Doorbell Emergency Alert System with Visual Auditory Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing doorbell systems fail to alert remotely located individuals about visitors or emergency events, such as fires or break-ins, effectively, as the alerting sounds may not be heard by individuals outside the immediate vicinity.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system equipped with an alert communication system that includes a light and a speaker, which activates in response to emergency events detected by sensors, and communicates with a remote computing device to alert individuals through flashing lights and audible signals, even if they are not within the immediate vicinity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a traditional doorbell alert system is used, then the alerting sound can be heard within a short distance from the entry point, but remotely located individuals cannot be alerted effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single acoustic alert dimension to multiple dimensions by incorporating both visual (light) and auditory (speaker) alert mechanisms. The light component provides visual alerts that can be seen from remote locations, while the speaker provides auditory alerts for nearby individuals, creating a multi-dimensional alert system that overcomes the limitation of distance-dependent acoustic propagation.
2Area of stationary object
If only acoustic alerts are used, then the system remains simple, but remotely located individuals cannot be alerted
Solution Approach 1:
The doorbell system is enhanced with multi-functionality by integrating both light and speaker components into a single device. This universal alert system can provide both visual and auditory notifications, allowing the same device to serve multiple alerting purposes and effectively reach both nearby and remotely located individuals without requiring separate systems.
3Reliability
If the alert system activates continuously, then remote individuals are always notified, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alert system employs periodic or event-triggered activation rather than continuous operation. The light and speaker components are activated only when specific events occur, such as when the doorbell button is pressed or when motion is detected, thereby maintaining reliable alert notification while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous operation.
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 individuals, including those remotely located, are promptly notified of emergency events, enhancing safety and security by providing clear and distant alerts through visual and auditory signals.
Implementation Method 1
The alert communication system can include a light and/or a speaker, and wherein activating the alert communication system can include illuminating the light and/or emitting a sound with the speaker
Implementation Method 2
The alert communication system can include a light and/or a speaker, and wherein activating the alert communication system can include illuminating the light and/or emitting a sound with the speaker
Data Source
AI summary
Doorbell systems can be configurable to determine whether an emergency event has been initiated inside of a building to which the doorbell system is attached. In response to determining that the emergency event has been initiated, the doorbell system can activate an alert communication system to notify people located outside of the building.