Wireless Device Registration via Interpreter and Server

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional remote control systems face difficulties in identifying and establishing connections between multiple electric devices and their respective users, especially when there are numerous devices and users involved, making it challenging to provide effective monitoring and control services.

Innovation Solution

A method is introduced that involves obtaining a device code for each electric device, a user code, and establishing a connection between them through a server using a wireless control system comprising a server, an access point, and an interpreter, where the device code and user code are transmitted via Wi-Fi signals to create a unique association.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional one-to-one remote control system is used for each electric device, then each device can be controlled reliably, but the system complexity increases and user convenience deteriorates when multiple devices need to be controlled

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal remote control system where a single remote control device can control multiple electric devices through an interpreter and server infrastructure. The system allows one remote control to manage multiple devices by establishing connections between device codes, user codes, and electric device identifiers, eliminating the need for separate remote controls for each device while maintaining control reliability.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an interpreter and server as intermediary components between the remote control and electric devices. The interpreter receives control signals, extracts device codes and user codes, and establishes connections through the server, which manages the relationships between users, devices, and control permissions. This intermediary layer enables centralized control while maintaining system organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If multiple remote controls are provided in each room for convenience, then user accessibility improves, but the difficulty of identifying and managing devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser accessibilityVSAvoiddevice identification difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system provides connection status information, device identification, and user verification to the remote control device. When a user selects a device, the system feedbacks the device code, connection status, and control permissions, enabling users to accurately identify and manage devices without confusion, even when multiple remote controls are available.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical approach of physically distributing multiple remote controls with a digital identification and connection management system. Instead of relying on physical presence of multiple remotes, the system uses electronic device codes, user codes, and server-managed connections to identify and manage devices, reducing the complexity of device identification while maintaining accessibility.

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

3Productivity

If a centralized system is implemented to manage multiple devices and users, then service delivery improves, but the complexity of establishing connections and identifying devices increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice delivery efficiencyVSAvoidconnection establishment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing device codes in the interpreter and user codes in the system before actual control operations. The server pre-manages the relationships between device codes, user codes, and electric device identifiers. When a control operation is needed, the system simply needs to match and activate the pre-established codes, significantly reducing the complexity of real-time connection establishment while improving service delivery efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method enables efficient connection establishment between users and their electric devices, allowing for centralized monitoring and control, even with a large number of devices and users, thereby enhancing service delivery by ensuring accurate identification and management of devices.

Implementation Method 1

the interpreter is connected to the access point through Wi-Fi signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWi-Fi signals: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentUS9351323B2Method of registering electric devices in wireless control system
Publication Date: 2016.05.24 GRAND MATE
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AI summary

A method of registering an electric device in a wireless control system includes: A. Input a device code of an electric device and a user code, and save them in an interpreter; B. Transmit the device code and the user code to a server; and C. Establish a connection between the device code and the user code in the server. With the connection between the device code and the user code the wireless control system may identify each registered electric device and the user who owns the electric device.