Portable Hidden Camera Detector With Multi-Signal Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional detection instruments are large, inconvenient to carry, expensive, and lack multifunctionality to effectively detect and counter diverse covert photographing cameras, posing a privacy threat.
Innovation Solution
A portable multifunctional detection instrument integrating an infrared detector, red light generator, signal detection module, magnetic detector, ultrasonic generator, and vibration sensor, with a control circuit board and prompter, to detect and alert users to hidden cameras and disrupt recording.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional detection instruments are used, then detection function is provided, but the instrument is large and inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection functions (infrared detection, red light generation, signal detection, magnetic detection, ultrasonic generation) into a single portable device. By merging these previously separate detection capabilities into one integrated instrument, the patent achieves both multifunctionality and portability, resolving the contradiction between providing comprehensive detection functions and maintaining ease of carrying.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection instrument is designed with universal multi-functionality to detect various types of hidden cameras through different mechanisms (infrared, optical, electromagnetic, magnetic, ultrasonic). This multi-functional design allows a single portable device to replace multiple specialized instruments, thereby improving portability while maintaining comprehensive detection capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional detection instruments are used, then detection function is provided, but the instrument is expensive
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple detection functions into a single device, the patent reduces the overall cost compared to purchasing and maintaining multiple separate specialized instruments. The integrated design shares common components such as the control circuit board, power supply, and processing unit, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while providing comprehensive detection functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal detection instrument performs multiple detection functions through a single device, eliminating the need for consumers to purchase multiple expensive specialized instruments. This multi-functional approach makes detection technology more accessible to ordinary consumers by reducing the total cost burden while maintaining adaptability to various camera types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional detection instruments are used, then detection function is provided, but the instrument has single function and cannot detect diverse covert cameras
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges five different detection mechanisms (infrared detector, red light generator, signal detection module, magnetic detector, ultrasonic generator) into a single integrated instrument. This consolidation achieves diverse detection capability against various covert camera types while managing device complexity through unified control and shared processing architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection instrument is designed with universal multi-functionality to detect different types of hidden cameras through multiple mechanisms. The instrument can detect infrared emissions, reflect red light, receive communication signals, detect magnetic members, and generate ultrasonic waves, providing comprehensive adaptability to diverse camera configurations without requiring multiple separate devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The instrument enables multi-dimensional detection of covert cameras, is easy to carry and use, and protects privacy effectively, while being affordable.
Implementation Method 1
An infrared detector and a red light generator are disposed on the housing. Both the infrared detector and the red light generator are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The infrared detector is configured to detect red light emitted by a camera.
Implementation Method 2
The red light generator is configured to emit red light toward the camera. The red light generator is an LED (light emitting diode) red light lamp.
Implementation Method 3
The detection instrument further includes a magnetic detector. The magnetic detector is electrically connected to the control circuit board to detect whether a magnetic member exists around.
Implementation Method 4
The detection instrument further includes an ultrasonic generator, and the ultrasonic generator is electrically connected to the control circuit board to emit ultrasonic waves to the outside so as to disturb recording.
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AI summary
A portable multifunctional detection instrument is provided. The portable multifunctional detection instrument includes a housing. The housing is provided with a handheld part. A control circuit board is disposed in the housing. An infrared detector and a red light generator are disposed on the housing. Both the infrared detector and the red light generator are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The infrared detector is configured to detect red light emitted by a camera. The red light generator is configured to emit red light toward the camera. The control circuit board is further provided with a signal detection module to detect whether a communication signal exists around.