Device control system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device control systems that rely on sound inputs for controlling multiple devices are cumbersome, difficult to reproduce comfortable environments, and lack user convenience, especially in managing power consumption and sequential device operations, and fail to effectively calm users or account for multiple devices that can be operated via sound.
Innovation Solution
A setting facilitation apparatus and program that includes a sound input reception unit, analysis section, and specific control storage section, allowing users to associate keywords with control commands and register voiceprints for personalized control, along with an environment control system that adjusts environments based on target settings and user authentication, and an air conditioning system that detects anger terms in spoken sounds to adjust conditions accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual devices are controlled separately through sound inputs, then each device can be precisely controlled, but the control process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple device control functions into a single integrated control system that processes sound inputs centrally. The control unit aggregates control signals for multiple devices (air conditioner, air cleaner, humidifier) and coordinates their operation through unified sound commands, reducing the need for separate control interactions with each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit is designed with universal functionality to handle various types of control signals for different device types. It can interpret sound inputs and translate them into appropriate control commands for multiple different devices, making the control system adaptable to various devices without requiring device-specific control mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional control systems are used, then basic device functions are maintained, but they cannot reproduce comfortable environments in different locations or calm angry users
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit incorporates feedback mechanisms that analyze the user's emotional state through sound recognition. When anger is detected, the system adjusts device operations (such as modifying air conditioning parameters or air purifier settings) to create a calming environment. The system continuously monitors and adapts based on real-time user state feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The system copies environmental parameters from a reference location to reproduce the same comfortable environment in a target location. It stores environmental settings (temperature, humidity, air quality parameters) from a user-preferred location and replicates these conditions in different locations using the controlled devices.
3Loss of energy
If users are asked to input their intention regarding power consumption reduction, then power saving control can be achieved, but usability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically determines power consumption strategies without requiring explicit user input. It monitors device operations and environmental conditions, then autonomously adjusts device settings to optimize energy usage while maintaining comfort. The system serves itself by making intelligent decisions about when and how to reduce power consumption based on real-time conditions.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices that can be operated using sounds are owned by a user, then device functionality increases, but stopping sound recognition processes becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the sound recognition control functions of multiple devices into a single centralized control unit. This unified approach allows the user to stop sound recognition processes for all devices through a single command or action, rather than having to individually stop each device's sound recognition, thereby simplifying the operation while maintaining support for multiple devices.
Data Source
AI summary
A setting facilitation apparatus (1400) includes a keyword input reception section (1410), a control command selection section (1420), and a specific control registration section (1430) and is used to facilitate setting of specific control in a control system (1001) that controls a control device through sound inputs. The keyword input reception section (1410) receives an input of information corresponding to a keyword. The control command selection section (1420) displays a certain control command to the control device (1010, 1020) on an edit screen (G) and receives selection of the control command. The specific control registration section (1430) registers a keyword (K) input by the keyword input reception section (1410) and the control command selected by the control command selection section (1420) to a specific control (DB 1104T) while associating the keyword and the control command with each other.