DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure pertains to the field of systems and methods employed for automated control and operation of devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method that enables ergonomically interchanging of functional modules for controlled operation of the devices connected.
BACKGROUND
[002] Typically, home automation involves controlling various types of devices present in home. These devices are normally controlled using the corresponding switches. The home automation technologies allow local and remote control of the devices. Currently, the available home automation solutions are hub based or switchboard controllers or sensor based controllers.
[003] The hub based home automation is the point of connectivity of switch controls to an external network. The range of hub is limited to a confined region and hence, multiple hubs are needed. Conventional switchboard controllers performs only on and off functions to the connected devices. The individual sensor controllers cannot control home automation switches. The sensor controllers are mounted to the automation devices, which results in not having of an option of using inserting or interchanging no extra sensor controllers with other sensor controllers as required or desired. The available solutions are more expensive and complex without any modular architecture. There is no integrated automation solution that provides switch control with in-built sensors which can be inserted and interchanged as required.

[004] In the light of aforementioned discussion there exists a need for certain systems with novel methodologies for performing multiple operations to control home devices that would overcome or ameliorate the above mentioned disadvantages.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[005] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
[006] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards controlled operation of devices connected in a home from a smart computing device.
[007] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing comfort with affordable prices, more convenience, and electricity usage estimation and understanding user behavioral activities.
[008] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing security, necessity and accessibility to users.
[009] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an ergonomic system and method allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices.

[010] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a switching module comprising a plurality of switches for performing one or more actions on a plurality of connected devices.
[011] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a smart computing device is configured to control the plurality connected devices and the plurality of connected devices toggled and regulated by the at least one switching module.
[012] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of functional modules are configured to perform multiple operations using one or processing devices. The processing devices are configured to receive status and sensing data from the plurality of functional modules. The processing devices are uploaded the received status and the sensing data in the smart computing device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[013] In the following, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough description of various embodiments. Certain embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with some variations in detail. In some instances, certain features are described in less detail so as not to obscure other aspects. The level of detail associated with each of the elements or features should not be construed to qualify the novelty or importance of one feature over the others.
[014] FIG. 1A is a block diagram depicting an ergonomic system allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[015] FIG. 1B is a block diagram depicting the functional module 114 shown in FIG. 1A, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[016] FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B are diagrams depicting a smart switch device or plug device 102 shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
[017] FIG. 2C is a diagram depicting a smart plug device 102b shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[018] FIG. 3 is a flow chart depicting method for updating status of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[019] FIG. 4 is a flow chart depicting method for switching actions with connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[020] FIG. 5 is a flow chart depicting method for transmitting sensors data, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[021] FIG. 6 is flow chart depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart switch device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[022] FIG. 7 is flow chart depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart plug device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[023] FIG. 8 is a flow diagram depicting method for learning multiple operations by an artificial intelligent algorithm, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[024] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[025] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.
[026] Referring to FIG. 1A is a block diagram 100a depicting a system allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The block diagram 100a depicts smart devices 102a-102b, a smart computing device 104, a server 105, a network 106, a network device 107 and connected devices 108. The smart devices 102a-102b may include, but not limited, a smart switch device 102a, a smart plug device 102b, and the like. The smart switch device 102a may have a form factor size to fit inside a standard switchboard without displaying the existing service such as an outlet or switch. The smart plug device 102b may have a form factor size to fit inside a plug without displaying the existing service such as an outlet or switch. The network device 107 may be any type of network unit (e.g., a modem or a router) known in the art or future-developed for communicating over a network device 107.

In some more embodiments, the smart switch device or plug device 102 further includes a processing device 110a-110b, a switching module 112, a functional module 114 and a serial communication module 116.
[027] The switching module 112 may be configured to perform on and off functions associated with the connected devices 108. The connected devices 108 may be toggled and regulated by the switching module 112. The switching module 112 may include switches and a regulator. The switching module 112 may be configured to provide status and give data to the processing device 110a. The first processing device 110a may be communicated with the second processing device 110b as a consequence of the serial communication module 116. The functional module 114 may be configured to provide status, data and other information to the processing devices 110a-110b as the consequence of the serial communication module 116. The processing device 110a-110b may be configured to update status on the smart computing device 104. The serial communication module 116 may provide communication with the network 106 for providing remote control.
[028] The connected devices 108 here may include, washing machines, refrigerators, electric cookers, electric cleaners, lighting devices, HVAC or thermostat systems (heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning), dish washers, water heaters, clothes dryers, television system and the like, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The list of connected devices 108 are simply representative and not intended to be all encompassing. The functional module 114 functions include infrared emitting, temperature sensing, humidity sensing, liquefied petroleum gas detecting, dust sensing, different gas sensing, motion detecting, light and ultra violet sensing, environmental sensing, physical sensing and the like without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The environmental sensing may further include monitoring temperature, humidity, light, gas detection, air quality, smoke and other gases. The functional module 114 may be removable and interchangeable. If the

functional module 114 interchangeable with the other functional module 114, then there may be required functional settings in the smart computing device 104.
[029] The smart computing device 104 further includes a software application 117 for performing multiple operations. The software application 117 may be a mobile application, a web application or other software related application known in the art of further implemented, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The network 106 may include, but not limited to, a Bluetooth network, a ZigBee network, a WIFI communication network e.g., the wireless high speed internet, or a combination of networks. The network 106 may also include an Ethernet, a wireless local area network (WLAN), or a wide area network (WAN), or a combination of networks. The smart computing device 104 includes smart phones, personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, handheld display devices and many other devices. The processing device 110 includes, but not limited to a microcontroller (for example ARM 7 or ARM 11), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array, a programmable logic device, a state machine or a logic circuitry.
[030] Referring to FIG. 1B is a block diagram 100b depicting the functional module 114 shown in FIG. 1A, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The functional module 114 further includes individual smart sensors 118a-118c which are analog sensors 118a, digital sensors 118b and I2C protocol based sensors 118c. The individual sensors 118a-118c may include, but not limited to, an infrared emitter, a temperature and humidity sensor, a liquefied petroleum gas sensor, a dust sensor, gas detection sensors, a motion detection sensor, a luminosity sensor, an ultraviolet sensor and the like.
[031] The processing device 110 may be configured to receive the signals and then transmit infrared signal through the infrared emitter to communicate with the

corresponding connected devices 108 (here the infrared devices for example, television, air conditioner). The infrared emitter may include, but not limited to, a light emitting diode. The motion detection sensor and the ultraviolet sensor may be configured to contact pressure, structural integrity and seismic activity.
[032] The motion detection sensor may also be capable of measuring the heat being emitted by an object and detecting motion. The temperature and humidity sensor may be configured to sense temperature and humidity. The liquefied petroleum gas sensor may be configured to detect the liquefied petroleum gas. The dust sensor may be configured to detect dust around the surroundings. The gas detection sensors may be detect different gases. The motion detection sensor may detect motion. The luminosity sensor and the ultraviolet sensor may detect light and ultra violet rays.
[033] Referring to FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B are diagrams 200a-200b depicting a smart switch device 102a shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The diagram 200a depicts a main switch board 202, and the smart switch device 102a. The smart switch device 102a further includes a regulator 204, switches 206a-206d, printed circuit board connectors 208a-208c and header pins 210a-210c. The printed circuit board connectors208a-208c may be female printed circuit board connectors. The regulator 204 may be configured to regulate the connected devices 108.
[034] In some more embodiments, FIG. 2B depicts male input connectors 212a-212c may have a provision configured to allow the sensors 118a-118c insertion for performing various operations of sensors 118a-118c. The printed circuit board connectors208a-208c and the male input connectors’ 212a-212c may be connected through wire connectors’ 214a-214c the sensors 118-118c may be plugged or replaced to the smart switch device 102a as required. The smart switch device 102a

may have its own point of connectivity to the external network for eliminating the need of hub.
[035] Referring to FIG. 2C is a diagram 200c depicting a smart plug device 102b shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart plug device 102b depicts sensors insertion ports 216a-216c, socket pins 218a-218c, USB pins 220a-220b and the like. The sensors insertion ports 216a-216c may be configured to allow the sensors 118a-118c insertion for performing various operations of sensors 118a-118c. The devices 108 may be connected through the socket pins 218a-218c. The USB pins 220a-220b may be configured for charging and connecting wires for a signal input and a signal output. The sensors 118a-118c may be plugged or replaced to the smart plug device 102b as required. The smart plug device 102b brings from lighting to security from any place.
In some more embodiments, the smart switch device 102a brings from lighting to security from any place. For example, a user can picks up a smart computing device 104 and invoke the software application 117 to dim the lights or turn up the temperature. The user may be allowed to choose required places and control required connected devices 108. For example, the users may also turn off lights, control air conditioners, turn on television and pull up the movie to watch by the smart computing device 104. The smart computing device 104 may be communicated with multiple connected devices 108 for enhancing the functionality and safety of space. For example, it may be an entertainment device. The entertainment device may be activated by giving input in the smart computing device 104. The users may remotely perform actions including start projection, set volume, lower the lights, decrease temperature, and play favorite movies, and the like, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The smart switch device 102a may estimate the power consumption of connected devices 108 and exact running hours of it on a daily, weekly and monthly statistics.

[036] In some more embodiments, the smart computing device 104 may be configured to support an artificial intelligent algorithm. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be capable of learning user behavior based on the actions performed by the users on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The actions performed by the users may be stored in a log file. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be applied on the log file to understand user behavior. The artificial intelligence algorithm may understand user behavior corresponding to the automation of the connected devices. The users may be categorized based on the time spend in home. The artificial intelligence algorithm may identify the type of user based on the actions performed on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The artificial intelligence algorithm may also consider location to identify the type of user. The artificial intelligence algorithm may keep track of all actions performed by the sensors 118a-118c on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The user behaviors such as frequent channels being watched on the television, maintaining temperature accordingly and the like without limiting the scope of the disclosure.
[037] Once knowing the type of user, the artificial intelligence algorithm may start learning daily or routine actions performed by the user on the smart switch device or plug device 102 by keeping track of sensors data. The artificial intelligence algorithm learns daily or routine actions by sending alerts and notifications to the users based on the sensors data. The artificial intelligence algorithm may start performing actions automatically after reaching success rate. The users may approve or modify the artificial intelligence algorithm in the software application 117 to enhance learning capabilities.
[038] Referring to FIG. 3 is a flow chart 300 depicting method for updating status of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present

disclosure. As an option, the method 300 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B and FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B. However, the method 300 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[039] The method initiates at step 302, a smart computing device may be sought for request to establish communications with processing devices through a server, a network device, and a serial communication module. A switching module may be performed actions on connected devices and communicate with the processing devices, at step 304. The processing devices may be updated the status in the smart computing device by the serial communication module, at step 306. Here, the smart computing device may also connect to the processing devices without requiring the network (for example, internet).
[040] Referring to FIG. 4 is a flow chart 400 depicting method for switching actions with connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 400 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B and FIG. 3. However, the method 400 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[041] A smart computing device may be sought for request to establish communications with processing devices through a server, a network device, and a serial communication module, at step 402. The smart computing device may be communicated with connected devices through the processing devices, at step 404. The connected devices may be controlled by the smart computing device, at step 406.
[042] Referring to FIG. 5 is a flow chart 500 depicting method for transmitting sensors data, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

As an option, the method 500 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. However, the method 500 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[043] The method commences at step 502, smart sensors may be performed multiple operations with connected devices. Processing devices may be received the performed multiple operations, at step 504. The processing devices may be communicated with a smart computing device through a network device, a server and a serial communication module, at step 506. The processing devices may transmit the received multiple operations to the smart computing device through the network device, the server and the serial communication module, at step 508.
[044] Referring to FIG. 6 is flow chart 600 depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart switch device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 600 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. However, the method 600 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[045] The method initiates at step 602, smart sensors may be connected to a smart switch device. A communication may be established between the smart switch device and a smart computing device through a network, a network device and a server, at step 604. Alerts may be transmitted to the smart computing device by the establishing connection between the smart computing device and the smart switch device, at step 606.

[046] Referring to FIG. 7 is flow chart 700 depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart plug device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 700 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6. However, the method 700 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[047] The method initiates at step 702, smart sensors may be connected to a smart plug device. A communication may be established between the smart plug device and a smart computing device through a network, a network device and a server, at step 704. Alerts may be transmitted to the smart computing device by the establishing connection between the smart computing device and the smart plug device, at step 706.
[048] Referring to FIG. 8 is a flow diagram 800 depicting method for learning multiple operations by an artificial intelligent algorithm, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 800 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. However, the method 800 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.
[049] The method initiates at step 802, actions may be performed by users on a smart switch device and a smart plug device. The performed actions may be stored in a log file located in a smart computing device, at step 804. An artificial intelligent algorithm may be applied on the log file, at step 806. Validation is performed to determine whether the artificial intelligent algorithm identifies the type of user based

on the performed actions or not, at step 808. If answer to the step 808 is NO, then the method continues at step 806. If answer to the step 808 is YES, then the artificial intelligent algorithm may start learning the performed actions by keeping track of sensors data, at step 810. The artificial intelligent algorithm may send alerts or notifications to the users based on the sensors data, at step 812. The users may be responded with yes or no based on the received alerts or notifications, at step 814. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be performed actions after reaching the success, at step 816. Here, the users may modify the artificial intelligent algorithm in a software application installed in the smart computing device to enhance learning capabilities.
[050] More illustrative information will now be set forth regarding various optional architectures and uses in which the foregoing method may or may not be implemented, as per the desires of the user. It should be strongly noted that the following information is set forth for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting in any manner. Any of the following features may be optionally incorporated with or without the exclusion of other features described.
[051] Although the present disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments and illustrations thereof, other embodiments and modifications to preferred embodiments may be possible that are within the principles and spirit of the invention. The above descriptions and figures are therefore to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive.
[052] Thus the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub combinations of the various features described herein above as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.
Claims:1. An ergonomic system, comprising:

at least one switching module comprising a plurality of switches for performing one or more actions on a plurality of connected devices, whereby a smart computing device configured to control the plurality connected devices and the plurality of connected devices toggled and regulated by the at least one switching module; and

a plurality of functional modules configured to perform multiple operations using one or processing devices, wherein the one or more processing devices configured to receive status and sensing data from the plurality of functional modules and the one or more processing devices uploaded the received status and the sensing data in the smart computing device.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional modules comprises a plurality of sensors for performing multiple operations.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart computing device comprises at least one software application for controlling the connected devices operations.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one communication module and at least one server is configured to establish communication between the processing devices and the plurality of functional modules.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional modules are removable and interchangeable inside a smart switch device.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart computing device is allowed to change functional changes when the plurality of functional modules interchangeable with the other plurality of functional modules.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional modules are removable and interchangeable inside a smart plug device.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein a plurality of male input connectors and sensors insertion ports are configured to allow insertion with the plurality of functional modules.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein a plurality of printed circuit board connectors are connected to the plurality of male input connectors.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein a plurality of printed circuit board header pins are connected to the plurality of printed circuit board connectors.

11. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart plug device comprises a plurality of socket pins and a plurality of USB pins.

12. An ergonomic system, comprising:

at least one switching module comprises a plurality of on and off switches for performing one or more actions on a plurality of connected devices, wherein a plurality of functional modules configured to perform multiple operations using processing devices and a smart computing device configured to control the plurality connected devices; and

a plurality of male input connectors configured to allow insertion with the plurality of functional modules, whereby a plurality of printed circuit board connectors connected to the plurality of male input connectors and a plurality of printed circuit board header pins are connected to the plurality of printed circuit board connectors.

13. An ergonomic system, comprising:

at least one switching module comprises a plurality of on and off switches for performing one or more actions on a plurality of connected devices, wherein a plurality of functional modules configured to perform multiple operations using processing devices and a smart computing device configured to control the plurality connected devices;

a plurality of sensors insertion ports configured to allow insertion with the plurality of functional modules, whereby a plurality of socket pins allowed a plurality of connected devices and the smart computing device allowed to change a plurality of functional changes when the plurality of functional modules interchangeable with the other plurality of functional modules.

14. A method for controlling connected devices by performing multiple operations, comprising:

requesting one or more processing devices by a smart computing device for establishing a communication, whereby performing actions on connected devices by a switching module and communicating the switching module with the processing devices;

updating a status in the smart computing devices by the one or more processing devices, wherein establishing communications between the smart computing device and a plurality of connected devices by the one or more processing devices; and

controlling the connected devices by the smart computing device, wherein allowing a plurality of operations based on a software application installed in the smart computing device.
15. The method of claim 14, further comprising a step of performing a plurality of operations by a plurality of smart sensors.

16. The method of claim 14, further comprising a step of receiving the performed plurality of operations to the one or more processing devices.

17. The method of claim 14, further comprising a step of communicating the one or more processing devices with the smart computing device.
18. The method of claim 14, further comprising a step of transmitting the plurality of operations to the smart computing device from the one or more processing devices. , Description:DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present disclosure pertains to the field of systems and methods employed for automated control and operation of devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and method that enables ergonomically interchanging of functional modules for controlled operation of the devices connected.

BACKGROUND

[002] Typically, home automation involves controlling various types of devices present in home. These devices are normally controlled using the corresponding switches. The home automation technologies allow local and remote control of the devices. Currently, the available home automation solutions are hub based or switchboard controllers or sensor based controllers.

[003] The hub based home automation is the point of connectivity of switch controls to an external network. The range of hub is limited to a confined region and hence, multiple hubs are needed. Conventional switchboard controllers performs only on and off functions to the connected devices. The individual sensor controllers cannot control home automation switches. The sensor controllers are mounted to the automation devices, which results in not having of an option of using inserting or interchanging no extra sensor controllers with other sensor controllers as required or desired. The available solutions are more expensive and complex without any modular architecture. There is no integrated automation solution that provides switch control with in-built sensors which can be inserted and interchanged as required.

[004] In the light of aforementioned discussion there exists a need for certain systems with novel methodologies for performing multiple operations to control home devices that would overcome or ameliorate the above mentioned disadvantages.

BRIEF SUMMARY

[005] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[006] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards controlled operation of devices connected in a home from a smart computing device.

[007] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing comfort with affordable prices, more convenience, and electricity usage estimation and understanding user behavioral activities.

[008] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing security, necessity and accessibility to users.

[009] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an ergonomic system and method allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices.
[010] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a switching module comprising a plurality of switches for performing one or more actions on a plurality of connected devices.

[011] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a smart computing device is configured to control the plurality connected devices and the plurality of connected devices toggled and regulated by the at least one switching module.

[012] In one or more embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of functional modules are configured to perform multiple operations using one or processing devices. The processing devices are configured to receive status and sensing data from the plurality of functional modules. The processing devices are uploaded the received status and the sensing data in the smart computing device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[013] In the following, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough description of various embodiments. Certain embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with some variations in detail. In some instances, certain features are described in less detail so as not to obscure other aspects. The level of detail associated with each of the elements or features should not be construed to qualify the novelty or importance of one feature over the others.

[014] FIG. 1A is a block diagram depicting an ergonomic system allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[015] FIG. 1B is a block diagram depicting the functional module 114 shown in FIG. 1A, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[016] FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B are diagrams depicting a smart switch device or plug device 102 shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[017] FIG. 2C is a diagram depicting a smart plug device 102b shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[018] FIG. 3 is a flow chart depicting method for updating status of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[019] FIG. 4 is a flow chart depicting method for switching actions with connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[020] FIG. 5 is a flow chart depicting method for transmitting sensors data, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[021] FIG. 6 is flow chart depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart switch device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[022] FIG. 7 is flow chart depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart plug device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[023] FIG. 8 is a flow diagram depicting method for learning multiple operations by an artificial intelligent algorithm, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[024] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[025] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[026] Referring to FIG. 1A is a block diagram 100a depicting a system allowing interchangeability of functional modules and controlled operation of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The block diagram 100a depicts smart devices 102a-102b, a smart computing device 104, a server 105, a network 106, a network device 107 and connected devices 108. The smart devices 102a-102b may include, but not limited, a smart switch device 102a, a smart plug device 102b, and the like. The smart switch device 102a may have a form factor size to fit inside a standard switchboard without displaying the existing service such as an outlet or switch. The smart plug device 102b may have a form factor size to fit inside a plug without displaying the existing service such as an outlet or switch. The network device 107 may be any type of network unit (e.g., a modem or a router) known in the art or future-developed for communicating over a network device 107. In some more embodiments, the smart switch device or plug device 102 further includes a processing device 110a-110b, a switching module 112, a functional module 114 and a serial communication module 116.

[027] The switching module 112 may be configured to perform on and off functions associated with the connected devices 108. The connected devices 108 may be toggled and regulated by the switching module 112. The switching module 112 may include switches and a regulator. The switching module 112 may be configured to provide status and give data to the processing device 110a. The first processing device 110a may be communicated with the second processing device 110b as a consequence of the serial communication module 116. The functional module 114 may be configured to provide status, data and other information to the processing devices 110a-110b as the consequence of the serial communication module 116. The processing device 110a-110b may be configured to update status on the smart computing device 104. The serial communication module 116 may provide communication with the network 106 for providing remote control.

[028] The connected devices 108 here may include, washing machines, refrigerators, electric cookers, electric cleaners, lighting devices, HVAC or thermostat systems (heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning), dish washers, water heaters, clothes dryers, television system and the like, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The list of connected devices 108 are simply representative and not intended to be all encompassing. The functional module 114 functions include infrared emitting, temperature sensing, humidity sensing, liquefied petroleum gas detecting, dust sensing, different gas sensing, motion detecting, light and ultra violet sensing, environmental sensing, physical sensing and the like without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The environmental sensing may further include monitoring temperature, humidity, light, gas detection, air quality, smoke and other gases. The functional module 114 may be removable and interchangeable. If the functional module 114 interchangeable with the other functional module 114, then there may be required functional settings in the smart computing device 104.

[029] The smart computing device 104 further includes a software application 117 for performing multiple operations. The software application 117 may be a mobile application, a web application or other software related application known in the art of further implemented, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The network 106 may include, but not limited to, a Bluetooth network, a ZigBee network, a WIFI communication network e.g., the wireless high speed internet, or a combination of networks. The network 106 may also include an Ethernet, a wireless local area network (WLAN), or a wide area network (WAN), or a combination of networks. The smart computing device 104 includes smart phones, personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, handheld display devices and many other devices. The processing device 110 includes, but not limited to a microcontroller (for example ARM 7 or ARM 11), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array, a programmable logic device, a state machine or a logic circuitry.

[030] Referring to FIG. 1B is a block diagram 100b depicting the functional module 114 shown in FIG. 1A, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The functional module 114 further includes individual smart sensors 118a-118c which are analog sensors 118a, digital sensors 118b and I2C protocol based sensors 118c. The individual sensors 118a-118c may include, but not limited to, an infrared emitter, a temperature and humidity sensor, a liquefied petroleum gas sensor, a dust sensor, gas detection sensors, a motion detection sensor, a luminosity sensor, an ultraviolet sensor and the like.
[031] The processing device 110 may be configured to receive the signals and then transmit infrared signal through the infrared emitter to communicate with the corresponding connected devices 108 (here the infrared devices for example, television, air conditioner). The infrared emitter may include, but not limited to, a light emitting diode. The motion detection sensor and the ultraviolet sensor may be configured to contact pressure, structural integrity and seismic activity.

[032] The motion detection sensor may also be capable of measuring the heat being emitted by an object and detecting motion. The temperature and humidity sensor may be configured to sense temperature and humidity. The liquefied petroleum gas sensor may be configured to detect the liquefied petroleum gas. The dust sensor may be configured to detect dust around the surroundings. The gas detection sensors may be detect different gases. The motion detection sensor may detect motion. The luminosity sensor and the ultraviolet sensor may detect light and ultra violet rays.

[033] Referring to FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B are diagrams 200a-200b depicting a smart switch device 102a shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The diagram 200a depicts a main switch board 202, and the smart switch device 102a. The smart switch device 102a further includes a regulator 204, switches 206a-206d, printed circuit board connectors 208a-208c and header pins 210a-210c. The printed circuit board connectors208a-208c may be female printed circuit board connectors. The regulator 204 may be configured to regulate the connected devices 108.

[034] In some more embodiments, FIG. 2B depicts male input connectors 212a-212c may have a provision configured to allow the sensors 118a-118c insertion for performing various operations of sensors 118a-118c. The printed circuit board connectors208a-208c and the male input connectors’ 212a-212c may be connected through wire connectors’ 214a-214c the sensors 118-118c may be plugged or replaced to the smart switch device 102a as required. The smart switch device 102a may have its own point of connectivity to the external network for eliminating the need of hub.

[035] Referring to FIG. 2C is a diagram 200c depicting a smart plug device 102b shown in FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The smart plug device 102b depicts sensors insertion ports 216a-216c, socket pins 218a-218c, USB pins 220a-220b and the like. The sensors insertion ports 216a-216c may be configured to allow the sensors 118a-118c insertion for performing various operations of sensors 118a-118c. The devices 108 may be connected through the socket pins 218a-218c. The USB pins 220a-220b may be configured for charging and connecting wires for a signal input and a signal output. The sensors 118a-118c may be plugged or replaced to the smart plug device 102b as required. The smart plug device 102b brings from lighting to security from any place.

In some more embodiments, the smart switch device 102a brings from lighting to security from any place. For example, a user can picks up a smart computing device 104 and invoke the software application 117 to dim the lights or turn up the temperature. The user may be allowed to choose required places and control required connected devices 108. For example, the users may also turn off lights, control air conditioners, turn on television and pull up the movie to watch by the smart computing device 104. The smart computing device 104 may be communicated with multiple connected devices 108 for enhancing the functionality and safety of space. For example, it may be an entertainment device. The entertainment device may be activated by giving input in the smart computing device 104. The users may remotely perform actions including start projection, set volume, lower the lights, decrease temperature, and play favorite movies, and the like, without limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The smart switch device 102a may estimate the power consumption of connected devices 108 and exact running hours of it on a daily, weekly and monthly statistics.

[036] In some more embodiments, the smart computing device 104 may be configured to support an artificial intelligent algorithm. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be capable of learning user behavior based on the actions performed by the users on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The actions performed by the users may be stored in a log file. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be applied on the log file to understand user behavior. The artificial intelligence algorithm may understand user behavior corresponding to the automation of the connected devices. The users may be categorized based on the time spend in home. The artificial intelligence algorithm may identify the type of user based on the actions performed on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The artificial intelligence algorithm may also consider location to identify the type of user. The artificial intelligence algorithm may keep track of all actions performed by the sensors 118a-118c on the smart switch device or plug device 102. The user behaviors such as frequent channels being watched on the television, maintaining temperature accordingly and the like without limiting the scope of the disclosure.

[037] Once knowing the type of user, the artificial intelligence algorithm may start learning daily or routine actions performed by the user on the smart switch device or plug device 102 by keeping track of sensors data. The artificial intelligence algorithm learns daily or routine actions by sending alerts and notifications to the users based on the sensors data. The artificial intelligence algorithm may start performing actions automatically after reaching success rate. The users may approve or modify the artificial intelligence algorithm in the software application 117 to enhance learning capabilities.

[038] Referring to FIG. 3 is a flow chart 300 depicting method for updating status of connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 300 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B and FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B. However, the method 300 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[039] The method initiates at step 302, a smart computing device may be sought for request to establish communications with processing devices through a server, a network device, and a serial communication module. A switching module may be performed actions on connected devices and communicate with the processing devices, at step 304. The processing devices may be updated the status in the smart computing device by the serial communication module, at step 306. Here, the smart computing device may also connect to the processing devices without requiring the network (for example, internet).

[040] Referring to FIG. 4 is a flow chart 400 depicting method for switching actions with connected devices, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 400 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B and FIG. 3. However, the method 400 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[041] A smart computing device may be sought for request to establish communications with processing devices through a server, a network device, and a serial communication module, at step 402. The smart computing device may be communicated with connected devices through the processing devices, at step 404. The connected devices may be controlled by the smart computing device, at step 406.

[042] Referring to FIG. 5 is a flow chart 500 depicting method for transmitting sensors data, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 500 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. However, the method 500 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[043] The method commences at step 502, smart sensors may be performed multiple operations with connected devices. Processing devices may be received the performed multiple operations, at step 504. The processing devices may be communicated with a smart computing device through a network device, a server and a serial communication module, at step 506. The processing devices may transmit the received multiple operations to the smart computing device through the network device, the server and the serial communication module, at step 508.

[044] Referring to FIG. 6 is flow chart 600 depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart switch device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 600 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. However, the method 600 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[045] The method initiates at step 602, smart sensors may be connected to a smart switch device. A communication may be established between the smart switch device and a smart computing device through a network, a network device and a server, at step 604. Alerts may be transmitted to the smart computing device by the establishing connection between the smart computing device and the smart switch device, at step 606.

[046] Referring to FIG. 7 is flow chart 700 depicting method for providing alerts to a smart computing device from a smart plug device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 700 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2C, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6. However, the method 700 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[047] The method initiates at step 702, smart sensors may be connected to a smart plug device. A communication may be established between the smart plug device and a smart computing device through a network, a network device and a server, at step 704. Alerts may be transmitted to the smart computing device by the establishing connection between the smart computing device and the smart plug device, at step 706.

[048] Referring to FIG. 8 is a flow diagram 800 depicting method for learning multiple operations by an artificial intelligent algorithm, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As an option, the method 800 may be carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A-FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A-FIG. 2B FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. However, the method 800 may be carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions may equally apply to the description below.

[049] The method initiates at step 802, actions may be performed by users on a smart switch device and a smart plug device. The performed actions may be stored in a log file located in a smart computing device, at step 804. An artificial intelligent algorithm may be applied on the log file, at step 806. Validation is performed to determine whether the artificial intelligent algorithm identifies the type of user based on the performed actions or not, at step 808. If answer to the step 808 is NO, then the method continues at step 806. If answer to the step 808 is YES, then the artificial intelligent algorithm may start learning the performed actions by keeping track of sensors data, at step 810. The artificial intelligent algorithm may send alerts or notifications to the users based on the sensors data, at step 812. The users may be responded with yes or no based on the received alerts or notifications, at step 814. The artificial intelligent algorithm may be performed actions after reaching the success, at step 816. Here, the users may modify the artificial intelligent algorithm in a software application installed in the smart computing device to enhance learning capabilities.

[050] More illustrative information will now be set forth regarding various optional architectures and uses in which the foregoing method may or may not be implemented, as per the desires of the user. It should be strongly noted that the following information is set forth for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting in any manner. Any of the following features may be optionally incorporated with or without the exclusion of other features described.

[051] Although the present disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments and illustrations thereof, other embodiments and modifications to preferred embodiments may be possible that are within the principles and spirit of the invention. The above descriptions and figures are therefore to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive.

[052] Thus the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub combinations of the various features described herein above as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.