Integrated Security Device with Audio Video Recording and Cloud Upload
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exterior lighting systems are inadequate in deterring intruders as they lack audio/video recording and communication capabilities, leading to poor deterrence and limited surveillance effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
Integration of audio/video recording and communication features into security devices, including a camera, microphone, speaker, and illumination sources, which upload footage to the cloud and provide live verbal warnings, along with the use of rechargeable batteries for continuous operation and adjustable illumination based on ambient conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional exterior lighting systems are used, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but the deterrence effectiveness and surveillance capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security functions (lighting, audio recording, video recording, two-way communication) into a single integrated security device. The housing contains a camera, microphone, speaker, motion sensor, and illumination source that work together as one unified system, eliminating the need for separate devices and improving overall deterrence effectiveness while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The security device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides illumination when motion is detected, records video and audio of the surrounding area, enables two-way communication between the user and intruders, and uploads footage to the cloud. This multi-functionality enhances reliability and deterrence effectiveness without significantly increasing operational complexity.
2Reliability
If audio/video recording and communication capabilities are added to exterior lighting systems, then deterrence effectiveness improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the camera, microphone, speaker, motion sensor, and illumination source into a single housing unit. This merging of components allows the device to provide comprehensive surveillance and communication capabilities while maintaining a unified, manageable system rather than requiring coordination of multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device automatically detects motion using the motion sensor and triggers appropriate responses (illumination, recording, communication) without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously manages its own operation, reducing the complexity of user interaction despite the advanced capabilities it provides.
3Use of energy by moving object
If motion-activated illumination is used, then energy consumption is reduced, but image quality may be insufficient in low light conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination source is activated periodically only when motion is detected by the motion sensor, rather than operating continuously. This periodic activation significantly reduces energy consumption while the illumination provides sufficient light for the camera to capture clear images and video of the intruder.
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
Enhances deterrence against intruders through live verbal warnings and improved image quality, provides continuous surveillance, and acts as a powerful deterrent against burglars, with the ability to upload evidence for law enforcement.
Implementation Method 1
a motion sensor for detecting motion within the monitored area
Implementation Method 2
an illumination source for illuminating the monitored area
Implementation Method 3
a camera with a field of view of a monitored area outside the housing
Implementation Method 4
a microphone for sensing audio from the monitored area
Implementation Method 5
a speaker for generating sound audible to the monitored area
Data Source
AI summary
Security devices and associated methods have a housing, a camera with a field of view of a monitored area outside the housing, a microphone to sense audio from the monitored area, a speaker to generate sound audible to the monitored area, an illumination source to illuminate the monitored area, a communication module to communicate with a communication network, a motion sensor to detect motion within the monitored area, at least two removable battery casings, each configured via a release button to hold at least one battery within the housing, and a control circuit that, when the motion sensor detects motion, is operable to (a) activate the illumination source, (b) capture video and audio from the camera and the microphone, and (c) send the captured video and audio to a remote server via the communication module and the communication network.