Wireless Object Location Tracking System with Cloud Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

People often forget where they store objects, and it is difficult for others to find objects stored in specific rooms or casually placed locations, especially when the keeper is not present.

Innovation Solution

A system that uses a wireless sensing module and a mobile device with an application program to detect and record the location of objects within an interior space, including the use of RFID tags, and stores this information in a cloud database for easy retrieval.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If objects are stored in specific rooms or casual locations without tracking, then storage flexibility is improved, but object location recall deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage flexibilityVSAvoidobject location recall

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by automatically detecting and recording object positions at the moment of storage. The wireless sensing module captures location data before the user needs to retrieve the object, eliminating the need for manual memory or labeling while maintaining storage flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of wireless sensing modules, mobile devices, and cloud servers that mediate between the object and the user. This intermediary automatically tracks and retrieves location information, resolving the contradiction between flexible storage and location recall.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If object location is tracked using manual recording methods, then information accuracy is improved, but operation complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation information accuracyVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by enabling automatic detection and recording of object positions without requiring user intervention. The wireless sensing modules autonomously capture location data, and the cloud server automatically manages storage and retrieval, eliminating manual recording operations while maintaining high location accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical recording operations with automated wireless sensing and digital processing. Instead of physically writing down or labeling object locations, the system uses wireless signals to detect positions and stores data electronically, reducing operational complexity while improving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If a cloud-based tracking system is implemented, then object retrieval efficiency is improved, but system complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject retrieval efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cloud server performs multiple functions including storing location data, processing retrieval requests, and managing multiple objects simultaneously. This multi-functionality consolidates complex operations into a single universal platform, improving retrieval efficiency while managing system complexity through integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The cloud server acts as an intermediary that simplifies the retrieval process for users while handling the complexity of data management in the background. Users only need to interact with the mobile device interface, while the cloud intermediary manages the complex tasks of data storage, search, and location calculation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 users to easily locate stored objects, even if they are moved, by generating and storing positioning data, image data, and text messages, allowing for efficient inquiry and display of object positions through a mobile device connected to a cloud database.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless sensing module disposed in interior space to generate a wireless sensing signal

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWireless sensing signal: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a RFID tag which is placed on the object and the application program utilizes the wireless sensing signal to detect the position of the RFID tag

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRFID (Radio Frequency Identification): Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS9699613B2System for memorizing object location and method thereof

Publication Date: 2017.07.04 INVECTEC APPLIANCES CORPORATION

AI summary

A system for memorizing object location, for detecting an object storage position, includes: a wireless sensor module disposed in an interior space to generate a wireless sensor signal; a mobile device having an application program to start and initialize the wireless sensor module, the application program having a function of using the wireless sensor signal to calculate out a positioning data, and producing an object position integration information; and a cloud storage server connected to the mobile device via a communication link to receive the object position integration information and store the information in an object position memorizing database.