Targeted Alarm Delivery via User Segmentation and Local Quality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing alarm output methods in electronic devices broadcast alarms to all users in a shared space, causing unnecessary disturbance to non-target individuals.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device that stores user identification information and schedules, allowing targeted alarms to be recognized only by the intended user at the designated time and location, using methods such as voice recognition, camera modules, and sensor data to provide alarms through direct or indirect stimuli.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If alarm is broadcast to all users in the same space, then alarm can be delivered to the target user, but other users will unnecessarily perceive the alarm
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm system segments users into distinct identification groups and assigns specific alarm channels to each user. The electronic device divides the alarm delivery process into user-specific segments, allowing targeted notification without affecting other users in the same space.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by providing user-specific alarm characteristics tailored to each target user. Different users receive alarms with different attributes (such as distinct sounds, vibrations, or visual patterns) so that only the intended user perceives the alarm, while others are not disturbed.
2Reliability
If user identification and schedule tracking are implemented, then targeted alarm delivery is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device performs multiple functions using existing components: user identification through voice recognition or camera modules, schedule tracking through the processor, and alarm delivery through various output channels. This multi-functionality approach avoids adding separate dedicated systems while achieving targeted alarm delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically tracks user schedules and identifies target users without requiring manual intervention. The electronic device self-manages the alarm delivery process by automatically matching schedules with appropriate alarm channels and notifying the target user at the correct time and location.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a method of outputting an alarm, the method being performed by an electronic device, the method including receiving a request for setting a schedule, from at least one user, storing identification information and schedule execution information on the at least one user, and tracking a target user of the schedule. If an alarm execution time included in the schedule execution information comes, the method further includes providing an alarm related to the schedule to the target user in a specific manner.