Adjustable Bed Control Interface for Multi-Device 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 who require specific positions for comfort and recovery.
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 audio equipment 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 functionality, then the device complexity is low, but the user independence and ability to control additional devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bed system is designed to perform multiple functions beyond basic positioning, including controlling audio equipment, air purification systems, and other external devices through integrated control circuits and communication protocols, allowing a single device to serve universal purposes
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuits for bed positioning and external device control are merged into a single integrated system with shared power supply and control interface, combining multiple functions into one unified device rather than separate independent systems
2Ease of operation
If an adjustable bed includes multiple actuators and control features, then the adaptability and user control capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Control circuits act as intermediaries between the user interface and the actuators, simplifying the user interaction by providing a unified control mechanism that manages multiple actuators and external devices without requiring the user to directly manage each component's complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed with multi-functional capabilities, allowing a single control interface to manage bed positioning, vibration control, and external device operation, reducing the need for multiple separate control mechanisms
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows users to control multiple aspects of their environment from the bed, improving comfort and reducing the need for external assistance, with features like customizable mattress firmness and device control, 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.