User Terminal Apparatus for Automatic Environment Settings via NFC
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current management systems for connected devices in home, automobile, and office environments lack an efficient method for easily setting and controlling device settings across networks, leading to complexity in environment management and device control.
Innovation Solution
A management server and universal access method that utilizes a user terminal apparatus, locking apparatus, and cloud server to store and transmit user ID and setting information via short-distance wireless communication, allowing for centralized control and authentication of devices within a domain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices are connected via network to enable remote control and data sharing, then device connectivity and functionality are improved, but environment settings complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable electronic device as an intermediary that stores multiple environment settings information for different locations (home, office, automobile). When the user approaches a location, the system automatically selects and applies the corresponding environment settings, eliminating manual configuration complexity while maintaining network connectivity benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-stores multiple environment settings information in the portable device before the user needs them. Each location's device settings (TV, audio, lighting, etc.) are configured in advance and stored in the portable device, so when the user arrives at a location, the settings are automatically applied without requiring real-time configuration
2Ease of operation
If manual environment settings are configured for each device, then device control capability is improved, but user operation time and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the portable electronic device automatically selects and applies the appropriate environment settings based on the user's location without requiring manual intervention. The automatic selection based on location recognition eliminates the need for users to manually configure each device setting
Solution Approach 2:
The portable device acts as an intermediary that automatically manages the selection and transmission of environment settings information between the user and various devices. This intermediary function eliminates the time-consuming manual configuration process while maintaining full device control capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless environment setting and control of devices across networks by simplifying the management of user ID and setting information, enhancing user convenience and reducing complexity in device management.
Implementation Method 1
a communication unit 110 that transmits/receives a signal
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AI summary
A universal access method performed by a mobile device (200) includes receiving a signal from a security access point (300) that requests authentication information from the mobile device (200) through near field communication (NFC), selecting one of first authentication information and second authentication information corresponding to the security access point (300), and transferring the selected authentication information to the security access point (300) through NFC.