Wireless Doorbell System Remote Alerting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional doorbells often fail to alert remotely located individuals that someone is attempting to communicate, as the alerting sound may not be audible to them, especially if they are not nearby.
Innovation Solution
A doorbell system that wirelessly communicates with a remotely located computing device, enabling visitors to alert users through a network connection mode, using sensors and wireless networks to detect visitor presence and send notifications via cellular or internet connections, even when the user is not in close proximity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional doorbell uses only local acoustic alerting, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to alert remotely located individuals is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote computing device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) as an intermediary between the doorbell and the user. The doorbell system includes a notification module that sends alerts to this remote device via wireless networks (cellular, Wi-Fi, or other networks). When someone presses the doorbell button, the system generates a notification that is transmitted through the network to the user's remote computing device, which then displays the alert and enables two-way communication. This intermediary approach solves the contradiction by maintaining relatively simple doorbell hardware while achieving reliable remote alert delivery through the network infrastructure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the doorbell system adds wireless communication capabilities for remote alerts, then the communication capability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the doorbell system to operate in multiple modes: local acoustic alerting, remote notification via wireless networks, and two-way audio communication. The notification module can send alerts through various network types (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), and the system can function both as a traditional doorbell and as a remote communication device. This universal approach allows the system to adapt to different communication scenarios and network availability, improving versatility while managing complexity through standardized communication protocols.
3Reliability
If the doorbell uses network-based notifications, then the alert reach extends to remote locations, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action through the event-driven architecture of the notification system. The doorbell system remains in a low-power state and only activates network communication when triggered by a doorbell button press or motion detection event. The notification module sends alerts periodically only when necessary (upon detection of a visitor), rather than maintaining continuous network connectivity. This approach allows the system to achieve reliable notification delivery when needed while minimizing energy consumption during idle periods by maintaining sleep or standby modes.
Data Source
AI summary
Doorbells can be configured to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Some embodiments of the doorbell can be configured to enter a network connection mode. The network connection mode can include detecting a first wireless network having a name and a password. The network connection mode can also include using the remotely located computing device to scan a barcode such as a Quick Response Code.