Alarm Management via Motion Sensing for Snooze Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional snooze alarm functions in electronic devices require users to physically press a button to stop the alarm, which is inconvenient, especially when the user is sleeping and unable to easily interact with the device.
Innovation Solution
The system determines if the electronic device has been flipped over using motion sensing, image input, or audio signal strength data, allowing the alarm to be stopped without manual intervention, and automatically manages subsequent snooze alarms based on predefined settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional snooze alarm function is used, then the alarm can be set to repeat at regular intervals, but the user must press a specific button to stop the alarm which is inconvenient when sleeping
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system automatically detects device flipping through motion sensors and autonomously stops the alarm without requiring user interaction. The system serves itself by monitoring its own state and responding to environmental changes (device orientation) to perform the alarm stopping function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical button-pressing operation with a sensor-based detection system. Motion sensors detect the physical flipping action of the device, and this physical signal is converted into an electronic control signal that automatically stops the alarm, eliminating the need for manual button interaction.
2Ease of operation
If motion sensing is added to detect device flipping, then alarm stopping becomes more convenient, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motion sensing capability is integrated into the existing alarm system, allowing the same sensor infrastructure to serve multiple functions: detecting device flipping for alarm stopping, and potentially other motion-related functions. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing broader system capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The motion sensor acts as an intermediary between the physical action of flipping the device and the electronic alarm control system. It translates physical motion into detectable signals that trigger the alarm stopping function, bridging the gap between user intent and system response without requiring direct mechanical interaction.
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
Enables users to temporarily stop a snooze alarm by flipping the device, enhancing user convenience and experience by eliminating the need for physical interaction during sleep, while maintaining proper alarm frequency management.
Implementation Method 1
determination of whether the electronic device has been flipped over is based on sensed data provided by a motion sensing device of the electronic device
Implementation Method 2
determination of whether the electronic device has been flipped over is based on image information captured by an image input unit of the electronic device
Implementation Method 3
determination of whether the electronic device has been flipped over is based on audio signal strengths detected/measured by an audio unit of the electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for alarm management for use in an electronic device are provided. First, it is determined whether the electronic device has been flipped over in response to detecting an occurrence of an alarm event. In response to a determination that the electronic device has been flipped over, current alarm is stopped.