Method and device for obtaining a water amount for a humidifier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often struggle to determine the appropriate amount of water to add to a humidifier, leading to either insufficient water causing frequent refills or excessive water resulting in scale formation.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that calculate and notify the user of the required water amount based on target humidification parameters such as humidity or time, using a processor and memory to determine the necessary water volume and output a notification message.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users add water to the humidifier without accurate measurement, then the operation is simple and quick, but the water amount is imprecise leading to either insufficient water or excessive water
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically calculates and notifies the user of the required water amount based on target humidification parameters, eliminating the need for manual measurement by the user. The notification message provides precise water amount information, allowing users to simply add water without thinking about the correct quantity.
2Duration of action of moving object
If users add excessive water to the humidifier, then the humidifier can operate longer without refilling, but scale formation occurs damaging the device
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback to the user about the exact water amount needed based on the target humidification parameters and current conditions. This feedback loop prevents users from adding excessive water by clearly indicating the precise quantity required, thus avoiding scale formation while ensuring sufficient operation duration.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If users add insufficient water to the humidifier, then scale formation is avoided, but frequent refilling is required reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system provides precise feedback on the required water amount, enabling users to add the exact quantity needed for optimal operation. This prevents both insufficient water (which would require frequent refilling) and excessive water (which would cause scale formation), thereby maintaining high productivity while preventing damage.
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AI summary
A method for obtaining a water amount for a humidifier, includes: obtaining a target humidification parameter for a space to be humidified; determining a water amount required for the humidifier to reach the target humidification parameter; and outputting a notifying message, the notifying message carrying the determined water amount.