Wireless Control Protocol Matching for Remote Terminal Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for controlling terminal devices, such as computers, using mobile phones are ineffective over long distances and require physical connections, failing to satisfy user requirements for flexible and remote operation.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent device that traverses pre-stored correspondences between control triggering requests and terminal devices, determines compatible control protocols, and performs operation control on target devices via wireless connections, using protocols like WiFi Direct to enable remote and flexible control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If physical connections are used to control terminal devices, then control reliability is improved, but control flexibility and remote operation capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol reliabilityVSAvoidcontrol flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a mobile phone as an intermediary device between the user and the terminal device. The mobile phone establishes wireless connections (WiFi, Bluetooth) to communicate with terminal devices, enabling remote control without direct physical connection. This intermediary approach maintains control reliability through protocol verification while achieving remote operation flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical physical connections with wireless communication protocols. Instead of using cables or direct physical links to control terminal devices, the system uses wireless signals (WiFi Direct, Bluetooth) transmitted through the mobile phone, eliminating the need for physical proximity while maintaining control effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If dedicated remote controllers are used for each household appliance, then control precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the mobile phone a universal remote control that can operate multiple types of terminal devices (computers, televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators) through a single application. The system detects terminal device types automatically and adapts control protocols accordingly, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated remote controllers while maintaining precise control for each device type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes control parameters based on the detected terminal device type. When a terminal device is detected, the system identifies its type (computer, TV, appliance) and adjusts the control protocol, communication method, and interface parameters accordingly, enabling precise control adaptation without requiring separate dedicated controllers for each device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If control protocols are verified for compatibility, then control reliability is improved, but operation time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol protocol compatibilityVSAvoidoperation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs control protocol compatibility verification as a preliminary action before executing actual control operations. The mobile phone detects the terminal device type and verifies protocol compatibility in advance, ensuring reliable control communication. This preliminary verification prevents failed control attempts and establishes a stable connection foundation for subsequent operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10511457B2Method, intelligent device, and system for controlling terminal device
Publication Date: 2019.12.17 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A method, device, and system for controlling a terminal device are disclosed. The method includes: traversing, by the intelligent device, pre-stored correspondences between control triggering requests and terminal devices in response to a control triggering request, to search multiple terminal devices for a target device corresponding to the control triggering request; determining whether a control protocol of the intelligent device is consistent with a control protocol of the target device when the intelligent device and the target device are in a connected state; when the control protocol of the intelligent device is consistent with the control protocol of the target device, receiving an input instruction and performing operation control on the target device according to the input instruction. By means of this application, effective intelligent control by an intelligent device on a terminal device such as a computer is implemented, and a requirement of a user is satisfied.