Intelligent Door Screen System with Real-Time Video and Facial Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current door security systems, including peepholes and outdoor cameras connected to mobile devices, have limitations such as requiring occupants to physically approach the door, potential network unavailability, small screen sizes for clear viewing, and vulnerability to theft.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent door screen system comprising an outside camera attached to the door, a facial recognition/authentication camera, a processor for facial recognition and door unlocking, and a large color display screen on the inside of the door, providing real-time video feed and enhanced security features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a peephole is used to see who is outside, then the occupant can view the outside environment, but the occupant must physically approach the door and the visitor can see movement indicating someone is inside
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical peephole system with an electronic camera and display system. The camera captures images outside the door and transmits them to a display device inside, eliminating the need for the occupant to physically approach the door while maintaining viewing capability and enhancing security by removing the visual cue that someone is present.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a camera and display system as an intermediary between the occupant and the outside environment. This intermediary allows the occupant to view who is outside without direct line-of-sight contact, preventing the visitor from seeing movement that would indicate someone is inside.
2Ease of operation
If an outdoor camera connected to mobile device is used, then the user can see who is outside from any location, but the system becomes vulnerable to network unavailability and device theft
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dedicated display device mounted inside the home as an intermediary between the camera and the user. This display provides a reliable, always-available interface for viewing the outside environment without depending on mobile devices or network connectivity, thus improving system availability while maintaining remote viewing capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile device screen is used to view outside, then the device can be located anywhere, but the screen size is small making it difficult to see objects clearly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a portable, small-screen mobile device to a fixed, large-screen display device mounted inside the home. This dimensional change from portable to stationary allows for a significantly larger display area, improving visual clarity while the camera system maintains the flexibility of remote viewing capability.
4Ease of operation
If an outdoor camera is installed, then the user can see who is outside, but the camera can be easily stolen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the camera within the door structure itself, nesting the camera inside a protective housing that is part of the door assembly. This nesting provides physical protection against theft and vandalism while maintaining the camera's viewing capability, as the camera is no longer an exposed external component but an integrated part of the door structure.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for providing safety and security, and to aid hearing and/or mobility impaired individuals and users. The system may be an intelligent door screen system for providing safety and security. The system may include a camera configured to be attached to an outside of a door and configured to capture or receive images and/or video of an outside environment, and a color display screen configured to be attached to an inside of the door. The color display screen simultaneously displaying the images and/or the video of the outside environment to allow an occupant inside the door to view who or what is outside the door in real-time and give the occupant an appearance that he/she is looking outside the door through a window.