Handheld Guard Device with Active Warning Means

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing security systems lack active warning means, making them ineffective in deterring unauthorized intrusions and providing real-time alerts.

Innovation Solution

A portable, hand-held, standalone guard device with active warning means, including lighting, acoustic, and gas warnings, that can operate independently without a stationary power source or external guard systems, allowing for manual or automatic control of warning modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing security systems are used, then intrusion detection is provided, but active warning means are lacking making them ineffective in deterring unauthorized intrusions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of intrusion deterrenceVSAvoidactive warning capabilities
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple warning capabilities (acoustic alarm, lighting warning, gas discharge) into a single integrated guard device. This merging of previously separate functions into one portable unit enables comprehensive active warning while maintaining ease of use and portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The guard device is designed with multiple functions: intrusion detection sensors, acoustic warning speaker, lighting warning LED, gas discharge capability, and communication modules. This multi-functionality allows a single device to provide both detection and multiple types of active warnings, resolving the contradiction between reliability and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a stationary security system with external guard systems is used, then comprehensive security monitoring is achieved, but portability and ease of deployment are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveportability and standalone operationVSAvoidsystem integration requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the security system into a portable handheld unit containing all essential components (sensors, warning means, power supply, communication modules) that can operate independently. This segmentation from traditional stationary systems enables portability while maintaining comprehensive security functionality through integration of multiple subsystems in one unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The guard device is designed as a standalone unit with integrated power supply (rechargeable battery), sensors, and communication capabilities that do not require external guard systems or stationary infrastructure. This self-service design enables portable operation while managing complexity through integrated circuitry and modular components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If manual control of warning means is implemented, then user flexibility is improved, but response time may be delayed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control flexibilityVSAvoidresponse time to intrusion
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The device operates in multiple dynamic modes: standby mode for normal operation, alarm mode for intrusion detection with automatic warning activation, and test mode for functionality verification. This dynamic operation allows automatic rapid response when intrusions are detected while maintaining user flexibility for manual control and mode selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates communication modules (GSM, WiFi) that provide feedback to remote users about intrusion events and device status. This feedback mechanism enables users to monitor and control the device remotely, combining fast automatic local response with flexible remote user control to resolve the contradiction between response speed and operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4196970B1A portable, hand-held, standalone guard device with an active warning means
Publication Date: 2025.02.19 LLC G MAK
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AI summary

The portable, hand-held, standalone guard device (1) with active warning means comprises surveillance and event fixation means, a microphone (11), a starter unit (14) and light -emitting diode indicators (16), power supply means, communication means (34, 35, 36, 37), active warning means (26, 27, 28, 33), a wireless reader (41) of cards and tags and a wireless keys reading antenna (42), MOSFET power keys (59) of a system for controlling the active warning means (26, 27, 28, 33), a microprocessor module (44) with a main memory unit (45) and with a software that is configured to control the operation of the device (1). Therewith the microprocessor module (44) configured and set to control the operation of the device (1) in at least four main modes being "standby", "monitoring", "guarding", "defense" modes and in an "alarm" state.