Video Door Station Internet Module Stand-by Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional video door entry and home automation systems with wireless and Internet modules require a dedicated electrical power supply, leading to increased energy consumption and complex installations, and experience delays in reconnecting to the Internet portal, which can be interpreted as a lack of response.
Innovation Solution
A method that puts the Internet and wireless network modules into a stand-by condition to minimize energy consumption, periodically reactivates them to maintain a valid authentication key, and optimizes the reconnection process by storing connection data to quickly reestablish connections with the wireless router and Internet portal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless and Internet modules are kept constantly active to maintain connection, then communication responsiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases beyond available power supply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic wake-up cycles where the control unit alternates between active and stand-by states. During stand-by, modules are powered down to conserve energy. At scheduled intervals, the system wakes up to refresh authentication keys and maintain Internet portal connectivity, then returns to stand-by. This periodic activation resolves the contradiction by balancing energy conservation with maintained communication capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by refreshing authentication keys and maintaining Internet portal connections during periodic wake-up cycles before actual communication is needed. This ensures that when the system does need to communicate, the authentication is already valid and connection is established, eliminating delays that would otherwise occur during urgent communications.
2Reliability
If modules are periodically reactivated to maintain authentication keys, then connection reliability is improved, but response delays may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication key refreshes during periodic wake-up cycles before actual communication events occur. By proactively maintaining valid authentication keys and Internet portal connections during these scheduled intervals, the system ensures that when communication is actually needed, authentication is already complete and valid, eliminating authentication delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adaptation of wake-up intervals and operational modes based on system state and communication requirements. The control unit can adjust the frequency of periodic activations and transition between different operational states (stand-by, active, communication modes) based on current needs, optimizing the balance between authentication maintenance and response time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If indoor stations are replaced with wireless-capable models, then system functionality is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the existing indoor station architecture universal by adding multi-functionality through integrated wireless communication modules and Internet portal interfaces. The same indoor station hardware platform supports both traditional two-wire bus communication and modern wireless/IP-based communication, allowing gradual system evolution without complete replacement of existing infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The periodic wake-up and connection maintenance mechanism enables wireless modules to function with minimal power from the existing bus supply, eliminating the need for dedicated power wiring during installation. This allows wireless-capable stations to be installed using the same two-wire bus infrastructure as traditional stations, maintaining installation simplicity while adding advanced functionality.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an electronic video door entry and/or home automation communication system and to an electronic system implementing said method. The method (200) for controlling an electronic video door entry and/or home automation communication system (10) comprising a plurality of indoor stations (11) and at least one outdoor station (12), the indoor stations (11) and the outdoor station (12) being connected to a communication BUS (13) to which electric power supply means (18) for remote supply of the stations (11, 12) are also connected, at least one indoor station (11) of the plurality of indoor stations (11) comprising a control unit (50,50') which comprises at least one module for data exchange with the Internet (52) and a wireless network connection module (53) operatively connected to the module for data exchange with the Internet (52) for the transmission of data to the Internet via a wireless network, is characterized in that it comprises the steps that consist of obtaining from an Internet portal of communication with at least one user terminal (15) an authentication key having a finite validity time; bringing (210) the module for data exchange with the Internet (52) and the wireless network connection module (53) in a stand-by condition; setting a waiting time that is shorter than the validity time of the authentication key to the Internet portal; and at the end of each set waiting time, reactivating the module for data exchange with the Internet (52) and the wireless network connection module (53); accessing the Internet portal via the module for data exchange with the Internet (52); and updating the authentication key to the Internet portal.