Germicidal Device Scheduling for Room-Specific Disinfection Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional germicidal systems face inefficiencies in distributing germicidal agents uniformly across surfaces, leading to overexposure or underexposure, and lack consideration for specific objects and room characteristics, resulting in incomplete disinfection and labor-intensive manual placement of disinfection sources.
Innovation Solution
The system includes a germicidal source with processor-executable program instructions that determine operating parameters and schedules based on room characteristics, optimizing disinfection by positioning disinfection sources effectively and adjusting run times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a high dose blanket distribution of germicidal agent is used, then a high number of surfaces can be disinfected at the same time, but some portions of the room may be overexposed (waste of germicidal agent and time/energy) while other portions may be underexposed (insufficient disinfection)
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the operation of disinfection sources based on real-time or pre-determined room characteristics. The processor determines optimal operating parameters and schedules for each disinfection source, enabling the system to adapt germicidal distribution to the specific layout, size, and object distribution of the room, thereby avoiding both overexposure and underexposure while maintaining high productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides differentiated disinfection coverage by determining specific operating parameters for each disinfection source based on the location and characteristics of objects in the room. This ensures that areas closer to disinfection sources receive appropriate dosing while areas farther away receive sufficient exposure through optimized source positioning and scheduling, eliminating waste in overexposed areas while ensuring adequate disinfection in previously underexposed areas
2Reliability
If disinfection sources are positioned uniformly throughout the room, then the entire room can be disinfected, but the system becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming for manual placement
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-positioning and self-configuration by automatically determining optimal operating parameters and schedules based on room characteristics. The processor analyzes the room layout, object locations, and disinfection source positions to calculate optimal parameters, eliminating the need for manual positioning adjustments and reducing labor requirements while ensuring reliable complete coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis of room characteristics and pre-determines optimal operating parameters and schedules before actual disinfection operation. This advance planning and configuration eliminates the need for manual placement adjustments during operation, reducing labor intensity while ensuring that disinfection sources are optimally positioned for complete room coverage
3Stability of the object's composition
If disinfection sources are positioned near central point, then germicidal exposure is substantially uniform throughout the room, but objects and surfaces likely to be highly contaminated may not receive adequate disinfection if the process is terminated early
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from room characteristic analysis to determine optimal operating parameters and schedules for each disinfection source. By continuously monitoring and adjusting based on the specific layout, object positions, and contamination risks identified in the room, the system ensures that high-contamination surfaces receive adequate disinfection exposure while maintaining overall uniformity, preventing premature termination of the disinfection process
Data Source
AI summary
Disinfection apparatuses are disclosed which include a germicidal source and a processing system having processor executable program instructions for receiving data regarding one or more characteristics of an area or room and determining, based on the received data, a schedule of one or more operating parameters for the disinfection apparatus to disinfect the area or room. In some cases, the program instructions may determine a schedule of locations in the area or room for the disinfection apparatus to be positioned to disinfect the area or room. In addition or alternatively, the program instructions may determine a schedule of run times for the disinfection apparatus to disinfect the area or room.