Wireless Environment Coordinator for Room-by-Room Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home automation devices, such as thermostats and light switches, lack the ability to automatically adjust settings based on user needs and require extensive wiring and costly programming, failing to coordinate multiple environments effectively on a room-by-room basis.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing intelligent remote sensors and environment coordinators that communicate with mobile devices and networked devices via wireless communication, allowing for manual selection and automatic alteration of operating conditions, reducing the need for extensive wiring and costly programming through the use of sensors that can detect user presence and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional thermostats are installed in hallways to control temperature throughout the residence, then the entire residence can be controlled from a central location, but the temperature cannot be adjusted on a room-by-room basis and requires continuous manual adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the residence into multiple zones or rooms, each with its own temperature sensor and control capabilities. Instead of a single centralized thermostat controlling the entire house, multiple distributed sensors allow independent temperature monitoring and control for each room, enabling both automatic adjustment and room-specific adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where temperature sensors continuously monitor room conditions and automatically adjust heating or cooling systems to maintain desired temperature setpoints. This eliminates the need for continuous manual adjustment while providing room-by-room control through automated responses to environmental conditions
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional light switches and power controlling devices are used, then devices can be controlled manually, but extensive and costly wiring is required and they cannot be programmed automatically
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces traditional mechanical wiring-based control systems with wireless communication technology. Sensors and control devices communicate via wireless protocols, eliminating the need for extensive electrical wiring infrastructure while enabling automated operation based on user presence, preferences, and environmental conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed to be universally applicable across multiple devices and locations without requiring device-specific wiring. A single wireless control platform can manage lighting, temperature, and other environmental controls throughout the residence, providing automatic operation capabilities across all controlled devices
3Extent of automation
If traditional programmable devices are implemented, then automatic control is possible, but expensive programming hardware and software is required that must be maintained and updated by service providers
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to program and configure automatic control behaviors directly through mobile devices without requiring external service providers. Users can set schedules, define automation rules, and adjust parameters themselves, eliminating the need for expensive programming infrastructure and ongoing service provider maintenance
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses mobile devices as an intermediary between users and the automation system. Through mobile applications, users can easily program and control environmental settings without dealing with complex programming hardware or software. The mobile device serves as a user-friendly interface that simplifies the automation configuration process
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AI summary
According to an aspect of the disclosure, a system, device and apparatus for coordinating environments using networked devises and remote sensory based information is provided. The system can include an intelligent remote sensor configured to communicate sensory-based information to a network device and a mobile device. The system also includes an environment coordinator configured to communicate with the intelligent remote sensor to initiate coordinating operating conditions of the network device at a site.