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**"We've got the scoop on the issues we didn't even know AI was missing. That ain't a fluke, mate. It's all about our internal training methods for creative problem-solving."
Last week, Nilesh Kumar, our regular in-house trainer, shook things up during training sessions. Instead of the regular "Guess the Invention" game, he decided to vent about a common annoyance: standing with colleagues, watching the elevator doors close, leaving a full elevator behind. «Why the heck isn't there a bloody indicator showing how many people are already inside?» Nilesh questioned. «If I knew the elevator had 10 out of 11 people, I'd bloody well wait or find another one.»
This sparked a lively brainstorming session.
Vassu pointed out that while the office elevator has an overload indicator, it doesn't display the number of people inside. This issue piqued Nilesh's interest, leading to a discussion about implementing a system to track and display the number of people inside an elevator.
Rupali suggested integrating infrared sensors, while Prashant proposed an "average human weight" estimation method. That's when Nilesh dropped a bombshell – Japanese conglomerates have patents for such a system! The team was left in a tizzy, trying to come up with even more innovative solutions. Nilesh posed a challenge to the team:
«Think about problems that genuinely piss you off in your daily life. Now, ask yourself – is anyone working on a project, experiment, or research initiative to solve this?»
Phase I - Identifying Real-Life Annoyances and Developing Crazy Solutions with Creative Thinking
Phase II - Uncovering Existing Solutions to These Real-Life Annoyances
The team was tasked with exploring existing technologies that could solve these problems. Some participants came up with fascinating solutions:
Rupali discovered that a South Korean conglomerate had launched a premium smart fridge that provides updates on the items inside in real-time.
Raghu found systems designed to manage smartphone temperature during charging in high-end cars from an Indian automotive company. These systems used temperature sensors in a cooling compartment, activating cooling fans if the device overheated.
Faizan found an intelligent traffic management system that dynamically adjusted signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions.
Sindhuja discovered a hybrid technology used by a global automobile manufacturer to enhance fuel efficiency and driving experience by combining an electric motor with a petrol engine.
This exercise tapped into everyday annoyances experienced by employees, using them to foster critical thinking and develop problem-solving mindsets.
«Necessity is your trigger. Invention is your bloody answer.»
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Enrichment Data:
- Currently, there aren't many specific systems designed solely for displaying the number of people inside an elevator. However, there are several existing technologies that could be adapted or integrated to achieve this functionality:
- Elevator Display Screens: These screens, often used for advertising or displaying information, can be modified to show occupancy information. They are available in various sizes and models, such as LED or LCD screens[1].
- Seven-Segment Displays: Commonly used in elevators to show selected floors or functions, these displays could be altered to show occupancy information[4].
- Smart Elevator Systems: These advanced elevator systems utilize AI and real-time data to optimize operations. Despite their focus on efficiency, they could potentially integrate with occupancy sensors to display the number of people inside the elevator[5].
- Access Control and Building Automation Systems: These systems provide real-time data and management tools that could be integrated with elevator systems to display occupancy information[2][3].
- Potential Implementations:
- Installing occupancy sensors in elevators could provide real-time data on the number of people inside, which could then be displayed on screens within the elevator or integrated into building management systems.
- AI could be used to predict occupancy patterns and optimize elevator operations, potentially integrated with sensors and existing display systems to display the current number of people inside the elevator.
- The exploration of existing technologies reveals that while there isn't a specific system designed for displaying the number of people inside an elevator, technologies like elevator display screens, seven-segment displays, smart elevator systems, access control and building automation systems could be adapted or integrated to achieve this functionality.
- In the quest to solve real-life issues, the team finds potential in utilizing technology, such as occupancy sensors in elevators, AI for predicting occupancy patterns, and integrating these systems with existing display screens or building management systems.
