Vibrating Blanket with Programmable Alarm and Multi-Function Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional blankets lack integrated features that can enhance sleep quality and waking experiences, such as vibration, heating, and programmable alarms, which can be controlled remotely or through smartphone applications.
Innovation Solution
A vibrating blanket with integrated heating and sound emitting elements, controlled by a programmable wake-up alarm circuit that can be operated via a remote control or smartphone application, allowing users to customize the intensity, duration, and timing of these features for improved sleep and waking experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional blankets are used, then simplicity and low cost are maintained, but sleep quality enhancement and waking experience improvement are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional elements (vibrating motor, heating element, sound emitter, controller) into a single blanket system. These diverse components are integrated into the blanket structure through a control circuit board that coordinates their operation, allowing the blanket to provide combined vibration, heat, and sound functions for enhanced sleep quality and waking experiences.
Solution Approach 2:
The blanket is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing warmth through heating elements, inducing relaxation or wakefulness through vibration motors, playing sounds or alarms through sound emitters, and offering remote control capabilities. This multi-functionality allows a single device to address various sleep and waking needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional elements are integrated into the blanket, then sleep and waking experiences are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A control circuit board serves as an intermediary component that manages the operation of multiple functional elements. The controller receives inputs (manual or remote) and coordinates the activation of vibrating motors, heating elements, and sound emitters, simplifying the control architecture and making the complex system more manageable and programmable.
Solution Approach 2:
The blanket system is divided into distinct functional modules: vibrating elements, heating elements, sound emitting elements, and a control system. Each module operates independently but can be coordinated through the control circuit, allowing for easier manufacturing, troubleshooting, and customization of individual components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If programmable alarm features are added, then user customization options increase, but ease of operation may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
A remote control device acts as an intermediary between the user and the blanket's control system. The remote allows users to program and adjust alarm times, vibration intensity, heating levels, and sound options without needing to access or understand the internal control circuitry, maintaining ease of operation while providing extensive customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The blanket system includes built-in programmable capabilities that allow users to set up their preferred sleep and wake schedules in advance. Once programmed, the system automatically executes the desired sequence of functions (heating, vibration, sound) at scheduled times, reducing the need for manual intervention and making the device self-regulating.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The blanket provides customizable and user-friendly options for enhancing sleep quality and waking, enabling features like vibration, heating, and sound to be programmed for relaxation or waking, improving overall user experience.
Implementation Method 1
The blanket includes one or more vibrating elements 50
Implementation Method 2
The blanket includes one or more heating elements 40
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AI summary
A blanket having a vibrating element, heating element, sound generator, sound speaker and programmable wake-up alarm. A circuit electrically connects the programmable wake-up element with one or more of the vibrating element, heating element, sound generating element and sound speaker element to wake a sleeping person at a pre-set time by vibrations. A remote control can be used control the circuitry and the one or more elements of the blanket.