Centralized Server for Simultaneous Remote Security Panel Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building security systems require duplicate hardware and sequential login for each building, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs, while also presenting electronic security risks due to the need for multiple host computers and firewalls, which are vulnerable to hacking.
Innovation Solution
A remote security panel access system utilizing a single server configured with an interface provider, database controller, and alarm receiver, enabling simultaneous access to multiple security panels without duplicate hardware, with encrypted communication and centralized software updates, reducing the risk of unwanted access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated host computer is installed in each building for security panel access, then remote access to individual security panels is enabled, but hardware costs and system complexity increase due to duplication of computers, software licenses, and interface hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple dedicated host computers into a single centralized server that can access multiple security panels. Instead of each building having its own host computer, one server consolidates all access capabilities, eliminating hardware duplication while maintaining remote access functionality across multiple buildings.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized server is designed with universal functionality to access and control security panels across multiple buildings through a network connection. This single server performs the role of multiple dedicated hosts, providing multi-building access capability without requiring separate hardware installations at each location.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dedicated host computers are deployed for monitoring multiple buildings, then each building can be accessed remotely, but the cost of software licenses and hardware multiplies with each additional building
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized server provides universal access capability to monitor and control security panels across multiple buildings using a single hardware platform. This eliminates the need to purchase additional computers and software licenses for each building, as the server handles all multi-building access requirements through its network-connected interface.
3Reliability
If sequential login to individual host computers is required for each building, then secure access is maintained, but operator efficiency decreases due to time-consuming successive logins and inability to monitor multiple buildings simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security panel access interfaces into a single unified graphical user interface on the centralized server. Operators can simultaneously view and control multiple security panels through this consolidated interface, eliminating the need to sequentially login to separate systems while maintaining security through centralized authentication and control mechanisms.
4Reliability
If each building requires its own host computer with firewall and secure server functionality, then remote access security is ensured, but electronic security risks increase due to multiple potential hacking targets and vulnerability to electronic attacks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates security functions into a single centralized server rather than distributing security vulnerabilities across multiple host computers. By having one secure access point instead of multiple, the system reduces the attack surface for potential hackers while maintaining robust security through centralized authentication, authorization, and control mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and methods for enabling a client terminal to simultaneously access a plurality of remote building security panels are disclosed. The system enables a building operator to remotely login to a server and to monitor and control the sensors of the security systems of a plurality of secured buildings. The system in one embodiment includes a database controller, an interface provider, and an alarm receiver. The alarm receiver sends and receives data to and from each building security system. The database controller stores data received by the alarm receiver from each building security system in a database and stores a plurality of command requests for causing remote security panels to execute a plurality of commands, and the interface module enables a remote operator to input commands and requests to query the database, monitor each building security system, and control individual sensors or actuatable security devices.