Door Communication Presence Simulation for Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional door communication systems lack security features to deter unauthorized access when residents are absent or unable to interact with the system, potentially giving the impression that the interior is unoccupied, leading to potential unauthorized entry.

Innovation Solution

A door communication system with an outdoor device that includes an electronic control unit generating control signals for presence simulation, such as an electronically controllable voice output, to simulate occupancy, and a wireless communication link allowing remote operation and authentication via biometric or RFID interfaces, along with a radio lock for secure access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional door communication system is used with wired connection, then communication between interior and exterior is enabled, but security is compromised when residents are absent or unable to interact

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidresident interaction requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects motion in the exterior area and activates presence simulation devices without requiring resident intervention. The electronic control device autonomously generates control signals based on detected triggering events, allowing the system to protect the interior even when no resident is present to manually operate it.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-activates presence simulation devices before any potential unauthorized access attempt can succeed. By detecting motion and immediately simulating occupancy through voice outputs or other devices, the system prepares a deterrent in advance, preventing the security vulnerability that would exist if a resident had to manually respond.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If no presence simulation is implemented, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but unauthorized persons can determine the interior is unoccupied

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic control device serves as an intermediary between the motion detection and presence simulation functions. It receives triggering events from the outdoor device, processes them, and automatically generates appropriate control signals to activate presence simulation devices, thereby adding security functionality without requiring complex direct integration between all system components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The outdoor device serves multiple functions: it acts as both a motion detection sensor and a control signal generator. By integrating these functions into a single device, the system achieves enhanced security capabilities without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as the same hardware infrastructure supports multiple operational roles.

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

3Ease of operation

If wireless communication is implemented for remote operation, then accessibility is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote operation capabilityVSAvoidcommunication system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces physical wired connections with wireless communication technology. The outdoor device and indoor device communicate via wireless signals, eliminating the need for complex physical wiring infrastructure while maintaining reliable communication for remote operation and control signal transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3220617B1Door communication system, outside device for a door communication system and method for operating a door communication system
Publication Date: 2019.01.09 IDENCOM GERMANY
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a door communication system (1) for communication between a person located in an outdoor area (51) of a building (5) and a person located in an indoor area (52) of the building (5), wherein the outdoor area (51) can be separated from the indoor area (52) by a door (9). The door communication system (1) comprises at least one outdoor unit (2) intended for fixed installation in the outdoor area (51) and at least one indoor unit (3) spatially separate from the outdoor unit (2), which can be connected to the outdoor unit (2) from at least one wireless communication link (7) at least from the indoor area (52).Additionally, at least one electronic control unit (4) is provided, which is configured to generate control signals (80) for controlling at least one presence simulation device (8, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85) depending on at least one triggering event, which is triggered by a person located in the outdoor area (5) and detected by means of the outdoor unit (2), in order to simulate the presence of a person in the indoor area (52) in a manner perceptible to the person located in the outdoor area (51). The at least one presence simulation device (8, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85) includes at least one electronically controllable voice output (85) provided on the outdoor unit (2).