Modular Security Device Portions for Versatile Armed States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security device systems lack versatility and functionality in providing an alternative to conventional approaches, particularly in terms of situational capability and independent utility of system components.
Innovation Solution
A security device system configured in portions that can exist in both combined and separated states, allowing for independent functionality and participation in armed and not-armed states, depending on the embodiment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If security device systems use conventional integrated designs, then system simplicity is maintained, but versatility and situational capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The security device system is divided into separate portions (first portion and second portion) that can be configured independently. Each portion can function autonomously or combine with others, enabling versatile configurations without requiring a completely complex integrated system design.
Solution Approach 2:
Each portion of the security device is designed to provide armed and not-armed states independently, allowing the same component to serve multiple functions depending on its configuration. This multi-functionality increases versatility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If security device portions are designed for independent functionality, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the security device into distinct portions with defined interfaces, each portion maintains manageable complexity while gaining independent functionality. The segmentation allows portions to be designed, manufactured, and configured separately, reducing individual portion complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic configuration where portions can be combined or separated based on situational requirements. This dynamic adaptability enables the system to adjust its complexity level - simpler when portions operate independently, more capable when combined - without permanently increasing baseline complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all portions participate in armed and not-armed states, then system functionality is enhanced, but loss of time in configuration increases
Solution Approach 1:
Segmenting the system allows selective activation of portions based on security needs. Users can configure only the necessary portions for a given situation rather than configuring all portions, reducing configuration time while maintaining essential functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables partial participation in armed and not-armed states, where only the required portions need to be configured and activated. This partial action approach avoids the time cost of configuring all portions when full system functionality is not needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A security device system including portions configured to have a combined state and a separated state. In the combined state, circuitry is configured to have an armed state and a not-armed state, and to trigger an alarm during a breach of the armed state. Depending on the embodiment, at least one of the portions, and in some embodiments more than one of the portions, participate in the armed and not-armed states. In some embodiments, the security device system includes an alarm device portion, a cradle portion, and a stratum portion.