enabling seamless communication between devices using different network standards without requiring each device to support multiple protocols directly
Solution Approach 2:
The smart wiring device incorporates multiple communication interfaces and protocols (Wi-Fi, Thread, Ethernet) within a single device, allowing it to function across different network standards and provide universal connectivity without requiring separate devices for each protocol
2Extent of automation
If smart wiring devices with wireless communication are added, then remote monitoring and control capabilities are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional wiring device functions (circuit protection, power distribution) with smart IoT capabilities (wireless communication, fault detection, remote control) into a single integrated device, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The smart wiring device automatically detects faults, transmits alerts wirelessly without user intervention, and enables remote control operations, reducing the need for user interaction and manual monitoring while enhancing automation capabilities
Data Source
AI summary
A protective wiring device disposed in an electrical distribution system, the device comprising: a plurality of line terminals comprising a line-side phase terminal and a line-side neutral terminal; a plurality of load terminals comprising a load-side phase terminal and a load-side neutral terminal; a line conductor electrically coupling the line-side phase terminal to the load-side phase terminal; a neutral conductor electrically coupling the line-side neutral terminal to the load-side neutral terminal; a controller configured to transmit wirelessly data derived from signals present on at least one of the line conductor or the neutral conductor and to receive wirelessly receive at least one command.