Dynamic Alarm System for Real-Time ETA Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional mobile device alarms are static and do not adapt to changes in the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a user or vehicle, leading to unnecessary alerts due to factors like traffic congestion.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic alarm system that receives initial alarm information and updates based on event information, such as ETA changes, allowing for real-time adjustments to alarm times and incorporating features like snooze options, using location services and vehicle-tracking data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a static alarm system is used, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability to real-time changes in ETA is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to ETA changesVSAvoidalarm system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The alarm system transitions from a static configuration to a dynamic one by continuously monitoring ETA updates from location services and vehicle-tracking data. The alarm time is automatically adjusted based on real-time changes in estimated arrival time, allowing the system to adapt to traffic conditions, route changes, and other factors affecting the user's arrival.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by receiving continuous updates on event information (such as ETA changes) and using this information to modify alarm times. The feedback loop involves monitoring location data, comparing it with the scheduled event time, and automatically adjusting the alarm accordingly, ensuring the alarm reflects current real-time conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If dynamic alarm updates are implemented, then the reliability of alarm timing is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealarm timing reliabilityVSAvoidalarm system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The alarm system performs self-adjustment by automatically monitoring ETA changes and modifying alarm times without requiring manual user intervention. The system serves itself by detecting real-time changes in location or vehicle status and autonomously updating the alarm, reducing the need for user involvement while maintaining high reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If real-time location data is processed, then the measurement precision of arrival time is improved, but the use of energy increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvearrival time measurement precisionVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuously processing location data, the system employs periodic action by updating the alarm only when significant changes in ETA are detected. The system monitors location services and vehicle-tracking data at intervals, triggering alarm updates only when the estimated arrival time changes sufficiently to require adjustment, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20230064714A1Dynamic alarms based on remote moving objects

Publication Date: 2023.03.02 QUALCOMM INC

AI summary

Techniques for generating dynamic alarms on a mobile device are provided. An example method of providing a dynamic alarm with a mobile device includes receiving initial dynamic alarm information and event information via a first user interface, obtaining an event information update, calculating an alarm time modification based on the event information update, and activating a device alarm based at least in part on the initial dynamic alarm information and the alarm time modification.