Monitoring Camera Call Function via Master Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Homeowners using existing monitoring camera systems cannot directly converse with intruders detected by sensors when they are away from the location, as the system only records video and audio data, which requires manual playback for recognition and does not allow real-time interaction.
Innovation Solution
A monitoring system that includes a sensor, a monitoring camera with a call function, a master device connected to a fixed telephone network, and a mobile phone terminal capable of wireless communication, allowing for real-time image data transmission and call initiation between the camera and the terminal when a target is detected, enabling direct communication with the intruder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the system only records video and audio data locally, then the system complexity is low, but the user cannot interact with intruders in real-time when away from home
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a master device as an intermediary component that bridges the monitoring camera and the user's portable terminal. The master device receives detection signals from the camera, manages communication protocols, and coordinates call initiation between the camera and the user's terminal, thereby enabling real-time interaction without requiring direct complex connections between all components.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring camera is equipped with multiple functions including detection, image capture, audio capture, and call capability. The master device also serves multiple purposes: receiving detection signals, managing data transmission, initiating calls, and coordinating communication between different components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated devices for each function.
2Ease of operation
If the dweller is away from the home location, then mobility is improved, but the ability to recognize and converse with intruders is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides immediate feedback to the user when an intruder is detected. The monitoring camera sends detection signals to the master device, which then notifies the user's portable terminal. This feedback mechanism ensures the user is instantly informed of intruder presence regardless of their location, maintaining situational awareness while away from home.
Solution Approach 2:
The master device acts as an intermediary that transmits information between the monitoring camera at home and the user's portable terminal remotely. It manages the transmission of detection signals, image data, and call initiation commands, enabling the user to receive real-time information and interact with intruders from any location with network connectivity.
3Productivity
If image data is transmitted only upon detection, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but the user cannot initiate calls proactively
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its operation mode based on the situation. When an intruder is detected, the camera automatically transmits image data and can initiate calls. When no detection occurs, the system remains in a lower-power state. The user's terminal can also dynamically request image data or initiate calls based on their needs, providing flexible adaptability while maintaining transmission efficiency.
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AI summary
A master device sends image data transmitted from a monitoring camera to a mobile phone terminal, the mobile phone terminal sends a request signal for starting a call to the monitoring camera when receiving an operation on a predetermined icon displayed on a display/input unit in a state in which the image data is displayed on the display/input unit, and the master device transmits the request signal for starting the call to the monitoring camera from the mobile phone terminal.