SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF ACCESS TO A PREDETERMINED AREA BY ONE OR MORE OWNERS

Description

Ref.: 24AP71I Description of the industrial invention entitled "System and method for the management by one or more owners of access to a predetermined area" in the name of Nice SpA with headquarters in Oderzo (TV) ***** Scope of application The present invention relates to a system and a method for the management by one or more owners of access to a predetermined area by activating mobile barriers, such as gates, barriers, shutters, overhead doors and similar and / or control of alarm systems. State of the art From the state of the art, alarm systems and mobile barriers are known, such as gates, barriers, shutters, overhead doors and similar, intended to regulate access to one or more guests in a predetermined area belonging to one or more owners. Such alarm systems and mobile barriers can also be generically defined as as selectively operable devices to permit access into the area predetermined to the guests. However, access management in the predetermined area through access control alarm systems and / or activation of mobile barriers can present numerous problems. In fact, if there is an employee near the predetermined area, the operator himself can control the alarm system and / or activate the mobile barrier in to allow guests access to the predetermined area. In the case of private homes, where generally no provision is made for a access management officer, guests must wait for the activation of the movable barriers by the owner if the latter is not present at the premises the predetermined area and is not available. Ref.: 24AP71I This last case has the disadvantage of significantly lengthening the times necessary for guest access to the predetermined area. From the state of the art, wireless devices for remote control are also known configured to send activation signals to the processor or control unit mobile barriers for their opening or closing or alarm systems for their activation or deactivation. In order for a guest to gain access using the wireless device, a owner must physically deliver to the guest a wireless device already enabled to interface with the processor. As is evident, this technical solution is particularly inconvenient and involves a significant waste of time and resources. An alternative way to operate the mobile barrier or control the system alarm requires the use of a fixed keyboard placed outside the area predetermined and configured to allow guests to enter a code default. The default code must be provided by the owner to guests. who need to access the predetermined area. A drawback related to this last technical solution is represented by the fact that guests can access the predetermined area, even in an uncontrolled manner, as long as the default code remains available to them and the owner does not edit and save a new default code. To overcome at least partially the above mentioned drawbacks, some measures have been put in place I also point out systems that require the owner to send barcodes or QR code to guests, such barcodes or QR codes being intended to be detected and recognized by a camera and decoded by appropriate management tools to control the activation of the mobile barrier and / or the deactivation of the system Ref.: 24AP71I alarm. A drawback of this last technical solution is represented by the fact that the The procedure for providing codes to guests is unsafe, with the risk that unauthorized persons enter the predetermined area. A further drawback is that the mobile barriers or systems pre-existing alarm systems require the installation of the camera and the means of decoding to enable the correct functioning of such systems. Presentation of the invention The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a system and a method for managing access by one or more owners in a predetermined area that allows the drawbacks of the technique to be resolved note described above. A further object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method of the type described above that allow the management of the access securely. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method of the type described above which allow to avoid the cloning of transmitted data for access management. A further object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method of the type described above that are easy to use. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method of the type described above that are able to exploit at least partially the existing alarm systems and mobile barriers with their respective processors or control units. Brief description of the drawings The technical characteristics of the invention, according to the above-mentioned purposes, are Ref.: 24AP71I clearly visible from the content of the claims reported below and the its advantages will be more evident in the description detailed which follows, made with reference to the attached drawings, which represent one or more purely exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, wherein: - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device, in particular a gate, selectively operable to allow guest access to an area predetermined; - Figure 2 is a schematic view of the system for managing access to the area predetermined object of the present invention. Detailed description The present invention relates to a system and a method for the management of part of one or more owners of access to a predetermined area; in the view schematic of figure 2 the system is indicated globally with the reference number 1. The predetermined area may consist of, for example, an open area, such as a courtyard 2 of a house (as illustrated in figure 1), from a closed room, such as a private home or a company building, or from a parking lot. Access to the predetermined area 2 is permitted to one or more guests, subject to authorization from the owner or owners in accordance with the modalities described below. Access management involves controlling a 3-way device selectively to allow guests access to the area from time to time predetermined 2. Such device 3 may consist, for example, of a mobile barrier, such as a gate 3 (see figure 1), a barrier, a shutter, a garage door or similar and / or a known type of alarm system and / or an automation system Ref.: 24AP71I domestic. The system 1 may also comprise a plurality of devices 3 controlled in a manner autonomous to allow access to multiple predetermined areas, without to go beyond the scope of protection of this invention. Access management system 1 preferably includes: - at least one selectively operable device 3, of the type indicated above, to allow access to the predetermined area 2 to one or more guests; - at least one processor 4, or control unit, for controlling the at least one device 3 selectively operable and comprising respective control software control 5; - at least one first interface and control device 6 intended to be used by an owner and comprising 7 transmission means configured for connect to at least one processor 4 and to send a signal to it activation T, the at least one first device 3 comprising a respective software application 8; - one or more second interface and control devices 9 intended to be used from guests and including 11 transmission media and respective application software 12; - a server device communicating with one or more communications networks. Advantageously, the at least one processor 4 can be configured to control the operation of multiple secondary processors 13, one for each operable device 3 selectively, as schematically illustrated in figure 2. This way, the owner or owners can manage access to multiple areas or premises of the predetermined area 2 by transmitting respective activation signals by means of the first interface and control device 6. The activation signal T sent to the at least one processor 4 is intended to Ref.: 24AP71I promote the opening of the mobile barrier 3 or the deactivation of the system alarm. Conveniently, the at least one processor 4 may be placed within the area predetermined 2 or even outside the predetermined area 2. Furthermore, the control software 5 of the processor 4 is configured to transmit to the application software 8 of the at least one first interface and control device 6, via the communication network, D1 data regarding access conditions to the predetermined area 2. Such access conditions may include the timeframes for access to the area predetermined 2, the number of accesses available to predetermined area 2 and the times of opening and closing of the at least one selectively operable device 3, for example example of a gate. The first interface and control device 6 and the second interface and control devices command 9 can consist of any communication device suitable, such as a smartphone, tablet or electronic device radio control. Advantageously, the transmission means 7 of the at least one first device interface and control 6, as well as the transmission means 11 of the second devices of interface and command 9, are configured to connect to a receiver 15 or to a remote control of at least one processor 4. In addition to the transmission media 7, 11 and the respective application software 8, 12, the first interface and control device 6 and the second interface and control devices command 9 may each include a user input, such as a touchscreen, a keyboard, one or more switch buttons, software voice command or similar, a receiver, a memory, a power source, which can be replaceable or rechargeable at will, a display and a device Ref.: 24AP71I processing that controls its functioning. These latter components are not illustrated in the schematic view of figure 2 and are widely known from the state of the art. Suitable communication networks may include, without limitation, the network Internet, a cellular network, long range Bluetooth or other means of communication, or a combination of the same. Advantageously, application software 8, 12, in jargon applications, can be available for purchase and / or download from any website, online store or supplier, via communication networks. As further described below, the application software 8 of the at least one first interface and control device 6 allows owners to grant in remote guest authorization to connect to at least one processor 4 of the management system 1, so that they can also send respective signals T activation to processor 4. The application software 8 of the first interface and control device 6 may also provide owners with the ability to limit, temporally or spatially, guest access to the predetermined area 2. In accordance with a peculiar aspect of the invention, the management system 1 also comprises a blockchain network 10 and the application software 8 of at least one first interface and control device 6 is configured to transmit, to the second interface and control devices 9, at least the D2 data on rights or permissions connection and connection conditions with at least one processor 4. The transmission of D2 data on rights and connection conditions is carried out through transactions processed by the blockchain network 10 and the means of transmission 11 second interface and control devices 9 are configured to connect selectively to the at least one processor 4, in particular with the receiver 15, and for Ref.: 24AP71I send to the processor 4 respective activation signals T following the reception of the D2 data on rights and connection conditions. In detail, “blockchain network” means a data structure that consists of growing lists of records, called "blocks," securely linked together using encryption. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data. Since each block contains information about the previous block, these actually form a chain with each block linking to those previous ones. Consequently, blockchain transactions are irreversible as, once recorded, the data in a given block cannot be changed without alter subsequent blocks. Using the blockchain network 10 allows for secure access authorizations which cannot be cloned by malicious people; therefore, the entire system is safe and reliable. Advantageously, the application software 8 of the at least one first device interface and command 6 allows the owner to send D2 data on rights and connection conditions to the application software 12 of the second devices interface and command 9 after the application software 12 have been downloaded and installed. The owner or owners can send guests an invitation or link to download and install the 12 application software on your second device interface and command 9 through a dedicated communication network, using a short message service, a multimedia message service, an e-mail, a message via a third-party website or similar. Sending the invitation can be done using the first version of the application software 8 Ref.: 24AP71I interface and control device 6 either independently, or it can be created by the owners through a third-party website or service. The application software 12 installed in the second interface and control devices 9 make the latter receptive to the transmission of D2 data on rights and on the conditions of connection by the at least one first device interface and command 6. D2 data on rights and connection conditions may include information identification of the at least one processor 4 and corresponding information of permissions for connection rights to the processor. In other words, the D2 data on the rights and conditions of connection mainly include the credentials required by processor 4 to make the connection. The application software 8 of the at least one first interface and control device 6 can store D2 data on rights and connection conditions in memory of such device 6 and such data D2 can be entered manually by the owner via user input or by download from the processor 4, using communication networks. Alternatively, the application software 8 of the first interface and control device 6 can have a learning mode similar to a transmitter learning known in the state of the art, so that the at least one first interface and control device 6 receives and stores data D2 from a transmission of an authorized transmitter. According to a first embodiment, guests can instruct the software 12 applications running on the respective second interface and control devices 9 to be receptive to D2 data on rights and conditions of connection, for example with a learning mode, to download such data D2, for example from a third-party server device, and / or to store such D2 data Ref.: 24AP71I in a memory. In accordance with an alternative embodiment, the application software 12 can automatically store D2 data on rights and conditions of connection in the memories of the second interface and control devices 9. So when guests want to connect to at least one 4 processor of the management system 1, they can run the application software 12 on their respective second interface and control devices 9, which can retrieve the D2 data on the rights and conditions of connection and transmit the activation signal T authorized through the respective means of transmission 11 to at least one processor 4, for example via Bluetooth, cellular network or the Internet. A single and unique smart contract 20 is also foreseen, integrated into the blockchain network 10 and configured to handle transactions for the transmission of data D2 on the rights and conditions of connection between at least one first interface and control device 6 and the second interface and control devices command 9. Smart contract 20 has its own specific address, which allows it to be recognized within the blockchain network 10 uniquely, and can correspond directly to the owner or to a third party who provides the rights of the owner under license. Appropriately, the smart contract 20 of the blockchain network 10 is configured to generate or own one or more 30 tokens, in a number corresponding to the number of guests who need to receive access authorizations. The owner, through the application software 8 of his interface device and command 6, can receive D3 tokens generated or owned by the smart contract 20; D3 tokens can be sent back to the 20 smart contract to be possibly modified and updated, for example if the guests who receive Ref.: 24AP71I access authorization needs to be changed. In this regard, in case there were multiple owners and consequently a D3 token were shared between them, copies of the D3 token can be made to be sent to all owners. This optional feature, in jargon called “multisig”, allows, in case of activation, to block the modification of data in the absence of the signature of all or part of of the owners and can be useful if you want to prevent unauthorized sharing regulated access, or if there is a risk of possible cyber attacks. The usefulness of this feature is to prevent a single owner from modifying “sensitive” data. D3 tokens can be generated based on D2 data on rights and conditions of connection, on the D1 data of the access conditions in the predetermined area 2 transmitted by the control software 5 of the at least one processor 4, on the data D4 identifiers of processor 4, on the D5 identification data of at least one first interface and control device 6 and the owner and on the identification data D6 of the second interface and control devices 9 and guests. Such data may be transmitted by the at least one first interface device and command 6 or from the second interface devices and command 9 to the blockchain network 10 to generate D3 tokens. The identification data D5 of the at least one first interface and control device 6 and the identification data D6 of the second interface and control devices 9 can be generated at the time of installation and registration of the respective application software 8, 12 in the form of digital keys and subsequently transmitted to the blockchain network 10. In particular, the guests' digital keys consist of a unique code and not editable and include associated permissions, such as the number of logins Ref.: 24AP71I available or the time slots available for access in the predetermined area 2. In particular, the data processed for D3 tokens is composed of three main parts, or a first part comprising the owner's identification or address and of the guests in string form, a second part called payload, that is a set of bytes representing an action for permission of management of accesses and a final part with the signature of the owner or owners and a variable number (in jargon nonce) to make the packet different from time to time data. Furthermore, the application software 8 of the at least one first interface device and command 6 is configured to transmit D3 tokens to control software 5 of at least one processor 4 in transition form so that the processor 4 learn your identifier in the blockchain network 10 and digital keys or identifiers of the first interface and control device 6 and of the second control devices interface and command 9. In particular, the transmission means 7 of the at least one first device interface and command 6 are configured to transmit D3 tokens to receiver 15 or to the remote control of at least one processor 4. Advantageously, if the configuration of a remote control or a receiver 15 associated with at least one processor 4 is already active and must be integrated into the blockchain network 10, the application software simply needs to associate with the receiver as if it were a virgin and generate a code to communicate with you. Next, the application software connects to the remote control as if it were virgin so as to register it in the blockchain network 10. Various D3 tokens can also be provided to guests on a fee basis depending on the number of accesses or the number of predetermined areas 2. In the case of a paid parking the owner can provide D3 tokens to those who use it Ref.: 24AP71I request to access the parking lot. Operationally, the owner initially downloads and runs the application software 8 on your first interface device and control 6 via user input, by establishing a secure connection with the receiver 15 of the processor 4 via a protocol, preferably a Bluetooth Long Range protocol. If at least one processor 4 provides for the use of a remote control, the secure connection is established between the first interface device and control 6 and the remote control in a similar manner to what was described above. In particular, through a combination of keys, the remote control sends its data to the application software 8 of the first connected interface and control device 6 with processor 4. If the remote control has not been paired with a receiver it remains in standby, otherwise it can be associated via the blockchain network 10 described previously, in particular by creating a symmetric key for the receiver and for the same remote control. The connection between the transmission means 7 of the at least one first device interface and control 6 and the at least one processor 4 can occur via the framing of a QR code of the receiver 15 of the processor 4 using the first interface and control device 6, or by pressing a button on the receiver and enabling Bluetooth connection with the first 8 application software interface and control device 6, or even via NFC technology if the receiver 15 and the first interface and control device 6 are equipped with them. The receiver 15 of the at least one processor 4 forwards all relevant data to the software application 8 of the first interface and control device 6, or at least its own identification data D4 and data D1 on the conditions of access to the predetermined area 2. Ref.: 24AP71I In this way, the owner can manage and adjust the various settings of the receiver 15 via the application software interface 8. The application software 8 acquires the data from the receiver 15 with its own settings and generates a string (sets of alphanumeric characters containing the data of the owner and the processor data) to be sent to the smart contract 20 of the blockchain network 10, which generates D3 tokens with D2 data on rights and conditions of connection, the D4 data of the at least one processor 4, the D1 data on the conditions of access to the predetermined area and the identification data D5, D6 of the owner and possible guests. At this point, as previously mentioned, the application software 8 of the at least one first interface and control device 6 sends the data relating to the token D3 to the receiver 15 of the processor 4 in the form of a transaction; the processor 4 learns its identifier in the blockchain network chain 10 and the data D5 identifiers of the owner who will be able to make changes in the future, as well as the data D6 guest identifiers. In this way, both the owner and the various guests will be able to have access to the area predetermined 2 by using the application software 8, 12 of the respective interface and control devices 6, 9 which send the activation signals T. Using the blockchain network 10 of the present invention it is also possible to: - provide access authorizations to additional guests, through requests for new guests; - clone, duplicate, replace remote controls or receivers 15 of processor 4; - revoke access permissions granted to various guests. As anticipated, the present invention also relates to a method for the access management in the predetermined area 2 using the management system 1 described above. Ref.: 24AP71I The method includes the following steps: - connection between the transmission means 7 of the at least one first device interface and control 6 and the at least one processor 4; - transmission of D1 data on access conditions and D4 identification data of the at least one processor 4 to the application software 8 of the at least one first interface and control device 6; - transmission from the at least one first interface and control device 6 to the second interface and control devices 9 of the data D2 on the rights and conditions of connection via transactions processed by the blockchain network 10; - selective connection of the transmission media 11 of the second devices interface and command 9 with the at least one processor 4 and sending to the same respective activation signals T following receipt of the D2 data on the rights and connection conditions by the second interface and control devices 9; - activation of at least one selectively operable device 3 to allow selective access of guests to the predetermined area 2. As already mentioned, the access conditions include the timeframes of access to the predetermined area 2, the number of accesses available to the area predetermined 2 and the opening and closing times of at least one device 3 selectively operable. Preferably, the method also comprises a step of generating one or more D3 tokens in a number corresponding to the number of guests through the contract intelligent 20 integrated into the blockchain network 10. D3 tokens can be generated based on D2 data on rights and conditions of connection, data D1 on access conditions in the predetermined area 2 transmitted by the control software 5 of the at least one processor 4, the identification data D4 of the processor 4, the identification data D5 of the at least one first device of Ref.: 24AP71I interface and command 6 and the owner and the identification data D6 of the seconds interface and control devices 9 and guests. Advantageously, the method also includes a token transmission phase. D3 to the control software 5 of the at least one processor 4 in transition form by means of the application software 8 of the at least one first interface device and command 6 so that processor 4 learns its identifier in the network blockchain 10 and the digital keys of the at least one first interface device and control 6 and second interface and control devices 9. A connection phase of the transmission means 7 of at least one is also foreseen. first interface and control device 6 to a receiver 15 or to a remote control of at least one processor 4 and a token transmission phase D3 to the receiver 15 or to the processor remote control 4. From the above it is now clear how the system and method for the management by one or more owners of access to a predetermined area allow to advantageously achieve the pre-established goals. In particular, the use of the blockchain network with a single smart contract allows you to manage access securely, without the risk of data cloning transmitted for access management. Furthermore, the system and method which are the subject of the present invention allow for manage access to the predetermined area also using the associated remote controls to the processor and save memory space, for example in the case of smart contract updates. Obviously, the present invention may assume, in its practical implementation, even configurations other than those described above, without this goes beyond the scope of this protection. For example, application software can use proximity technology that Ref.: 24AP71I allows you to activate the selectively operable device, in particular the barrier mobile, without touching the widget provided for opening or closing, allowing so guests can access the predetermined area without having to take the interface and control device. This function, in jargon called "beaconing" is implemented by means of the Bluetooth long range protocol, or via the GPS signal in jargon called “Geofencing”. Application software may also contain information on the status of the barrier mobile and through the blockchain network it will also be possible to obtain secure information on the maintenance and repairs performed on the mobile barrier. The Mandatory Alessandro Lunardelli Della Dragotti & Associati srl (Registration no. 1880B)

Claims

1. System (1) for the management by one or more owners of access to a predetermined area (2), which system (1) comprises: - at least one device (3) selectively operable to allow access to the predetermined area (2) to one or more guests; - at least one processor (4) for the control of said at least one selectively operable device (3) and comprising control software (5); - at least one first interface and control device (6) intended to be used by an owner and comprising transmission means (7) configured to connect to said at least one processor (4) and to send an activation signal (T) to the same, said at least one first device (6) comprising respective application software (8); - one or more second interface and control devices (9) intended to be used by guests and comprising transmission means (11) and respective application software (12);- a server device in communication with one or more communication networks; characterised in that it comprises a blockchain network (10), and in that the application software (8) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) is configured to transmit, to said one or more second interface and control devices (9), at least the data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection to said at least one processor (4) via transactions processed by said blockchain network (10), the transmission means (11) of said second devices (9) being configured to selectively connect to said at least one processor (4) and to send to the same respective activation signals (T) following the reception of the data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection.; 2. System (1) according to the previous claim, characterised by the fact Ref.: 24AP71I of comprising a smart contract (20) integrated into said blockchain network (10) and intended to manage at least the transactions for the transmission of data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection between the at least one first interface and control device (6) and the second interface and control devices (9).

3. System (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the control software (5) of said at least one processor (4) is configured to transmit data (D1) regarding the access conditions in the predetermined area (2) to the application software (8) of said at least one first interface and control device (6).

4. System (1) according to any of claims 2 and 3, characterised in that the blockchain network (10) with the smart contract (20) is configured to generate one or more tokens (D3) in a number corresponding to the number of guests.

5. System (1) according to the previous claim, characterised in that said one or more tokens (D3) are generated on the basis of the data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection, the data (D1) regarding the conditions of access in the predetermined area (2), the identification data (D4) of said at least one processor (4), the identification data (D5) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) and of the owner and the identification data (D6) of said second interface and control devices (9) and of the guests.

6. System (1) according to any of claims 4 and 5, characterised in that the application software (8) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) is configured to transmit the tokens (D3) to the control software (5) of said at least one processor (4) in transaction form so that the processor (4) learns at least its identifier in the blockchain network (10).

7. System (1) according to any of claims 4-6, characterised in that the transmission means (7) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) are configured to connect to a receiver (15) or to a remote control of said at least one processor (4) and to transmit the tokens (D3) to the receiver (15) or to the remote control of said at least one processor (4).

8. System (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that the conditions for access to the predetermined area (2) include the times for access to the predetermined area (2), the number of accesses available to the predetermined area (2) and the opening and closing times of at least one selectively operable device (3).

9. Method for managing access to a predetermined area (2) by one or more owners by means of a system (1) according to any of claims 1-8, the method comprising the following steps: - connection between the transmission means (7) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) and said at least one processor (4); - transmission of the data (D1) concerning the conditions of access to the predetermined area (2) and of the identification data (D4) of said at least one processor (4) to the application software (8) of said at least one first interface and control device (6); - transmission from said at least one first interface and control device (6) to said one or more second interface and control devices (9) of the data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection via transactions processed by said blockchain network (10);- selective connection of the transmission means (11) of said one or more second interface and control devices (9) with said at least one processor (4) and sending to the same of respective activation signals (T) following the reception of data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection by said one or more second interface and control devices (9); Ref.: 24AP71I - activation of the at least one device (3) selectively operable to allow selective access of guests to the predetermined area (2).; 10. Method according to the preceding claim, characterised in that said access conditions include the access times to the predetermined area (2), the numbers of accesses available to the predetermined area (2) and the opening and closing times of the at least one selectively operable device (3).

11. Method according to any of claims 9-10, characterised in that it comprises a phase of generating one or more tokens (D3) in a number corresponding to the number of guests by means of a smart contract (20) integrated into said blockchain network (10).

12. Method according to the previous claim, characterised in that said one or more tokens (D3) are generated on the basis of the data (D2) on the rights and conditions of connection, the data (D1) regarding the conditions of access to the predetermined area (2), the identification data (D4) of said at least one processor (4), the identification data (D5) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) and of the owner and the identification data (D6) of said second interface and control devices (9) and of the guests.

13. Method according to any of claims 11 and 12, characterised in that it comprises a step of transmitting said one or more tokens (D3) to the control software (5) of said at least one processor (4) in the form of a transition by means of the application software (8) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) so that the processor (4) learns at least its identifier in the blockchain network (10).

14. Method according to any of claims 11-13, characterised by comprising a step of connecting the transmission means (7) of said at least one first interface and control device (6) to a receiver (15) Ref.: 24AP71I or to a remote control of said at least one processor (4) and a step of transmitting the tokens (D3) to the receiver (15) or to the remote control of said at least one processor (4).