Doorbell Chime Wireless Notification System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional doorbell systems fail to alert remotely located individuals effectively when someone is trying to communicate, as the alerting sound may not be audible to them, especially if they are not nearby.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system that includes a remote computing device capable of selecting and sending sound files to a chime, which emits sounds in response to visitor detection, allowing for customizable messages and notifications, and can communicate via wireless or wired connections to ensure alerts reach the intended person inside a building.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a conventional doorbell emits an alerting sound locally near the door, then the doorbell can alert people in immediate proximity, but remotely located individuals cannot hear the alert and remain unaware of visitors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) as an intermediary to relay the doorbell alert to the homeowner. When the doorbell is pressed, the system sends a notification through wireless communication networks to the remote device, which then plays the alerting sound locally at the homeowner's location, bridging the gap between the doorbell and the remotely located individual
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions the alerting system from a purely local spatial dimension (sound waves traveling through air near the door) to a remote communication dimension using electronic networks. The alert is transmitted as digital data across wireless or wired networks, enabling notification over geographical distances that acoustic waves cannot bridge
2Ease of operation
If the doorbell system uses remote communication devices to send alerts, then remotely located individuals can be notified, but the system complexity increases with additional components and communication protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages existing multi-functional remote devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) that users already possess for other purposes. These devices serve dual roles: their primary functions remain intact while also acting as doorbell notification receivers. This approach adds minimal complexity since the remote device handles multiple functions including messaging, browsing, and now doorbell alerts
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes the remote device's own built-in capabilities (speaker, display, wireless communication hardware) to generate and present the alert notification. The remote device serves itself by using its existing resources to play the alerting sound locally, eliminating the need for additional dedicated hardware at the remote location
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
Ensures that remotely located individuals are effectively notified of visitors through customizable and audible messages, enhancing communication and security by ensuring alerts are heard even when the homeowner is not near the door.
Implementation Method 1
A doorbell system includes a chime that emits a sound in response to visitor detection
Data Source
AI summary
Doorbell systems can include a doorbell and a chime. In some embodiments, the chime can be communicatively coupled to a wireless network of a building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device. In several embodiments, the chime facilitates communication with at least one of the doorbell, the remote computing device, and a remote sensor.