Sensor Device Optical State Transition Sealed Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sensor devices require physical user input or perforations in their housing for state transitions, which compromises durability and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A sensor device equipped with a light sensor and light source that receives a predetermined light signal to transition from a transportation state to a configuration or operational state, enabling wireless communication and providing feedback through light modulation, thus eliminating the need for physical input devices and maintaining a sealed housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a reset button is provided for state transition, then the sensor device can transition from transportation state to operational state, but the housing requires a perforation which reduces durability and reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical reset button system with an optical control system. A light sensor detects light signals to trigger state transitions, eliminating the need for physical buttons and housing perforations. This substitution maintains ease of operation while preserving housing integrity and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light as an intermediary medium for control. Instead of direct mechanical contact through a reset button, the system uses light signals that can be detected by the light sensor to initiate state transitions. This intermediary approach allows remote, contactless control while maintaining sealed housing.
2Ease of operation
If a reset button with perforation is used, then state transition is enabled, but the sensor device becomes more vulnerable to environmental damage and physical damage
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical button interface is replaced with an optical sensing system. The light sensor can detect light signals through the sealed housing material without requiring physical openings, thereby eliminating pathways for environmental contaminants while maintaining user control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing can be made with light-transmissive materials that allow light signals to pass through while maintaining physical sealing. This enables the housing to remain completely enclosed and protective against environmental factors while still permitting optical control signals to reach the internal light sensor.
3Ease of operation
If physical input devices are used for state transition, then the sensor device can be activated, but the device complexity increases and durability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the physical button component from the device design. By eliminating the mechanical input device entirely and relying on light signal detection, the system reduces component count and complexity while maintaining operational capability through the existing light sensor.
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
The solution enhances durability and reliability by allowing state transitions without physical interaction, ensuring the housing remains sealed while enabling external control, reducing the risk of damage and environmental exposure, and providing secure and efficient communication.
Implementation Method 1
a light sensor; When the light sensor receives a light signal
Implementation Method 2
a light source; modulate light from the light source to transmit an identifier
Data Source
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AI summary
It is presented a sensor device comprising: an environment sensor; a processor; a light sensor; a light source; a wireless communication module; and a memory. When the light sensor receives a light signal, the sensor device is configured to transition from a first functional state, in which wireless communication is inactivated, to a second functional state, in which wireless communication module is enabled. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the sensor device to modulate light from the light source to transmit an identifier of the sensor device.