Visual Device Configuration Using Identification Actions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining the location of devices within interior spaces, especially in buildings with many identical devices, are inefficient due to reliance on GPS, which may not be available or accurate, and visual positioning systems that require large data processing and power consumption, making it difficult to configure and control devices effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses a computing device to determine its location and configure controllable devices by capturing image data, identifying devices through identification actions, and generating descriptive information, allowing for efficient device control and configuration with reduced data, processing cycles, and power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If GPS is used for location determination, then location data can be obtained, but GPS is not available or accurate in interior spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces visual positioning systems and image recognition technology as intermediary methods to bridge the gap between GPS limitations and interior space requirements. The system captures images of controllable devices performing identification actions and uses image processing to determine device locations and generate configuration information, enabling reliable location determination in GPS-denied environments.
2Measurement precision
If visual positioning systems are used to determine location in interior spaces, then location can be determined, but large data processing and power consumption are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and utilizes specific identification actions performed by controllable devices (such as displaying identification information or performing characteristic movements) to simplify the visual positioning process. By focusing on these predefined identification actions rather than processing all visual data, the system reduces computational complexity and power consumption while maintaining accurate location determination.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares identification actions in advance that controllable devices will perform during the configuration process. These pre-planned identification actions (such as displaying specific patterns or sequences) enable the computing device to quickly and accurately identify target devices without requiring complex real-time analysis, thereby reducing processing requirements and energy consumption.
3Measurement precision
If visual positioning systems are used to determine location in interior spaces, then location can be determined, but large data processing is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and utilizes specific identification actions performed by controllable devices (such as displaying identification information or performing characteristic movements) to simplify the visual positioning process. By focusing on these predefined identification actions rather than processing all visual data, the system reduces computational complexity and power consumption while maintaining accurate location determination.
4Ease of operation
If manual configuration methods are used for devices, then configuration can be performed, but it is difficult to configure and control devices effectively in buildings with many identical devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service configuration system where controllable devices automatically perform identification actions and the computing device automatically captures images, identifies devices, determines locations, and generates configuration information. This automated process eliminates manual configuration steps, making it easy to configure devices while significantly improving productivity, especially in buildings with many identical devices.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for determining locations and configuring controllable devices are provided. Example systems and methods include determining a location estimate for a computing device and capturing image data, by the computing device, of a physical space that includes a controllable device performing an identification action. The example systems and methods may also include identifying the controllable device in the image data based at least in part on the identification action and determining configuration information for the controllable device. The configuration information may be based at least in part on the location estimate for the computing device.