Scented Night Light With Interchangeable Statuettes And Timer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plug-in night lights do not effectively serve as pedestals for variable, interchangeable thematic characters and lack features to induce children to adhere to bedtime routines.
Innovation Solution
A scented, plug-in night light with a translucent statuette that can be illuminated by an LED and features an optional digital clock, allowing the night light to turn on at specified times, accompanied by a manual switch for scent emission control, and the ability to snap in various thematic characters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standard plug-in night light is used, then it provides basic illumination, but it cannot serve as a pedestal for interchangeable thematic characters
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with a universal top surface that can accommodate various thematic character statuettes through snap-fit attachment. This allows a single night light unit to serve multiple functions by supporting different characters, thereby improving adaptability without requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The thematic character statuettes are designed as separate, interchangeable components that can be independently attached to or removed from the housing. This segmentation allows easy replacement of characters while maintaining the integrity of the base night light unit, resolving the complexity issue
2Adaptability or versatility
If a scented night light is used, then it provides aromatic ambiance, but it lacks features to induce children to adhere to bedtime routines
Solution Approach 1:
A parental control feature is incorporated that allows parents to pre-set the night light to turn on at a specified bedtime. This preliminary action eliminates the need for children to manually operate the device and automatically induces adherence to bedtime routines through the appealing character illumination
Solution Approach 2:
The night light automatically activates at the pre-set time without requiring manual intervention from the child. The system serves itself by using the programmed timer to automatically provide the bedtime induction feature, thereby adding functionality without significantly increasing operational complexity
3Reliability
If the night light stays on for extended duration, then it provides safety illumination, but it consumes more energy
Solution Approach 1:
The night light is designed to automatically turn off after a predetermined time period following activation. This periodic operation provides safety illumination during the critical initial period when children need it most, while automatically reducing energy consumption by limiting continuous operation duration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a soothing and engaging bedtime environment for children, encouraging adherence to bedtime routines while serving as a safety night light and allowing for customizable thematic characters and scent options.
Implementation Method 1
A variety of characters from the same theme can be adapted to snap into place on the housing which has been adapted to receive a variety of different characters from the same theme. The scented night light also serves the function of a night light illuminating the vicinity.
Implementation Method 2
U.S. Pat. No. 9,770,524 of Belongia for a volatile material dispenser relates to such a scent emitter using refills of volatile liquids which are then electrically heated in a housing.
Implementation Method 3
U.S. Pat. No. 9,770,524 of Belongia for a volatile material dispenser relates to such a scent emitter using refills of volatile liquids which are then electrically heated in a housing.
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AI summary
A scented plug-in night light provides a pedestal for variable, interchangeable thematic character statuettes, which are illuminated by the scented plug-in night light. The scented plug-in night light is optionally provided with a digital clock incorporated into the housing for the scented night light to turn on the night at specified times to illuminate a child's favorite thematic character, which can serve as an inducement for a child who is reluctant to observe bedtime. Thereafter the illuminated thematic character of the night light stays on to act as a safety night light during the selected duration of time, and an alarm for waking the child.