Door Lock Interface Alarm Control for Automatic Entry Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing smart lock systems do not efficiently manage individual access control for multiple doors within a space, and users must manually activate or deactivate security systems upon entering or exiting, which is time-consuming and cumbersome.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that integrates a door lock interface to automatically activate or deactivate an alarm system based on user actions at the lock, such as locking or unlocking a door, thereby streamlining the process of entering and exiting a building.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a single smart lock is installed on the main entrance door and controlled through a mobile application or centralized hub, then convenience and enhanced security for the main entrance are provided, but individual access control for multiple doors within the space is not addressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of main entrance controlVSAvoidindividual access control for multiple doors
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The smart lock controller is designed to serve multiple doors within a space, integrating access control functionality for each door while maintaining centralized control through a mobile application or hub. This allows a single device to perform multiple functions across different locations, eliminating the need for separate control systems for each door.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the access control functionality into individual door modules, where each door can be independently controlled and monitored. This segmentation allows users to grant or revoke access permissions for specific doors without affecting other doors, providing granular control while maintaining centralized management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If smart locks are installed on each door to enable independent access control, then individual access control for multiple doors is achieved, but users must manually activate or deactivate the security system each time they enter or exit

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindividual access control for multiple doorsVSAvoidtime required to manually activate/deactivate security system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-configures access permissions and security settings for each door before users need them. When a user approaches or interacts with any door, the system has already prepared the appropriate access control state, eliminating the need for manual activation or deactivation of the security system during entry or exit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The smart lock controller automatically manages security system activation and deactivation based on user actions at any door. The system monitors door interactions and autonomously adjusts security states without requiring user intervention, making the security system self-managing in response to actual usage patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If users manually activate or deactivate the security system by entering a security code into a local controller or hub, then security control is maintained, but the process is time-consuming and cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity controlVSAvoidsimplicity of activation/deactivation process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual code-entry mechanisms with automated electronic detection and control. Instead of requiring users to physically enter security codes through keypads or interfaces, the system uses electronic sensors, biometric recognition, or wireless communication to automatically verify user identity and adjust security states, eliminating the mechanical interaction of code entry.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The smart lock controller continuously monitors user actions at door interfaces and provides real-time feedback by automatically adjusting security system states. When the system detects a user interaction with any door, it immediately responds by activating or deactivating security protocols, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to user needs without requiring manual input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250232663A1Alarm System Control on Door Lock Interface
Publication Date: 2025.07.17 VIVINT LLC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for alarm system control using a door lock interface are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method of activating an alarm system that monitors a door of a building by generating a signal to activate/deactivate the alarm system in response to a user action at a door lock interface and communicating the signal to an alarm controller to activate/deactivate the alarm system.