Voice-Activated Tracking Device with Projector Stimuli
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tracking systems often lose their transmitter component, making it difficult to locate lost items effectively, as they can also get misplaced.
Innovation Solution
A voice-activated tracking device with a microphone, processor, memory, and projectors that stores a voice command and activates a stimuli, such as light and sound, when the same command is repeated, ensuring the device can never be lost and aiding in locating attached items using GPS through a mobile app.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a two-piece tracking system with a separate transmitter is used, then the ability to locate lost items is improved, but the transmitter itself can get lost making the system unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the transmitter and tracking device into a single integrated unit. The tracking device contains both the tracking functionality and the transmitter components (speaker and light emitter) in one device, eliminating the separate transmitter that could get lost. This integration ensures the tracking function and signal emission function are always together, resolving the reliability issue while simplifying the overall system structure.
2Ease of operation
If voice recognition technology is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking device incorporates an autonomous voice recognition system that operates independently without requiring external control equipment. The device automatically activates the tracking function and emits signals when it detects the predetermined voice command, eliminating the need for manual button pressing or remote control operation. This self-service capability simplifies operation for users including those with disabilities while the integrated design keeps complexity manageable.
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 device provides a reliable and user-friendly method to locate lost items by emitting a visible light and audible signal upon voice command, ensuring the device remains attached and functional, even for individuals with disabilities, and allows for remote tracking via a mobile app.
Implementation Method 1
a microphone for receiving a first voice command
Implementation Method 2
one or more projectors for projecting a stimuli
Data Source
AI summary
A tracking device is coupled to an article. The tracking device includes a microphone for receiving a first voice command. The tracking device includes a processor in communication with the microphone. The processor translates the first voice command into a first group of text. The tracking device includes a memory for storing the first group of text. The tracking device includes one or more projectors for projecting a stimuli. The microphone receives a second voice command. The processor translates the second voice command into a second group of text. The processor compares the second group of text to the first group of text. If the second group of text matches the first group of text, the processor activates the one or more projectors to project a stimuli.