3D Floor Plan Interface for Multi-Protocol Security Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home and small business security systems are limited by proprietary technologies, preventing them from interfacing with multiple vendors' devices and leveraging advanced network functionalities like broadband and wireless data networks, leading to a need for systems that can easily integrate and control existing security technologies across various wireless technologies.
Innovation Solution
An integrated security system that includes a gateway device and associated software, web server, and remote database, enabling broadband and mobile access to conventional security systems, allowing users to remotely monitor and control home security devices through a tri-mode network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) and integrate with various wireless protocols, including Z-Wave and IP cameras.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If proprietary security systems are used, then system reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal security system architecture that can interface with multiple vendors' devices through standardized protocols. The system supports both proprietary and open standards, allowing it to work with diverse security devices while maintaining system reliability. This multi-functionality enables the system to adapt to different device types without sacrificing its core security functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components such as protocol translators and gateway devices that enable communication between proprietary security systems and standardized network interfaces. These intermediaries allow the system to maintain reliability with proprietary devices while gaining adaptability through standardized networking capabilities.
2Device complexity
If proprietary technologies are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service capabilities that allow users to easily configure and manage security devices without requiring deep technical knowledge of proprietary protocols. The system automatically handles device registration, protocol translation, and network configuration, making operation simple while supporting diverse device types.
Solution Approach 2:
By providing a universal interface layer, the patent simplifies user interaction with diverse security devices. Users interact with a standardized control interface regardless of the underlying proprietary device protocols, reducing operational complexity while maintaining compatibility with multiple device types.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional security systems are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary gateway devices and protocol translation layers that enable traditional security systems to interface with modern networking standards. This approach allows manufacturers to continue using proven proprietary devices while adding adaptability through standardized communication interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the security system into distinct layers: proprietary device layer, protocol translation layer, and standardized network layer. This segmentation allows each layer to be developed and manufactured independently, maintaining ease of manufacture for proprietary devices while enabling adaptability through standardized interfaces.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods comprising a device including a processor coupled to a plurality of premises devices located at a premises. The device is configured to generate layout data comprising a layout of the premises including representations of premises devices on a floor plan configured to represent the premises. The layout data includes configuration data for each of the premises devices. The premises devices include at least one of a security device and a network device. The system includes a sensor user interface (SUI) application coupled to the device. The SUI application is remote to the device and configured to use the layout data to generate display elements comprising a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the floor plan and the premises devices. The floor plan layout visually and separately indicates a location and a state of the premises devices. The state includes current state and historical state.