Outdoor Waterproof Wall Lamp with Integrated Doorbell and Motion Sensor

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing doorbells are inconvenient for visitors to locate in low-light conditions, especially at night, as they require visibility to operate effectively.

Innovation Solution

An outdoor waterproof wall lamp system with integrated doorbell and human body sensing functions, where a multifunctional sensor controls the lamp to illuminate when a visitor approaches, aiding in locating the doorbell button.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a doorbell is mounted on a door without additional lighting, then the doorbell structure remains simple, but it becomes difficult for visitors to locate the doorbell button in low-light conditions at night

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility of doorbell buttonVSAvoiddoorbell system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the doorbell system with a wall lamp system, integrating the doorbell button, speaker, and lighting functions into a single unified device mounted on the wall. This merging resolves the contradiction by providing illumination to make the doorbell button visible while maintaining a compact integrated structure rather than adding separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wall lamp system performs multiple functions: it provides ambient lighting, illuminates the doorbell button area, and houses the doorbell functionality. This multi-functionality approach improves visibility for doorbell operation while avoiding the need for separate dedicated doorbell lighting components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If an outdoor wall lamp is made waterproof for outdoor installation, then it can be installed at the doorway for nighttime illumination, but the internal electronic components may be damaged by moisture ingress

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutdoor installation capabilityVSAvoidelectronic component protection
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a waterproof shell structure that encloses all electronic components including the circuit board, sensor, and doorbell components. This protective housing prevents moisture ingress while allowing the device to be installed outdoors, resolving the contradiction between outdoor adaptability and component protection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Ease of operation

If a human body sensing module is added to control the lamp, then the lamp can automatically illuminate when a visitor approaches, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic lighting controlVSAvoidsensor system integration
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The human body sensing module enables the lamp to automatically detect and illuminate when a visitor approaches without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously controlling the lighting based on detected motion, improving ease of operation while the integration is managed within the existing compact circuit board design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enhances visitor convenience by providing illumination when needed, ensuring the doorbell can be easily accessed at night, while maintaining waterproof functionality.

Implementation Method 1

the mounting base is provided with a light emitting diode electrically connected to the first circuit board

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

the multifunctional sensor has a human body sensing module for sensing a human body to control the lamp body to be lighted

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHuman body sensing:

Implementation Method 3

the multifunctional sensor also has a light sensing module for sensing light to control the lamp body to be lighted or extinguished

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight sensing:

Implementation Method 4

the speaker is connected to the second circuit board, the second circuit board is communicatively connected to the first circuit board, and the speaker may be controlled to sound when the button switch is pressed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroacoustic conversion:

Data Source

PatentUS11441764B1Outdoor waterproof wall lamp system with doorbell and human body sensing functions
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 ZHONGSHAN WEIHUA LIGHTING TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an outdoor waterproof wall lamp system with doorbell and human body sensing functions, including: a lamp body assembly, including a lamp housing, a lamp body, a multifunctional sensor, a first circuit board, and a button switch, wherein the lamp body, the multifunctional sensor, and the button switch are all electrically connected to the first circuit board, and the multifunctional sensor has a human body sensing module for sensing a human body to control the lamp body to be lighted; and a doorbell assembly, including a doorbell housing, a second circuit board, and a speaker, wherein the speaker is connected to the second circuit board, the second circuit board is communicatively connected to the first circuit board, and the speaker may be controlled to sound when the button switch is pressed. With the above technical solution, the human body sensing module feeds information back to the first circuit board after sensing a human body, and the first circuit board controls the lamp body to be lighted. Thus, when a visitor visits at night, the human body sensing module may control the lamp body to be lighted after sensing the human body, which is convenient for the visitor to walk and find the button switch, with good practicability.