Wireless Alarm Base Station with Magnetic Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional home alarm systems require expensive installation, rewiring of electrical circuits, and monthly service contracts, making them inaccessible and unaffordable for many individuals, particularly in low-income areas, and are not easily installable without substantial redesign of building circuitry.
Innovation Solution
The Debo Alarm System Second Phase (D.A.S.P.) features a base station that can be installed like a light switch, with a detachable keypad and mobile module, using internal rechargeable batteries, wireless communication, and solar power, allowing for easy installation and operation without monthly service fees, and includes features like carbon monoxide detection and perimeter sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional home alarm systems are installed, then security monitoring capability is provided, but expensive installation and rewiring of electrical circuits are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical/electrical wiring-based alarm system with a wireless system using radio frequency communication. The base station communicates with sensors and keypads wirelessly, eliminating the need for complex electrical circuit rewiring while maintaining security monitoring functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication intermediary (radio frequency signals) between the base station, sensors, and keypads. This intermediary replaces direct electrical connections, allowing components to communicate without physical wiring while maintaining system reliability.
2Reliability
If conventional home alarm systems are installed, then security monitoring capability is provided, but monthly service contract costs are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the alarm system to be self-sufficient by incorporating rechargeable batteries in the base station and solar panels on sensors. The system monitors and manages its own power needs without requiring external service contracts for maintenance or power supply, eliminating ongoing service costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the power supply parameter from grid-dependent to self-generated power through solar panels and rechargeable batteries. This parameter change enables the system to operate independently without monthly service contracts while maintaining continuous security monitoring capability.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If base station is installed into the wall, then continuous power supply is achieved, but installation requires specialized technician and takes several days
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wall installation with magnetic mounting using strong magnets on the base station. This allows the base station to be easily attached to metal surfaces without drilling or electrical wiring, reducing installation time from several days to minutes while maintaining continuous operation through battery power.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a static wall-mounted installation to a dynamic, easily relocatable magnetic mounting system. The base station can be easily attached and detached, allowing flexible installation and relocation without permanent modifications, significantly reducing installation time and loss of time.
4Use of energy by moving object
If electrical system rewiring is performed, then power supply to alarm components is ensured, but landlord permission is required and installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electrical wiring-based power delivery with wireless power transmission using radio frequency signals and rechargeable batteries. The base station and sensors receive power wirelessly or through solar panels, eliminating the need for electrical system rewiring and associated complexities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless power transfer as an intermediary between power sources and alarm components. This intermediary enables power supply without physical electrical connections, reducing device complexity and eliminating the need for landlord permission while ensuring continuous power to alarm components.
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
Enables affordable, easy installation and operation of a home security system that does not require rewiring or monthly service contracts, providing effective security and detection capabilities for a wide range of users, including renters and those in low-income areas.
Implementation Method 1
using internal rechargeable batteries, wireless communication, and solar power
Data Source
AI summary
A unique alarm system and mobile security system that utilizes the existing wiring in the area the user is trying to secure, and so it is very easy to install. The alarm system is when the security of the user's dwelling is breached, when the monitors are separated from each other, similar to a traditional alarm system. The monitors comprise one receiver and one magnet. The receiver and magnet are placed next to each other; one usually goes is placed on the window or window frame, door or door frame. The receiver sends a remote signal to the alarm system Debo Alarm System (D.A.S.) when the magnet is removed, saying that the window or door is open. The receiver or magnet can be stationary or movable.