Wireless Dual-Control Switch for Remote Smart Load Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional mechanical switches fail to meet the smart control requirements of smart homes, as users need to physically interact with them to control electric loads from multiple locations, limiting convenience and control range.
Innovation Solution
A controllable switch with a wireless communication module allows for non-touch wireless control, and a dual-control switch configuration enables remote control of electric loads using wireless communication between two controllable switches, expanding control range and enhancing user experience through integration with a control system that includes cloud connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional mechanical switches are used, then the device structure is simple, but the control range is limited and users must physically interact with the switch at its location
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical switch operation with wireless communication technology. The controllable switch includes a wireless communication module that receives control instructions wirelessly (via WiFi, Bluetooth, or other wireless protocols), eliminating the need for physical contact with the switch. This substitution expands control range from local mechanical operation to remote wireless control while maintaining relatively simple device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The controllable switch is designed with multi-functionality to achieve both local mechanical control (via integrated button) and remote wireless control (via wireless communication module). The switch component can be controlled through multiple channels: physical button press, wireless control instructions from remote devices, or cloud-based control systems. This universal control approach resolves the contradiction by providing expanded control range while keeping the device structure manageable through modular design.
2Ease of operation
If dual-control switches are used for multi-location control, then users can control electric loads from multiple positions, but users still need to go to corresponding positions to perform touch operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need for physical presence at switch locations by replacing mechanical touch operations with wireless control. Users can send control instructions from any location within wireless communication range using smartphones, tablets, or other wireless devices. The wireless communication module receives these instructions and actuates the switch component accordingly, completely removing the time loss associated with traveling to physical switch positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless communication modules and cloud-based control systems as intermediaries between users and the electric loads. Instead of directly touching switches at physical locations, users communicate control commands through wireless networks and cloud platforms. This intermediary layer enables remote control from any location, resolving the contradiction by providing control convenience without requiring users to physically reach the control positions.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication modules are added to enable remote control, then control range is expanded, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication module is designed to support multiple communication protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, and other wireless protocols) within a single device component. This multi-functionality allows the module to adapt to different network environments and control scenarios without requiring separate hardware for each protocol. By consolidating multiple communication capabilities into one universal module, the patent expands control range while minimizing the increase in device complexity through efficient resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication module can dynamically adjust its operating parameters (such as communication protocol selection, power levels, and connection modes) based on environmental conditions and control requirements. This adaptability allows the module to optimize its performance and resource consumption, expanding effective control range while maintaining manageable device complexity through intelligent parameter management rather than requiring complex hardware for all possible scenarios.
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AI summary
A controllable switch, a dual-control switch, and a control system including a controllable switch includes a wireless communication module and a switch component. The wireless communication module is coupled to the switch component. The wireless communication module is configured to send a control instruction to the switch component in response to receiving a switching request. The switch component is configured to switch from a first state to a second state after receiving the control instruction. The first state is one of a turning-on state and a turning-off state, and the second state is the other one of the turning-on state and the turning-off state.