Networked Scent Diffusion System for Automated Pest Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect control systems for outdoor spaces require frequent replenishment of fuel, chemicals, or water, leading to operational inefficiencies and inconsistent pest management, as they lack centralized and automated management solutions.
Innovation Solution
A networked scent diffusion system with microprocessor-controlled devices that communicate with a centralized network operations center, using RFID tags and liquid level sensors to automate the dispensing of insect repellents and manage inventory, ensuring consistent and efficient pest control across multiple locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual replenishment of fuel, chemicals, or water is used in insect control systems, then operational flexibility is maintained, but operational efficiency deteriorates and management consistency worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-monitoring and self-replenishment of liquid resources. Sensors detect liquid levels and trigger automated dispensing or ordering mechanisms, allowing the insect control system to maintain itself without manual intervention, thereby improving operational efficiency while managing complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates continuous monitoring of liquid levels, fuel consumption, and chemical inventory with automated feedback loops. This feedback mechanism triggers automated replenishment actions when thresholds are reached, ensuring consistent pest management across multiple locations without requiring manual checking or intervention.
2Reliability
If centralized automated management is implemented, then operational efficiency improves and management consistency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs universal standardized components and protocols that can be deployed across multiple insect control locations. The centralized management platform uses standardized interfaces for monitoring, control, and replenishment, allowing consistent management across diverse locations while managing complexity through standardization and modularity.
3Reliability
If frequent manual replenishment is required, then system reliability is maintained, but loss of time increases and productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring and automated replenishment actions before liquid resources are depleted. By continuously tracking consumption rates and predicting depletion timelines, the system automatically orders or dispenses replacement materials in advance, ensuring uninterrupted operation while eliminating the need for frequent manual checks and replenishment trips.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for integrated pest management in an environment includes devices positioned within the environment. The devices each include a communications facility that enables transmitting signals to and receiving signals from a network device. The system further includes a network to provide communication between the network device to the devices. The network device receives communication and control functions from a remote computer for distribution to the devices. The system further includes a sensor positioned within the environment to transmit sensor data to the remote computer. The sensor is configured to detect and transmit a parameter for the environment to the remote computer. The system further includes a controller to control the emission of a fluid from a source of the fluid in fluid communication with the devices. The controller is configured to set or adjust an operation parameter of the devices in response to the sensor data.