Vibration Pairing for IoT Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inconvenience when pairing mobile terminals with small IoT devices due to difficulties in recognizing unique identification numbers and device names, leading to incorrect pairings or abandoned pairing attempts.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize vibration patterns to intuitively pair IoT devices with mobile terminals, where the mobile terminal generates a designated vibration pattern upon contact, and if matched by the IoT device, performs pairing, allowing for simplified and convenient connection without the need for scanning or selection steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional pairing methods using device names and UUIDs are used, then pairing information can be displayed, but users cannot intuitively identify the correct IoT device among multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies mechanical vibration by making the IoT device vibrate in distinctive patterns that users can feel and recognize. Different devices produce different vibration patterns, allowing users to intuitively identify the correct device through tactile feedback rather than relying on text-based device names and UUIDs that are difficult to distinguish.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple small IoT devices are used, then functionality is enhanced, but pairing becomes more complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by allowing the IoT device to automatically generate and transmit its identification through vibration patterns. The mobile terminal automatically detects and pairs with the selected device based on the vibration pattern, eliminating the need for manual scanning, searching, and selection steps that complicate the pairing process when multiple devices are present.
3Measurement precision
If device names and UUIDs are used for identification, then unique device identification is possible, but users find it difficult to precisely recognize and select the correct device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses vibration patterns as a tactile equivalent of visual color coding. Just as different colors can quickly distinguish different objects, different vibration patterns provide an intuitive and immediate way for users to distinguish between multiple IoT devices, making device recognition simple and accurate without requiring users to read and interpret text-based identifiers.
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
This approach reduces unnecessary connection waiting time and allows users to easily pair IoT devices with mobile terminals, enabling intuitive and convenient pairing without the complexity of legacy pairing methods.
Implementation Method 1
generating a vibration using a designated vibration pattern
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an IoT (Internet of Things) device, a mobile terminal, a method of pairing the IoT device using the mobile terminal, and a control method. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes the steps of, when an IoT device contacted with at least one side of the mobile terminal is recognized, generating a vibration using a designated vibration pattern, receiving vibration pattern information from the IoT device, and when the received vibration pattern information is identical to the designated vibration pattern, performing paring with the IoT device. According to the embodiments of the present invention, a user can intuitively perform pairing between the mobile terminal and the IoT device through the paring method between the mobile terminal and the IoT device.