Doorbell Wireless Transceivers for Remote Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing doorbell systems do not effectively alert remotely located individuals when someone is ringing the doorbell, as the alerting sound is typically limited to a short distance from the entry point.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system that includes a doorbell housing, a visitor detection system with a camera and motion detector, and transceivers for wireless communication, allowing for remote notification and communication with visitors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a traditional audible alert system is used, then the doorbell can alert people nearby the entry point, but it cannot effectively notify remotely located individuals
Solution Approach 1:
The alerting function is segmented into two distinct systems: a local audible alert system for nearby individuals and a remote electronic notification system for distant individuals. This segmentation allows each subsystem to be optimized for its specific purpose without compromising the other, resolving the contradiction between extended alerting distance and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary electronic notification system (such as remote devices, smartphones, or networked alerters) is introduced to bridge the gap between the local doorbell and remotely located individuals. This intermediary extends the effective alerting distance without requiring the entire system to become overly complex, as only the notification pathway is extended rather than the core doorbell mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless transceivers are added for remote communication, then remote notification capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless transceiver system is designed to perform multiple functions: local wireless communication between doorbell and chime, remote notification transmission, and potentially two-way communication with visitors. By making the transceiver system multi-functional, the patent reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby improving adaptability while limiting the increase in overall device complexity.
3Reliability
If both low-energy and high-energy transceivers are used, then communication reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between low-energy and high-energy transceivers based on communication requirements. Low-energy transceivers are used for routine local communication between doorbell and chime, while high-energy transceivers are activated only when remote notification is required. This dynamic approach maintains communication reliability across different scenarios while optimizing energy consumption by avoiding continuous use of high-power components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables remote individuals to be notified and communicate with visitors through wireless communication, overcoming the limitations of traditional doorbell systems that rely on audible alerts within a short distance.
Implementation Method 1
a first low-energy transceiver that can be coupled to the doorbell housing... a first high-energy transceiver that can be coupled to the doorbell housing. The first low-energy transceiver and the first high-energy transceiver can be configurable to transmit data
Implementation Method 2
The visitor detection system can include at least one of a camera and a motion detector
Implementation Method 3
The visitor detection system can include at least one of a camera and a motion detector
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure includes a doorbell system having a doorbell, a doorbell housing, a visitor detection system, and a chime. The visitor detection system can be coupled to the doorbell housing and can include at least one of a camera and a motion detector. The doorbell can also comprise a first low-energy transceiver and a first high-energy transceiver that can be coupled to the doorbell housing. The first and second low-energy transceivers and the first and second high-energy transceivers can be configured to transmit data.