Radio Tracking and ID Sensor Fusion for Machine Safety Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current safety sensors can reliably detect the presence of objects or people but fail to differentiate between them, leading to unnecessary shutdowns and reduced productivity due to the lack of reliable object identification.

Innovation Solution

A security system combining a radio tracking system and an identification sensor, using radio transponders and markers, to accurately identify and locate individuals or objects, enabling precise control of machinery by validating position and identification data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a baby monitor system uses two-way audio communication and parental control features, then the functionality and user experience are improved, but the risk of unauthorized access and security vulnerabilities increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidsecurity risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies preliminary anti-action by implementing security measures before unauthorized access can occur. Encryption protocols secure data transmission in advance, authentication mechanisms verify user identities before granting access, and security protocols are built into the system architecture from the beginning rather than added as afterthoughts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses intermediaries to protect the communication between parents and babies. Encryption acts as an intermediary that secures data transmission, authentication systems serve as intermediaries that verify identities, and these intermediary layers prevent direct unauthorized access while maintaining legitimate functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If wireless communication enables remote monitoring and control, then ease of operation and parental accessibility are improved, but exposure to electromagnetic radiation and potential interference increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparental accessibilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies parameter changes by optimizing wireless communication parameters to minimize electromagnetic radiation exposure. This includes using lower power transmission levels when possible, selecting frequency bands that balance performance with safety, and adjusting communication protocols to reduce overall radiation exposure while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If the system collects and processes baby monitoring data, then measurement precision and monitoring capability are improved, but data privacy concerns and potential misuse increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemonitoring capabilityVSAvoiddata privacy risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and separates sensitive personal information from general monitoring data. By isolating identifiable personal information and applying specific protection measures to it, the system maintains precise monitoring capabilities while reducing data privacy risks through targeted data management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that allow parents to control what data is collected and how it is used. Privacy settings and data management options provide feedback loops where users can adjust their privacy preferences, and the system adapts its data collection and processing accordingly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3910231B1Safety system
Publication Date: 2022.11.02 SICK AG
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AI summary

Security system (1) and method comprising a security system for locating and identifying a person (2) or an object (8), a control and evaluation unit (3), at least one radio tracking system (4), and at least one identification sensor (7) for identifying the person (2) or the object (8), wherein a marker is arranged on the person (2) or the object, wherein the radio tracking system (4) comprises radio stations (5), wherein at least one radio transponder (6) is arranged on the person (2) or the object (8), wherein position data of the person (2) or the object (8) can be determined by means of the radio tracking system (4), wherein the position data can be transmitted from the radio station (5) of the radio tracking system (4) to the control and evaluation unit (3), and identification data from the marker on the person (2) or the object (8) can be determined by means of the identification sensor (7).wherein the identification data from the identification sensor (7) can be transmitted to the control and evaluation unit (3), wherein the control and evaluation unit (3) is configured to compare the position data of the radio tracking system (4) and the identification data of the identification sensor (7) and, if a valid match is found, to generate verified personal data or verified object data.