Media Control Device Emergency Alert Sequencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media viewing device control systems lack the capability to initiate and manage emergency procedures efficiently, particularly in scenarios requiring immediate communication and alert dissemination to pre-ordered devices, and do not offer seamless manual activation or comprehensive connectivity options like SMS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and hands-free audio activation.
Innovation Solution
A control device for media viewing devices that enables sending and receiving media content to initiate emergency procedures through a pre-ordered list of devices, featuring bidirectional communication, automatic/manual activation, SMS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, hands-free audio, and LED functionality for night detection and flashing alerts, allowing for sequential communication attempts and alerts to services or family members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a control device sends emergency alerts through a pre-ordered list of devices, then the reliability of emergency communication is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple connectivity options and sequential communication management
Solution Approach 1:
The emergency communication system is segmented into a sequential list of predetermined devices, where alerts are sent one by one in order. This segmentation allows the control device to manage complexity by processing communications in discrete, manageable steps rather than simultaneously to multiple devices, thereby improving reliability while controlling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The list of predetermined devices is pre-configured and ordered before an emergency occurs. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for real-time decision-making about communication priorities, reducing the operational complexity during emergency situations while ensuring reliable sequential notification to the appropriate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the control device provides multiple connectivity options (SMS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hands-free audio), then the adaptability of emergency response is improved, but the ease of operation decreases due to multiple activation methods and connection management
Solution Approach 1:
The control device integrates multiple communication functions (SMS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hands-free audio) into a single universal system that can be activated through a common interface. This multi-functionality allows the device to adapt to various emergency scenarios and communication preferences while maintaining ease of operation through a unified activation mechanism rather than requiring separate procedures for each communication type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides automatic activation of communication functions based on pre-configured parameters and device state. The control device autonomously determines which communication methods to use and manages the connection process without requiring manual intervention for each communication type, thereby maintaining ease of operation while providing versatile adaptability.
3Speed
If the control device enables automatic activation of emergency procedures, then the speed of emergency response is improved, but the loss of time for manual configuration and setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
All emergency procedure parameters, device lists, communication preferences, and activation thresholds are configured in advance before an emergency occurs. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for time-consuming manual configuration during emergency responses, enabling immediate automatic activation while the system handles the actual emergency communication processes autonomously.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device is designed to automatically detect emergency conditions and initiate appropriate communication procedures without requiring real-time manual configuration. The system self-manages the activation process, selecting and executing the most appropriate communication methods based on pre-configured parameters, thereby achieving fast response speeds without sacrificing setup time.
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AI summary
It is described a control device (1) of a media viewing device (2), to interact with a network of media content (3) and/or a communication network (4). The control device (1) allows to send and/or receive a media content, by a notice, a message, an access and/or a telephone call. The control device (1) comprises means for connection (101 ) with respect to such media viewing device (2) to start an emergency procedure, on the basis of sending and/or receiving a default media content, compared to a Pre-ordered list (200) of end user devices. Moreover, it is described an emergency procedure, using the control device (1).