Observation System Battery Alert Relay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing monitoring systems, as described in Patent Document 1, may not sufficiently address the varying situations of observation targets, leading to inadequate monitoring.

Innovation Solution

An observation system comprising a portable relay device that communicates between a monitoring apparatus and a server, transmitting observation information, battery capacity data, and control signals, utilizing machine learning to identify data models and alerting on low battery conditions to ensure continuous monitoring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a monitoring band observation system is implemented using the technique from Patent Document 1, then basic monitoring functionality is achieved, but suitable monitoring cannot be sufficiently realized due to varying observation targets and situations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to varying observation targetsVSAvoidmonitoring reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts to different observation targets and situations by collecting multiple types of information (observation information, apparatus information, relay device information) and processing them flexibly through the server, allowing the monitoring approach to change based on the specific target and context rather than using a fixed monitoring method

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The monitoring band apparatus is designed with multiple detection functions to collect various types of observation information, and the server provides universal processing capabilities that can handle different observation targets (elderly people, loitering persons, etc.) and situations through a single integrated system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If communication is relayed through a portable relay device, then monitoring range is expanded, but battery capacity management becomes critical for continuous operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemonitoring rangeVSAvoidcontinuous operation duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by having both the apparatus and relay device transmit their remaining battery capacity information to the server, which then monitors and manages power levels to ensure continuous operation, alerting users when battery levels need attention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary battery capacity monitoring and management by continuously tracking remaining battery capacity of both the apparatus and relay device before complete power depletion occurs, allowing proactive measures to be taken to maintain continuous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple apparatuses of different models are used for observation, then versatility is improved, but identification and data correspondence become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different apparatus modelsVSAvoidapparatus identification complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The server acts as an intermediary that receives apparatus identification information from the relay device, identifies the apparatus model, and determines which observation information corresponds to which apparatus, thereby managing the complexity of multiple different models without requiring complex handling at the apparatus level

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20240312336A1Observation system and observation program
Publication Date: 2024.09.19 SEKIOKA HIDEHIKO
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AI summary

An observation system is provided. The monitoring-band observation system is formed by a monitoring band 1, a smartphone 2, and a server 3. A monitored target and a monitoring person are alerted under the condition that the remaining battery capacity of the monitoring band 1 or the smartphone 2 is equal to or less than a predetermined reference value.