Doorbell Parcel Detection with Floor Sensor
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for systems that reduce the likelihood of delivery parcel theft, as parcels left unattended at entryways are often stolen before the rightful owner can retrieve them.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system that includes a communication system enabling communication with floor coverings equipped with sensors to detect parcels, sending alerts and images to remote computing devices upon parcel arrival and removal, and emitting lights and sounds to deter theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If parcels are left unattended at entryways for delivery, then delivery convenience is improved, but parcel theft risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of parcel arrival and placement before theft can occur. Sensors detect when a parcel is delivered and placed on the floor covering, triggering immediate notifications to the user's mobile device. This early detection enables the owner to retrieve the parcel promptly, preventing theft.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback about parcel status through notifications to the user's mobile device. When a parcel is detected on the floor covering, the system immediately communicates this information to the owner, enabling them to monitor and respond to parcel delivery and retrieval events.
2Measurement precision
If sensors and communication systems are integrated into floor coverings and doorbells, then parcel detection capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the monitoring function into separate components: pressure sensors in the floor covering detect parcel placement, while the doorbell system with camera and communication module handles identification and notification. This segmentation allows each component to be relatively simple while achieving sophisticated overall functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The doorbell system serves multiple functions: it acts as a communication device for visitors, a security camera for monitoring, and a notification system for parcel delivery. The floor covering serves both as a functional floor surface and as a sensor platform for detecting parcel placement.
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
The system effectively alerts owners to parcel delivery and potential theft, providing evidence of stolen parcels and deterring unauthorized removal through visual and auditory warnings.
Implementation Method 1
The floor covering can include a sensor, such as a pressure sensor or other type of sensor, that can detect when a delivery parcel is placed on the floor covering
Data Source
AI summary
Delivery parcel detection systems can include a doorbell having a first wireless communication system and a parcel holding system configured for placement in an entryway. The doorbell can be communicatively coupled to the parcel holding system. The parcel holding system can comprise a sensor configured to detect a delivery parcel located on the parcel holding system. Systems can include a first communication sent from the parcel holding system to the doorbell in response to the parcel holding system detecting an arrival, a movement, or a removal of the delivery parcel. Systems can also include a second communication sent from the doorbell to a remote computing device in response to the doorbell receiving the first communication.