PIR ACTIVATED SWITCHING DEVICE

Patent Number: PH-1-2017-000319

Patent Title: PIR ACTIVATED SWITCHING DEVICE

Description

An automatic Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor activated switching and notifier device capable of detecting and notifying the presence of appliances that are left plugged through lighting indicators and sounding means.

​Innovative Features and Benefits::

Switching off of appliances is more often than not overlooked. This has become a common human experience that causes problems among households and even in public and private establishments and could pose damaging setbacks either to life, economy, and properties.

Switching off of appliances are predicated primarily on safety, cost-efficiency, and even on environmental sustainability. Switching off of unused electronics reduces the risk of fire. Based on current statistics, an estimated electrical malfunctions account for 32.39% of home fires in the Philippines. The rise in the percentage of appliances related fires among households continues despite series of campaigns conducted by concerned agencies and institutions. Additionally, according to the data presented by the Department of Energy, approximately 10% of a household’s electric bill is attributed to standby power which stems from the use of electric appliances with standby mode, a device feature of many electric devices sold in the market today. The truth is, this feature is intended to provide convenience during use, however, it doubles the cost of electric expenditure since appliances having this feature continuously consume power even when not in use. Switching off of appliances therefore saves household from costly electric bills. Moreover, switching off of appliances benefits the environment since it helps lessen the utilization of non-renewable resources that are destructive to the environment. It can also aid in the reduction of carbon footprint and help save the planet. Hence, it is expected that the switching off of appliances when not in use must be a paramount interest of all and must be made effective and efficient through the integration of technology.

The PIR sensor activated switching and notifier device aims to detect appliances that are left plugged and/or on live switch. Upon detection, the device automatically switches off any live appliances through motion or gesture without the need of touching any control tool or interface. It is cloaked with added features such as lighting indicators and sounding means which heap up its capacity to notify or send caution.

Business Development Opportunity:

Considering its beneficial advantages, the PIR sensor activated switching and notifier device could reach potential market such as households as well as public and private establishments for residential, commercial, and educational use, among others.

Applications:

The Philippines has the most expensive electricity among ASEAN countries. With the ability of the PIR sensor activated switching and notifier device to automatically switch off live appliances that are plugged and/or on live switch would definitely benefit the households as well as private and public establishments. This technology can help avoid costly electric bills, ensure safety, and avoid fire while strengthening environmental sustainability.