Access Control Path Determination Using Historical Position Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing access control systems require users to repeatedly present their mobile devices to multiple access points along a path, leading to inefficiency and wasted time, as security measures increase and the number of access points grows.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that determine a path for a user device by analyzing previous positions, access granted information, and space details, allowing for the automatic adjustment of access devices such as door locks and elevator doors based on user authorization and proximity, using a processor and memory with executable instructions to manage access control operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple access points are installed to increase security, then security reliability is improved, but user operation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-determines the optimal path through multiple access points by analyzing historical position data and access patterns. Access devices along the path are activated in advance before the user arrives, eliminating the need for users to manually present their devices at each access point during traversal.
Solution Approach 2:
The access control system automatically manages the activation sequence of multiple access devices along the user's path without requiring continuous user intervention. The system self-coordinates the unlocking/activation of each access device based on the predetermined path and user movement, reducing manual operations while maintaining security.
2Reliability
If multiple access points are installed to increase security, then security reliability is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages the coordination of multiple access devices along the user's path without requiring continuous user intervention. The system self-coordinates the activation sequence based on historical data and real-time position tracking, reducing manual operations while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors user position through tracking devices and adjusts the activation sequence of access devices accordingly. Historical access patterns are analyzed and fed back into the path determination algorithm to optimize future access sequences, creating a self-improving system that reduces operational complexity.
3Loss of time
If automatic path determination is implemented, then user time is saved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines multiple functions into a centralized access control system: path determination, position tracking, historical data analysis, and coordinated activation of multiple access devices. This consolidation manages complexity by providing a unified control architecture rather than distributed independent systems.
Solution Approach 2:
A centralized control system acts as an intermediary between users and multiple access devices. This mediator receives position data, determines optimal paths using historical information, and coordinates activation sequences, thereby managing system complexity through a single point of control while delivering automated path determination benefits.
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AI summary
A method of determining a path, the method comprising: determining a next event for the user device; mapping an event location of the next event; obtaining a current position of the user device; obtaining an access list for the user device, the access list including access devices that the user device is authorized to activate; obtaining a path list including one or more paths from the current position to the event location; and selecting a path.