Doorbell System Voltage Threshold Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional doorbell systems are limited in alerting remotely located individuals of a visitor's arrival, as the notification sound is typically only audible within a short distance from the chime, making it difficult for homeowners to be aware of a visitor when they are not nearby.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system comprising an electronic doorbell with a camera and button, an electronic switch assembly, and a transformer, where the electronic switch assembly blocks or allows electricity to pass through to an electronic chime based on voltage thresholds, enabling remote notification sounds via a speaker, and potentially incorporating digital music data for varied alerts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional doorbell chimes are used, then the notification sound can be produced, but the sound is only audible within a short distance from the chime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary device (such as a remote notification device, wireless communication system, or amplified audio system) between the chime and the remote location to extend the notification sound's reach. This intermediary captures the chime signal and transmits or amplifies it to areas beyond the chime's natural audible range, solving the contradiction between producing notification sound and extending its audibility distance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If digital chimes with extended music data are used, then a wider variety of sounds can be played, but electricity is required over a longer period of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic or on-demand activation of the digital chime system, where extended music data and varied sounds are played only when needed (upon doorbell activation) rather than continuously. This periodic action allows the system to maintain high adaptability and sound variety while significantly reducing overall electricity consumption duration by keeping the system in a low-power state between activations.
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
Enables remote notification of a visitor's arrival to individuals located further away from the doorbell, ensuring they are aware of the visitor regardless of their proximity, through configurable electronic chimes that emit sounds based on predefined voltage thresholds and digital music data.
Implementation Method 1
The electronic switch assembly may define a first state and a second state. The first state may occur in response to a first electricity that is less than a first threshold, and the second state may occur in response to a second electricity that is greater than the first threshold.
Implementation Method 2
an electronic chime electrically coupled to the electronic switch assembly, wherein the electronic chime comprises a speaker configurable to emit a notification sound
Data Source
AI summary
A doorbell system can include a doorbell and a chime. The chime can emit a notification sound in response to a visitor pressing a button of the doorbell. Electrical switches can be electrically coupled between the doorbell and the chime to control the flow of electricity to the chime. In some embodiments, the switches prevent the chime from emitting notification sounds.