Security device management system

Abstract

A security device management system, comprising a control apparatus programmed to manage and control a plurality of security devices with at least one sensor, and a computer implemented method for communicating wirelessly and managing security devices. Said method will be installed in any computing device that can at least have wireless connectivity.

Description

SECURITY DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMTechnical Field of the Utility ModelThe present utility model relates to a security device management system but morespecifically to a control apparatus, a security device apparatus, and a method forcommunication and management of the control and security device apparatus.Background of the Utility ModelWireless communications pave the way for the advancement of devices having torely prior to wired-based solutions. Various protocols have been developed to enhancethe mode of communication amongst electronic devices. Security devices particularlythose installed on residential units are limited in locked configuration and can sometimesbe difficult to customize due to brand difference.Most devices rely to network connectivity and in particular with internet connectionto configure through its user interface. Some devices require a cloud server for monitoringthe respective devices being managed. Standalone configuration is not available andmay be too reliant on particular application and in effect requires multiple applications tomanage varying brands.It is therefore the object of this utility model to provide a security devicemanagement system that can overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art.Summary of the Utility ModelIt is of the above premise that the present utility model has been introduced. It isan object of the present utility model to provide a security device management systemcomprising a control apparatus, at least one security device apparatus, and a method forcommunication and management of the control and security device apparatus. It is of theabove premise that the present utility model has been introduced. The utility modeladdresses the limitations of existing security devices, particularly those installed onresidential units, through a wireless communication method. It is an object of the presentutility model to provide a security device management system comprising a controlapparatus, at least one security device apparatus, and a method for communication andmanagement of the control and security device apparatus.This system leverages wireless communication protocols to eliminate thedependency on wired-based solutions, enhancing interoperability among electronicdevices. It is another object of the present utility model to overcome the challenges posed6AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 2DESCRIPTION.pafby brand-specific limitations and the reliance on network connectivity or cloud servers formonitoring and configuration. By introducing standalone configurations, the systemreduces dependency on internet-reliant applications, allowing seamless communicationand management across security devices.5 Through this innovative approach, the utility model seeks to improve usercustomization and control, simplify multiple device management, and enhance overallfunctionality by addressing the shortcomings of prior art.6A604Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 3DESCRIPTION.paf6AG04Y 60262025DESCRIPTION.pafBrief Description of the DrawingsThe embodiments and other aspects of the security device management system are bestunderstood and more apparent in referring to the detailed description in conjunction withthe appended drawings in which:FIG. 71 is a block diagram of the control apparatus on which the various embodimentsmay operate;FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the security device apparatus on which the variousembodiments may operate;FIG. 3 is an architectural diagram of the method to illustrate the scenario onceimplemented in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model:FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the present utility model to illustrate the flow of the operation ofthe control apparatus; andFIG. 5 is a flow chart of the present utility model to illustrate the flow of operation of thesecurity device apparatus.B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 4Detailed DescriptionIn the following detailed description, the present utility model discloses a securitydevice management system to provide in depth understanding only, thus should not beregarded as limiting. The well-known methods, technology components, and procedureswill not be discussed in detail as to not obscure the present utility model.Referring now to the drawings in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, the utilitymodel discloses a security device management system for managing a plurality ofsecurity device apparatus 200 in a single control apparatus 100 which provides asimplicity of management in adding, removing, monitoring such devices through thecommunication method which provides a way for interacting with said control apparatus100. The said approach will remove the barrier of complexity to such critical devicesinstalled at home. The utility model provides a communication method that is simple andpractical for the common user.Referring now to FIG. 1 which describes said control apparatus 100 block diagramin which during operation wirelessly managing a plurality of said security deviceapparatus 200 via said communication method. Furthermore, said control apparatus 100comprising a housing with multiple sections the sections may be partitioned in a way thatinterference to wirings are avoided but wiring are in place and properly insulated, whereinthe section may be mounted with a plurality of electronic and electrical components by abolt and nut to firmly secure it or screw it on the surface; a power supply P which outputsDirect Current (DC) operating at least 5VDC mounted to a power section of said housing,a printed circuit board PCB and may be modular with provisions for a plurality of portswhich may be connected using connectors such as male-to-male or male-to-femalepowered by said power supply P mounted to a circuit section of said housing, whereinsaid circuit board PCB further comprising: a processor 101 may be any compatibleprocessor capable of utilizing a plurality of modules, capable of computing mathematicaldata, and may be programmed to improve processes, serving as processing unit tocontrol a plurality of electronic modules; a display module 102 may be any compatibleLiquid Crystal Display (LCD) having at least 12 columns and 2 rows and a backlight maybe in monochrome or colored, displaying textual information from display instructionsbeing executed by said processor 101; a storage module 103 which may be any storagemodule solid state disk (SSD) or flash storage which has a preferably small form factorthat may be fitted in a casing, storing and capturing data from read and write instructionsbeing execute by said processor 101; a communication module 108 which may operate6AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 5DESCRIPTION.pafin a certain frequency and is capable for dual operation in which it can transmit andreceive signals and is compatible to said communication module 208 of said securitydevice apparatus 200, for communicating wirelessly to said security device apparatus100 through the transmission instructions being executed by said processor 101; a soundmodule 106 may be any size that can securely fit in housing and is capable of generatingsound waves as audible notification, for generating audible data for user U interactionfrom audio instruction being executed by said processor 101; lastly, a keypad unit 104may be at least a 4x3 matrix electronic keypad module that supports both characters andnumbers or alphanumeric for allowing user U to create and enter unique ID, for capturinguser U input by executing input capturing instructions by said processor 101. The saidcommunication module 108 may be any Radio Frequency (RF) compatiblecommunication module that can simultaneously transmit and receive data with at leastone pin for transmission and another receiving pin for of said control apparatus 100 canact as a transmitter and receiver for communicating wirelessly to said security deviceapparatus 200. This is done programmatically to switch into transmitter or receiver modeduring operation which allows the control apparatus 100 to identify a security apparatus200.Referring now to FIG. 2 where a security device apparatus 200 was describedparticularly a casing having multiple sections, wherein the section having separatecompartments to fit securely without interference an electronic / electrical componentthrough a bolt and nut or screw and may be mounted with a plurality of electronic andelectrical components. The power supply PS which outputs Direct Current (DC) operatingat least 5VDC mounted to an electrical section of said casing, a printed circuit boardPCB2 which may be modular with provisions for a plurality of ports and may be connectedusing connectors such as male-to-male or male-to-female powered by said power supplyPS mounted to an electronic section of said casing wherein said circuit board PCB2further comprising: a processor 202 may be any compatible processor capable of utilizinga plurality of modules, energy saving for longer operation, capable of computingmathematical data, and may be programmed to improve processes serving as processingunit to control a plurality of electronic modules; a multi-sensor module 204 may becomprised of multiple modular sensors like temperature, humidity, and gas detectioncombined in one circuit board with separate input / output ports for each sensor fordetecting at least one target gas, temperature, and moisture of an area from sensorreading instructions being executed by said processor 202; a control module 206 may becomprised of multiple electronic components such as transistors or relays for controlling6AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 6DESCRIPTION.pafaccess to input / output IO ports for controlling a plurality of input / output IO ports fromcontrolling instructions being executed by said processor 202; and a communicationmodule 208 in which may be any Radio Frequency (RF) compatible communicationmodule that can at least transmit one-way and capable of sending a size of string datacontaining a unique ID and data readings, having at least one pin for transmission fortransmitting data to said communication module 108 of said control apparatus 100 fromcommunication instructions being executed by said processor 202.Referring now to FIG. 3 architectural diagram of the method was described in whichthat said at least one security device apparatus 200 will be managed wirelessly throughsaid apparatus 200 communication module 208 by said control apparatus 100 throughits said communication module 108. This allows said user U to control and monitor aplurality of security apparatus 200 from said display module 102 and keypad unit 104 ofsaid control apparatus 100.Referring now to FIG. 4 flow chart of the operation of said control apparatus 100 inwhich the flow chart initializes said apparatus 100 by “Start Control Apparatus” 302 inwhich the corresponding modules will be able to function accordingly. To allow read andwrite operations, “Enable Storage Module” 304 is activated. The next process will be“Enable Sound Module” 306 for audible notifications. The next part will trigger the “EnableCommunication Module” 308 in which allows the said apparatus 100 to scan for availablecompatible devices through the process “Scan for Available Devices” 316. Once thereare available devices and is compatible to the said apparatus 100, the process “Devicesare compatible?” 318 is called which allows said control apparatus 100 to remember thedevice scanned for connection using the process “Store Code” 320. Simultaneously, forinput / output (IO) operations feedback, the process “Enable Display Module” 312 will betriggered for the display and for input from said user U through the process “EnableKeypad Unit” 312. Lastly, for the next operations to function, checking for all enabledmodules of said control apparatus will initialize through the “All Working” 312 process, inthe event that, something fails, it will reset the said apparatus and start again the process“Start Control Apparatus” 302. On the display module 102 of said control apparatus 100,the process “Show Menu” 322 displays a textual information on how to manage a pluralityof security apparatus 200. To add device, the user U can navigate to “Add Device” 324by pressing said keypad unit 104 of said control apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 willonly accept those with compatible unique code through the process “Enter Unique Code”330, and once it matches “Code Matches” 334, the process “Store Matched Code” 342.In a similar fashion, user U can also delete stored devices through the process “Remove6AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 7DESCRIPTION.paf6AG04Y 60262025DESCRIPTION.pafDevice” 326, this should be verified first by the process “Enter Unique Code” 330, ifcorrect “Code Matches” 334 will trigger “Delete Code” 340 to remove the device matchingthe unique code entered. Lastly, another function is “Display Status” 328 which showssummary of connected devices, and other details related to connected security device200. Should the user U want a specific detail for the device connected, a process “ShowAvailable Devices Details” 332 will be triggered. The user U may enable sound alert byenabling “Alert Signal’ 336 process, to allow “Trigger Alert Sound”. Once no option wasselected, user U may go back to the “Show Menu” 322 by the process “Button is Clicked”by using the keypad unit 104 of said control apparatus 100.Referring now to FIG. 5 flow chart of the operation of said security device apparatus200 in which the flow chart describes the initialization of said apparatus 200 duringoperation. The start of the process is “Start Apparatus” 402 which initializes saidapparatus 200, next it will check modules if working. The “Enable Multi-Sensor Module”404 sees to it that it is working accordingly, furthermore, the next process is “EnableControl Module” 406 to check if input / output IO operations will function as intended, andlastly the “Enable Communication Module’, in which allows communication to said controlapparatus 100. All of these modules will be verified if working accordingly, all must workfor the operation to continue by complying to the process “All working” 410. If one of anymodules will not work, the apparatus 200 will reboot and start from the beginning. Onceeverything are in place and properly initialized without errors, the final process willcommence which is the “Send Data with Unique Code” 412. This is the most importantprocess since said security apparatus 200 will be sending relevant data to said controlapparatus 100. With the unique code, embedded to said security apparatus 200, thecontrol apparatus 100 will be able to identify and process said apparatus 200 transmittingaccordingly.The communication link between said control apparatus 100 and said securitydevice apparatus 200 will be established by a communication method which is themethod being described by FIG. 4 the flow chart 300 of said control apparatus and FIG.5 which shows the security device apparatus flow chart 400 that describes how data isbeing transmitted to said control apparatus 100 through the communication module 208of said security device apparatus 200. The data being is a unique code beingprogrammed to said security device apparatus 200 to identify itself when transmitting.This allows said control apparatus 100 to distinguish each device from a plurality of saidsecurity device apparatus 200 and is best shown in FIG. 3.B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 8FIG. 4 and 5 shows the flow charts describing the present utility model to furthersee the concept of communicating which is further detailed by a communication method,comprising the steps of: displaying textual data to said display module 102 of said controlapparatus 100 the apparatus 100 was programmed to display textual data coming fromthe received data from security apparatus 200; accepting alphanumeric entry using saidkeypad unit 104 of said control apparatus 100 this was done programmatically to acceptfrom said user U input not limited to navigation, but also for the entry of unique codesfrom said security apparatus; generating alert sound on said sound module 106 of saidcontrol apparatus 100 the apparatus 100 was programmed to generate sound alerts foralerting user U if said security apparatus 200 was enabled for alerts from said apparatus100 settings; enabling said communication module 108 of said control apparatus 100through this process, the apparatus 100 was programmed to communicate usingstandard Radio Frequency (RF) protocols for communication and establish connection toa plurality of security apparatus 200; receiving data sent to said communication module108 of said control apparatus 100, this allowed said apparatus 100 programmatically toreceived data from a plurality of security apparatus 200 once connection was establishedto process electronically the received data and provide visual feedback and status to saiddisplay module 108 of said apparatus 100; storing of data to said storage module 103 ofsaid control apparatus 100 allows said apparatus to store the accepted securityapparatus 200 through encoding of their respective unique codes; interpreting datareceived through said processor 101 of said control apparatus 100, said apparatus 100was programmed to interpret data received and give feedback if there are conditionsbeing met for generating alerts; scanning for nearby security device apparatus 200through said communication module 108 of said control apparatus 100 by this allows saidcontrol apparatus to scan and allow connection for a plurality of security apparatus 200programmatically by sending signals to surrounding devices; analyzing of signal strengthbeing received through communication module 108 of said control apparatus 100, byprogramming said apparatus to detect signal strength, it allows for better management ofsecurity apparatus 200 and determine what is connected and disconnected; connectingto said security device apparatus 200 for authentication, this allows said apparatus 100to accept unique codes being encoded by said user U to authenticate said securityapparatus 200 and establish connection; sending credentials stored to said storagemodule 103 of said control apparatus 100 to said security device apparatus 200, the saidapparatus was programmed to store in said storage module 103 the details of saidsecurity apparatus 200 in order to re-establish connection once said apparatus 2006AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 9DESCRIPTION.pafreconnects or was disconnected during operation; detecting data being sent to saidcommunication module 108 of said control apparatus 100, said apparatus wasprogrammed to detect incoming connections from security apparatus which allowsprogrammatically to accept or reject; processing of data received through said processor101 of said control apparatus 100, said data being processed by said apparatus 100 wasprogrammatically categorized to determine if its temperature, humidity, or at least onetype of gas; displaying received data from said security device apparatus 200 to saiddisplay module 102 of said control apparatus 100, said apparatus was programmaticallyallowed for displaying of received data from authenticated security apparatus 200 forvisual feedback to user U.6AG04Y6026J2025B7M 02 Apr 2025 10:35:03 PM 10DESCRIPTION.paf

Claims

SECURITY DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMCLAIMS1. Asecurity device management system, comprising of:a security device apparatus (200);a communication method;a control apparatus (100) wirelessly managing at least one security deviceapparatus (200) via said communication method,characterized in that said control apparatus (100) comprising;a housing with multiple sections, wherein each section is configuredto mount a plurality of electronic and electrical components;a power supply (P) mounted to a power section of said housing,a printed circuit board (PCB) powered by said power supply (P)mounted to a circuit section of said housing, wherein said circuitboard (PCB) further comprising:a processor (101) serving as processing unit to control aplurality of electronic modules;a display module (102) displaying textual information fromdisplay instructions being executed by said processor (101);a storage module (103) storing and capturing data from readand write instructions being execute by said processor (101);a communication module (108) for communicating wirelesslyto said security device apparatus (100) through thetransmission instructions being executed by said processor(101);a sound module (106) for generating audible data for user (U)interaction from audio instruction being executed by saidprocessor (101); anda keypad unit (104) for capturing user (U) input by executinginput capturing instructions by said processor (101).

2. The security device management system of claim 1, wherein said communicationmodule (108) of said control apparatus (100) can act as a transmitter and receiverfor communicating wirelessly to said security device apparatus (200).

3. The security device management system of claim 1, wherein said security deviceapparatus (200) comprising:Ce 5C70473293P2025G8W 29 Apr 2025 10:37:07 AM 1 1CLAIMS. pdfa casing having multiple sections, wherein each section is configured tomount a plurality of electronic and electrical components,a power supply (PS) mounted to an electrical section of said casing,a printed circuit board (PCB2) mounted to an electronic section of saidcasing wherein said circuit board (PCB2) further comprising:a processor (202) serving as processing unit to control a plurality ofelectronic modules;a multi-sensor module (204) for detecting at least one target gas,temperature, and moisture of an area from sensor readinginstructions being executed by said processor (202);a control module (206) for controlling a plurality of input / output (IO)ports from controlling instructions being executed by said processor(202); anda communication module (208) for transmitting to said controlapparatus (100) from communication instructions being executed bysaid processor (202).

4. The communication method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of:displaying textual data to said display module (102) of said controlapparatus (100);accepting alphanumeric entry using said keypad unit (104) of said controlapparatus (100);generating alert sound on said sound module (106) of said controlapparatus (100);enabling said communication module (108) of said control apparatus (100);receiving data sent to said communication module (108) of said controlapparatus (100);storing of data to said storage module (103) of said control apparatus (100);interpreting data received through said processor (101) of said controlapparatus (100);scanning for nearby security device apparatus (200) through saidcommunication module (108) of said control apparatus (100);analyzing of signal strength being received through communication module(108) of said control apparatus (100);connecting to said security device apparatus (200) for authentication;5C70473293P2025G8W 29 Apr 2025 10:37:07 AM 12CLAIMS. pdfsending credentials stored to said storage module (103) of said controlapparatus (100) to said security device apparatus (200);detecting data being sent to said communication module (108) of saidcontrol apparatus (100);processing of data received through said processor (101) of said controlapparatus (100);displaying received data from said security device apparatus (200) to saiddisplay module (102) of said control apparatus (100).5C70473293P2025G8W 29 Apr 2025 10:37:07 AM 13CLAIMS. pdf