Surrounding State Recognition via Peripheral Device Unique Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current state recognition technologies require multiple sensors, leading to increased costs and power consumption, and are not compatible with existing devices, as they necessitate the installation of non-standard sensors.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize unique information from peripheral devices, such as type, model name, serial number, manufacturer, production year, and owner, to determine the surrounding state, using RFID readers or wired/wireless communication modules to access RFID tags or databases for detailed information, thereby simplifying state recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sensors (GPS, gyro sensor, etc.) are used for accurate state recognition, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from complex sensor systems and isolates it into a simple RFID tag attached to peripheral devices. Instead of using multiple sensors to identify and recognize devices, the system extracts the essential identification capability into a dedicated RFID tag that can be read by existing communication modules, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining recognition accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes existing communication modules (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.) perform the additional function of reading RFID tags. By enabling these universal communication components to also handle device identification through RFID, the system avoids adding dedicated sensors while maintaining accurate state recognition, thus reducing device complexity without sacrificing measurement precision.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are installed for comprehensive state recognition, then measurement precision is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from power-consuming sensor systems and places it in a passive RFID tag. The RFID tag requires no power source and can be read by existing communication modules, eliminating the need for additional powered sensors while maintaining accurate device identification and state recognition.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces RFID tags as an intermediary between the communication module and the peripheral device identification process. This intermediary enables accurate state recognition through passive identification, eliminating the need for active sensors that consume power, thereby reducing overall system power consumption while maintaining measurement precision.
3Measurement precision
If non-standard sensors are installed for accurate state recognition, then measurement precision is improved, but adaptability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables existing communication modules (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.) to perform dual functions: their original communication tasks and RFID tag reading for device identification. Since these communication modules are already present in most modern devices, the system achieves accurate state recognition without requiring non-standard sensors, thereby maintaining high adaptability and compatibility across different devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach allows for accurate and cost-effective state recognition without the need for additional sensors, enabling the use of state recognition technology on existing devices by leveraging unique device information to infer surrounding states with increased precision.
Implementation Method 1
the RFID reader may obtain the unique information via an RFID tag included in the peripheral device
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus and method of recognizing a surrounding state are provided. The apparatus for recognizing a surrounding state includes: a unique information obtaining unit which obtains, from a peripheral device, unique information of the peripheral device; and a surrounding state determining unit which determines a surrounding state, based on the unique information.