Active Deterrent Platform With Controlled Irritant Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current home deterrence devices lack comprehensive and effective means to deter intruders or unwanted animals, with a need for improved integration with smart home technology and enhanced sensory irritants for immediate and controlled dispersal.
Innovation Solution
A detachable housing-based device with a container that discharges irritant contents via an actuator, incorporating a motor, nozzle, and valve system, and is integrated with smart features like LEDs, speakers, cameras, and motion detectors for enhanced deterrence and user control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current smart home security systems are used, then remote control capability is provided, but deterrence effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple deterrence functions (light emission, sound output, irritant discharge) into a single integrated device housing. The controller integrates remote monitoring and control capabilities with local automated responses. This merging approach maintains deterrence effectiveness while reducing overall system complexity compared to coordinating multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple deterrence functions simultaneously or sequentially: emitting light via LEDs, producing sound via speakers, and discharging sensory irritants via the actuator system. This multi-functionality allows a single device to provide comprehensive deterrence coverage, improving reliability without requiring multiple specialized devices.
2Speed
If sensory irritants are discharged immediately upon detection, then rapid deterrence is achieved, but control precision is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The controller dynamically adjusts the deterrence response based on the detected situation. It can select from multiple discharge modes (single discharge, continuous discharge, intermittent discharge) and adjust the timing and duration of irritant release. This dynamic control allows rapid response while maintaining precision by adapting the deterrence strategy to the specific threat level and context.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates motion detectors and other sensors that provide continuous feedback about the environment. The controller uses this feedback to monitor the situation and adjust the deterrence response in real-time. This feedback mechanism enables both rapid initial response and ongoing precision control to escalate or de-escalate deterrence as needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple deterrence functions are integrated, then comprehensive deterrence is provided, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional modules: a lighting module with LEDs, an audio module with speakers, a discharge module with actuator and container, and a control module with controller and sensors. Each module is independently designed and can be independently controlled. This segmentation allows comprehensive deterrence versatility while managing complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested structure where the container holding irritant contents is positioned within the housing, the actuator is nested within the housing to access the container, and electronic components are nested within designated chambers. This nesting arrangement consolidates multiple functions into a compact integrated device, providing versatility without proportionally increasing external complexity.
4Speed
If the container is pressurized for rapid discharge, then discharge speed is improved, but safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates safety mechanisms that prepare for potential hazards before they occur. Pressure relief valves are pre-installed to prevent over-pressurization, and the control system includes safety interlocks that prevent discharge under unsafe conditions. These beforehand cushioning measures enable rapid pressurized discharge while mitigating safety risks through pre-planned protective measures.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator serves as an intermediary between the pressurized container and the external environment. It controls the release of pressurized contents through a regulated opening, converting uncontrolled high-pressure discharge into a controlled spray pattern. This intermediary mechanism maintains rapid discharge speed while reducing safety hazards by mediating the pressure release process.
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AI summary
Included in the present disclosure is a device, including a housing configured to detachably couple to a surface of a building, the housing including an interior portion therewithin. In some embodiments, the device includes a container housed within the interior portion of the housing, the container containing contents therewithin. According to some embodiments, the device is configured to discharge the contents from within the container to an area exterior to the housing.