Vehicle Tracking Device Control for Building Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home automation systems lack the ability to control operations based on the location and movement of tracking devices, limiting their functionality and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising tracking devices, controllers, and programmers that communicate wirelessly to execute events based on preprogrammed location, direction, speed, and time criteria, allowing for automated control of building systems such as security, HVAC, and lighting through an interactive map interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If automated systems rely on user input for control, then system operation is simple and reliable, but user convenience and automation level are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated control of building systems by detecting the presence, location, and movement of tracking devices independently, without requiring user input. The controller automatically executes pre-programmed events when tracking devices enter or exit defined geographic boundaries, allowing the system to serve itself by making control decisions based on tracked vehicle data
Solution Approach 2:
Users pre-program event triggers with geographic boundaries and associated actions before tracking devices arrive. When tracking devices subsequently enter these predefined zones, the controller automatically executes the predetermined events, eliminating the need for real-time user decisions and enabling seamless automation
2Adaptability or versatility
If control systems lack location-based triggering capability, then system structure remains simple, but functionality and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it receives and processes location data from tracking devices, compares positions against pre-programmed geographic boundaries, determines when event triggers are activated, and executes corresponding building system controls. This multi-functional approach enables a single device to handle diverse automation scenarios including security system arming/disarming, HVAC control, and lighting management based on vehicle location
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between tracking devices and building systems. It receives location information from tracking devices, processes this data against pre-programmed criteria, and automatically generates control signals to execute appropriate events in building systems, thereby bridging the gap between vehicle tracking and building automation
3Productivity
If manual control input is required for building systems, then system operation is straightforward, but productivity and response time are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously receives location data from tracking devices and automatically compares current positions against pre-programmed geographic boundaries. When a tracking device enters or exits a defined zone, the controller detects this change and automatically executes the corresponding event, creating a closed-loop feedback system that responds immediately to vehicle movement without requiring manual user input
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AI summary
A control for a system in a building. The control includes a tracking device, a controller, and a programmer. The tracking device is configured to travel with a vehicle and to determine where the tracking device is located. The controller is configured to be located in the building, to communicate with the tracking device, to communicate with the system in the building, to determine an event that should be executed based on information received from the tracking device and a programmed event trigger. The programmed event trigger includes a programmed location for the tracking device. The controller generates a command for the system in the building to execute the determined event. The programmer is configured to communicate with a user interface. The user interface includes an interactive map and one or more geographical boundary tools for creating one or more event triggers on the map. A user uses the user interface to program the event triggers.