Remote Motion Trigger via Moving Thermal Signal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing motion detector systems can only be activated by physical motion within a fixed field of view and do not allow for remote electronic communication, limiting their functionality.

Innovation Solution

A motion sensor trigger system that includes a motion detector, a trigger device with a trigger transmitter assembly emitting a moving thermal signal to simulate movement, and a remote control device to activate the motion detector externally, allowing for remote triggering of motion detector-enabled systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If motion detector systems use fixed field of view detection only, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetriggering methodsVSAvoidsystem configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a trigger transmitter assembly as an intermediary device that generates moving thermal signals to simulate physical motion. This mediator enables remote triggering without requiring the motion detector to have multiple detection modes or complex configurations, thus improving adaptability while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The trigger transmitter assembly creates a copy of the thermal signature and motion pattern of a physical object moving through the detector's field of view. By replicating the thermal characteristics and movement trajectory, the system can be triggered remotely while appearing identical to genuine physical motion, expanding functionality without adding complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If motion detector requires physical motion within fixed field of view, then ease of operation is maintained, but functionality is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveactivation methodsVSAvoidtriggering process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the requirement for mechanical physical motion with an electronic/thermal signal generation system. The trigger transmitter assembly uses electrical control to activate heat emitting elements in sequence, substituting the need for actual physical movement while maintaining the same detection mechanism, thus improving functionality without complicating operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If motion sensor uses passive infrared detection only, then device complexity is minimized, but application scope is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem applicationsVSAvoidsensor configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter being manipulated from detecting natural thermal variations to generating controlled thermal signals. By adjusting the activation sequence and thermal output of the trigger transmitters, the system can simulate different motion patterns and object characteristics, expanding application scope while keeping the sensor configuration simple and unchanged.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Enables the activation of motion detectors and connected systems via remote control, expanding their applications beyond physical motion detection to include security, photography, and automation, while maintaining compatibility with existing motion sensor configurations.

Implementation Method 1

a motion sensor, which can be a passive infrared sensor, which detects movement of an external object via detection of a moving object signal

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInfrared radiation detection: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 2

a trigger transmitter assembly that is connected to the trigger body, such that the trigger transmitter assembly is configured to emit a moving trigger signal, which can be a moving thermal signal

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal signal generation: Thermal Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS10871401B1System, device, and method for triggering motion detector

Publication Date: 2020.12.22 PARLIN WILLIAM C

AI summary

A motion sensor trigger system includes: a motion detector with a motion sensor that can be a passive infrared sensor; an external system; a trigger device including a trigger assembly, which includes a trigger body, a trigger transmitter assembly, at least one connector patch; and a control unit; and a remote control device; such that the trigger transmitter assembly emits a moving trigger signal that can be a moving thermal signal, which activates the motion detector. Also disclosed is a method of motion sensor activation, including positioning trigger device, sending moving trigger signal, activating motion detector, and activating external system.