Adjustable Pet Collar Camera Mount for Clear View and Stable Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart pet collars face issues with visual obstruction due to the pet's head, limited adjustability of camera positioning, inadequate attachment stability, high power consumption, and cumbersome user interfaces, which compromise the effectiveness and durability of GPS tracking and video streaming functionalities.
Innovation Solution
A smart pet collar with an adjustable mounting mechanism, waterproof housing, robust attachment, efficient power management, and intuitive user interface, featuring a camera module with adjustable lens, GPS module, wireless communication, and a rechargeable battery, along with additional features like a speaker, microphone, and accelerometer, to enhance monitoring and interaction capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the camera is positioned close to the collar to minimize obstruction, then the field of view is improved, but the attachment stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional modules: a collar attachment component and a camera housing component. The camera housing can be detached and reattached to the collar, allowing independent optimization of each component. This segmentation enables the camera to be positioned optimally for field of view while the collar provides stable attachment, resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the camera housing to be repositioned along the collar at different locations. This dynamic positioning capability enables users to adjust the camera position to achieve optimal field of view while maintaining stable attachment, thereby resolving the contradiction between field of view and attachment stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera positioning mechanism is made adjustable to accommodate different pet sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable positioning capability is achieved through segmentation of the device into modular components (collar and camera housing) that can be independently adjusted. This modular approach provides adaptability for different pet sizes while keeping each individual component simple, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary attachment mechanism serves as a mediator between the collar and camera housing, providing the adjustability needed for different pet sizes. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system by providing a standardized interface that enables easy repositioning without increasing the complexity of the main device components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functionalities (GPS, video, audio) are integrated to enhance monitoring capabilities, then the versatility is improved, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action by enabling GPS tracking and video recording only when necessary rather than continuously operating all functions. The device can switch between active monitoring modes and low-power standby modes, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining the versatility of multiple monitoring functionalities when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The device recovers and manages power efficiently by disabling non-essential functions during low-power modes and selectively activating them based on user needs. This approach allows the system to maintain versatility for comprehensive monitoring while minimizing power consumption by not all functions operating simultaneously.
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AI summary
A smart pet collar device comprising a housing containing a camera module, GPS module, wireless communication module, and a power source. The device includes an adjustable mounting mechanism with a linear track and rotating wheel, allowing the camera module to be positioned at an adjustable offset relative to a collar. The housing is secured to the collar through an attachment mechanism that permits repositioning. A control module within the housing interfaces with the camera module, GPS module, and wireless communication module, and is configured to connect with a remote device. The device facilitates real-time video streaming and GPS tracking for pets.