Interactive Light Switch Plate for Localized Information Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to provide targeted and relevant information to individuals in their immediate environment, as they are overwhelmed by general information from communication channels like smartphones and televisions, requiring users to actively search for desired information.
Innovation Solution
An interactive light switch accessory apparatus equipped with a computing module, sensors, and a display module that collects environmental data such as temperature, humidity, and air quality, and communicates specific information to users through light emitting elements or an electronic paper screen, allowing for personalized and localized information display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If general information is provided through communication channels like smartphones and televisions, then information coverage is broad, but information relevance to individual users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing customized information content tailored to specific users at specific locations. The display module shows personalized reminders, weather information, and news based on user profiles and local environmental data collected by sensors, rather than broadcasting general information to all users equally.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring user profiles, preferences, and information categories before users need the information. The apparatus pre-collects environmental data and pre-processes information content so that relevant information is ready for immediate display when users approach or interact with the device.
2Ease of operation
If users actively search for desired information in mobile phones, then information search capability is maintained, but user convenience and time efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus applies self-service by automatically collecting environmental data through sensors, retrieving relevant information content, and displaying it without requiring users to actively search. The system autonomously monitors temperature, humidity, air quality, and other parameters, then presents relevant information and reminders based on current conditions and user profiles.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares information in advance by pre-configuring user preferences, pre-fetching relevant content, and pre-processing environmental data. This allows information to be immediately available when users approach the device, eliminating the need for active searching and reducing time loss.
3Ease of operation
If an interactive display apparatus is installed at frequently accessed locations, then information accessibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional apparatus that combines environmental sensing, wireless communication, information display, and user interaction capabilities in a single device. The display module can show various types of information (reminders, weather, news, utility data) while sensors simultaneously monitor multiple environmental parameters, reducing the need for separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus acts as an intermediary between users, environmental sensors, and information sources. It receives environmental data from sensors, retrieves information from remote servers or local storage, processes and filters content based on user profiles, and presents relevant information through the display module, simplifying the interaction complexity for end users.
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 apparatus provides timely and relevant information to users, enhancing their quality of life by offering reminders, utility usage insights, and energy-saving incentives, while being easily accessible and interactive.
Implementation Method 1
The light emitting elements comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an interactive light switch accessory apparatus. The apparatus comprises an electronic plate device mounted to a surface. The plate device comprising at least one opening to accommodate to at least one switch mounted to the surface. The apparatus further comprises one or more light emitting elements disposed in the plate device, and a computing module in communication the light emitting elements and the plate device. The apparatus further comprises one or more sensors in communication with the plate device configured to collect information related to the environment proximal to the plate device. The plate device is configured to communicate information to a user.