Wireless Door Controller Interface Automating Sensor Data Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual tracking and troubleshooting of door operations in commercial buildings with multiple doors controlled by complex wireless systems are cumbersome and time-consuming, often resulting in errors during installation and maintenance due to complicated wiring and communication interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A communication interface device with both local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) interfaces that collects data from door sensors, transmits it to a remote server for analysis, and executes corrective actions, eliminating the need for manual data collection and reducing installation complexity by allowing remote configuration and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual tracking of door operations is used, then simplicity of system is maintained, but time consumption and labor requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The door controller system automatically tracks, monitors, and reports door operations without requiring manual intervention. The system self-monitors door status, generates reports, and communicates with stakeholders automatically, eliminating the need for manual tracking while maintaining system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking methods with an automated electronic system that uses sensors, processors, and communication interfaces to automatically monitor and report door operations, substituting human labor with automated technological processes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complicated wiring and communication interfaces are installed, then remote control capability is achieved, but installation and configuration difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The door controller is designed with universal communication interfaces that can work with multiple types of sensors and actuators. The system provides standardized connection protocols and pre-configured communication modules that enable remote control functionality while simplifying installation through plug-and-play compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes pre-configured communication interfaces and wiring harnesses that are prepared during manufacturing. Technical documentation and configuration tools are provided in advance, allowing for easier installation and reducing on-site configuration complexity while maintaining remote control capabilities.
3Ease of repair
If technicians manually troubleshoot electronic components, then direct problem solving is achieved, but expertise requirements and error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The door controller continuously monitors its own operation and provides diagnostic feedback about system status, errors, and potential issues. This automated feedback mechanism reduces the burden on technicians by providing structured information about problems, reducing configuration errors and improving troubleshooting reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes diagnostic tools and virtual representations of the door controller's internal state that allow technicians to remotely access and analyze system conditions without physically manipulating complex electronic components, reducing the skill level required while maintaining accurate troubleshooting.
Data Source
AI summary
In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a connection interface, a local area network (LAN) interface, a wide area network (WAN) interface, and a processor. The connection interface is to connect to a printed circuit board (PCB) of a door controller. The LAN interface is to communicate with a plurality of door sensors, wherein each one of the plurality door sensors is to monitor operation of a respective door of a plurality of doors. The WAN interface is to communicate with a remote server of a service provider. The processor is communicatively coupled to the connection interface, the LAN interface, and the WAN interface. The processor is to receive door data from the plurality of door sensors via the LAN interface, transmit the door data to the remote server for analysis via the WAN interface, receive a correction action from the remote server over the WAN interface in response to the door data, and execute the corrective action on a door of the plurality of doors via the LAN interface.