Storage detection method, storage detection device, and smart storage device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage devices require users to manually search through compartments to find items and struggle to update storage information in real-time, making it inconvenient to locate and manage stored articles.

Innovation Solution

A smart storage detection method and device that uses sensors to detect changes in the storage state, such as magnetic field strength, and communicates with a server to update storage information automatically, featuring a detection module, communication module, and human-computer interaction module to facilitate timely updates without user intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If manual search through compartments is used to find items, then the storage device structure can be simple, but the time to locate items increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage device structureVSAvoidtime to locate items

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by using sensors (magnetic field sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors) to detect storage state changes and automatically transmit location information to a server or user terminal. When an item is placed in or removed from a compartment, the system detects the change and sends notifications, providing real-time feedback without requiring manual search.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The storage device performs self-service by automatically detecting storage state changes through integrated sensors and autonomously transmitting location information to the server. The system serves itself by monitoring its own state and updating information without human intervention, eliminating the need for manual item tracking.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If manual updating of storage information is required, then the device structure can be simple, but the real-time update capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice structureVSAvoidstorage information update speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system establishes feedback loops where sensors continuously monitor storage states (magnetic field changes, temperature, humidity) and automatically trigger information updates to the server when changes are detected. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures storage information is updated immediately without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical information updating with automated electronic sensing and communication systems. Sensors detect physical storage state changes and convert them into electronic signals that are automatically transmitted to the server, substituting manual operations with automated electronic systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If sensors and communication modules are added to enable automatic detection, then real-time storage information updating is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage information update speedVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage device achieves multi-functionality by integrating sensing, detection, and communication capabilities into a single system. The same sensor array serves multiple purposes: detecting item presence, monitoring environmental conditions, and triggering information updates, thereby reducing overall system complexity despite added functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple functions (detection, sensing, communication, and information management) into an integrated system. The sensor module, communication module, and control unit work as a unified system, combining previously separate functions to minimize the increase in device complexity while achieving real-time update capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 real-time updating of storage information, simplifying the process of finding and managing stored articles by automatically detecting changes and sending updates to a server, thus enhancing user convenience and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

detecting a change in the surrounding magnetic field strength by a Hall sensor mounted in the storage device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHall effect: Hall Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11500574B2Storage detection method, storage detection device, and smart storage device

Publication Date: 2022.11.15 SUZHOU GOVISIONOX INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a storage detection module group for assisting a storage device to realize smart storage. The storage device includes at least one storage unit, and the storage detection module group includes: at least one detection module mounted on at least one storage unit of the storage device and configured to detect the storage state of at least one storage unit; a communication module configured to send a request for updating storage information of an article to the server, in order to allow the server to obtain a updated storage information of an article according to the request for updating storage information of an article, when the detection module detects that the storage state of at least one storage unit is changed; a power module configured to supply an operating voltage for the detection module and the communication module.