Virtual IoT Device Rendering for Absent Capability Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing virtual environments lack the ability to effectively visualize and utilize the capabilities of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, particularly when specific capabilities are desired but not present in the physical space, leading to difficulties in determining the necessary IoT device.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for representing IoT devices in a virtual environment by detecting and analyzing IoT devices in a physical space, extracting their capabilities, and rendering virtual IoT devices with innovative capabilities using machine learning models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If virtual environments are shared across multiple users operating over networks, then user accessibility and network connectivity are improved, but user affinity and personal connection are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of physical IOT devices and their capabilities within the virtual environment. These virtual representations allow users to interact with device capabilities remotely, maintaining personal connections and affinity while preserving network accessibility. The virtual environment copies physical space characteristics and device capabilities, enabling users to experience personalized interactions without physical presence.
2Adaptability or versatility
If IOT device capabilities are not present in the physical space, then device availability is improved, but capability determination and device identification are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends IOT device capabilities from the physical dimension to the virtual dimension. By rendering virtual IOT devices in the virtual environment, the system makes capabilities accessible even when physical devices are absent. This dimensional transition allows users to detect and determine capabilities through virtual representations, overcoming the limitations of physical space constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual environment acts as an intermediary between users and IOT device capabilities. When physical devices are not present, the virtual representation serves as a mediator that preserves capability access and determination. The system uses this intermediary to bridge the gap between physical absence and virtual presence, enabling capability identification without direct physical interaction.
3Ease of operation
If IOT device capabilities are extracted and virtualized, then capability accessibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts IOT device capabilities from their physical device context and isolates them as independent virtual entities. By separating capabilities from physical devices, the system improves capability accessibility and allows independent virtualization. This extraction process enables capabilities to be accessed, shared, and manipulated without the complexity of entire physical device systems.
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AI summary
Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer program product for representing Internet-Of-Things (IOT) devices in a virtual environment. An associated method includes detecting a plurality of IOT devices associated with a physical space; extracting a plurality of IOT capabilities associated with the plurality of IOT devices; rendering a virtual IOT device based on the plurality of IOT capabilities; and visualizing the virtual IOT device within the virtual environment associated with the physical space.