Integrated Window Alarm System with Automatic Magnet Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional alarm systems for windows and doors are often dependent on power supply, require complex installation, and may trigger false alarms due to accidental activation or forgotten passwords, affecting their reliability and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A cable-free, battery-powered audible alarm system integrated into window or door fittings, using a microprocessor and magnet mechanism that activates only when the door or window is closed, eliminating the need for external controls or passwords and preventing false triggers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional alarm systems are installed in easily accessible junction boxes, then installation is simplified, but the risk of manipulation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system is extracted from conventional junction boxes and integrated directly into the door or window structure itself. The alarm unit is embedded within the door leaf or window frame, removing it from easily accessible locations and making manipulation difficult without damaging the structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The alarm system is nested within the door or window structure, with the alarm unit embedded inside the door leaf or frame. This nesting conceals the alarm components within the existing structure, providing security while maintaining aesthetic appearance.
2Reliability
If alarm systems require passwords and activation/deactivation controls, then security is enhanced, but user convenience deteriorates due to forgotten passwords and frequent switching
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system automatically detects door/window opening events and triggers alerts without requiring user activation or deactivation. The system serves itself by monitoring the magnetic field changes caused by door/window movement and autonomously initiating security responses.
Solution Approach 2:
The alarm system is pre-configured to monitor door and window states continuously. When installed, it automatically begins monitoring without requiring user setup or password configuration, eliminating the need for users to remember passwords or perform activation steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If alarm systems are complex with multiple components, then functionality is enhanced, but cost increases and aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system merges multiple functions into a single integrated unit embedded in the door or window. The alarm controller, magnetic sensor, and alert mechanisms are combined into one compact device that performs detection, processing, and alerting functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The alarm system is designed as a universal solution that can be integrated into various door and window types. The same basic alarm unit can be embedded in different locations and configurations to serve multiple security needs across different parts of a building.
4Use of energy by moving object
If alarm systems use cable connections and external power supply, then power availability is ensured, but installation complexity and aesthetic impact increase
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system is extracted from cable-dependent configurations and implemented as a wireless, battery-powered unit. Power supply connections are removed entirely, and the alarm communicates wirelessly with central monitoring systems, eliminating installation complexity associated with wiring.
Solution Approach 2:
Physical cable connections and mechanical power transmission are replaced with wireless electromagnetic communication and battery power. The alarm system uses radio frequency or other wireless protocols to transmit alerts without requiring physical infrastructure.
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
The system provides reliable, independent, and user-friendly protection against forced openings, enhancing deterrence and reducing installation complexity while maintaining a sleek appearance, as it automatically activates and deactivates based on the door or window's position, minimizing false alarms.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet which will be conveniently arranged facing said board in the frame of the window or door concerned
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an alarm system for windows and doors. The system of the invention goes completely unnoticed, the users thereof not having to concern themselves with its activation/deactivation, memorizing passwords or using controls, switches or the like. To that end, the system is made up of an integrated electric circuit built into a motherboard (1), intended for being implemented in the leaf (3) of the window or door concerned, and a magnet (2) which is fixed to the frame (4) of said door or window, it having been envisaged that the circuit of the motherboard (1) includes a battery (9), a microprocessor (10), an audible warning device (12), as well as a circuit activation contact (13) associated with the handle or means for opening/closing the door or window, and a trigger contact (14) associated with the magnet (2) arranged in the frame (4).