Doorbell Illumination Projection for Visitor Detection and Messaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional doorbells lack advanced visitor detection and illumination features that can dynamically respond to visitor presence and provide customizable messaging.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system equipped with a visitor detection system, including a button, camera, microphone, and motion detector, coupled with a light that projects illumination on a surface in response to triggers such as button press, visitor presence, sound detection, or motion detection, and can be controlled via a mobile application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional doorbells are used, then the device complexity is low, but the visitor detection capabilities and illumination features are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection functions (button press detection, camera-based visitor presence detection, microphone-based sound detection, and motion detector) into a single doorbell system. This merging of detection capabilities allows the system to achieve high adaptability and versatility in visitor detection while managing device complexity through integrated architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The doorbell system is designed to perform multiple functions: detecting button presses, capturing visitor presence via camera, detecting sound via microphone, detecting motion, and projecting illumination. This multi-functional design enables a single device to handle various visitor detection scenarios, improving adaptability without requiring separate specialized devices.
2Illumination intensity
If a light is added to project illumination, then the illumination features are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination is projected onto a surface in advance (prior to visitor interaction) to create a visible area or message. This preliminary illumination action enhances the visitor experience by providing visibility and customizable messaging before the visitor even approaches the doorbell, while the light is integrated into the existing doorbell structure to minimize complexity increase.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple detection methods are integrated, then the visitor detection capabilities are enhanced, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The doorbell system automatically processes multiple detection inputs (button press, camera detection, sound detection, motion detection) without requiring user configuration or manual operation. The system self-manages the integration of these detection methods, automatically determining which detection method was triggered and responding accordingly. This self-service approach maintains ease of operation while achieving enhanced visitor detection capabilities through multiple integrated detection methods.
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
Enhances visitor detection capabilities and allows for customizable illumination messaging, providing dynamic and interactive communication with visitors.
Implementation Method 1
a light communicatively coupled to at least one of the electronic doorbell and the visitor detection system, wherein the light is configured to project an illumination on a surface
Data Source
AI summary
A doorbell system may project an illumination on a surface. The doorbell may include a housing, a button, a camera, a microphone, a speaker, a motion detector, and a light source. In some embodiments, the doorbell includes at least one lens coupled to a bottom surface of the housing adjacent the light source. The at least one lens may be configured to allow light from the light source to pass through the at least one lens such that when the electronic doorbell is attached to a building the light source projects an illumination onto a ground surface in front of the doorbell.