Secured package holder device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing property monitoring systems lack effective solutions for securely managing and tracking packages delivered to monitored properties, as they do not provide real-time confirmation of package delivery and security status, nor do they prevent unauthorized access or movement of packages.
Innovation Solution
A secured package holder device integrated into a monitoring system that secures packages using retractable cables, communicates delivery confirmation to users, and includes motion sensors, cameras, and GPS tracking to ensure package safety and prevent unauthorized movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a package holder device is integrated into a monitoring system to provide real-time delivery confirmation and security status, then package security and tracking capability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated package holder device: physical package storage, retractable cable securing mechanism, motion sensing, camera surveillance, GPS tracking, and wireless communication with the monitoring system. This merging approach improves package security through coordinated operation of these components while avoiding the need for multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The package holder device serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it acts as a physical container for packages, a security monitoring station with cameras and motion sensors, a tracking device with GPS, and a communication node in the monitoring network. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by consolidating diverse capabilities into one universal device rather than requiring separate systems for each function.
2Measurement precision
If motion sensors and cameras are added to detect and monitor package status, then measurement precision of package status is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates motion sensors and cameras into the package holder device structure, combining physical security monitoring with the package holding function. The motion sensor detects movement of the package or device, while the camera provides visual confirmation, together delivering precise package status detection without requiring separate monitoring devices.
3Reliability
If retractable cables are used to secure packages, then package security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs retractable cables that can dynamically extend and retract based on operational needs. During package installation, the cables extend to allow securement; during retrieval, they retract to release the package. This dynamic behavior maintains high security through reliable cable restraint while improving ease of operation by automatically adjusting cable length rather than requiring manual adjustment of fixed-length cables.
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AI summary
A monitoring system is configured to monitor a property. The monitoring system includes a package holder device that is configured to receive a package at the package holder device. The package holder device is configured to secure the package. The package holder device is configured to arm the package holder device. The monitoring system includes a monitoring control unit that is configured to receive, from the package holder device, data indicating that the package holder device secured the package and that the package holder device armed. The monitoring control unit is configured to communicate, to a user device of a resident of the property, a package delivery confirmation notification indicating that the package holder device received and secured the package.