WO2023085781A1

WO2023085781A1 - Methods and iot device for enhancing device performance in smart home environment

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Publication number: WO2023085781A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/017578
Authority: WO
Inventors: Siba Prasad Samal; Ankit Jain; Ravi Nanjundappa; Niranjan B Patil
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2021-11-09
Filing date: 2022-11-09
Publication date: 2023-05-19

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things device in a smart home environment comprises monitoring at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device in the smart home environment over a period of time, identifying at least one operation impact on the IoT device corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device, generating a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device operated simultaneously with the IoT device, and providing a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device based on the generated correlation.

Description

METHODS AND IOT DEVICE FOR ENHANCING DEVICE PERFORMANCE IN SMART HOME ENVIRONMENT

The disclosure relates to an Internet of things (IoT) device in a smart home environment.

In general, an IoT environment includes multiple IoT devices that operate in parallel. However, one IoT device operation might affect operation of other IoT device when both IoT devices work in parallel. In an example, an increase in thermostat`s temperature effects an Air Conditioner (AC) cooling setting. In another example, cleaning time (mopping) of a Robot vacuum cleaner (RVC) is dependent on other operating IoT devices such as Blind, Airflow and room heater. Further, in existing methods, an IoT system normally fails to understand the user perception inside a smart home environment based on the settings and configuration of the IoT device. Considering these factors there exists no solution which can enhance device operation using personalized smart home knowledge of inter device operation in an IoT environment.

Thus, it is desired to address the above-mentioned disadvantages or other shortcomings or at least provide a useful alternative.

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device in a smart home environment may comprise monitoring, by the IoT device, at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device in the smart home environment over a period of time, wherein the IoT device is currently in an operational state.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise identifying, by the IoT device, at least one operation impact on the IoT device corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device and at least one other IoT device are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise generating, by the IoT device, a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device operated simultaneously with the IoT device.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise providing, by the IoT device, a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device based on the generated correlation.

In an embodiment, an internet of things (IoT) device may comprise a memory, at least one processor, and a device performance enhancing controller, coupled with the memory.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to monitor at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device in the smart home environment over a period of time, wherein the IoT device is currently in an operational state.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify at least one operation impact on the IoT device corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device, wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device and at least one other IoT device are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to generate a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device operated simultaneously with the IoT device, wherein the operating state of the at least one other IoT device, created the impact on the IoT device, is used for generating the correlation.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to provide a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device based on the generated correlation.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify that at least one other IoT device that can result in at least one incoherent effect in the IoT device in response to a user initiating interaction with the IoT device.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to: retrieve at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device for optimizing a device operation of the IoT device in relation to the at least one incoherent effect.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to: provide a recommendation to the user indicating an optimization of operating characteristics of the IoT device using a change in the at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device.

FIG. 1 is an example overview of a smart home environment in which an IoT device enhances device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is another example overview of the smart home environment in which a IoT central entity enhances device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3 shows various hardware components of the IoT device for enhancing device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 shows various hardware components of a device performance enhancing controller included in the IoT device, according an embodiment.

FIG. 5-7 are flow charts illustrating a method for enhancing device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example operation of an effect interference correlator included in the device performance enhancing controller, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example operation of an effect interference resolver included in the device performance enhancing controller, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example operation of an incoherent correlation engine included in the device performance enhancing controller, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example operation of complimenting capability learning using NN, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 12 illustrates an example operation of personalization using NN, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 13-FIG. 20 are example illustration in which the IoT device enhances device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, a method can be used to learn inside the smart-home environment and monitor performance over a period of time. Since every smart home has different set of IoT devices in different arrangements, they have varied effects on the different secondary device operations this helps in personalized inter device operation for a smart home. The method, by learning from past, can be used to readjust the secondary devices setting themselves for optimum working of the primary device. This helps in avoiding the complex interactions and cognitive load user might have to go through the UI or voice methods. There is no existing method to know a device's extra affects, their side effects and incoherent effects when running in a prescribed mode. The method assists in tracking these effects and informing the user in a natural way

In an example, if the user tries to use cleaning operation (including mopping) using the UI of the IoT application then, the method can be used to identify the AC and door blinds or the window blinds as the secondary IoT devices which can potentially interfere with the user operation and can result in incoherent effect on the cleaning operation. The method, based on past learning, identifies that modifying the airflow of AC or opening % of door blinds or the window blinds can result in potentially aiding in improvement of the cleaning operation time for the RVC.

The method can be used to suggest the operation enhancement of the primary device by forming a recommendation UI on the control interface on the IoT device with the improved operation values with change in operating parameters of secondary devices. In this example recommendation is provided that there will be 300-600 seconds improvement on cleaning time of RVC by modifying the Airflow to 100% and opening the door blinds to 100%.

Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 20, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures.

FIG. 1 is an example overview of a smart home environment (1000) in which an IoT device (100a) enhances device performance in the smart home environment (1000a), according to an embodiment. The IoT device (100a) interacts with one or more IoT device (100b-100n). The IoT device (100a-100n) can be, for example, but not limited to a smart air purifier, a smart chimney, a smart AC, a smart electric stove, a smart fan, a smart curtain, a smart ear buds, a smart air dresser, a smart air dehumidifier, a smart microwave, a smart vacuum cleaner, a smart television, a smart treadmill, a smart inverter, a laptop, a vehicle to everything (V2X) device, a smartphone, a tablet, an immersive device, a virtual reality device, a foldable device or the like.

The first IoT device (100a) is configured to monitor a performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time. The first IoT device (100a) is currently in the operational state. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to identify an operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a). The operation impact is identified when the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to acquire a parameter of the second IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using a sensor (as shown in the FIG. 3) (150). The parameter can be, for example, but not limited to a usage pattern, an operating mode, an operating time, an operating condition, a device environment, a user presence in the operating condition, a temperature in the operating condition. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to process the parameter of the second IoT device (100b-100n). Based on the processed parameter, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to identify the operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a).

Based on the identification, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to generate a correlation in the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) in connection with the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n). Based on the generated correlation, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to provide a recommendation for enhancing the characteristic of the IoT device (100a)

Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to modify the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation. The modification can be, for example, but not limited to enable the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), disable the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), reconfigure the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), generate a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) or at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoke complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the first IoT device (100a) and notify the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) to the user. Based on the recommendation, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to optimize the at least one performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to initiate interaction with the second IoT device (100b-100n) and identify that the second IoT device (100b-100n) can result in incoherent effect in the first IoT device (100a) in response to the IoT device (100a) initiating interaction with the first IoT device (100a) or the operation on the first IoT device (100a) starts automatically. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to retrieve the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100b-100n) for enhancing the device operation of the first IoT device (100a) in relation to the incoherent effect. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to provide the recommendation to the user indicating an optimization of operating characteristics of the first IoT device (100a) using the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to acquire the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) from a plurality of IoT devices and the performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of IoT devices in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic. The incoherent effect is occurred on the operation of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the operation associated with the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to determine incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic. The incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) is determined by obtaining a capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and capability data associated with a sensor (150), processing the capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and the capability data associated the sensor using the neural network (170), and determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of the IoT device based on processing. Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to regulate a threshold value to evaluate an operation of the first IoT device (100a) initiated by a user of the first IoT device (100a) using a neural network (as shown in the FIG. 3) (170). The threshold value is regulated to determine an operation effect of the second IoT device (100b-100n) on the first IoT device (100a). Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the determined incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) and the regulated threshold value.

Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to trigger an operation of the first IoT device (100a) and identify the second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), where a range of proximity is determined by the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to determine an incoherency effect of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the first IoT device (100a) is configured to display the recommendation to the user of the IoT device (100a) or the second IoT device (100b-100n).

Further, the first IoT device (100a) or the second IoT device (100b-100n) is configured to monitor an action of the user and a usage pattern of the user associated with the plurality of IoT device over the period of time. Further, the first IoT device (100a) or the second IoT device (100b-100n) is configured to share a user personalization in the IoT device (100a) based on the action of the user and the usage pattern of the user and personalize the at least one recommendation to the user of the IoT device (100a). Various example illustration in which the IoT device enhances device performance in the smart home environment is explained in the FIG. 13-FIG. 20.

FIG. 2 is another example overview of the smart home environment (1000) in which a IoT central entity (200) enhances device performance in the smart home environment (1000), according to an embodiment. The IoT central entity (200) can also be an IoT device (100).

In an embodiment, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to acquire the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) from a plurality of IoT devices and the performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of IoT devices in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time. Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the acquired performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n). The incoherent effect is occurred on the operation of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the operation associated with the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to determine incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the acquired performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n). The incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) is determined by obtaining a capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT devices and capability data associated with a sensor, processing the capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and the capability data associated the sensor using the neural network, and determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of the IoT devices based on processing. Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to regulate a threshold value to evaluate an operation of the first IoT device (100a) initiated by a user of the first IoT device (100a) using a neural network (as shown in the FIG. 3) (170). The threshold value is regulated to determine an operation effect of the second IoT device (100b-100n) on the first IoT device (100a). Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the determined incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) and the regulated threshold value.

Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to trigger an operation of the first IoT device (100a) and identify the second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), where a range of proximity is determined by the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to determine an incoherency effect of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to display the recommendation to the user of the IoT central entity (200), the IoT device (100a) or the second IoT device (100b-100n).

Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to monitor an action of the user and a usage pattern of the user associated with the plurality of IoT devices over the period of time. Further, the IoT central entity (200) is configured to share a user personalization in the IoT central entity (200) based on the action of the user and the usage pattern of the user and personalize the at least one recommendation to the user.

FIG. 3 shows various hardware components of the IoT device (100) for enhancing device performance in the smart home environment (1000), according to an embodiment. The IoT device (100) includes a processor (110), a communicator (120), a memory (130), a display (140), the one or more sensor (150), a device performance enhancing controller (160), and the neural network (170). The processor (110) is coupled with the communicator (120), the memory (130), the display (140), the one or more sensor (150), the device performance enhancing controller (160), and the neural network (170). The one or more sensor (150) can be, for example, but not limited to an illumination sensor, a humidity sensor, an odour sensor, a temperature sensor, a load sensor, a thermostat sensor or the like. The neural network (170) can be, for example, but not limited to an RBNN, A-ED network, a sparse AE network, a regression neural network, Echo State Network (ESN) or the like.

The device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to monitor the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over the period of time. The first IoT device (100a) is currently in the operational state. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to identify the operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a). The operation impact is identified when the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to acquire the parameter of the second IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using the sensor (150). Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to process the parameter of the second IoT device (100b-100n). Based on the processed parameter, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to identify the operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a).

Based on the identification, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to generate the correlation in the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) in connection with the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n). Based on the generated correlation, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to provide the recommendation for enhancing the characteristic of the IoT device (100a)

Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to modify the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation. Based on the recommendation, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to optimize the at least one performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to initiate interaction with the first IoT device (100a) and identify that the second IoT device (100b-100n) can result in incoherent effect in the first IoT device (100a) in response to the user of the IoT device (100a) initiating interaction with the first IoT device (100a). Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to retrieve the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100b-100n) for enhancing the device operation of the first IoT device (100a) in relation to the incoherent effect. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to provide the recommendation to the user indicating the optimization of operating characteristics of the first IoT device (100a) using the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to acquire the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) from a plurality of IoT device and the performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of IoT device in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic. The incoherent effect is occurred on the operation of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the operation associated with the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to determine incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic. The incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) is determined by obtaining a capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and capability data associated a sensor (150), processing the capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and the capability data associated the sensor using the neural network (170), and determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of the IoT device based on processing. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to regulate a threshold value to evaluate an operation of the first IoT device (100a) initiated by a user of the first IoT device (100a) using a neural network (170). The threshold value is regulated to determine an operation effect of the second IoT device (100b-100n) on the first IoT device (100a). Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to identify the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the determined incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) and the regulated threshold value.

Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to trigger an operation of the first IoT device (100a) and identify the second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), where a range of proximity is determined by the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to determine the incoherency effect on the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the second IoT device (100b-100n). Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to display the recommendation to the user of the IoT device (100a).

Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to monitor an action of the user and the usage pattern of the user associated with the plurality of IoT device over the period of time. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to share the user personalization in the IoT device (100a) based on the action of the user and the usage pattern of the user and personalize the at least one recommendation to the user of the IoT device (100a).

The device performance enhancing controller (160) is physically implemented by analog or digital circuits such as logic gates, integrated circuits, microprocessors, microcontrollers, memory circuits, passive electronic components, active electronic components, optical components, hardwired circuits, or the like, and may optionally be driven by firmware.

Further, the processor (110) is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory (130) and to perform various processes. The communicator (120) is configured for communicating internally between internal hardware components and with external devices via one or more networks. The memory (130) also stores instructions to be executed by the processor (110). The memory (130) may include non-volatile storage elements. Examples of such non-volatile storage elements may include magnetic hard discs, optical discs, floppy discs, flash memories, or forms of electrically programmable memories (EPROM) or electrically erasable and programmable (EEPROM) memories. In addition, the memory (130) may, in some examples, be considered a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" may indicate that the storage medium is not embodied in a carrier wave or a propagated signal. However, the term "non-transitory" should not be interpreted that the memory (130) is non-movable. In certain examples, a non-transitory storage medium may store data that can, over time, change (e.g., in Random Access Memory (RAM) or cache).

Further, at least one of the plurality of modules/controller may be implemented through the AI model. A function associated with the AI model may be performed through the non-volatile memory, the volatile memory, and the processor (110). The processor (110) may include one or a plurality of processors. At this time, one or a plurality of processors may be a general purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), or the like, a graphics-only processing unit such as a graphics processing unit (GPU), a visual processing unit (VPU), and/or an AI-dedicated processor such as a neural processing unit (NPU).

The one or a plurality of processors control the processing of the input data in accordance with a predefined operating rule or AI model stored in the non-volatile memory and the volatile memory. The predefined operating rule or artificial intelligence model is provided through training or learning.

Here, being provided through learning means that a predefined operating rule or AI model of a desired characteristic is made by applying a learning algorithm to a plurality of learning data. The learning may be performed in a device itself in which AI according to an embodiment is performed, and/o may be implemented through a separate server/system.

The AI model may comprise of a plurality of neural network layers. Each layer has a plurality of weight values, and performs a layer operation through calculation of a previous layer and an operation of a plurality of weights. Examples of neural networks include, but are not limited to, convolutional neural network (CNN), deep neural network (DNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM), deep belief network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), generative adversarial networks (GAN), and deep Q-networks.

The learning algorithm is a method for training a predetermined target device (for example, a robot) using a plurality of learning data to cause, allow, or control the target device to make a determination or prediction. Examples of learning algorithms include, but are not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning.

Although the FIG. 3 shows various hardware components of the IoT device (100) but it is to be understood that an embodiment is not limited thereon. In an embodiment, the IoT device (100) may include less or more number of components. Further, the labels or names of the components are used only for illustrative purpose and does not limit the scope of the disclosure. One or more components can be combined together to perform same or substantially similar function in the IoT device (100).

FIG. 4 shows various hardware components of the device performance enhancing controller (160) included in the IoT device (100), according to an embodiment. In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) includes an effect interference correlator (160a), an effect interference resolver (160b), an ambient descriptor (160c), an incoherent correlation engine (160d), and an enhancement recommender and operation router (160e).

During the user initiated actions and other devices running, the effect interference correlator (160a) starts inspecting the smart home for incoherency till user action completes and determines the sensors (150) and devices that may have some incoherency. The detailed operation of the effect interference correlator (160a) is explained in the FIG. 8. The effect interference resolver (160b) reads sensors data that determines the possible incoherent capabilities and regulating sensor thresholds for enhancing device operations enabled by the user action. The detailed operation of the effect interference resolver (160b) is explained in the FIG. 9.

The ambient descriptor (160c) gets all the active devices, user parameters and outside environment parameters like: routines, user presence, home temp etc. The incoherent correlation engine (160d) monitors the predicted sensors and tries to invoke the complimenting capabilities to observe the effects on the primary capability. Further, the incoherent correlation engine (160d) finds the incoherent operations which are correlated and can enhance the primary device operation without / instead of interfering with it and quantifies it. The detailed operation of the incoherent correlation engine (160d) is explained in the FIG. 10.

Further, enhancement recommender and operation router (160e) recommends a path to execute the enhancement of the device operation of the first IoT device using the one or more modified operating parameters for the second IoT device.

Although the FIG. 4 shows various hardware components of the device performance enhancing controller (160) but it is to be understood that other an embodiment is not limited thereon. In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) may include less or more number of components. Further, the labels or names of the components are used only for illustrative purpose and does not limit the scope of the invention. One or more components can be combined together to perform same or substantially similar function in the device performance enhancing controller (160).

FIG. 5-7 are flow charts (500-700) illustrating a method for enhancing device performance in the smart home environment (1000), according to an embodiment.

As shown in the FIG.5, the operations (502-512) are performed by the device performance enhancing controller (160). At 502, the method includes monitor the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over the period of time. The first IoT device (100a) is currently in the operational state. At 504, the method includes identifying the operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a). The operation impact is identified when the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b) are operated simultaneously. At 506, the method includes generating the correlation between the identified operation impact on the first IoT device (100a) with the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n) operated simultaneously with the first IoT device (100a). The operating state of the at second IoT device (100b-100n), created the impact on the first device (100a), is used for generating the correlation

At 508, the method includes providing the recommendation for enhancing the characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) based on the generated correlation. At 510, the method includes modifying the operating state of the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation. At 512, the method includes optimizing the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) based on the recommendation.

As shown in the FIG. 6, the operations (602-608) are performed by the device performance enhancing controller (160). At 602, the method includes initiating interaction with the first IoT device (100a). At 604, the method includes identifying that second IoT device (100b-100n) that can result in incoherent effect in the first IoT device (100a) in response to the user of the IoT device (100a) initiating interaction with the first IoT device (100a). At 606, the method includes retrieving the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100a-100n) for enhancing the device operation of the first IoT device (100a) in relation to the incoherent effect. At 608, the method includes providing the recommendation to the user indicating the enhancement of the device operation of the first IoT device (100a) using the operating parameter for the second IoT device (100b-100n).

As shown in the FIG.7, the operations (702-712) are performed by the device performance enhancing controller (160). At 702, the method includes acquiring the performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) from the plurality of IoT device and the performance characteristic of the second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of IoT device in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time. At 704, the method includes identifying the incoherent effect occurred on the first IoT device (100) and the second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the acquired performance characteristic. The incoherent effect is occurred on the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the operation associated with the second IoT device (100b-100n). At 706, the method includes triggering the operation of the first IoT device (100a) by the user of the IoT device (100a).

At 708, the method includes identifying the second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), where a range of proximity is determined by the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n). At 710, the method includes determining the incoherency effect on the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the second IoT device (100b-100n). At 712, the method includes displaying recommendation to the user of the IoT device (100a).

The method can be used to learn inside the smart-home environment and monitor performance over a period of time. Since every smart home has different set of IoT devices in different arrangements, they have varied effects on the different secondary device operations this helps in personalized inter device operation for a smart home. The method, by learning from past, can be used to readjust the secondary devices setting themselves for optimum working of the primary device. This helps in avoiding the complex interactions and cognitive load user might have to go through the UI or voice methods. There is no existing method to know a device's extra affects, their side effects and incoherent effects when running in a prescribed mode. The method assists in tracking these effects and informing the user in a natural way

The various actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like in the flow charts (500-700) may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in an embodiment, some of the actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like may be omitted, added, modified, skipped, or the like without departing from the scope of the invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates example operations of the effect interference correlator (160a) included in the device performance enhancing controller (160), according to an embodiment. The effect interference correlator (160a) receives the input as the device information (e.g., Chimney, AC, Heater, Blinds, Doors, PM sensor, Humidity sensor, Water Level Sensor, Battery Health sensor) and capabilities being used. Based on the input, the effect interference correlator (160a) obtains the device capability vector. The network (e.g., RBNN or the like) receives the device capability vector and predicts the devices which might have an incoherent effect on each other based on the device capability vector. Further, the effect interference correlator (160a) converts the vectors back to devices / capabilities.

Similarly, the effect interference correlator (160a) receives the input as sensor information and process the input to obtain the sensor capability vector. The network (e.g., A-ED Network or the like) receives the sensor capability vector and sensor values that can be used to monitor performance of the device. Further, the effect interference correlator (160a) converts the vectors back to sensor information. Based on the devices / capabilities, and sensor information, the effect interference correlator (160a) obtains the devices that might have incoherence between them, and the sensors which should be able to determine the incoherence.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example operation of the effect interference resolver (160b) included in the device performance enhancing controller (160), according to an embodiment. The effect interference resolver (160b) receives the input as devices and capabilities being used. Further, the network (e.g., Sparse AE or the like) receives the input and predicts pairs of device and capabilities that should be monitored for incoherence. Further, the network (e.g., regression neural network or the like) predicts the range of sensor threshold values for a given pair of capability.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example operation of the incoherent correlation engine (160e) included in the device performance enhancing controller (160), according to an embodiment. The incoherent correlation engine (160d) receives the input as the incoherent devices & tracking sensors. The network (e.g., Echo State Network (ESN)) receives the input to determine the ranges of the complimenting capability and the effect they might have on the primary capability. Further, the incoherent correlation engine (160d) uses the operation and effect ranges and observe quantifies the effect observed in terms of enhancement and adds the user personalization to the correlated incoherent behaviour.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example operation (1100) of complimenting capability learning using the neural network (NN) (170), according to an embodiment. The device performance enhancing controller (160) receives the input as devices and capabilities being used. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) uses the network (e.g., Radial Basis Neural Network (RBNN)) to predict the sensors and sensor value that can be used to monitor performance. Similarly, the device performance enhancing controller (160) uses the network (e.g., Auto encoder decoder (A-ED)) gives complimenting capabilities / incoherent capabilities that can be used to monitor performance. Further, the device performance enhancing controller (160) performs the personalization filtration and adjustments and monitor the predicted sensors and tries to invoke the complimenting capabilities to observe the effects on the primary capability. The network (e.g., Echo State Network (ESN)) determines the ranges of the complimenting capability and the effect they might have on the primary capability.

FIG. 12 illustrates an example operation (1200) of personalization using NN, according to an embodiment. The personalization network changes the ranges of complementing capability and its effect on the primary capability according to the user needs and parameters.

FIG. 13-FIG. 20 are example illustrations (1300-2000) in which the IoT device (200) enhances device performance in the smart home environment, according to an embodiment.

As shown in the FIG. 13, the air purifier (100d) and the chimney (100e) are in same location. The method can be used to observe the increase in PM (Particulate Matter) levels in the kitchen air due to cooking. Further, the method allows to run the chimney (100e) in a higher suction mode based on the past learning, so that the method can be used to dynamically adjust to user environment and increase life of air purifier's filter and improve filtering capacity/time.

As shown in the FIG. 14, the air purifier (100d) and the air conditioner (AC) (100f) being in same location. The method allows the air purifier (100d) in the less filtration mode. The method can be used to observes increase in the PM levels in the kitchen air due to cooking. When the air conditioner (100f) is already running, the method allows to run the air conditioner (100f) in an air filtration mode as well. The method does not change in Air purifier's filtration. Further, the way, the method results in improved filtering of kitchen air in the same time.

In another example, the method can be used to improve the filter's life through past incoherent effect learning in different contexts (for example during cooking), the method can be used to identifies usage of the chimney (100e) allowing the air purifier (100d) to operate in a decreased working mode.

Based on the method, the air purifier filter lifetime is increased by intelligently identifying opportunities. Even the impact of working of each device is learned both with similar or complimenting capabilities of devices. In an example, the Chimney's air suction capability which is different from air purifying capability of the air purifier (100d), but it has positive impact on working of the air purifier (100d). Hence, the load reduction is achieved and the user of the air purifier (100d) is benefitted with faster purification of the air. The method provides the personalized recommendation based on previous user's device usage (user might never go beyond 4 modes in the chimney (100e)), user's room dimension, chimney and ac's operation etc.).

As shown in the FIG. 15, during the learning phase, the IoT device (100a) obtains the all the active devices, user parameters and outside environment parameters like: routines, user presence, home temp etc. During user initiated actions and other devices running, the IoT device starts inspecting the smart home for incoherency till user action completes and determines the sensors and devices that may have some incoherency. Further, the data from the IoT sensors and devices are collected and filtered to be passed through the IoT device. Further, the IoT device reads sensors data to determine the possible incoherent capabilities and regulating sensor thresholds for enhancing device operations enabled by the user action. Further, the IoT device determines the incoherent operations which are correlated and can enhance the primary device operation without / instead of interfering with it and quantifies it.

The air purifier (100d) is working in a lower mode and the chimney (100e) is working on a higher suction mode while cooking. Impact: Faster reach to expected settings [25 minutes] by the air purifier (100d), 47% efficiency improvement and lifetime improvement of filter. The air purifier (100d) is working in a higher mode as the chimney (100e) is working on lower suction mode and the AC is running in an echo mode. Impact: More time to reach expected setting. 20% less Efficiency. The air purifier (100d) is working in a midmode; the AC is working in the dry mode with dehumidifier ON. The IOT fan (100g) is working on level 5 and the chimney (100e) is working on the mid suction mode. Impact: Less time to reach expected setting by air purifier 60% more Efficiency. 40 minute faster to reach the settings.

During the execution phase, the UI on the smart phone will suggest / recommend to user to use chimney (100e)/ A.C. in a specific way to improve the air purifier performance and save energy and the filter.

As shown in the FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B, the method can be used to learn the user usage preferences of other devices along with the impact on the operation of the air conditioner (AC). In an example, the user of the IoT device never used the heater and the A.C. together (usage preference) then the method will only suggest the blinds (100h) and the doors to be closed, it'll not suggest user to use the heater to increase the room temperature. Similarly, during learning, the method identified that the user prefers to keep some specific door open when operating the A.C and so the method will not suggest the user to close that particular door. The method can be used to learn over time, whenever the user turns on the heater, the user never closes all the doors, although closing all the doors might increase the temp of the room faster, but our invention doesn't simply close the door without considering user preferences. The method tries to improve the user experience by learning user's usage preferences of secondary devices (e.g., blinds, door, heater etc.,) and recommending operational changes to only few secondary devices as per the learned usage preferences. In the method, the Similar Capability and Complimenting Capability both are used, like Doors and Blinds (100h) (complimenting cap.) are closed to increase the heating performance of the A.C., heater (similar cap.) might also be used. Quantified Learning from the past instances in a similar environment is calculated (both device operations & ambience temperature) and recommended to the user. So user knows exact performance increase / change. The A.C. will be able to run in eco mode after 30 minutes of usage in high power mode if actions on other devices are also taken.

Consider, the user switches on the AC during a winter evening and the current temperature is 17'C and desired temperature is: 21'C. Based on the method, the smart phone detects a user initiated action which is facing interference. the smart phone assigns sensors to monitor different incoherent effects by other IoT devices in the room and nearby locations. If the Doors are open when user is operating the AC during winter season then, the incoherent effect is slower room heating. If the blinds (100h) are 50% open when user is operating the AC during winter season then, the incoherent effect is a slower room heating. If the room heater (100i) is operational when user is operating the AC during winter season then, the incoherent effect is medium room heating. While executing phase, the UI of the smart phone will suggest / recommend to user to configure room heater (100i) and the blind (100h) in certain way to improve the AC performance.

As shown in the FIG. 17, the user is charging devices on the charging pad. Based on the method, the smart phone detects the user initiated action facing interference. The smart phone assigns the sensors to monitor different incoherent effects by other IoT devices in the room and nearby locations. In an example, if the smartphone is in the fast charging mode then, the incoherent effect is the smartwatch charging slowly. If the smartwatch is in the fast charging mode then, the smartphone is charging slowly. Table 1 indicates the learning phase information.

Primary Device	Operating Condition	Secondary Device	Incoherent Effect	Secondary Operation Change	Primary Operation Enhancement
Wireless Pad	65W	Smartphone / Smartwatch	Negative	Smartphone: 50W Smartwatch: 15W	Smartphone is charged quickly
Wireless Pad	55W	Smartwatch / Earbuds	Negarive	Smartwatch: 15W arbuds: 25W	Earbuds are charged quickly
Wireless Pad	23W	Smartphone / Earbuds	Negative	Smartphone: 15W Earbuds: 25W	Earbuds are charged quickly

In the execution phase, the UI of the smart phone will suggest / recommend to user to configure wireless pad and watch in certain way to smartphone charging performance and save battery.As shown in the FIG. 18, the user is cooking in the kitchen (frying oil) on the electric stove. If the Air-conditioner is running when the stove is operating then, the incoherent effect is the stove takes longer to cook food. The fan (100g) is running when the stove is operating then, the incoherent effect is that the chimney's suction is reduced and the air filter gets affected. Table 2 indicates the learning phase information.

Primary Device	Operating Condition	Secondary Device	Incoherent Effect	Secondary Operation Change	Primary Operation Enhancement
Stove	1500W	AC	1	Negative	Blower: Off	Reduces cooking time by 20 mins
Stove	800W	AC	1	Negative	Cooling: 27C	Saves electricity
Stove
	1200W	Fan	Positive	Blower: 1	Reduces cooking time by 10 mins

The UI will suggest / recommend to user to configure the AC (100f) and the fan (100g) in certain way to decrease cooking time and increase the efficiency As shown in the FIG. 19, the user sets the cleaning time at the minimum possible and starts cleaning. If the Air Conditioner is operational when RVC is cleaning then, the incoherent effect is airflow of room and dry mode is ON [Dehumidification]. If the Blinds (100h) is operational when RVC is cleaning then, the incoherent effect is temperature of room. In the execution phase, based on the past knowledge based recommendation, the smart phone will show as reduce the cleaning time by using below device (i.e., Air Conditioner, DRY MODE: ON [Dehumidifier] and Curtains 100% Open).

As shown in the FIG. 20, the IoT device enhances the drying efficiency time of air dresser by using Air conditioner's dehumidifier mode and Air Purifier's 3way airflow/Dehumidifier. The engine learns the enhancement using dehumidifying sensor [from AC/Air Dresser] values on past situation when air dresser was being operated and the AC or the air purifier (100d) was running. Below is the learning table for enhanced cloth care with controlled humidification.

Below table 3 indicates other scenario (few examples scenario) for Inter-device incoherence resolution and operation enhancement in smart home.

Primary Device	Secondary Device	Sensors	Incoherent Effect	Inc. Direction	Change	Usability
Electric Vehicle's Battery	Air Conditioner (Inc Temp and Swing) / Garage Door	Temp. sensor on board / battery temp sensor	battery Cooling effect	Positive	(Dec Temp and Swing) / Open garage Door	1) Reduces battery charging time so if user needs car earlier 2) Battery maintenance, prolongs life of the battery
Robo Vacuum cleaner	Air Conditioner (Inc Temp and Swing)	Temp. sensor on board / battery temp sensor	Battery Heating Less	Positive	(Dec Temp and Swing)	1) Reduces battery charging time so is vacuum cleaner is needed to clean more parts 2) Battery maintenance, prolongs life of the battery
Mobile Phone	Air Conditioner (Inc Temp and Swing)	Temp. sensor on board / battery temp sensor	Battery Heating Less	Positive	(Dec Temp and Swing)	1) Reduces battery charging time so if user needs phone earlier 2) Battery maintenance, prolongs life of the battery
Microwave	Chimney	Odour sensor	Odour in air / heated air	Positive	Odour / Microwave operation (heated air goes out so microwave can cook better in normal air)	1) Room odour it removes 2) improves performance of microwave since creates airflow
Microwave	Air Freshner	Odour sensor	Odour in air	Negative	Air freshner switched on	1) Makes the room odourless (here it affects 3rd device, which is the room)
Inverter	Fridge / AC	Load increase sensor (inverter)	Running in low power / diff modes	Negative	ac dehumid only/ fridge cooling temp inc.	1) saves energy, 2) helps users live in long lasting battery life
Treadmill	RVC	Trajectory maneuvor failure	RVC switch to different room / automatic no zone area creation	Negative	RVC no go zone creation / rvc direction change etc.	Improve RVC device maintenance

In an embodiment, an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) may comprise a memory (130), at least one processor (110), and a device performance enhancing controller (160), coupled with the memory (130).In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to monitor at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time, wherein the IoT device (100a) is currently in an operational state.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to identify at least one operation impact on the IoT device corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a), wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device (100a) and at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to generate a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device (100a) with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a), wherein the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the impact on the IoT device (100a), is used for generating the correlation.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to provide a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the generated correlation.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) may be configured to modify the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller (160) may be configured to optimize the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the recommendation.

In an embodiment, modifying the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may comprise at least one of enabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the IoT device (100a) and notify the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) to the user

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) may comprise acquiring at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using at least one sensor (150), wherein the at least one parameter comprises a usage pattern, an operating mode, an operating time, an operating condition, a user presence in the operating condition, a device environment, a temperature in the operating condition.

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) may comprise processing the at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) may comprise identifying at least one operation impact corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the at least one processed parameter.

In an embodiment, the modification of the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may be performed when the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the at least one operation impact on the device (100a), may be used for generating the correlation.

In an embodiment, an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) may comprise a memory (130), at least one processor (110), and a device performance enhancing controller (160), coupled with the memory (130).

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to identify that at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) that can result in at least one incoherent effect in the IoT device (100a) in response to a user initiating interaction with the IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to retrieve at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) for optimizing a device operation of the IoT device (100a) in relation to the at least one incoherent effect.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor (110) may be configured to provide a recommendation to the user indicating an optimization of operating characteristics of the IoT device (100a) using a change in the at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may be identified when one of: the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously, and the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are not operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, an internet of things (IoT) device (200) may comprise a memory, at least one processor, and a device performance enhancing controller, coupled with the memory.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to acquire at least one performance characteristic of a first IoT device (100a) from a plurality of other IoT devices and at least one performance characteristic of at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of other IoT devices in a smart home environment (1000) over a period of time.

In an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), wherein the at least one incoherent effect is occurred on the first IoT device (100a) with respect to at least one operation associated with the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to trigger an operation of the first IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to identify the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), wherein a range of proximity is determined by at least one of the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to determine an incoherency effect, from the at least one incoherency effect, of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to cause to display at least one recommendation to a user of the IoT device (200).

In an embodiment, the at least one recommendation may comprise enabling an operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device indicating an operation value with change in settings of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the first IoT device (100a) and notifying the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) to the user.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to monitor at least one of an action of the user and a usage pattern of the user associated with the plurality of IoT devices over the period of time.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to share a user personalization in the IoT device (200) based on at least one of the action of the user and the usage pattern of the user.

In an embodiment, the device performance enhancing controller may be configured to personalize the at least one recommendation to the user of the IoT device (200).

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprises determining incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprises regulating at least one threshold value to evaluate an operation of the first IoT device (100a) initiated by a user of the first IoT device (100a) using a neural network, wherein the at least one threshold value is regulated to determine an operation effect of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) on the first IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, identifying the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprises identifying the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the determined incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) and the at least one regulated threshold value.

In an embodiment, determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprise obtaining a capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT devices and capability data associated a sensor.

In an embodiment, determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprise processing the capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT devices and the capability data associated with the sensor using the neural network.

In an embodiment, determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprise determining the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of the IoT device based on processing.

In an embodiment, the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may be identified when the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) are operated in simultaneously.

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) in a smart home environment (1000) may comprise monitoring, by the IoT device (100a), at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time, wherein the IoT device (100a) is currently in an operational state.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise identifying, by the IoT device (100a), at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a), wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device (100a) and at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise generating, by the IoT device (100a), a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device (100a) with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the method may comprise providing, by the IoT device (100a), a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the generated correlation.

In an embodiment, the method may further comprises: modifying, by the IoT device (100a), the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation; and optimizing, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the recommendation.

In an embodiment, modifying the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may comprise at least one of enabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the IoT device (100a) and notifying the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) to the user.

In an embodiment, identifying, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) may comprises: acquiring, by the IoT device (100a), at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using at least one sensor (150), wherein the at least one parameter comprises a usage pattern, an operating mode, an operating time, an operating condition, a user presence in the operating condition, a device environment, and a temperature in the operating condition; processing, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n); and identifying, by the IoT device (100a), at least one operation impact corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the other IoT device (100a) based on the at least one processed parameter.

In an embodiment, the modification of the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may be performed when the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is operated simultaneously with the first IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a), may be used for generating the correlation.

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) in a smart home environment (1000) may comprise identifying, by the IoT device (100a), at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) that can result in at least one incoherent effect in the IoT device (100a), in response to a user initiating interaction with the IoT device (100a).

In an embodiment, the method may comprise retrieving, by the IoT device (100a), at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) for optimizing a device operation of the IoT device (100a) in relation to the at least one incoherent effect.

In an embodiment, the method may comprise providing, by the IoT device (100a), a recommendation to the user indicating an optimization of operating characteristics of the IoT device (100a) using a change in the at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) may be identified when one of: the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously and the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are not operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) in a smart home environment (1000) may comprise acquiring, by the IoT device (200), at least one performance characteristic of a first IoT device (100a) from a plurality of other IoT devices and at least one performance characteristic of at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of other IoT devices in a smart home environment (1000) over a period of time.

In an embodiment, a method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) in a smart home environment (1000) may comprise identifying, by the IoT device (200), at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), wherein the at least one incoherent effect is occurred on the first IoT device (100a) with respect to at least one operation associated with the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n).

In an embodiment, the method may further comprises: triggering, by the IoT device (200), an operation of the first IoT device (100a); identifying, by the IoT device (200), the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) proximity with the first IoT device (100a), wherein a range of proximity is determined by at least one of the first IoT device (100a) and the second IoT device (100b-100n); determining, by the IoT device (200), an incoherency effect, from the at least one incoherency effect, of the first IoT device (100a) with respect to the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n); and causing to display, by the IoT device (200), at least one recommendation to a user of the IoT device (200).

In an embodiment, the at least one recommendation may comprise enabling an operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoke complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the first IoT device (100a) and notifying the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) to the user.

In an embodiment, the method may further comprises: monitoring, by the IoT device (200), at least one of an action of the user and a usage pattern of the user associated with the plurality of IoT device over the period of time; sharing, by the IoT device (200), a user personalization in the IoT device (200) based on at least one of the action of the user and the usage pattern of the user; and personalizing, by the IoT device (200), the at least one recommendation to the user of the IoT device (200).

In an embodiment, identifying, by the IoT device (200), the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprises: determining, by the IoT device (200), incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one acquired performance characteristic of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n); regulating, by the IoT device (200), at least one threshold value to evaluate an operation of the first IoT device (100a) initiated by a user of the IoT device (200) using a neural network, wherein the at least one threshold value is regulated to determine an operation effect of the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) on the first IoT device (100a); and identifying, by the IoT device (200), the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) based on the determined incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) and the at least one regulated threshold value.

In an embodiment, determining, by the IoT device (200), the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may comprises: obtaining, by the IoT device (200), a capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and capability data associated with a sensor; processing, by the IoT device (200), the capability data associated with the plurality of the IoT device and the capability data associated with the sensor using the neural network; and determining, by the IoT device (200), the incoherent capabilities between the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) from the plurality of the IoT device based on processing.

In an embodiment, the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) may be identified when the first IoT device (100a) and the at least one second IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, the method may enhance device performance in a smart home environment.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to learn an incoherency effect inside a smart home environment to enhance a primary device experience seamlessly.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to monitor performance characteristic of a first IoT device in the smart home environment over a period of time.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to identify an operation impact corresponding to the performance characteristic of the first IoT device, where the operation impact is identified when the first IoT device and the at least one second IoT device are operated simultaneously.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to identify the second IoT device that can result in the incoherent effect in the first IoT device in response to a user of the IoT device initiating interaction with the first IoT device or an operation on the first IoT device starts automatically.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to generate a correlation in the performance characteristic of the first IoT device in connection with an operating state of the second IoT device based on the identification.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to provide a recommendation for enhancing the characteristic of the IoT device based on the generated correlation.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to modify the operating state of the second IoT device based on the generated recommendation.

In an embodiment, it may be possible to optimize the performance characteristic of the first IoT device based on the recommendation.

Claims

A method for enhancing performance of an internet of things (IoT) device (100a) in a smart home environment (1000), the method comprising:

monitoring, by the IoT device (100a), at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time, wherein the IoT device (100a) is currently in an operational state;

identifying, by the IoT device (100a), at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a), wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device (100a) and at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously;

generating, by the IoT device (100a), a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device (100a) with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a); and

providing, by the IoT device (100a), a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the generated correlation.
The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises:

modifying, by the IoT device (100a), the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation; and

optimizing, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the recommendation.
The method of any one of claims 1-2, wherein modifying the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) comprises at least one of enabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the IoT device (100a) and notifying the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) to the user.
The method of any one of claims 1-3, wherein identifying, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) comprises:

acquiring, by the IoT device (100a), at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using at least one sensor (150), wherein the at least one parameter comprises a usage pattern, an operating mode, an operating time, an operating condition, a user presence in the operating condition, a device environment, and a temperature in the operating condition;

processing, by the IoT device (100a), the at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n); and

identifying, by the IoT device (100a), at least one operation impact corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the at least one processed parameter.
The method of any one of claims 1-4, wherein the modification of the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is performed when the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a).
The method of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the at least one operation impact on the device (100a), is used for generating the correlation.
An internet of things (IoT) device (100a), comprising:

a memory (130);

at least one processor (110); and

a device performance enhancing controller (160), coupled with the memory (130) and the at least one processor (110), configured to:

monitor at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) in the smart home environment (1000) over a period of time, wherein the IoT device (100a) is currently in an operational state,

identify at least one operation impact on the IoT device corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a), wherein the at least one operation impact is identified when the IoT device (100a) and at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously,

generate a correlation between the at least one identified operation impact on the IoT device (100a) with an operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a), wherein the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the impact on the IoT device (100a), is used for generating the correlation; and

provide a recommendation for enhancing the at least one characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the generated correlation.
The IoT device (100a) of claim 7, wherein the device performance enhancing controller (160) is configured to:

modify the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) based on the generated recommendation; and

optimize the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the recommendation.
The IoT device (100a) of any one of claims 7-8, wherein modifying the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) comprises at least one of enabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), disabling the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), reconfiguring the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), generating a user interface (UI) on the IoT device (100a) indicating an operation value with change in settings of the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), and auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) when the user operates the IoT device (100a) and notify the auto-invoking complimenting capabilities of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) to the user
The IoT device (100a) of any one of claims 7-9, wherein identifying the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a) corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) comprises:

acquiring at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) over the period of time using at least one sensor (150), wherein the at least one parameter comprises a usage pattern, an operating mode, an operating time, an operating condition, a user presence in the operating condition, a device environment, a temperature in the operating condition;

processing the at least one parameter of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n); and

identifying at least one operation impact corresponding to the at least one performance characteristic of the IoT device (100a) based on the at least one processed parameter.
The IoT device (100a) of any one of claims 7-10, wherein the modification of the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is performed when the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is operated simultaneously with the IoT device (100a).
The IoT device (100a) of any one of claims 7-11, wherein the operating state of the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n), created the at least one operation impact on the IoT device (100a), is used for generating the correlation.
A processor-readable medium that includes a program that when executed by a processor performs the method of any one of claims 1-6.
An internet of things (IoT) device (100a), comprising:

a memory (130);

at least one processor (110); and

a device performance enhancing controller (160), coupled with the memory (130) and the at least one processor (110), configured to:

identify that at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) that can result in at least one incoherent effect in the first IoT device (100a) in response to a user initiating interaction with the IoT device (100a),

retrieve at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) for optimizing a device operation of the IoT device (100a) in relation to the at least one incoherent effect, and

provide a recommendation to the user indicating an optimization of operating characteristics of the IoT device (100a) using a change in the at least one operating parameter for the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n).
The IoT device (100a) of claim 14, wherein the at least one incoherent effect occurred by the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) is identified when one of: the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are operated simultaneously, and the IoT device (100a) and the at least one other IoT device (100b-100n) are not operated simultaneously.