Intelligent Shading Object with Integrated Computing Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sun shading devices are inflexible, require manual operation, and lack automated features to adapt to environmental conditions or user preferences, failing to communicate with external systems and provide interactive user experiences.
Innovation Solution
An automated intelligent shading object with a computing device that includes a mobile application, featuring a motorized stem assembly, deployable arms, and sensors, allowing for automated sun tracking, environmental adjustments, and user interaction through voice recognition and wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices use a unitary frame structure, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot be opened or deployed in many situations and lacks flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into a base assembly, a stem assembly, and multiple arm assemblies that can be independently positioned. The arm assemblies can be deployed at different angles and positions, allowing the shading object to adapt to various situations and provide flexible shading coverage.
2Extent of automation
If conventional sun shading devices lack automated assemblies, then the device complexity is low, but they cannot track movement of the sun or adjust to environmental conditions automatically
Solution Approach 1:
The stem assembly and arm assemblies are made movable with adjustable angles and positions. The stem can rotate relative to the base, and the arms can be positioned at different angles, enabling the shading object to dynamically track the sun's movement and adjust to changing environmental conditions throughout the day.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices require manual operation, then the ease of manufacture is high, but they cannot adapt to changing environmental conditions or user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors are integrated to detect environmental conditions such as light intensity and UV levels. The control system processes this feedback information and automatically adjusts the stem and arm positions to optimize shading performance based on real-time environmental conditions and user preferences.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sun shading devices lack communication with external systems, then the device complexity is low, but they cannot provide interactive user experiences or integrate with external shading systems
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is designed with multiple communication interfaces including wireless communication capabilities and integration with external systems. This allows the shading object to serve multiple functions: autonomous operation, mobile application control, voice recognition, and integration with larger building management or shading systems.
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AI summary
An intelligent shading umbrella comprises a base assembly, an umbrella support assembly coupled to a base assembly, a first memory, a first processor coupled to the first memory, and a computing device, wherein the computing device has a non-volatile memory having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, a second memory, and a second processor. A first processor communicates commands and/or signals to the umbrella support assembly to cause movement of the umbrella support assembly. A second processor, of the computing device, is enclosed within the intelligent shading object fetches computer-readable instructions from the non-volatile memory, loads the computer-readable instructions from the non-volatile memory into the second memory, and executes the computer-readable instructions to communicate with external computing devices and/or to generate commands and/or signals to the first processor to request movements of the umbrella shading assembly.