Gesture-Activated Concrete Sensor Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sensor activation methods for monitoring building materials like concrete slabs are limited in flexibility and ease of installation, often requiring manual engagement or light activation, which can complicate the installation process.
Innovation Solution
A system with a sensor device embedded in building materials that includes motion sensors to detect and match known gesture patterns, activating the power management subcircuit to power on the sensor device, allowing for gesture-activated wireless activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual engagement or light activation is used for sensor activation, then the sensor can be activated, but the installation process becomes complicated and flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical engagement and light-based activation with a gesture recognition system. Motion sensors detect specific movement patterns (gestures) to activate the sensor device, eliminating the need for physical button pressing or light exposure steps during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor device automatically detects and responds to gesture patterns without requiring external activation equipment or complex setup procedures. The system self-activates when it detects the predefined gesture, making the installation process simpler and more intuitive.
2Adaptability or versatility
If gesture recognition is implemented for sensor activation, then flexibility and ease of installation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor device integrates multiple functions into a single unit: the primary sensing function for monitoring building material properties, motion sensing capability for gesture detection, and power management for controlling activation. This multi-functionality provides versatility without requiring separate activation devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the motion sensing components and gesture recognition logic directly into the sensor device itself, merging what could be separate systems into a unified integrated unit. This consolidation provides activation versatility while managing complexity through integration rather than addition of separate components.
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 flexible and easy sensor activation during installation by using gesture recognition to turn the sensor device on, reducing manual intervention and enhancing installation efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The sensor device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing a movement pattern of the sensor device and determining if the movement pattern matches a known gesture pattern
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes a sensor device for monitoring properties of a building material within which the sensor device can be embedded. The sensor device includes a controller, a memory, one or more sensors connected to the controller for measuring one or more properties of the building material, and a power supply for powering components of the sensor device. The power supply includes a battery and a power regulator. The sensor device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing a movement pattern of the sensor device and determining if the movement pattern matches a known gesture pattern. The system includes a power management subcircuit for activating the sensor device by activating the power regulator to power “ON” components of the sensor device. The power management subcircuit receives an activation signal from the one or more motion sensors if the movement pattern matches the known gesture pattern.