Cleaning Machine Display for Dynamic Content and Revenue
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning machines lack engagement with passers-by and do not provide visual interest, failing to add value to their surroundings or generate additional revenue for their operators.
Innovation Solution
Equipping cleaning machines with sensors and displays that detect the presence of people and display relevant content, such as advertisements or emergency information, to create a more engaging experience and generate revenue through sponsored messages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cleaning machines are equipped with displays and sensors to display content to passers-by, then visual engagement and revenue generation are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning machine is equipped with a display device that can perform multiple functions: displaying emergency information, sponsored content, advertisements, and other visual information to passers-by. This multi-functional display system transforms a single-function cleaning machine into a versatile platform that combines cleaning operations with information dissemination and revenue generation capabilities.
2Productivity
If cleaning machines display emergency information and sponsored content, then public value and revenue streams are improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display device operates periodically rather than continuously, activating to display content when passers-by are detected and remaining inactive during periods without pedestrians. This periodic operation pattern reduces overall energy consumption while maintaining revenue generation potential by displaying sponsored content and emergency information only when visually engaged with the public.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sensors and displays are added to cleaning machines, then engagement with passers-by is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system is integrated into the existing cleaning machine structure, allowing the same sensing capability to serve both navigation/obstacle detection functions and passenger detection for display activation. This multi-functional sensor integration reduces the need for separate dedicated sensors, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while improving engagement capability.
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AI summary
A method of operating a cleaning machine can include determining if a human is detected nearby. If a human is not detected, the process can restart. If a human is detected, then a determination can be made if there is emergency information to show. If there is emergency information to be shown, then the emergency information can be shown. If there is no emergency information to be shown, then an attention seeking mode can be enabled. The presence of a target group can be determined. The availability of content relevant to the target group can be determined. If content relevant to the target group is available, then the content can be displayed. If content relevant to the target group is not available, then the method can restart or return to a previous step.