Wireless Motion Zone Identification via Signal Disturbance Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motion detection systems lack the ability to accurately identify new motion zones not associated with wireless communication devices and require manual input for zone creation, which is inefficient and lacks intuitive spatial representation.
Innovation Solution
A wireless sensing system that processes wireless signals to generate motion-sensing data, identifies new motion zones based on statistically significant data, and presents them to users in a spatial map for intuitive understanding and user-input-driven configuration, allowing for automatic creation and refinement of motion zones without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input is required for zone creation, then user control over motion zones is improved, but system complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting motion zones and generating zone configurations before user interaction. Motion sensing data is processed to identify potential zones, and preliminary zone proposals are generated and presented to users for approval, eliminating the need for manual zone creation from scratch
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically creating motion zones based on processed motion sensing data. The system autonomously identifies motion patterns, determines zone boundaries, and configures zones without requiring manual user intervention, while still allowing user oversight and modification when needed
2Manufacturing precision
If manual input is required for zone creation, then configuration accuracy is improved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback mechanisms where motion sensing data is continuously processed and analyzed. User inputs regarding detected zones provide feedback that refines the automatic zone detection algorithm, improving configuration accuracy over time while maintaining high productivity through the iterative feedback loop
3Area of stationary object
If motion zones are not associated with wireless communication devices, then spatial coverage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the spatial coverage area into multiple motion zones that are not tied to specific wireless communication devices. Each zone is independently identified and configured based on motion sensing data, allowing comprehensive spatial coverage while distributing the processing complexity across the network rather than concentrating it in single devices
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 accurate and automatic identification of new motion zones, improving the user experience by providing a more intuitive and efficient way to perceive and manage motion data in a space, enhancing the accuracy and convenience of motion detection applications.
Implementation Method 1
Motion of objects in the space may disturb wireless signals transmitted through the space between wireless communication devices of the wireless communication network
Data Source
AI summary
In a general aspect, a plurality of motion zones are identified in a motion detection system. Each of the plurality of motion zones represents a distinct region in a space associated with a wireless communication network, and at least a subset of the motion zones are associated with respective wireless communication devices in the wireless communication network. Motion-sensing data is generated based on first wireless signals transmitted during a first time period between pairs of wireless communication devices. The motion-sensing data represents motion in the space. A new motion zone is identified based on the motion-sensing data; the new motion zone is not associated with any of the wireless communication devices. User input is received in response to a graphical representation of the new motion zone being displayed on a display device. The motion detection system is updated based on the user input.