Method and device of status notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air purifiers fail to function properly due to undetected depletion of filter elements, leading to inadequate air quality maintenance, as users are not timely informed about the filter's status.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for status notification that acquire usage information of air purifiers through Bluetooth, NFC, or router connections, calculate current consumption based on on-off times and other factors, and alert users when consumption thresholds are reached, providing timely replacement warnings and purchase options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually monitor filter element status, then no additional notification devices are needed, but users cannot timely detect filter depletion and air purifier performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the air purifier automatically notifies users about filter element status through multiple channels (on-device display, mobile app notifications, SMS, email). The system continuously monitors filter consumption and provides timely alerts when replacement is needed, ensuring users receive accurate status information without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The air purifier performs self-monitoring of filter element status and autonomously generates notifications to users. The system calculates filter consumption based on usage data and automatically determines when notification should be sent, eliminating the need for users to manually track filter status while maintaining reliable operation.
2Measurement precision
If simple usage time monitoring is used, then the system is easy to implement, but it cannot accurately reflect actual filter consumption under varying working conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple parameters beyond simple time duration to calculate filter consumption, including runtime hours, operating power levels, and usage intensity. The system adjusts consumption calculations based on varying working conditions such as different power modes and operational patterns, providing precise measurement that reflects actual filter degradation.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification system is designed to work with multiple types of air purifiers and filter elements through a universal calculation framework. The system can adapt to different device models, filter specifications, and usage patterns while maintaining accurate consumption measurement across diverse operating conditions.
3Reliability
If multiple notification methods are implemented, then users receive timely alerts through various channels, but the system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system dynamically selects and adapts delivery methods based on user preferences, device availability, and situation. The system can switch between different notification channels (on-device display, mobile app push notifications, SMS, email) and adjust the aggressiveness of alerts based on filter consumption rate and user response patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary assessment of filter status and proactively notifies users before complete filter depletion occurs. By calculating consumption trends and predicting remaining filter life, the system can send advance warnings and schedule notifications, allowing users to plan filter replacement without emergency situations.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a method of status notification and a device thereof. The method includes: acquiring (S101) usage information of a target apparatus, the usage information including at least every on-off time of the target apparatus; calculating (S102) current consumption of the target apparatus according to the usage information of the target apparatus; and alerting (S103) about a current status of the target apparatus when the consumption reaches a preset consumption alerting threshold. According to the present disclosure, the usage information of the target apparatus, including at least every on-off time, is acquired, the current consumption of the target apparatus is calculated according to the usage information of the target apparatus, and the current status of the target apparatus is alerted about when the consumption reaches the preset consumption alerting threshold.