Portable Alarm Device Wireless Security Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional hard-wired alarm systems are expensive, dedicated to a single property, and difficult to install and remove, whereas portable alarm systems lack comprehensive integration with remote monitoring and location tracking capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A compact portable alarm device with a wireless communication system, GPS, and a retractable security loop, enabling easy installation and removal, and providing alerts and location updates through a cellular network and central monitoring station.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If hard-wired alarm systems are used, then security reliability is improved, but installation cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical hard-wired connections with wireless communication technology. The alarm device communicates with the central monitoring station via cellular or other wireless networks, eliminating the need for physical wiring while maintaining security reliability. This substitution resolves the contradiction by achieving reliable security communication without installation complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If hard-wired alarm systems are used, then security reliability is improved, but installation expense increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation expense

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates expensive wiring infrastructure by using wireless communication protocols. The alarm device transmits signals remotely through cellular networks or other wireless means, removing material costs and labor expenses associated with installing and maintaining physical wire connections while preserving security functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If portable alarm systems are used, then adaptability is improved, but integration with remote monitoring decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidremote monitoring integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements multi-functionality by combining portable alarm capabilities with remote monitoring integration in a single device. The alarm device can operate independently as a portable unit while also communicating with central monitoring stations through wireless networks, enabling it to serve multiple functions across different locations without sacrificing monitoring reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Ease of operation

If portable alarm systems are used, then ease of installation is improved, but monitoring capability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of installationVSAvoidmonitoring capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex installation requirements with simple wireless setup procedures. The alarm device can be quickly deployed without drilling, wiring, or professional installation, yet maintains robust monitoring capability through automated wireless communication with central stations, resolving the contradiction between ease of installation and monitoring reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP2212867B1Portable alarm device

Publication Date: 2022.12.21 TATTLETALE PORTABLE ALARM SYST

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AI summary

A portable alarm device includes a portable enclosure, a wireless communication system disposed in the portable enclosure and configured to receive a signal from a monitoring device. The device further includes a processor in communication with the wireless communication system and wherein the processor is configured to initiate an alert when the signal indicates that the portable enclosure is beyond a pre-determined distance from the monitoring device.