Wireless Device Detection Event Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack an efficient method to manage events associated with the detection of wireless devices, such as cellular phones and PDAs, within residential environments, particularly in terms of home automation, security, and child monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing residential wireless access points to detect wireless devices and trigger user-specified events, including home automation and security functions, by configuring a wireless device detection program to perform actions based on device registration and presence/absence detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless device detection is implemented in residential environments, then home automation and security capabilities are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the complex detection and response functionality into modular event definitions. Each event is an independent unit that can be configured separately, allowing the system to handle multiple detection scenarios without increasing overall system complexity. The event-driven architecture divides the monolithic detection system into manageable, interchangeable event handlers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an event definition as an intermediary layer between the wireless device detection mechanism and the actual response actions. This intermediary abstracts the complexity by providing a standardized interface for defining detection criteria and associated actions, allowing the core detection system to remain simple while supporting diverse automation scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple event types are configured for wireless device detection, then functional versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-defining event templates with common detection scenarios and associated actions. Users can select from pre-configured event types rather than configuring each parameter from scratch, significantly reducing configuration complexity while maintaining versatility. The event definition structure is established in advance, providing a framework that guides user input.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables easy configuration through parameter changes by allowing users to modify specific event parameters (such as device identifiers, action types, and conditions) within a standardized event framework. Rather than restructuring entire event definitions, users can change individual parameters to adapt events to their needs, making the system both versatile and easy to operate.
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AI summary
The disclosed embodiments provide a system and method for managing events associated with the detection of wireless devices. The disclosed embodiments utilize a residential wireless access point for detecting the signal transmitted by a wireless device. A user configures a wireless device detection program to perform specified events in response to the detection and/or absence of a wireless device. The disclosed embodiments may provide home automation functions, home security functions, and/or provide child monitoring features.