Two-Way Video Intercom with Remote Management Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional intercom systems require someone to be inside the building to communicate with someone outside, are complex to install, and often result in users preferring the familiar doorbell button over the intercom unit, leading to underutilization.
Innovation Solution
A security system with a camera, sensor, and management module that allows two-way communication between a remote device and the camera, triggered by events like doorbell button actuation, motion, or proximity detection, enabling communication and image exchange without the need for users to be present inside the building, and simplifying installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional intercom systems are installed, then communication between inside and outside the building is enabled, but the system requires someone to be inside the building to communicate, which fails when no one is present
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote communication device as an intermediary that enables communication between the intercom system and users who are not physically present inside the building. The system sends notifications to remote devices (mobile phones, computers) when the doorbell is pressed or motion is detected, allowing users to communicate with visitors remotely through video and audio streams without needing to be inside the building.
2Adaptability or versatility
If intercom systems with multiple devices are installed, then communication functionality is provided, but users prefer the familiar doorbell button, leading to underutilization of the intercom system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the existing doorbell button multi-functional by integrating it with the intercom system. The doorbell button not only rings the bell but also triggers the intercom system to capture video, detect motion, and send notifications to remote devices. This universal approach allows the familiar doorbell button to serve multiple purposes, increasing user acceptance and utilization of the intercom system.
3Reliability
If conventional intercom systems are installed, then communication capability is provided, but the installation process is complicated and requires skilled technicians
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the intercom system into separate modular components: a control unit that interfaces with the doorbell button, a camera module for video capture, a motion detection module, and remote communication devices. This segmentation allows each component to be installed and configured independently, reducing overall installation complexity and enabling easier setup without requiring skilled technicians for the entire system.
4Measurement precision
If motion detection and proximity detection are integrated in a common device, then detection accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines motion detection and proximity detection functions into a single integrated device or module. This merging allows the system to correlate motion events with proximity information, improving detection accuracy by determining whether detected motion corresponds to a person approaching the building or already at the door. The integrated design enables these functions to work together synergistically while sharing common hardware resources.
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AI summary
A security system has a camera; a sensor generating a signal in response to a triggering event, and a management module. The triggering event is one of an actuation of a doorbell button, an actuation of a bell connected to and operated by a doorbell button, door opening detection, motion detection, proximity detection and infrared (IR) beam interruption. The management module is adapted to send data to be received by a remote communication device upon generation by the sensor of the signal generated in response to the triggering event. The management module is also adapted to initiate a connection between the remote communication device and the camera, the connection permitting data exchange between the remote communication device and the camera. The security system allows a person located in a vicinity of the camera installed at a building or a house to communicate with a user of a remote communication device.