Wireless Control Device for Networked Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of controlling diverse electronic devices connected to a wireless network is exacerbated by varying menu organizations and terminologies, as well as the need for line-of-sight infrared communication, making it difficult for users to optimize device settings and control multiple devices efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that provide a uniform control menu for electronic devices, allowing a first wireless device to obtain and register the address of a second wireless device via a limited access connection, determine registration based on identification information, and save the address for control, using a wireless control device with a processor and memory to manage and control multiple devices without a network server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional infrared remote control is used to control electronic devices, then line-of-sight communication is required, but this makes it unsuitable for controlling wireless network devices scattered throughout various rooms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that mediates between the remote control device and target electronic devices. The server receives control commands from the remote control device, identifies the target device using device identification information, and forwards the commands to the appropriate device. This intermediary approach eliminates the need for direct line-of-sight infrared communication between the remote control and each individual device, enabling control of wireless network devices scattered throughout various rooms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If each electronic device has its own menu driven interface, then device-specific control is achieved, but users must spend a great deal of time reading setup and control instructions for each device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote control device that can control multiple different types of electronic devices through a single unified interface. The server maintains device identification information and maps control commands to the appropriate target devices, allowing users to control various electronic devices without needing to learn device-specific menu structures. This universal approach significantly reduces the time users would otherwise spend reading setup and control instructions for each individual device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a server is required for device control, then centralized management is achieved, but the system complexity and setup requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic device identification and command routing mechanisms that reduce the need for manual server configuration. The server automatically receives device identification information from electronic devices and uses this information to route control commands to the correct targets. This self-service approach minimizes setup complexity while maintaining centralized management capabilities, as the system automatically adapts to the devices present on the network without requiring extensive manual configuration.
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AI summary
Method, system and computer readable medium for use in a first wireless device for controlling a second wireless device. The method includes obtaining an address of the second wireless device via a limited access connection, obtaining identification information of the second wireless device from the second wireless device, and determining whether to register or not to register the second wireless device for control by the first wireless device based on the identification information. Also included in the method is saving the address of the second wireless device into a memory of the first wireless device when the first wireless device determines to register the second wireless device for control by the first wireless device.