Real-Time Occupancy Guidance for Viral Transmission Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for mitigating viral or bacterial transmission in crowded spaces are expensive, require extensive construction, and are not always effective, especially in spaces designed before the awareness of social distancing and disease transmission risks.
Innovation Solution
A modular system comprising sensors, display devices, and a computer system that detects person density and provides real-time guidance through visual and auditory aids to encourage safer spatial distribution, reducing transmission risk.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional technologies are used to mitigate viral transmission in crowded spaces, then transmission risk may be reduced, but the system becomes expensive and requires extensive construction
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the monitoring space into multiple zones with individual sensors and display devices distributed throughout. Each zone independently detects person density and provides localized guidance, eliminating the need for extensive centralized construction while maintaining comprehensive coverage for transmission mitigation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical construction modifications with electronic and optical systems. Sensors detect person density electronically, and display devices provide guidance through visual indicators, substituting mechanical construction requirements with lightweight, easily deployable technological components
2Reliability
If conventional technologies are used to mitigate viral transmission, then transmission risk may be reduced, but implementation time increases to years
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses pre-programmed algorithms and pre-configured sensor networks that can be rapidly deployed. The detection and guidance logic is established beforehand, allowing immediate implementation upon installation without requiring lengthy construction or commissioning periods
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be dynamically deployable and adaptable. Modular components can be quickly installed and configured in existing spaces, and the system adapts to different environments through software configuration rather than physical reconstruction, dramatically reducing implementation time
3Reliability
If conventional technologies are used to mitigate viral transmission, then transmission risk may be reduced, but ongoing maintenance fees increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-diagnosis and automatic calibration through built-in sensors and processors. Detection devices automatically adjust to environmental conditions, and the system self-monitors its own functionality, eliminating the need for expensive manual maintenance while ensuring continuous reliable operation for transmission mitigation
4Reliability
If spaces are designed with social distancing considerations, then transmission risk is reduced, but the space design becomes more complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds an informational dimension to existing physical spaces through display devices that provide real-time guidance overlays. Rather than redesigning the physical layout, the system layers digital information on top of the existing space, guiding persons through temporal and informational dimensions while maintaining the original spatial configuration
Data Source
AI summary
This present invention provides a system, device, and method for influencing the behavior and decision-making process of persons occupying a given space through perceptible indicia that influence such persons making their choice of location in the space in real time using detection devices, a computer system, and indicator devices positioned within the space.