Controlling temperature regulating device based on user's internal body temperature and skin temperature received from wearable devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often find it inconvenient and energy-inefficient to manually adjust air conditioner settings to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, leading to discomfort and wastage of energy.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize wearable devices to measure a user's body temperature, which sends data to a control center to obtain and send control parameters to temperature regulating devices, such as air conditioners, to automatically adjust temperatures based on the user's in vivo and skin temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually adjust air conditioner settings, then temperature control is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates and energy waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic temperature regulation by having the air conditioner self-adjust based on real-time body temperature feedback from wearable devices, eliminating the need for manual user intervention while preventing energy waste through intelligent control
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a closed-loop feedback mechanism where body temperature data from wearable devices is continuously transmitted to the air conditioner, which then automatically adjusts temperature settings based on this feedback, resolving the contradiction between automatic control and energy efficiency
2Extent of automation
If users manually adjust air conditioner settings, then temperature regulation is achieved, but automation level deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner system performs automatic temperature regulation by itself based on body temperature feedback, achieving high automation while maintaining user convenience through contactless, intelligent control that requires no manual operation
3Loss of energy
If air conditioner runs in current state without adjustment, then energy consumption is reduced, but indoor comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses real-time body temperature feedback from wearable devices to dynamically adjust air conditioner operation, ensuring indoor comfort is maintained while optimizing energy consumption through intelligent, condition-based control rather than continuous operation
Solution Approach 2:
The air conditioner transitions from static operation to dynamic adjustment based on real-time body temperature changes, allowing the system to adapt its operation to actual user needs and thereby balance comfort requirements with energy efficiency
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AI summary
A control for a temperature regulating device which adjusts the temperature according to the body temperature of the user and control parameters of the temperature regulating device.