METHOD FOR PERFORMING A FUNCTIONAL TEST ON AT LEAST ONE DOOR SYSTEM

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for performing a functional test on at least one door system. The invention further relates to a computer program product.

[0002] Various door system designs are known from the prior art. A door system can include a hinged door, a sliding door, a (revolving) door, or the like. It is also known that a drive unit can be provided in the door system to drive a door component (such as the door leaf) as the moving part of the door system. In this way, the opening and closing of the door component can be (at least partially) automated. In principle, such a drive unit can be used in all door system designs to at least partially automate and / or assist the movement of the door component.

[0003] The door system is typically influenced directly or indirectly by various drive parameters. For example, drive parameters such as usage frequency (usage cycle) can be functionally relevant for the door's operation. It is also possible that, in a specific configuration, the drive parameters can lead to functional impairment of the door system. Therefore, the door system is often serviced after a certain period of time or after a certain usage frequency. It is also possible that some drive parameters can be taken into account through manual configuration of the door system, for example, when programming a time for opening and / or closing the door.

[0004] However, operating the door system often presents a technical challenge. In particular, the maintenance and / or configuration of the door system is technically demanding and complex. For example, drive parameters, such as error information, must be determined from the door system in a time-consuming process.

[0005] Furthermore, initiating a functional test of the door system can often be complex. For example, for functional testing and / or programming, corresponding parameters must be manually defined, and then a device for fault checking and / or programming must be connected to the door system. Another problem is that the determination of the functional test result may be too imprecise and / or inappropriate, especially if a sufficient assessment of the necessary parameters is difficult. In such cases, a conventional door system is often only usable in a costly and / or difficult manner.

[0006] It is therefore an object of the present invention to at least partially solve the aforementioned problems. In particular, it is an object of the invention to enable improved and / or more cost-effective and / or simpler and / or more reliable operation and / or testing of a door system. The prior art includes documents US2016 / 148451 A1, US2016 / 364927A1, US2004 / 003257 A1, and US2013 / 318519A1.

[0007] The foregoing problem is solved by a method having the features of claim 1 and by a computer program product having the features of claim 14. Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the respective dependent claims, the description, and the drawings. Features and details described in connection with the method according to the invention naturally also apply in connection with the computer program product according to the invention, and vice versa, so that the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention always makes, or can make, a reciprocal reference.

[0008] The problem is solved in particular by a method for carrying out a functional test on at least one door system. It is specifically provided that the door system includes at least one at least partially automated door component for performing at least one door function, e.g., for performing an opening and / or closing operation of the door component, in particular for granting or denying access for persons to a building.

[0009] It is particularly intended that at least one of the following steps is carried out, preferably the steps being carried out one after the other or in any order, and preferably individual steps can also be carried out repeatedly: Initiating the functional test of the door system, wherein the initiation is carried out by at least partially wireless transmission of at least one initiation information; determining at least one drive parameter, in particular during the functional test, wherein the drive parameter is correlated with the door function, in particular by a measurement (e.g. at the door component and / or a drive unit) during the execution of the door function; evaluating the at least one (determined or recorded) drive parameter so that a functional test result is determined; providing the (previously determined) functional test result so that the functional test result is displayed remotely from the door system to a user (in particular a communication unit and / or service communication unit).

[0010] This enables simple and flexible initiation of error checking. Initiation can be performed, for example, by the user of the communication unit and / or by a service user at another (service) communication unit or similar device. If necessary, time-limited authorization can be granted to the communication unit and / or the other communication unit to perform the initiation. This can be done, for example, through manual input and / or authentication at the communication unit (and / or the other communication unit), such as a codeword or similar. The communication unit and the other communication unit, especially the service communication unit, can be identical or different, preferably a smartphone and / or (even a desktop) computer and / or similar device.

[0011] It is conceivable that the determination and / or evaluation of at least one drive parameter and / or the provision of the functional test result is carried out at least partially (and / or in cooperation) by the communication unit and / or by (or with) the door system and / or remotely by (or with) the storage system (in particular by an evaluation unit of the storage system) and / or by (or with) another communication unit, such as a service communication unit. This has the advantage that a comprehensive evaluation is possible, and, for example, further drive parameters, e.g., from other door systems and / or with environmental information of the door system, can also be used.

[0012] In particular, the door system may include at least one of the following components or units: at least one door component, in particular a door or a door leaf, wherein preferably the door component is movably mounted, at least one drive unit, wherein the drive unit is operatively connected to the door component in order to bring the door component into at least one state of motion for the performance of at least one door function, at least one recognition unit for determining at least one drive parameter, wherein preferably the drive parameter is correlated with the door function, at least one control unit for controlling (i.e. in particular initiating and / or controlling and / or regulating) at least the drive unit and / or at least the door function, at least one transmission unit for sending and / or transmitting and / or receiving information, in particular the at least one drive parameter determined by the recognition unit.

[0013] In particular, a communication unit is provided within or outside the door system, e.g. in a provisioning system, which is designed, for example, to receive and / or transmit (possibly wirelessly) the at least one drive parameter transmitted or received (by the transmission unit) (e.g. through a communication interface of the communication unit).

[0014] Preferably, the communication unit is designed to transmit (e.g., wirelessly) at least one drive parameter, in particular one transmitted by and / or received by the communication unit, to a storage system remote from the door system, preferably at least partially via radio, so that the drive parameter transmitted in this way can be made available remotely from the door system. This has the advantage that the drive parameter can be made available outside the door system in a technically simple and cost-effective manner. Furthermore, the advantage can be achieved that the transmission unit can be designed to be technically simpler than the communication unit, so that only the communication unit needs to be adapted to use new communication technologies.

[0015] In particular, "wireless" (also: wireless) is understood to mean that at least some radio (communication or transmission) technology is used, i.e., transmission and / or sending and / or receiving is carried out at least partially via radio. In other words, in wireless data transmission, at least some of the transmission technologies used can be radio technology, even if, for example, several transmission technologies are used (e.g., transmission from the communication unit via WLAN to the access point and then, for example, via cable to the storage system).

[0016] In particular, a wireless design refers only to at least part of a transmission path, e.g., the (air) transmission path, over which radio waves, i.e., electromagnetic waves and especially modulated electromagnetic waves, are transmitted. The radio technology, or at least one of the technologies used for transmission, can be implemented, for example, as Bluetooth, especially Bluetooth Low Energy, or as Near Field Communication (NFC), or as a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), or the like. The radio technology may also comprise several different radio technologies, which may be used, for example, in parallel or serially.

[0017] It is possible that the communication unit includes a communication interface for receiving and / or transmitting information, such as at least one drive parameter, to and from the transmission unit (possibly wirelessly). This communication interface may be implemented, for example, as a radio communication interface, in particular as a Bluetooth communication interface, WLAN communication interface, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication interface, or cellular communication interface.

[0018] Preferably, the communication interface of the communication unit is designed to at least partially provide and / or implement at least one of the following communication technologies: Bluetooth, especially BLE, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), mobile communications, especially UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) or LTE (Long Term Evolution) or the like, Ethernet, NFC (Near Field Communication).

[0019] The communication interface can be suitable for (potentially wireless) communication via the appropriate communication technology, in particular for (data) connection, with the transmission unit, especially an interface element of the transmission unit. Accordingly, the transmission unit, especially the interface element, can also be designed to at least partially provide and / or implement the communication technology of the communication interface. This enables simple and secure transmission of information. The implementation of the communication technology, or at least its partial provision, also includes the case where further components outside the interface element or the communication interface (such as a power source, an antenna, or the like) are necessary for complete implementation.

[0020] Preferably, the door component can be moved into at least one state of motion, for example, to move from a first state to a second state (or vice versa). The first state can be, for example, an open state, and the second state can be, for example, a closed state of the door component. Thus, a first movement is, for example, opening the door component, and a second movement is, for example, closing the door component. For example, the closed state serves to close a passageway (especially for people), and / or the open state serves to allow passageway (especially for people to pass through). Therefore, the door component can preferably be designed as a movable door leaf of a pedestrian door. The door system is, in particular, designed as an automatic door system and / or a pedestrian door system.This enables the provision of a wide variety of door functions, which can be performed at least partially automatically depending on a configuration.

[0021] Preferably, the door component is operatively connected (e.g., mechanically) to the drive unit, enabling the drive unit to initiate the movement state (i.e., the movement or movement process) of the door component. For this purpose, the drive unit comprises, for example, at least one (electric) motor or the like. It is also conceivable that at least one additional motor is provided in the drive unit, or possibly at least one further drive unit to control, for example, a lock and / or a locking mechanism of the door component. Furthermore, the control unit can optionally control at least one other component of the door system to perform a door function, such as an electromagnet, a camera, lighting, or the like. This enables extensive automation of the door system.

[0022] The door system, in particular the door component, can, for example, have at least one of the following door designs or be designed according to these door designs: Hinged door (swing door), wherein preferably the door component is designed to pivot, sliding door, wherein preferably the door component is designed to be movable, swing-sliding door, wherein preferably the door component is designed to be both movable and pivotable, folding door, (carousel) revolving door, wherein the door component is designed to be rotatable and / or is fixedly connected to a rotatably mounted connecting element.

[0023] Preferably, the door component (or at least one of the door components of the door system(s)) can also be designed as a passenger door and / or fire door and / or exterior door and / or interior door and / or front door and / or smoke control door and / or burglar-resistant door and / or security door and / or room door (each e.g. of a building or a house).

[0024] Furthermore, a door component can also be understood as a gate in a broader sense, although the door component in a narrower sense is not designed as a gate. The same applies to the door system, which in a broader sense may include a gate, but in a narrower sense does not, i.e., is designed without a gate.

[0025] In particular, the door system and / or a building can incorporate multiple door components of the same or different designs to provide extensive automation options. For example, the door components can be controlled, especially moved and / or locked, in relation to each other based on the configuration and / or drive parameters and / or the control unit. This advantageously allows for complex door functions, such as an airlock function.

[0026] It is further conceivable that the recognition unit has at least one electronic component and / or at least one of the following components, each of which can be implemented as an electronic component: at least one storage component, e.g. a non-volatile data storage device, at least one sensor component, e.g. an electronic sensor, at least one receiving component, e.g. an antenna or a radio receiver, at least one counter component for counting a usage cycle of the door component, at least one processing component, e.g. an integrated circuit or a microprocessor or microcontroller or the like, at least one location component, e.g. a GPS sensor (Global Positioning System sensor).

[0027] Thus, it is possible that the detection unit is designed to perform a detection of the at least one drive parameter, i.e., in particular to determine the at least one drive parameter, preferably to detect and / or collect and / or measure it.

[0028] For example, the sensor component can be used to perform measurements and / or data acquisition at the drive unit and / or the door component. For this purpose, the sensor component is preferably located in the area of ​​the drive unit and / or door component and / or aligned with them. For example, the sensor component can measure the rotational speed of a drive and / or output shaft of the drive unit, and / or measure the duration of the door component's movement from a first state to a second state (i.e., a movement process). It is also possible to determine a usage cycle of the door system based on the sensor component's data acquisition. The usage cycle is, for example, dependent on each individual movement process from the first to the second state (e.g., opening and closing the door component) or on a combination of movements (e.g., counting the opening and subsequent closing).This offers the advantage of being able to determine the stress and, if necessary, the maintenance status of the door system.

[0029] Furthermore, it is possible for the detection unit, in particular at least one sensor component of the detection unit, to perform a current and / or voltage measurement on the door system, especially at the drive unit, so that the drive parameter is determined based on the current and / or voltage measurement. For example, a measured value is compared with at least one limit value, so that the drive parameter preferably includes information about whether the measured value exceeds the limit value. For example, the measurement indicates a critical operating condition or stress state of the door system, so that this can be detected early, especially based on the drive parameter. The drive parameter can be specific to a result of this measurement.

[0030] Optionally, the sensor component and / or the processing component and / or the receiver component of the detection unit are each implemented as electronic components, which are, for example, arranged on a circuit board and / or electrically connected to each other, at least partially, via conductive traces. The processing component is implemented, for example, as an integrated circuit, such as a microcontroller, in order to perform the processing and / or determination of the drive parameter quickly and efficiently.

[0031] It may be possible that at least one sensor component is designed according to at least one of the following sensor types: Resistive sensor, e.g. with a temperature-dependent (electrical) resistance for temperature measurement; Optical sensor, e.g. with at least one photodiode and / or at least one camera sensor (e.g. CCD sensor); Acoustic sensor, e.g. as a microphone; Magnetic sensor, e.g. as a Hall sensor; Inductive sensor; Capacitive sensor; Thermoelectric sensor.

[0032] This advantageously allows the determination of drive parameters based on the acquisition results of the sensor component(s), which can then be evaluated, particularly compared with each other, in order to draw conclusions about complex relationships based on the drive parameters. This evaluation can be performed, for example, by the storage system or, using the storage system, by a data processing system.

[0033] Furthermore, it may be possible that the recognition unit has at least one receiving component which includes, for example, at least one of the following elements: at least one antenna component, at least one (de)modulation component, in particular for communication or for demodulating signals or messages received (with the antenna component), at least one amplifier element for amplifying received signals.

[0034] The receiving component can, for example, comprise an internet interface and / or a radio interface, in particular a Bluetooth and / or mobile communication interface, and / or a (straight-through) receiver for receiving a time signal (e.g., DCF77). Furthermore, it is conceivable that a signal received by the receiving component and / or processed by the recognition unit comprises at least one internet signal (e.g., data packets) and / or at least one time signal and / or at least one radio signal (Bluetooth and / or mobile communication signal). In this way, the drive parameter can preferably be determined based on the processed signal. It is also possible that the recognition unit, in particular the receiving component, receives and / or processes different signals and / or messages, especially of different types (e.g., time signals and internet signals). These different signals / messages can then, for example,These signals can be used to determine a single or multiple drive parameters. Optionally, a combination and / or comparison of the signals / messages can also be performed to determine drive parameters that are highly relevant for the operation of the door system.

[0035] It can be advantageous for the detection unit to determine the drive parameter based on a location signal from a tracking component and / or a network or internet signal (i.e., via internet communication), for example, as weather information (e.g., temperature and / or wind) and / or (geographic) location information and / or time information and / or the like. Optionally, this information, especially the weather information, can also be compared with further information (e.g., geographic location information from the tracking component). For example, by determining the location information, the door system can be located, i.e., the location of the detection unit can be determined. This information can, for example,This can be used to determine at least one drive parameter depending on the location, weather, and / or time, and thus advantageously to operate and / or program the drive unit depending on this drive parameter. This makes it possible, for example, to keep the door component (permanently) closed or locked at certain times of day or on certain days of the week. Conversely, on other days of the week or at other times of day, the door component can be kept (permanently) open.

[0036] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the recognition unit determines the drive parameter from a storage component, for example, as a serial number or identifier that is specific to the door system and / or uniquely assigned to it. This enables the door system to be uniquely identified based on the corresponding drive parameter. For this purpose, a comparison of the drive parameter with other (predefined) data in a storage system remote from the door system can also be performed (after successful transmission). It is also conceivable that the identifier or the data in the storage component are at least partially cryptographically secured to prevent data manipulation.

[0037] It is also conceivable that the detection unit communicates with the communication unit to determine the internet signal and / or other information for determining the drive parameter. This communication could be via the transmission unit, for example, via radio, particularly Bluetooth, or via an additional communication unit (e.g., also on the door system side). This allows the detection unit to use information from the communication unit, such as internet information, to determine the drive parameter.

[0038] Furthermore, the transmission unit (of the door system) may be designed for (possibly wireless) communication with the communication unit and / or with at least one other communication unit and / or communication device and / or with other transmission units (of other door systems). In particular, this communication is implemented as unidirectional or bidirectional communication. For example, the transmission unit may be designed (only or at least partially) to transmit the drive parameter (determined by at least one, possibly by the recognition unit) to the communication unit. Alternatively or additionally, the transmission unit may also receive at least one piece of information, preferably drive information, from the communication unit. For example,In this way, drive information, in particular drive parameters or other information relevant to the drive of the door component, can be transmitted from the communication unit to the transmission unit, and preferably the drive unit can then be operated based on the transmitted drive information. For example, this drive information can also be used for programming the drive unit or similar purposes. This significantly simplifies the operation of the door system.

[0039] The transmission unit may be designed as a radio interface device, preferably a mobile communication or Bluetooth interface device, and most preferably a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface device. In other words, the transmission unit may have a (first) interface element designed for radio communication, particularly mobile communication or Bluetooth, preferably BLE, preferably for transmitting and / or receiving at least one drive parameter. Furthermore, the transmission unit may be permanently integrated into the door system and / or designed for communication with another transmission unit of at least one other door system, particularly in the same building or in another building, thus enabling networking of the door systems. For this networking, the transmission unit may, for example,The (first) interface element or another (second) interface element can also be used, e.g., for a different communication technology, possibly network communication (e.g., mobile communication). This allows for flexible communication options.

[0040] The transmission unit may include a recognition unit and / or another recognition unit to determine the (or at least one other) drive parameter. Alternatively or additionally, communication information transmitted (sending / receiving) by the transmission unit can also be used as a drive parameter. For example, this drive parameter can be transmitted to the storage system.

[0041] For example, a first door system can have a first transmission unit and communicate directly with the communication unit (possibly wirelessly) via this unit (e.g., to transmit the drive parameters of the first door system). A second door system can, for example, have a second transmission unit to communicate with the first transmission unit of the first door system, particularly to transmit drive parameters of the second door system. It is also possible for further door systems to be equipped with additional transmission units to communicate with the first transmission unit of the first door system, particularly to transmit their respective drive parameters to the communication unit. This allows for a comprehensive and flexibly installable infrastructure for networking various door systems (with their respective door components). The transmission units can, for example, be...be identically designed and / or each have a second interface element for communication with each other and / or it may be possible that only the first transmission unit has the (first) interface element for communication with the communication unit.

[0042] Another option for networking the door systems is to use at least two, three, four, or more door systems, each with a transmission unit. One or more of the door systems can communicate directly with the communication unit (possibly wirelessly), sending, receiving, and / or transmitting information to the communication unit, such as drive parameters. Furthermore, it is possible to enable the (possibly wireless) transmission of information, such as drive parameters, between different transmission units of at least two or more door systems, meaning the door systems are networked via the transmission units.In this way, the communication between at least one of the transmission units of at least one of the door systems and the communication unit can also be used by other door systems, in particular to transmit specific drive parameters. It is also possible that, via the communication between at least one of the door systems and the communication unit, the other door systems can also be controlled (e.g., actuated and / or configured) by the communication unit, thus enabling bidirectional communication. For example, if the communication unit is located near one of the transmission units of the door systems, it may be possible for the communication unit to communicate with all of the networked door systems via that transmission unit.

[0043] Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the door system (or, in the case of multiple door systems, at least one of the door systems) has a communication unit in addition to, or instead of, the transmission unit. For example, transmission units of the other door systems can then connect to the communication unit to transmit drive parameters to the storage system (possibly wirelessly). Preferably, the communication unit can be integrated into the door system, particularly as an inherent feature, or retrofitted. This has the advantage that, if necessary, only one of the door systems needs to be equipped with the interface element of the transmission unit, yet all door systems can still transmit drive parameters to the storage system, thus reducing the costs and complexity of the overall system.

[0044] Preferably, the communication unit can be integrated into the door system (or into at least one of the door systems) or be designed separately from the door system, e.g., as a portable device. Preferably, the communication unit (which may be integrated into the door system or designed as a portable device) differs from the transmission unit (or units) of the door system in that the communication unit has at least one different transmission interface (with regard to the communication technology), in particular a radio transmission interface, compared to the transmission unit.

[0045] For example, the communication unit includes a wireless transmission interface, which can be implemented as a mobile network or WLAN interface, to establish a data connection to a network. In particular, the transmission unit may not be suitable for implementing this communication technology of the communication unit, such as mobile network and / or WLAN communication. This can reduce the manufacturing effort of the door system and / or the transmission unit, as one or more door systems can utilize the data connection of the communication unit.

[0046] It is also conceivable that the transmission unit (and / or communication unit and / or communication device) is designed to be retrofittable, in particular as a retrofit accessory, preferably as an adapter stick, especially a Bluetooth stick or the like. It is conceivable that this retrofit accessory (e.g., as a Bluetooth stick) can be connected to the door system subsequently, i.e., only after the initial complete installation of the door system (permanently, electrically, electronically, and / or mechanically, in particular via a connector or a connection interface element). Preferably, the transmission unit provides a first communication technology for the door system, in particular via an interface element, e.g., radio communication, preferably Bluetooth or BLE, to communicate with the communication unit and / or to transmit the drive parameter.This makes it possible to retrofit existing door systems with the corresponding communication capabilities of the first communication technology in a cost-effective manner, thus easily enabling communication within the door system. Furthermore, communication with the communication unit, or the transmission of drive parameters by the communication unit, allows the use of a second communication technology, such as WLAN or mobile communication, which differs significantly from the first communication technology. Specifically, the door system does not inherently provide either the first or the second communication technology, either directly or externally. Therefore, by utilizing the transmission unit, the door system can be easily and cost-effectively expanded to include at least the first (direct) and, if necessary, the second communication technology.In other words, the transmission unit can also be used as an adapter for the door system to communicate with the communication unit.

[0047] Preferably, the communication range of the transmission unit, in particular of a radio interface of the transmission unit, may be a maximum of 50 m, 20 m, 10 m, or 5 m. This enables energy-saving communication (e.g., via BLE) and / or increased security.

[0048] Optionally, the transmission unit can also be integrated into the door system from the outset and therefore not retrofittable. For example, the transmission unit can be permanently and / or inseparably connected to the door system, e.g., to a circuit board and / or other electronic components of the door system. This allows for a door system with a wide range of functions for transmitting drive parameters.

[0049] It is also conceivable that a retrofit device, preferably the transmission unit, most preferably an adapter and / or Bluetooth dongle, is connected to the door system (subsequently and / or detachably) to extend its functionality. In this way, even existing or older door systems can be equipped with a transmission unit. For example, the retrofit device can serve to provide a communication or transmission method, e.g., for transmitting (drive) information, such as at least one drive parameter, via Bluetooth. It is also conceivable that this transmitted (drive) information can be used to control (i.e., control and / or regulation and / or configuration, such as programming) the door system, in particular the drive unit. Optionally, a (possibly)An electro-)mechanical switching device, in particular a key switch or the like, may be provided.

[0050] It is conceivable that the door system includes a (mechanical) switching device for (manual) control and / or operation of the door system, particularly for operation by a user, preferably by using a mechanical key. It may be possible that when a retrofit device, especially the transmission unit, is connected to the door system, the door system's switching device is deactivated to prevent (manual) control of the switching device. This has the advantage that control can then only be exercised via the retrofit device or the information transmitted by it. Optionally, manual control can still be provided, for example, by transmitting information from a communication unit to the transmission unit, whereby the information may be determined and / or influenced by an operator of the communication unit (e.g., via a smartphone app).The transmitted information, especially drive information, is then used, for example, to control the drive unit and / or to configure (e.g., programming) the door system.

[0051] For example, it may be intended that at least partially automatic and / or manual operation, in particular configuration and / or control, of the door system, especially the drive unit and / or a door function and / or the door component, is carried out based on drive information. The drive information includes, for example, information specified by an operator and / or at least one drive parameter and / or information determined based on at least one drive parameter (e.g., configurations generated based on the drive parameters of the storage system). For example, the drive information is transmitted from the communication unit to the transmission unit and / or determined by the transmission unit and / or determined by the control unit.

[0052] For example, an operator may use the communication unit via a computer program, particularly an app such as a smartphone or computer app. The computer program is executed on the communication unit to influence the operation of the door system and / or evaluate drive parameters. This enables particularly convenient operation and / or configuration of the door system. Depending on at least one operator input and / or at least one drive parameter, drive information can then be determined and / or transmitted to the door system, specifically the transmission unit (possibly wirelessly). The transmission unit may then forward the drive information to the door system's control unit. The drive information is then evaluated by the transmission unit and / or the control unit and, if necessary,Depending on this evaluation, the drive unit is controlled. For example, upon transmission and / or evaluation of an initial drive signal, the door component can be opened, and upon transmission and / or evaluation of a second drive signal, which differs from the first, the door component can be closed. Furthermore, the drive signal can be used to determine the configuration or programming of the door system. This enables simple operation of the door system.

[0053] A configuration, particularly a program, for the door system includes, for example, information and / or parameters for the operating behavior of the door system, such as whether and / or when and / or in which mode certain door functions are executed, preferably whether and at what times at least one specific movement of the door component should be carried out (e.g., opening at a certain time of day or week, or closing at a certain time of day or week). Advantageously, the configuration can also include information on when and / or for what duration the door component should be (fully) closed or open. Furthermore, it is also conceivable, possibly as an additional door function, that a movement behavior, such as closing or opening, can be parameterized via the configuration (e.g., the opening or closing speed, the opening or closing acceleration, or the like).Further programming options are also conceivable, for example, to activate specific door functions (e.g., based on time or events) and / or to define authentication requirements for a door function. For instance, at least one specific door function could then only be executed after successful authentication.

[0054] Furthermore, a mode can also be defined through the configuration. This mode can be, for example, time-controlled, event-controlled, manual, or remote-controlled. In remote-controlled mode, information can be transmitted to the transmission unit, for example, via the internet and / or the communication unit, thus enabling control of the door system based on this transmitted information. In manual mode, for example, user-defined drive information transmitted by the communication unit can be used for control. A combination of different modes can also be configured. This allows for flexible and adaptable operation of the door system.

[0055] Door functions include, for example, specific movement processes that are carried out in a particular way and / or depending on predefined parameters (such as authentication based on an authentication requirement like a password or similar). Furthermore, configurations and / or door functions may be provided that maintain a specific state of the door component (e.g., maintaining the open or closed state). In particular, it can be advantageous to execute the door functions based on the drive parameters (e.g., keeping the door component fully closed at specific times). This has the advantage of allowing the door system to be designed to be flexible and comprehensively configurable.

[0056] It may be possible for certain configurations and / or door functions to result in complete locking and / or one-sided locking (so that, for example, the door component can only be opened from one side). This can be achieved, for example, by controlling (e.g., activating) the coupling of a door handle (lever handle) and a lock on the door component depending on the configuration and / or door function. This could be done, for instance, so that only the operation of a door handle on one side of the door component (i.e., one-sided operation) leads to the operation of the lock, particularly a latch. This provides a useful function for many applications of the door system, such as for exit doors that should only allow opening from the inside, but not entry from the outside.

[0057] To detect or determine at least one drive parameter, the detection unit may be configured to receive and / or evaluate signals, such as electrical signals from at least one sensor component and / or received signals from a communication link, such as internet data, for example, via a receiving component of the detection unit. It is possible that these drive parameters are at least partially acquired directly by the door system and / or provided through an existing interface. Drive parameters acquired directly by the door system via the detection unit could, for example, include a usage cycle (e.g., as a number of cycles, i.e., for example, a certain number of cycles).This includes a count of movement events (such as opening and / or closing cycles), operating time, an identifier (such as a serial number), a configuration (such as the door system's programming), an operating log (usage log), and / or at least one error message, and / or similar information. Furthermore, it may be possible to determine other drive parameters, possibly by devices or from sources other than the detection unit (such as image information from a camera sensor in the communication unit, which can then be transmitted wirelessly to the transmission unit). This allows for the use of comprehensive information to determine the drive parameters.

[0058] Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one interface element of the transmission unit is provided for sending and / or transmitting the drive parameters (determined by the recognition unit) to the communication unit (and / or from the communication unit to the recognition unit and / or to the control unit of the door system). The interface element serves, for example, to send information (especially drive parameters) to and / or receive information from the communication unit. The interface element can thus be designed as a unidirectional or bidirectional communication interface element, so that information transmission is possible in only one or in two directions. Optionally, another interface means or another interface element can also be provided to transmit information, such as the drive parameters, to other components of the door system or to other door systems (if applicable).The transmission unit transmits and / or receives data wirelessly. Other components include, for example, the detection unit and / or the control unit. The transmission unit may also include a storage element to persistently or temporarily store information (such as drive parameters). In particular, retrofitting the transmission unit is made possible by adapting it to an interface already present in the door system, such as a maintenance interface, and / or connecting it (electrically), especially via a connection interface element.

[0059] Optionally, the transmission unit can include a memory element for storing at least one drive parameter. This memory element can be a non-volatile data storage device, such as flash memory. The transmission unit can also include a processing element for processing, evaluating, and / or analyzing the at least one drive parameter. Accordingly, the transmission unit can be designed as an "intelligent" transmission unit, thus easily integrating a multitude of functions into the door system. This allows the functionality of the door system to be significantly expanded in a cost-effective and technically simple manner. Alternatively, the transmission unit can be implemented without a memory element (or the memory element can be implemented as a non-volatile component).(intended only for temporary storage), so the transmission unit merely transmits data. In this case, for example, a large part of the processing (e.g., for evaluating or forwarding the drive parameter to the storage system) can be handled by the communication unit. This further reduces the manufacturing effort required for the transmission unit.

[0060] Preferably, the door system and / or the transmission unit can be designed to be retrofitted in such a way that the door system, without the transmission unit, has no network and / or Bluetooth communication capability whatsoever, and / or only includes a communication capability that is outdated (i.e., a lower version) compared to the transmission unit, and / or only a wired communication capability. Accordingly, it may be possible for the transmission unit, when integrated into the door system, to expand the communication capability of the door system. For this purpose, the transmission unit can, for example, be connected to an interface of the door system specifically provided for the transmission unit and thus specific to the transmission unit. Such an interface may, for example, be provided on the control unit. It may also be possible for the transmission unit to be connected to an existing (non-transmission unit-specific) interface of the door system, for example.A bus and / or network and / or serial interface of a communication capability already present in the door system. This offers the advantage that the transmission unit uses an existing (possibly less flexible, e.g., wired) interface of the door system and extends it with another interface (i.e., an interface element, which may be a more flexible interface, such as a radio interface) in a technically simpler way.

[0061] Preferably, the transmission unit can include a processing element and / or a storage element to perform complex processing of the data transmitted (especially via the interface), e.g., conversion into drive parameters or into a specific (digital) format of the drive parameters. Alternatively, the transmission unit can be implemented without storage and / or processing elements and / or not perform any processing of the transmitted data and / or not perform any conversion of the transmitted data beyond what is necessary at the transmission protocol level (i.e., the information or user data to be transmitted remains unchanged). In other words, the transmission unit can also simply perform a data-data-unalterable transmission (e.g., of the drive parameter).from the (original) interface of the door system to the interface element of the transmission unit, so that the drive parameter can be sent from it.

[0062] It is also possible that the transmission unit incorporates sensors, such as a detection unit, to determine drive parameters. This allows (at least some) of the drive parameters to be transmitted to be determined by the transmission unit itself. This can also potentially increase the expandability of the door system if the transmission unit can also provide additional sensors.

[0063] Furthermore, the communication unit may also include at least one data storage device and / or at least one processing device, such as an integrated circuit and / or processor, to preferably store, process, and / or evaluate the at least one drive parameter. For example, the stored drive parameters can be analyzed, e.g., via an app on the communication unit. The data storage device serves, for example, for the persistent storage of the at least one drive parameter. Alternatively, the data storage device may only serve to temporarily store the drive parameter or may not store it at all, so that the communication unit merely serves to transmit the drive parameter to the storage system. This allows, in particular, an improvement in the transmission of the drive parameters.

[0064] A particular advantage arises from the fact that at least one (specific) drive parameter does not need to be transmitted directly from the door system or the door system's detection unit to the remote storage system, but can be transmitted via the transmission unit and / or the communication unit (possibly wirelessly). In particular, this allows the door system to be designed very simply and cost-effectively, as no complex electronics or interface for transmitting the drive parameter directly to the storage system is required at the detection unit or the door system. Such electronics / interface would otherwise require complex network and / or internet communication for data transmission if the storage system is only accessible via a network (Local Area Network, i.e., LAN, Wireless LAN, mobile network, or internet) through the door system.This drastically increases the effort required for manufacturing and assembling the door system, as well as its complexity and energy consumption. In contrast, the transmission (i.e., in particular, the sending) of at least one drive parameter via the transmission unit to the communication unit can be technically simpler and more energy-efficient. For example, the transmission unit can use BLE to perform the transmission to the communication unit. The further transmission of the at least one drive parameter is then carried out by the communication unit. Since the communication unit can, for example, be a device already used by an operator and / or already connected to the network, in particular the internet and / or mobile network, this can result in significant energy savings and a reduction in technical effort. For example,The communication unit is designed as a smartphone of the operator, and / or includes a computer program which is adapted for transmission and / or to the door system and / or to the transmission unit.

[0065] A further advantage arises from the fact that at least one (specific) drive parameter does not need to be transmitted directly from the door system or the door system's detection unit to the communication unit, but is transmitted to the communication unit via the transmission unit. This allows, for example, the door system to be easily retrofitted or adapted with the transmission unit.

[0066] It is also possible for multiple door systems and / or transmission units to be configured for transmitting at least one drive parameter and / or other information to (at least or exactly) one (single) communication unit. In particular, it is possible for the communication unit to contain connection information for multiple door systems and / or transmission units. This has the advantage that these multiple door systems and / or transmission units can jointly use the single communication unit to transmit information (such as the at least one drive parameter) to the storage system. This can also result in further cost and / or energy savings. It is also possible for (only) one of the door systems to have the communication unit (e.g., permanently integrated) and / or be connected to one.It is also possible that the communication unit is designed as a portable communication unit and may need to be brought close to the respective door systems and / or transmission units for transmission.

[0067] In particular, it can be provided that at least one drive parameter is transmitted cyclically and / or at irregular intervals, e.g., at most once a day (or at most every two or three days), especially via the transmission unit and / or communication unit, to the storage system. This has the advantage that the communication unit does not need to be permanently in data contact with the storage system, thus enabling further energy savings. For example, it can be provided that a transmission of the drive parameter (i.e., possibly a transmission of the drive parameter or all specific and possibly buffered drive parameters by the transmission unit) only takes place at certain times or during certain events and / or at certain intervals and / or only when the communication unit is within communication range of the transmission unit. For example,It is therefore also possible that the transmission unit has a storage element to temporarily store the drive parameters (determined by the recognition unit) until transmission. This can further improve energy efficiency.

[0068] It is conceivable that the communication unit and / or at least one further communication unit is designed as a mobile communication unit, in particular as a mobile phone, and / or as a smartphone, and / or as a smartwatch, and / or as a wearable (wearable computer), and / or as a computer, and / or as a laptop, and / or as part of another door system. Preferably, the communication unit comprises at least one sensor, e.g., a location sensor (e.g., GPS sensor), and / or an accelerometer, and / or a camera sensor, and / or an acoustic sensor.

[0069] It may be provided that the communication unit (or at least one of the communication units), in particular the at least one sensor of the communication unit, is used to determine at least one drive parameter. For example, it may be possible that the detection unit of the door system is used to determine first drive parameters and the communication unit is used to determine second drive parameters, whereby the first and second drive parameters differ from each other. For example, the at least one drive parameter determined by the communication unit(s) can be transmitted wirelessly to the door system and / or to the storage system, and may be temporarily stored in the door system and / or in the communication unit before the (respective) transmission.Preferably, at least one drive parameter can be determined by the communication unit by means of acquisition by at least one sensor and / or retrieval of information, e.g. via an internet connection (e.g. weather data) and / or via a user interface (e.g. user input).

[0070] Furthermore, the communication unit may have at least one transmission interface, preferably a radio transmission interface, in particular a mobile communication interface and / or WLAN and / or Bluetooth interface. Preferably, the transmission interface may be configured to transmit the at least one received drive parameter (at least partially via radio and / or wirelessly). In particular, the (possibly wireless) transmission of the (at least one received) drive parameter is carried out at least partially via radio to a storage system remote from the door system, in particular to a database remote from the door system, so that the transmitted drive parameter is preferably available remotely from the door system (by the storage system).

[0071] The communication unit may be operated by a computer program, which is persistently stored, for example, in a data memory of the communication unit. In particular, the computer program may be executed as a smartphone app. The computer program serves, for example, to evaluate the received drive parameters and / or to initiate the transmission to the storage system and / or to the transmission unit of the door system.

[0072] Preferably, the communication unit, in particular the computer program, can have one or more connection details for one or more transmission units or door systems. For example, multiple connection details can be provided, each enabling a connection to different door systems and / or being assigned to different door components or door systems. Preferably, the respective connection details can be determined during an initial connection process, in particular a Bluetooth pairing, between the communication unit and a respective transmission unit (possibly a specific or single door system). Thus, the computer program can manage the connection to multiple transmission units and / or door systems in order to receive drive parameters from these respective transmission units or door systems and / or transmit them to the storage system.In particular, this ensures a secure connection.

[0073] Preferably, the transmission unit can include (door system-side) connection information and / or a security feature, wherein the connection information and / or the security feature is particularly preferably stored (persistently) in a memory element of the transmission unit. For example, the connection information and / or the security feature of the transmission unit comprises at least an identifier and / or at least one key and / or at least one password and / or the like.

[0074] It may be possible that the connection information is at least partially determined, in particular generated, during a (possibly initial) connection with the communication unit (initial connection process), for example, based on the security feature as a fixed, predefined security feature. Preferably, a first (door system-side) connection information is provided for the transmission unit, and a second (communication unit-side) connection information is provided for the communication unit. For example, during a connection process, in particular the initial connection process or subsequent connection processes, the first and second connection information can be compared to perform authentication. Preferably, depending on this comparison, a connection between the transmission unit and the communication unit for the transmission of the drive parameter can be authorized and / or established.

[0075] In particular, the (door system-side) connection information and / or the security feature (such as a password) can be stored at least partially permanently and / or immutably in the transmission unit, preferably cryptographically secured.

[0076] It is also possible that the (door system-side) connection information and / or the security feature is modifiable and can be changed, for example, by the communication unit, preferably via the communication unit's computer program. For this purpose, (possibly additional and / or stricter) authentication may be necessary to remove cryptographic protection of the connection information and / or the security feature, thus enabling the change. Preferably, the (door system-side) connection information and / or the security feature can also be stored in another component of the door system (e.g., in a door closer) and read by the transmission unit.

[0077] Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the transmission of the drive parameter by the transmission unit and / or the reception of the drive parameter by the communication unit takes place without a connection and / or in encrypted form.

[0078] Furthermore, it may be possible that during at least one or every connection between the communication unit and the transmission unit (i.e., during the connection process), at least one connection protocol piece of information, in particular user information and / or a timestamp and / or a connection duration and / or information transmitted by the connection, in particular control information and / or configuration, and / or the like, is evaluated and / or stored and / or logged. Preferably, at least one of the drive parameters can be determined depending on the connection protocol information, e.g., the user information. In this way, it can be evaluated, for example, using the remote door system storage system, who established the connection and, if applicable, at what time. It can also be evaluated, for example, which control information was transmitted (e.g.,...).from the communication unit to the transmission unit for control, in particular the control, of the door component). Preferably, the user information includes at least one user identifier, e.g., an identifier uniquely assigned to the user of the communication unit and / or connection information (e.g., username and password), or the like.

[0079] It is conceivable that in an object (i.e., in particular in an installation object, e.g., a building, or a group or logical grouping of door systems, or the like) or in several objects, there is exactly one door system or several door systems, and / or that each is used with one (possibly a single) communication unit. For example, the communication unit can be integrated into one of the object's door systems or be portable, and thus preferably placed within the communication range of the respective door systems for reception. If the transmission unit of the respective door systems supports a connection-based communication technology, in particular Bluetooth communication, it may be possible for the communication unit to be connected to, e.g., paired with, at least one or each of the respective transmission units, possibly even at different times.It is further possible that one or more objects contain multiple door components, and preferably that their respective door functions (especially their movement state) can be adjusted by the drive parameters. Multiple door components may also be present in a single door system. Preferably, the multiple door components or the drive units of the respective door components are each controlled (e.g., actuated) by a single control unit of the respective door systems.

[0080] Advantageously, at least one drive parameter (received by the communication unit) can be transmitted via the communication unit to a storage system remote from the door system (possibly at least partially wirelessly), i.e., sent from the communication unit to the storage system, e.g., via a network, and / or subsequently received by the storage system, and / or vice versa. Optionally, the drive parameter received by the storage system, or a different drive parameter (e.g., for a configuration), can also be forwarded to the door system (especially the transmission unit) by the communication unit at a later time.It is also possible that, based on the drive parameter (received particularly from the storage system), the communication unit (particularly via a computer program such as an app) determines a configuration of the door system and / or transmits it to the door system, especially the transmission unit. Alternatively or additionally, the configuration can also be created outside this system and / or transmitted from the storage system to the communication unit.

[0081] In particular, the term "remote from the door system" refers to the fact that the storage system is located outside the door system. Preferably, the storage system can also be located outside the communication unit. Preferably, the storage system is spatially separated from the door system and / or the communication unit, and in particular has a distance to the door system and / or the communication unit of preferably greater than 1 meter (m), more preferably greater than 10 m, more preferably greater than 100 m, more preferably greater than 1000 m, and / or in the range of 1 m to 100 (or 1000 or 10000) kilometers (km), more preferably 5 m to 50 km, more preferably 10 m to 10 km, more preferably 100 m to 1 km. The storage system is particularly preferably in data communication with the communication unit, e.g., via one or more networks.

[0082] In particular, the transmission of at least one (received) drive parameter from the communication unit to the storage system initially occurs via radio transmission (e.g., from the communication unit to at least one intermediate point). The intermediate point is, for example, a hotspot (e.g., WLAN or mobile hotspot) and / or an access point (e.g., for WLAN) and / or a base station of a mobile network and / or a network component (e.g., hub / switch / repeater) of a (data) network and / or the like. It is possible that, in addition to this radio interface transmission, another transmission method is used, such as a wired transmission, to transmit the at least one drive parameter (e.g., from the intermediate point) to the storage system. For example, the storage system can be provided by at least one data processing system, e.g., in a data center or the like.Therefore, it may be possible that (at least partially) a wired transmission of the drive parameter (received, for example, from the intermediate point) takes place to and / or within the data center. This wired transmission includes, for example, an internet transmission and / or a network transmission (e.g., a local area network) and / or a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) transmission and / or the like. This ensures a reliable and fast transmission of the drive parameter.

[0083] It may also be possible that several drive parameters are transmitted in bundles (e.g. as data packets) and / or are transmitted in encrypted and / or modulated form.

[0084] Preferably, no communication between the door system and the remote storage system occurs without using the communication unit. In other words, communication between the door system and the storage system, e.g., the transmission of at least one drive parameter, takes place exclusively via the communication unit. This has the advantage that the door system does not inherently need to implement the communication technology of the communication unit's transmission interface, yet can still be connected to the storage system, at least indirectly.

[0085] Preferably, the storage system is implemented as a non-volatile storage system for persistent data storage and / or as a database system. In particular, the storage system provides functions for electronic data management and / or data storage and / or data provision and / or data evaluation and / or data analysis. Preferably, the database system is implemented as a relational database system. The database system comprises, for example, at least one database and / or a database management system. Furthermore, the storage system can have at least one interface for accessing the data stored therein, e.g., an SQL interface or the like. Preferably, the storage system is designed to persistently store and / or manage and / or evaluate the drive parameters transmitted to the storage system, and / or to provide a user interface for performing these functions.

[0086] It is conceivable that drive parameters of different door systems (i.e., the drive parameter of one door system and at least one other drive parameter of another door system) are determined and / or stored and / or evaluated in the memory system. Preferably, the drive parameter is assigned to the door system in which it was determined, for example, using an identifier of the door system.

[0087] In particular, it can also be provided that the drive parameters of the door systems are evaluated in the storage system and / or remotely (e.g., by an evaluation unit of the storage system), e.g., processed and / or analyzed and / or compared with each other, preferably so that an evaluation result is determined, in particular one that correlates with the drive parameters of the different door systems. Preferably, at least one of the door systems can be operated and / or tested (e.g., according to a fault check) and / or analyzed (e.g., maintenance information can be determined) based on the evaluation result.

[0088] Preferably, it can be provided that (particularly remotely from the door system) at least one piece of information, in particular at least one drive parameter of the at least one door system and / or at least one other door system, is read from the storage system and / or processed and / or evaluated and / or analyzed. For this purpose, at least one data processing system, in particular an evaluation unit, is provided, which includes the storage system (e.g., as a database) or is connected to it. For example, the evaluation of the information can include at least a statistical analysis or the like. Advantageously, drive parameters of different types can be stored in the storage system, e.g., drive parameters with information about the location of the (respectively assigned) door system (location information) and / or drive parameters with information about an identifier of the respective assigned door system.It is also conceivable that drive parameters from different door systems are stored in the memory system. The evaluation and / or analysis, independent of the door system, could then include, for example, at least a comparison and / or an evaluation of a correlation of at least some of these stored drive parameters.

[0089] For example, an evaluation and / or analysis of the drive parameters (remote from the door system) can be performed in such a way as to determine maintenance information (planning information). Various drive parameters (such as usage information, usage cycles, identifiers, error information, and / or the like) can be used to identify the door systems that currently or in the future require maintenance. For this purpose, the evaluation and / or analysis can be carried out based on predefined criteria, such as a comparison of the drive parameters and / or other information. It may also be possible to make a trend or prediction based on the drive parameters (e.g., for defects, failures, maintenance), possibly also depending on a specific location. Accordingly, the evaluation and / or analysis can also include filter functions, for example, to...Based on the selected filter, only those drive parameters that meet a specific requirement (e.g., have a specific location information and / or identifier) ​​are used for evaluation / analysis.

[0090] Furthermore, it may be possible that a configuration for the door system, or at least some of the door systems, is determined based on the evaluation and / or analysis. It is also conceivable that at least one existing configuration is first transferred from one door system to the storage system via the drive parameters, then modified, and subsequently transferred back to the door system.

[0091] This allows, for example, the operation of the door system to be improved based on the drive parameters.

[0092] It is conceivable that the information to be stored in the remote storage system, particularly drive parameters, is transmitted from multiple door systems and / or communication units to the storage system as a central storage system. For example, the storage system can receive and / or store drive parameters from at least 10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000 different door systems and / or communication units. This allows, in particular, the creation of a comprehensive information database that enables reliable analysis.

[0093] For example, the drive parameters can also include manufacturer information and / or partner information. Manufacturer information relates to details about a manufacturer, particularly of the door system. Partner information relates to details, especially a partner identifier, that are uniquely assigned to a sales partner and / or installer of the door system. These drive parameters enable a particularly reliable analysis of the information stored in the memory system, as maintenance and / or planning information can be determined and transmitted to the relevant partners. It may also be possible for such a partner to receive secure access to their assigned stored information, for example, through authentication with the memory system.

[0094] Preferably, the storage system includes an access component, for example, with a user interface, to access and / or evaluate or analyze the information stored in the system. For example, the access component provides an authentication process so that an operator, partner, and / or manufacturer can authenticate themselves for access. In particular, access to the access component via an app or similar device may also be provided.

[0095] Preferably, a computer program, in particular an app, can be provided for the communication unit, which, for example, enables the configuration and / or programming of macros for the door system. These macros can, for example, comprise a sequence of commands to initiate various door functions depending on predefined conditions. For instance, it is conceivable that the computer program could configure an opening and / or closing time for the door system (e.g., depending on the time of day).

[0096] Furthermore, it may also be possible for the communication unit to initiate a (possibly at least partially automatic) functional test of the door system, in order to determine at least one of the drive parameters based on the test results. Depending on the results of this functional test, it may be determined, for example, that maintenance of the door system is required. The functional test can be initiated and / or carried out, for example, by the communication unit (i.e., in particular, by the computer program) and / or by the control unit and / or by the transmission unit and / or by the storage system (or an associated data processing system). In particular, the functional test can be carried out using at least one of the drive parameters, for example, based on image information or the like.

[0097] Furthermore, the communication unit may be designed to determine at least one drive parameter for the door system. For example, a camera sensor in the communication unit can be used to capture image and / or video information about the door system, particularly the movement of the door component. This image and / or video information can then be used, for example, as a drive parameter to perform a functional test on the door system.

[0098] Preferably, at least one drive parameter (i.e., one or more drive parameters) can be relevant to the door function, in particular to the movement of the door component and / or to the drive of the door component. In other words, the at least one drive parameter can be correlated with (the execution of) the door function. Thus, it is possible that external influences directly affect the movement of the door component (e.g., a force acting on the door component, damage, ambient temperature, or the like) or indirectly affect it (e.g., a time of day, if the door component is or should be kept closed at certain times of day). For example, the drive parameter can be specific to at least one of the influences, e.g., it can be (measured or otherwise) information about it.It is also conceivable that drive parameters such as usage duration, usage frequency (especially the number of opening and closing cycles of the door component), or the (geographical) location of the door component are relevant for the operation of the door system, particularly the movement of the door component, i.e., correlated with it. A single usage cycle corresponds, for example, to a complete opening and closing of the door component, i.e., a complete movement sequence.

[0099] Furthermore, within the scope of the invention, it may be provided that the at least one drive parameter is determined on the basis of at least one of the following pieces of information (hereinafter also referred to as first information), preferably by the recognition unit and / or by the communication unit, and / or provides at least one of the following pieces of information (or first information): Operating information of the door system, in particular a usage cycle, especially as the number of completed movement sequences, and / or an operating duration and / or an operating and / or usage log and / or a frequency of a movement sequence, in particular of an opening of the door component, and / or a speed of the movement sequence, environmental information, preferably weather information and / or location information and / or time information, door system information, preferably information about other components of the door system and / or about the type of integration of the door component into the door system, door component information, in particular information about a type and / or design and / or configuration of the door component, communication unit information, which is determined by at least one sensor of the communication unit, e.g.Camera information and / or motion information and / or location information, door function information, preferably information about a configuration, in particular programming (e.g., of macros), of the door function, maintenance information, preferably information about a maintenance status and / or a maintenance date and / or an initial commissioning time and / or a defect and / or a last maintenance of the door system, user information, which is determined in particular by means of a connection process of the transmission unit with the communication unit and / or by means of facial recognition and / or by means of a usage log and / or by means of authentication.

[0100] Various drive parameters and / or information (especially in the storage system remote from the door system) can also be stored and / or compared and / or evaluated, so that complex conclusions (such as maintenance information or fault diagnosis) can be drawn based on the drive parameters and / or information.

[0101] In particular, it may be possible to provide and / or make available at least one evaluation function (especially for the at least one door system) based on the drive parameter (and / or at least one of the drive parameters), preferably based on at least one piece of information about the drive parameter, and in particular also information from which the drive parameter is / was determined (e.g., by an evaluation). Preferably, the evaluation can also be carried out based on a combination and / or a comparison of at least two of the drive parameters.

[0102] For example, the evaluation can provide at least one evaluation function, in particular for the at least one door system or all door systems for which drive parameters are stored in the memory system. Preferably, the evaluation function includes a function for determining at least one of the following pieces of information (hereinafter also referred to as second pieces of information): a statistic about the at least one door system, a functional status of the at least one door system, a result of a functional test of the at least one door system, information about a localization of the at least one door system, manufacturer and / or partner information of the at least one door system, a usage cycle and / or operating duration information about the at least one door system.

[0103] Alternatively or additionally, the evaluation function can also include a function for determining at least one of the aforementioned initial pieces of information, e.g., if this initial piece of information is not / was not used to determine the drive parameter and / or is not immediately known.

[0104] It is also conceivable that the transmission unit is designed as a radio transmission unit, in particular a Bluetooth transmission unit, so that the transmission and / or reception of the drive parameter takes place at least partially via Bluetooth, preferably Bluetooth Low Energy. The use of the Bluetooth or BLE standard enables energy-saving and reliable transmission of the drive parameters.

[0105] Alternatively or additionally, near-field communication or other radio communication can also be carried out with the communication unit via the transmission unit. In particular, the transmission unit includes one or more antennas for transmitting and / or receiving, so that communication can be carried out reliably.

[0106] Preferably, the transmission unit can be designed as a retrofittable unit, allowing it to be subsequently integrated (retrofitted) into the door system, particularly to enable communication via a wireless technology (such as Bluetooth or BLE). For this purpose, the transmission unit is designed, for example, as a retrofit device or integrated into a retrofit device. This allows for easy expansion of the door system with a communication technology provided (possibly exclusively within the door system) by the transmission unit, such as Bluetooth or BLE. Preferably, the transmission unit also provides further options for receiving, transmitting, and / or evaluating drive parameters, for example, additionally via a wired communication technology, such as Ethernet or LAN. This allows, for example,An alternative reading option for drive parameters will be provided.

[0107] It may also be possible for the communication unit to (at least partially) initiate the functional test and / or determine and / or evaluate the (at least one) drive parameter, so that the display of the functional test result preferably takes place on the communication unit, in particular on a display of the communication unit. This allows the communication unit to easily evaluate the functional test.

[0108] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the communication unit is designed as a portable communication unit for mobile communication, whereby the wireless transmission of the initiation information, in particular multiple initiation information sets, is carried out via a mobile network or via Bluetooth data transmission, especially Bluetooth Low Energy data transmission. This allows for particularly flexible execution of the functional test. For this purpose, it may be necessary to bring the communication unit within a communication range of the door system or to locate it within a minimum distance (such as this communication range) of the door system.

[0109] Another possibility is that the determination and / or evaluation of at least one drive parameter is carried out in relation to other drive parameters of other door systems, so that the functional test result is preferably specific for the door system and the other door systems. In other words, the functional test result can be determined based on the drive parameters of different door systems in order to, for example, evaluate the functional state and / or fault state of one of the door systems. Thus, for example, findings obtained from other door systems can also be used for fault testing of a different door system. This is preferably achieved by storing and / or evaluating the drive parameters, which can contain information about these findings.

[0110] Preferably, the functional test result can be specific to the door system (as a first door system) and subsequent door systems by making the evaluation and / or execution of the functional test on the (first) door system dependent on information, particularly fault information, from the subsequent door systems (based on further drive parameters of the subsequent door systems). This makes it possible to consider information across door systems, especially fault information. For example, if a fault is detected in at least one of the subsequent door systems, this fault can also be considered in other door systems (such as the first door system), and / or a functional test on the other door systems can be initiated (automatically) and / or adapted based on the detected fault.

[0111] Furthermore, it may be possible for the initiation of the functional test to be automated, preferably time-dependent and / or dependent on an analysis of stored drive parameters of the door system and / or other door systems, which are stored (jointly) in a storage system remote from the door system, so that the initiation preferably takes place automatically and / or remotely by the storage system. The analysis can, for example, include a (statistical) evaluation and / or pattern recognition, in particular of drive parameters, which contain information about the operation of the door system (and / or other door systems). For example, this information was previously recorded over a certain period for the at least one door system. For example, an error pattern and / or the like can be detected based on the analysis, so that the functional test is initiated upon the corresponding detection.This allows the operation of the door system to be improved by detecting errors in a timely and reliable manner.

[0112] Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one drive parameter is determined at least partially by the door system, preferably by a detection unit and / or based on at least one (detection of a) sensor component of the door system, wherein preferably the door function is performed at least partially (especially during the detection) and / or the determination is synchronized with the door function. For example, the sensor component can measure forces during the execution of the door function, wherein the measurement is preferably synchronized with the door function according to a predefined scheme, or vice versa. This makes it possible to adequately evaluate the operation of the door function for the purpose of fault detection.

[0113] Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one drive parameter is determined at least partially by the communication unit, preferably using at least one sensor of the communication unit, and in particular includes at least one audio and / or video signal about the door system, especially about the door component, preferably during the execution of the door function. Thus, for example, an audio and / or video analysis can be performed by having the communication unit record the audio and / or video signal (e.g., a video of the door component or other components of the door system) while, for example, the door function is being executed. It is preferably provided that the sensor of the communication unit is manually aligned with the door system, especially the door component. This enables a reliable and cost-effective evaluation of the door system.It is conceivable that the evaluation of the audio and / or video information is automated (e.g. by the communication unit and / or the evaluation unit) and / or is sent to another communication unit, such as a service communication unit, for evaluation.

[0114] It is also conceivable that a (at least partially automated) repair run could be carried out for functional testing, during which at least one door function is performed (especially automatically), and data from at least one sensor component of the door system is recorded. This repair run could be supplemented, for example, by video analysis, particularly by video recording of a communication unit. This would further improve the functional test.

[0115] Another possibility is that, to determine the drive parameter, a door function in the door system is activated that is assigned to this drive parameter, so that the drive parameter is specific to the activated door function, in particular dependent on the door function and / or determined synchronously with it. For example, the drive parameter can be determined by the sensor component of the door system and / or a sensor of the communication unit during the activated door function, e.g., during a movement sequence. In particular, a camera (as a sensor component or sensor) can record the door component movement during the door function, and / or at least one closing force (of the door component and / or at the drive unit) or the like is simultaneously recorded to execute the door function.This allows various drive parameters to be determined, which are suitable for indicating a fault in the door system.

[0116] Another possibility is that at least one drive parameter is determined, at least partially, by reading error information from a memory component of the door system, so that the drive parameter is preferably specific to the error information. The error information can be previously stored, for example, determined and / or saved during operation of the door system. Thus, during functional testing, errors that occurred (e.g., only once and / or reversibly) during previous operation of the door system can also be evaluated.

[0117] Furthermore, within the scope of the invention, it is optionally possible for the at least one drive parameter to be determined at least partially by reading maintenance information from a storage component of the door system, such that the drive parameter is preferably specific to the maintenance information. For example, based on the drive parameter and / or the maintenance information, one or more different maintenance intervals and / or past maintenance and / or a usage cycle of the door system can be evaluated and / or transmitted as drive parameters to the storage system remote from the door system. This enables a detailed fault analysis.

[0118] Within the scope of the invention, it can be provided that, prior to initiating the functional test, at least one drive parameter and / or at least one error message determined based on the drive parameter is evaluated, preferably by the door system and / or by an evaluation unit, which is preferably provided in a storage system remote from the door system, wherein the initiation takes place depending on this evaluation. It is conceivable that such drive parameters are determined automatically and / or cyclically at specific intervals and / or that drive parameters previously determined by the door system are temporarily stored by the door system and / or the communication unit. In particular, at a specific time (of the day, week, or year, e.g.,(Always in the morning) the drive parameters stored up to that point are transferred (to the communication unit and / or the storage system), and preferably, in the event of irregularities, a functional test (especially automatically) is initiated and / or triggered. The irregularities can be detected, for example, through evaluation in order to reliably and promptly detect faults in the door system.

[0119] Preferably, the functional test can also be automated, enabling at least partial self-repair based on at least one specific drive parameter and / or the functional test result. In particular, information and / or drive parameters provided by the remote storage system can be used to evaluate the functional test result and / or determine instructions for self-repair. This determination of instructions can be carried out, for example, by the door system, the communication unit, and / or an evaluation unit of the storage system.

[0120] Advantageously, the invention provides that during functional testing, at least one drive parameter is compared with at least one predetermined parameter setpoint. Preferably, different drive parameters are compared with different parameter setspoints, which preferably each comprise at least one predefined setpoint for different functional parameters and / or door functions in the door system, so that the functional test result particularly preferably includes at least one piece of information about a deviation from this setpoint. The parameter setpoint can, for example, be pre-stored in a non-volatile and / or immutable and / or cryptographically secured manner in the door system and / or in the communication unit and / or in the storage system. For example,The parameter setting can also be specified by the communication unit and / or by the storage system, especially (uniformly) for several door systems, so that, for example, the specified parameter setting for the functional test is transferred to the door system.

[0121] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the functional test result, in particular the at least one drive parameter, can be transmitted to a service communication unit, enabling remote maintenance of the door system based on the functional test result, and especially on the drive parameter. Preferably, the remote maintenance includes at least one initiation of a door function and / or a function of the communication unit, preferably a function for providing augmented reality as a computer-aided enhancement of reality perception for the user of the communication unit. Preferably, the service communication unit can be designed like the communication unit, e.g., as a smartphone, or differently, e.g., as a computer, laptop, or the like.The communication unit, service communication unit, storage system, and / or transmission unit of the door system can be connected via a network. This network can, for example, include at least a wired data network and / or a wireless network, particularly a mobile network. Augmented reality (AR) can be provided as a computer-aided enhancement of reality perception, for example, through the use of additional aids. For instance, the communication unit can be connected to glasses (with a display and / or camera) to provide the augmented reality function. Furthermore, audio and / or video information can be transmitted to the communication unit (e.g., via the service communication unit). This information can include, for example, maintenance and / or troubleshooting instructions for the door system.This offers the advantage that a user can perform maintenance and / or fault checking on the door system in a simple, safe and convenient manner, especially with the use of support tools such as the augmented reality function.

[0122] Preferably, at least one service function can be provided by transmitting the drive parameters to a central computer, particularly the storage system. This computer can, for example, include another computer program and / or a corresponding (software) interface. This additional computer program is, in particular, a customer relationship management (CRM) program that provides at least part of the service function, especially for a user of the computer. Accordingly, the computer program can easily determine, adjust, evaluate, and / or transmit drive parameters to the door system, for example, to adjust the operation of the door system and / or to evaluate a functional test result.

[0123] The invention also relates to a computer program product designed to operate, at least partially, a communication unit when implemented by a communication unit, for carrying out the steps of a method according to the invention, in particular for providing a functional test result according to the method according to the invention. Thus, the computer program product according to the invention offers the same advantages as those described in detail with reference to a method according to the invention.

[0124] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in detail with reference to the drawings. The features mentioned in the claims and in the description can each be essential to the invention individually or in any combination. The drawings schematically show: Fig. 1 shows a view of parts of a testing system with parts of a door system for visualizing a method according to the invention, as well as a computer program product. Fig. 2 shows another view of parts of a testing system. Fig. 3 shows another view of parts of a testing system. Fig. 4 shows a representation of parts of a communication unit. Fig. 5 shows a representation of parts of a recognition unit. Fig. 6 shows a representation of a storage system. Fig. 7 shows a representation for visualizing a method according to the invention. Fig. 8 shows another representation for visualizing a method according to the invention. Fig. 9 shows another representation for visualizing a method according to the invention.

[0125] In the following figures, identical reference numerals are used for the same technical features even for different embodiments.

[0126] In Figure 1A door system 400 and at least partially a testing system 1 according to the invention for visualizing a method and computer program product according to the invention are shown schematically.

[0127] In particular, the testing system 1 comprises at least one non-volatile storage system 100. Furthermore, the testing system 1 can comprise at least one storage unit 110 and / or at least one interface unit 120 and / or at least one evaluation unit 130. The storage unit 110, the interface unit 120, and / or the evaluation unit 130 can each also be part of the storage system 100, as shown in Figure 6 This is made clear.

[0128] The storage system 100 is implemented, for example, as a database system or as a data processing system (with one or more computers) for providing the database system, wherein the storage unit 110 is preferably implemented as a relational database of the database system or as a non-volatile data storage of the data processing system.

[0129] Optionally, the test system 1 can also include a communication unit 10 and / or parts of the door system 400. The communication unit 10 is, for example, a mobile device, in particular a smartphone. For example, radio communication takes place via a radio transmission interface 20 of the communication unit 10 in order to send data to a network 90, e.g., a mobile network. This enables, in particular, wireless data transmission of at least one drive parameter P from the door system 400 to the remote storage system 100, which can also be connected to the network 90 directly or indirectly (e.g., via other networks).

[0130] Furthermore, the communication unit 10 can have at least one communication interface 25 to carry out further communication, in particular radio communication, preferably Bluetooth communication. This can then be used, for example, for data exchange via a Bluetooth connection 95 with a transmission unit 500 of the door system 400. In particular, at least one drive parameter P can be exchanged via the Bluetooth connection 95. This drive parameter P can then be transmitted, for example, via the network 90 to the storage system 100 located remotely from the door system.

[0131] The door system 400 comprises, for example, at least one door component 410, in particular a movable door leaf. The door component 410 can be moved by a drive unit 480, which can be controlled, i.e., actuated, by a control unit 420. In this way, at least one door function can be provided, e.g., opening the door component 410. Other door functions include, for example, locking the door (e.g., at certain times) or the like. In particular, a detection unit 440 of the door system 400 can be used to determine at least one drive parameter P, which is correlated with the door function. This drive parameter P can then, if necessary, be transmitted via the transmission unit 500 to the communication unit 10, and subsequently via the network 90 to the remote storage system 100.

[0132] As in Figure 2As shown, the communication unit 10 can be designed as a portable communication unit 10 and may perform the reception and / or transmission of several drive parameters P originating from different door systems 400. For example, both a first door system 401 and a second door system 402 can be provided, each of which can establish a connection, in particular a Bluetooth connection 95, with the communication unit 10 via its respective transmission units 500. For example, establishing a connection is only possible if the portable communication unit 10 is within communication range of the respective transmission units 500.

[0133] In Figure 3The schematic shows that the communication unit 10 can also be integrated into the door system 400 (i.e., into at least one of the door systems 400). In this case, it is also possible for another door system 402 to communicate with the communication unit 10 of the first door system 401 and / or transmit drive parameters P to it. In this way, a cost-effective and reliable networking of the door systems can be achieved to transmit drive parameters P to a storage system 100 located remotely from the door system.

[0134] Figure 4Figure 1 schematically shows (at least partially) the structure of a communication unit 10. The communication unit 10 comprises, for example, at least one radio transmission interface 20 and / or at least one communication interface 25 and / or at least one sensor 30, in particular at least one camera sensor 31 and / or at least one positioning sensor 32 and / or at least one accelerometer 33, and / or at least one processing device 40 and / or at least one data storage device 50, which may be (at least partially) electrically or electronically interconnected.

[0135] In Figure 5Figure 1 shows a schematic, at least partial, structure of a recognition unit 440. This unit can, for example, include a storage component 441 and / or a location component 442 and / or a receiver component 443 and / or a processing component 444 and / or a sensor component 445 and / or a counter component 446, which can be at least partially electrically or electronically connected to each other.

[0136] In Figures 7 to 9A schematic representation of a method according to the invention is shown. It is provided that the functional test is initiated in the door system 400, wherein the initiation is carried out by at least partially wireless transmission of at least one initiation piece of information. The initiation information can, for example, be transmitted wirelessly from the communication unit 10 to the door system 400, e.g., via Bluetooth data transmission to a transmission unit 500 of the door system 400. It is also possible that the initiation information is transmitted from the storage system 100 and / or from a service communication unit 5, i.e., the functional test is initiated manually or automatically by the storage system 100 and / or by the service communication unit 5 (e.g., also by user input).

[0137] Furthermore, at least one drive parameter P can be determined, where the drive parameter P is correlated with the door function. Additionally, the at least one drive parameter P can be evaluated to determine a functional test result FE, which includes, for example, information about errors or measured values ​​obtained during the functional test.

[0138] Subsequently, the functional test result (FE) can be made available so that it is displayed remotely to a user of communication unit 10. It is also possible for the functional test result (FE) to be displayed at a service communication unit 5, for example, to a service technician. It is conceivable that the drive parameters (P) and / or the functional test result (FE) are transmitted from communication unit 10 to service communication unit 5 (e.g., via a mobile network or internet connection) (see [reference]). Figure 8 ) and / or can be retrieved from the service communication unit 5 at the storage system 100 (see Figure 9 ).

[0139] The preceding explanation of the embodiments describes the present invention exclusively by way of examples.

[0140] Of course, individual features of the embodiments can be freely combined with one another, provided this is technically feasible, without leaving the scope of the present invention. Reference symbol list

[0141] 1 Testing system 5 Service communication unit 10 Communication unit 20 Radio transmission interface 25 Communication interface 30 Sensor 31 Camera sensor 32 Position sensor 33 Accelerometer 40 Processing agents 50 data storage devices 90 Network 95 Bluetooth connection 100 Storage system 110 Storage unit 120 Interface unit 130 Evaluation unit 400 Door system 401 First door system 402 Other door systems 410 Door component 420 control unit 440 Detection unit 441 Storage component 442 Location component 443 Receiving component 444 Processing component 445 Sensor component 446 Counter component 480 drive unit 500 transmission unit FE function test result P drive parameters

Claims

1. A method for carrying out a function test on at least one door system (400), wherein the door system (400) comprises at least one at least partially automatically operating door component (410) for carrying out at least one door function, characterised by the following steps, - Initiating the function test on the door system (400), wherein the initiation is carried out by a wireless transmission of at least one item of initiation information, - Determining at least one drive parameter (P), wherein the drive parameter (P) is correlated with the door function, - Evaluating the at least one drive parameter (P) such that a function test result (FE) is determined, - Providing the function test result (FE) such that the function test result (FE) is displayed remotely from the door system for a user of a communication unit (10), wherein the function test comprises a comparison of the at least one drive parameter (P) with at least one predetermined parameter specification such that the function test result (FE) contains an item of information about a deviation from this specification and / or the function test takes place automatically, preferably time-dependent and / or depending on an analysis of stored drive parameters (P) of the door system (400) and / or further door systems (400), and / or the function test takes place depending on further drive parameters (P) of further door systems (400) such that the function test result (FE) is specific to the door system (400) and the further door systems (400).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterised in that the initiation of the function test and / or the determination and / or the evaluation of the drive parameter (P) is carried out by the communication unit (10) such that the display of the function test result (FE) preferably takes place on the communication unit (10).

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the communication unit (10) is in the form of a portable communication unit (10) for mobile radio communication, wherein the wireless transmission of the initiation information is carried out as a transmission via a mobile radio network or as a Bluetooth data transmission, in particular Bluetooth Low Energy data transmission.

4. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the determination and / or evaluation of the at least one drive parameter (P) takes place depending on further drive parameters (P) of further door systems (400) such that the function test result (FE) is specific to the door system (400) and the further door systems (400).

5. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the initiation of the function test takes place in an automated manner, preferably time-dependent and / or depending on an analysis of stored drive parameters (P) of the door system (400) and / or further door systems (400), which are stored in particular in a storage system (100) remote from the door system, such that the initiation preferably takes place in an automated manner and / or takes place remotely from the door system by the storage system (100).

6. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one drive parameter (P) is determined at least partially by the door system (400), preferably by a detection unit (440) and / or on the basis of at least one sensor component (445) of the door system (400), wherein the door function is preferably carried out at least partially for the determination and / or the determination is synchronised with the door function.

7. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one drive parameter (P) is determined at least partially by the communication unit (10), preferably on the basis of at least one sensor (30) of the communication unit (10), and in particular comprises at least one item of audio and / or video information about the door system (400), in particular about the door component (410), preferably in a state in which the door function is carried out.

8. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in order to determine the drive parameter (P), such a door function is activated in the door system (400) which is assigned to this drive parameter (P), such that the drive parameter (P) is specific to the activated door function, in particular is dependent on the door function and / or is determined synchronised therewith.

9. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one drive parameter (P) is determined at least partially in that an item of error information is read out from a memory component (441) of the door system (400) such that the drive parameter (P) is preferably specific to the error information.

10. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one drive parameter (P) is determined at least partially in that an item of maintenance information is read out from a memory component (441) of the door system (400) such that the drive parameter (P) is preferably specific to the maintenance information.

11. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one drive parameter (P) and / or at least one item of error information determined on the basis of the drive parameter (P) is evaluated before the initiation of the function test, preferably by the door system (400) and / or by an evaluation unit (130), which is preferably provided in a storage system (100) remote from the door system, wherein the initiation takes place depending on this evaluation.

12. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that during the function test, the at least one drive parameter (P) is compared with at least one predetermined parameter specification, wherein different drive parameters (P) are preferably compared in each case with different parameter specifications, which in each case comprise at least one predefined specification for different functional parameters and / or door functions in the door system (400) such that the function test result (FE) comprises at least one item of information about a deviation from this specification.

13. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the function test result (FE), in particular with the at least one drive parameter (P), is transmitted to a service communication unit (5), such that remote maintenance of the door system (400) can take place on the basis of the function test result (FE), and in particular on the basis of the drive parameter (P), wherein preferably the remote maintenance comprises at least one initiation of a door function and / or function of the communication unit (10), preferably a function for providing an augmented reality as a computer-aided extension of the perception of reality for the user of the communication unit (10).

14. A computer program product, which is designed, when executed by a communication unit (10), to operate the communication unit (10) to provide a function test result (FE) according to a method according to one of claims 1 to 13.