Modular Environmental Sensing With Variable User Complexity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current devices for environmental data detection are either limited to simple consumer applications or require advanced programming skills for complex data processing, failing to bridge the gap between simplicity and complexity, limiting user accessibility and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A modular detection system comprising a multisensor device connected to a mobile phone via wireless connection, offering three modes of use: basic, expert, and advanced, allowing users to select and create functions without extensive programming knowledge, using pre-loaded libraries and sensors for data collection and processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If simple consumer devices with preset functions are used, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts its interface and processing capabilities based on user expertise level. Three operational modes (basic, intermediate, advanced) allow the system to adjust between automated preset functions and programmable complex functions, enabling the same device to serve both novice and expert users effectively
Solution Approach 2:
The device integrates multiple functions within a single platform by combining simple sensor detection with programmable processing capabilities. The system can perform both automated consumer-level functions and custom programmable tasks, making it universally applicable across different user needs and expertise levels
2Adaptability or versatility
If advanced development platforms with multiple sensors are used, then adaptability and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments processing tasks by user expertise level into three distinct modes. Basic mode handles simple automated functions, intermediate mode provides semi-automated capabilities, and advanced mode enables full programming control. This segmentation allows complex functionality to be accessed only when needed, reducing the perceived complexity for typical users
3Adaptability or versatility
If advanced development platforms requiring programming are used, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts its interface and processing capabilities based on user expertise level. Three operational modes (basic, intermediate, advanced) allow the system to adjust between automated preset functions and programmable complex functions, enabling the same device to serve both novice and expert users effectively
Data Source
AI summary
A system for detecting and evaluating environmental quantities and events is formed by a detection and evaluation device and a mobile phone, connected through a wireless connection. The device is enclosed in a containment casing housing a support carrying a plurality of inertial sensors and environmental sensors. A processing unit is coupled to the inertial sensors and to the environmental sensors. A wireless connection unit, is coupled to the processing unit and a wired connection port, is coupled to the processing unit. A programming connector is coupled to the processing unit and is configured to couple to an external programming unit to receive programming instructions of the processing unit. A storage structure is coupled to the processing unit and a power-supply unit supplied power in the detection and evaluation device. The mobile phone stores an application, which enables a basicuse mode, an expert use mode, and an advanced use mode.