AI Entry Management With Geofenced Package Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing security systems fail to effectively secure delivered packages when recipients are not home, leading to high rates of theft.

Innovation Solution

An AI-powered entry management system with a camera, microphone, and electronic lock that processes visual and audio data to authenticate authorized individuals or packages, controlling access points and activating network devices like drones or robots for enhanced security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If packages are left unsecured by the door for delivery, then delivery convenience is improved, but package security deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedelivery convenienceVSAvoidpackage security
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by establishing geofences around delivery locations and pre-configuring automated responses before delivery occurs. When the delivery vehicle enters the geofence, the system automatically triggers notifications to authorized recipients and activates monitoring devices, enabling secure package delivery without requiring the recipient to be present or manually intervene.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service delivery by automatically handling package security through AI-powered monitoring, facial recognition, and automated door locking/unlocking. The electronic lock and camera system operate autonomously to authenticate deliverers and manage package access without human intervention, allowing recipients to receive packages conveniently while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If AI-powered authentication systems are deployed, then package security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackage securityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The entry management device performs multiple functions including facial recognition, geofencing, automated door control, package monitoring, and notification systems all through a single integrated device. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate security systems into one unified platform, managing complexity while enhancing security capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The software platform acts as an intermediary that coordinates between various hardware components (camera, electronic lock, geofence system, notification services). This centralised software layer simplifies the overall system architecture by providing a unified control and communication mechanism that manages the complexity of multiple integrated security functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12450962B1Entry management system
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 1AHEAD TECH
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AI summary

An artificial intelligence (AI) entry management (EM) security system includes a camera, a microphone, a motion detector, a speaker, and a software platform. Geofences are utilized to create boundaries around physical areas, such as locations for package delivery or property boundaries. The EM device and other devices connected to the software platform are configured to monitor the geofences and detect a presence of an activity, an event, an object, or a device. At least one license plate reader is utilized to read license plate characters. Voice recognition and voice identification are used to grant or deny permissions for individuals on a property.