Portable Surveillance Device with Strap and Modular End Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security systems lack portability, require complex installation, and depend on external computing devices and Internet access, making them unsuitable for personal use and deployment in various settings.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional portable security device with a strap and detachable end modules housing electronic devices and sensors, connected via a network of electrical connectors, allowing standalone operation and deployment over any object, including doors, without the need for external monitors or Internet access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a security system uses permanently mounted devices connected to external monitors and Internet infrastructure, then surveillance functionality is achieved, but portability and ease of deployment are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The security system is divided into separate functional modules (camera module, processing module, display module) that can be independently deployed. The camera module can be mounted on doors or walls, while the display module can be any computing device the user possesses, eliminating the need for permanent installation of integrated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless communication intermediary (WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular network) connects the camera module to various computing devices. This intermediary enables the camera to transmit surveillance data to multiple different display devices without requiring physical connections or permanent installation infrastructure.
2Reliability
If a security system requires professional installation and external computing devices, then comprehensive surveillance is achieved, but ease of operation and deployment are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The camera module is designed to be self-configuring and automatically connects to available wireless networks and computing devices. Users simply mount the camera and it begins operating independently, eliminating the need for professional installation services or complex configuration procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to work with multiple types of computing devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs) through universal communication protocols. This multi-functionality allows any user with a standard computing device to utilize the surveillance system without requiring specialized equipment or technical knowledge.
3Reliability
If a security device is permanently mounted to provide continuous monitoring, then surveillance coverage is improved, but portability and repositioning capability are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from static permanent installation to dynamic reconfigurable mounting. Magnetic mounts, adhesive pads, or clamp-mounted options allow the camera module to be easily repositioned and reconfigured based on changing surveillance needs without requiring professional reinstallation or leaving damage traces.
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AI summary
A multifunctional portable surveillance device having a strap and a first and second end modules disposed on the opposite ends of the strap. A first electronic device resides within the first end module, and the second electronic device resides within the second end module. The strap is configured to straddle an object, whereby the first and the second electronic devices are positioned on the opposite sides of the object. The surveillance device has a control unit. The device further includes a sensor configured to detect a predefined event. A network of connectors resides within the strap, the connectors configured to carry electric signals between the first electronic device, the second electronic device, the sensor, and the control unit. Responsive to detecting a predefined event through a sensor, the control unit actuates the first electronic device, the second electronic device, or both.