Adjustable Bed Control Architecture for Integrated User Independence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adjustable beds lack the ability to control additional devices and provide independent functionality, limiting user convenience and independence, especially for individuals with medical needs or limited mobility.
Innovation Solution
The adjustable bed system incorporates an air inflatable mattress with flex regions, a programmable logic controller, remote memory storage, and various remote control options (cell phone, Bluetooth, ultra-wide band, wireless USB) to control bed positions, vibration, and external devices like lamps and air purification systems, enhancing user interaction and independence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable bed includes only basic bed section positioning actuators, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability and user independence are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bed system is designed to perform multiple functions beyond basic positioning. The controller can control not only bed section actuators but also external devices such as lamps, air purifiers, and other auxiliary equipment. This multi-functionality allows a single system to serve diverse user needs, improving adaptability while managing complexity through integrated control architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
A controller serves as an intermediary between the user and multiple system components. The controller receives user inputs and translates them into appropriate actions for different devices (actuators, lamps, air purifiers). This intermediary approach allows the system to manage complexity by centralizing control logic and providing a unified interface for diverse functions.
2Ease of operation
If an adjustable bed includes multiple control systems and external device integration, then user independence and convenience are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed as a universal control unit that can manage multiple functions including bed positioning, lighting, air purification, and other auxiliary devices. This multi-functional design improves ease of operation by providing centralized control for all features, allowing users to operate diverse functions through a single interface rather than multiple separate controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges control functions for different devices into a single integrated controller. Instead of having separate control systems for actuators, lamps, and air purifiers, the controller combines these functions, reducing the number of independent control systems users must interact with and improving overall ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the adjustable bed uses a solid wood platform, then the manufacturing precision and structural stability are high, but the adaptability to different mattress types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into multiple components including a frame, decking, and optional slats. This segmentation allows the system to accommodate different mattress types by adjusting or removing specific components. For example, slats can be configured in different patterns or removed entirely depending on the mattress requirements, providing adaptability while maintaining structural integrity through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable slats and configurable decking that can be modified based on mattress type. This dynamic configuration capability allows the bed to adapt to different mattress requirements without requiring complete redesign, balancing manufacturing precision with versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows users to control multiple aspects of their environment from the bed, improving comfort and convenience by integrating advanced control mechanisms and memory storage for personalized settings, enhancing user experience and independence.
Implementation Method 1
an air pump to regulate the air pressure in the air inflatable mattress
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.