Electronic Peephole Camera Integration for Non-Invasive Door Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home monitoring systems lack a cost-effective and non-invasive solution for video monitoring at the front door, particularly for renters and properties with restrictions on door modifications.
Innovation Solution
An electronic peep hole device integrating a camera, microphone, and speaker, mounted to the front door with a connecting portion that houses electrical connections through the existing peep hole, allowing for video capture and communication with a control unit, and featuring motion and light sensors to differentiate between human and non-human objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional home monitoring systems are installed, then video monitoring capability is provided, but installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the camera and monitoring components from a traditional complex home monitoring system and integrates them into a single peep hole device that utilizes the existing peep hole opening, eliminating the need for separate camera installations and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The peep hole device combines multiple functions including video monitoring, audio communication, and motion detection into a single unit that replaces the traditional peep hole, providing comprehensive security functionality without requiring multiple separate devices
2Reliability
If door modifications are made for monitoring system installation, then monitoring capability is improved, but property integrity and aesthetics are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The camera and electronic components are nested within a housing that fits into the existing peep hole opening in the door, utilizing the pre-existing space rather than requiring new openings or modifications to the door structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the existing peep hole opening as an intermediary structure that allows the monitoring device to be installed without direct modification to the door itself, preserving door integrity while enabling monitoring functionality
3Reliability
If high-cost monitoring systems are deployed, then monitoring reliability is improved, but cost-effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the peep hole function with video monitoring and audio communication capabilities into a single integrated device, eliminating the need for separate expensive components and reducing overall system cost while maintaining reliability
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
Provides a low-cost, portable, and non-invasive video monitoring solution that allows users to see and communicate with visitors, track entry and exit events, and differentiate between known and unknown visitors, enhancing security without requiring door modifications.
Implementation Method 1
a camera that is configured to capture image data
Implementation Method 2
a motion sensor that is configured to detect motion in the vicinity of the front door of the property
Implementation Method 3
a light sensitive sensor that is configured to detect a human form object in the vicinity of the front door of the property
Implementation Method 4
a vibration sensor that is configured to detect knocking on the front door of the property
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic peep hole device includes a first portion that is configured to be mounted to an exterior side of a front door of a monitored property, the first portion includes a user interface and a camera that is configured to capture image data, a second portion that is configured to be mounted to an interior side of the front door of the monitored property, the second portion includes a display unit that is configured to display the image data captured by the camera, and a connecting portion that is configured to connect the first portion to the second portion through a hole in the surface of the front door, the connecting portion being configured to house an electrical connection between the first portion and the second portion.