Spatial Device Selection for Intelligent Smart Space Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for controlling smart devices require active user intervention, which is cumbersome and not intelligent enough, often leading to unintended device activation and suboptimal user experience.

Innovation Solution

A device control method that determines a target device from multiple devices based on the current position of a target object and device positions, allowing intelligent control without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional control method is used where users actively control designated devices, then device control can be achieved, but the operation process becomes cumbersome and user experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation processVSAvoidintelligent control
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables devices to automatically identify and respond to control instructions without requiring active user selection. The electronic device detects the target object's position, automatically determines which device should receive the control instruction based on spatial relationships, and executes the control action autonomously, making the system serve itself rather than requiring continuous user intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of device positions and target object locations before control instructions are issued. By pre-establishing the spatial relationships and identifying potential target devices in advance, the system prepares the control pathway proactively, eliminating the need for users to manually select devices when control instructions are given

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If control instructions are sent to multiple devices in target space, then comprehensive coverage is achieved, but unintended devices may be activated causing errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice activation accuracyVSAvoiddevice selection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different selection criteria to different spatial zones within the target space. By analyzing the specific position of the target object and the spatial distribution of devices, the system determines which local device should receive the control instruction, ensuring that control is directed to the appropriate device based on its local context rather than uniformly to all devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary selection mechanism that acts as a mediator between the control instruction and the target devices. This intermediary layer analyzes the spatial relationships and determines the most appropriate device to receive the control instruction, preventing direct activation of unintended devices while maintaining system reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250362653A1Device control method and system, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.11.27 SHENZHEN LUMIUNITED TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A device control method, including: acquiring a control instruction for devices in a target space, and detecting a current position of a target object in the target space (S110); when there are multiple devices corresponding to the control instruction in the target space, determining, on the basis of the current position of the target object and the positions of the multiple devices, a target device satisfying a control condition from the multiple devices (S120); and controlling the target device to execute the control instruction (S130).