Built-in Security Unit for Carrying Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carrying devices lack effective real-time monitoring and security features, making them vulnerable to theft and loss during travel, as well as mishandling by baggage handlers.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a non-removable embedded security unit within carrying devices, featuring a camera with light sensor, speed and distance sensors, GPS tracker, microcontroller, transponder, and rechargeable power supply, allowing for real-time monitoring and alerts via a personal digital assistant or web-based platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a removable camera system is used in luggage, then the device can provide security monitoring, but the user cannot view luggage contents at all times and cannot maintain constant watch
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the camera system with the carrying device itself, creating a built-in security system where the camera is permanently integrated into the carrying device structure. This integration ensures continuous operation and eliminates the need for separate viewing devices, allowing users to access live feeds from any personal digital assistant or computer at any time.
2Reliability
If multiple separate security components are used, then comprehensive monitoring can be achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security components (camera, light sensor, speed sensor, distance sensor, GPS tracker, microcontroller, transponder, and power supply) into a single integrated security unit that is built into the carrying device. This consolidation maintains comprehensive monitoring capabilities while reducing system complexity through unified architecture and centralized control.
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AI summary
A carrying device with a built-in security system including a security unit 10 having components housed in an integral unit, where the components include a camera 1 with a light sensor 2; with a shatter proof clear cover 3 over the camera lens 16; a speed sensor 4; a distance sensor 9; a GPS tracker 8; a transponder 7 for sending and accepting digital data; a microcontroller 15, and a rechargeable power supply 5 in electrical communication with the microcontroller 15, the camera 1, the speed sensor 4, the distance sensor 9, the GPS tracker 8and the transponder 7; to monitor the location and contents of the carrying device and to provide real time feedback to the user.