Doorbell Communication System with Wireless Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional doorbell systems fail to alert remotely located individuals effectively, as the alerting sound may not be heard by those outside the immediate vicinity, leading to missed notifications of visitors.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell communication system that includes a wireless communication assembly, camera, microphone, and speaker, enabling notifications and communication with remotely located individuals through a computing device, and utilizing sensors to detect visitors and trigger alerts without the need for traditional sound-based notifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional sound-based doorbell notifications are used, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but remotely located individuals cannot hear the alerting sound
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple notification modalities (visual display, auditory speaker output, and wireless communication) into a single doorbell system. The visual display unit provides local visual notifications, the speaker provides local auditory notifications, and the wireless communication assembly enables remote notifications through computing devices. This merging ensures that at least one notification method reaches the user regardless of their location or ability to perceive traditional doorbell sounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication assembly with transceiver and antenna as an intermediary between the doorbell system and remotely located computing devices. This intermediary enables the transmission of notification signals and communication data over distance, allowing users to receive doorbell alerts on their smartphones or other computing devices even when they are not physically present near the doorbell.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication assembly is added to enable remote notifications, then remote individuals can be alerted, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The doorbell system is designed with multi-functionality to handle both local and remote notifications. The control unit can selectively activate different notification methods (visual display, speaker, wireless communication) based on the situation. The wireless communication assembly not only sends notifications to remote devices but also receives communication data from computing devices, enabling two-way interaction. This universal design allows the system to adapt to various user scenarios without requiring separate systems for local and remote functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If camera and microphone are integrated for remote communication, then visual and auditory communication is enabled, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera and microphone are configured to operate dynamically based on detected events rather than continuously. The system uses sensors to detect when a doorbell button is pressed or when motion is detected near the door, and only then activates the camera and microphone for recording and transmission. This dynamic operation significantly reduces power consumption compared to continuous operation, while still providing full communication capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs periodic action by activating recording and communication functions only during specific events (doorbell press, motion detection) rather than continuously. The camera captures images or video segments periodically when triggered, and the microphone records audio only during these events. This event-driven periodic operation maintains communication capability while minimizing energy consumption during idle periods.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for using a doorbell system can include connecting a doorbell electrically to an electrical power supply of a building. In some embodiments, the method can include connecting the doorbell electrically to a sound output device located inside of the building and connecting the doorbell communicatively to a remote computing device. As well, in some embodiments, the method can include receiving a first alternating current into the doorbell from the power supply of the building and converting at least a first portion of the first alternating current into a first direct current. As well, some embodiments can include using the first direct current to provide a first electrical energy to the camera and draining the first direct current to the sound output device located inside of the building.