Effector Release Control Device with Digital Code Unlocking

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Solution Overview

Problem

The distribution and control of effectors are challenging due to uncontrolled spread and unauthorized use, as existing solutions like fingerprint sensors and RFID tags can be time-consuming or prone to misuse.

Innovation Solution

A release control device with a controllable blocking mechanism, an electrical input interface for receiving a digital release code from a release server, and a control device that unlocks the effector for a specified period, ensuring secure and flexible usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fingerprint sensors or RFID tags are used for effector release control, then unauthorized use is prevented, but the unlocking process becomes time-consuming or prone to loss/misuse

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprevention of unauthorized useVSAvoidunlocking time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The release code is transmitted to the effector in advance via the input interface before the effector is needed. The code is stored in the memory device and ready for immediate use, eliminating the need for real-time biometric scanning or RFID authentication processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using the original biometric data or RFID tag information directly, a digital representation (release code) is created and transmitted. This code serves as a copy that can be stored and processed without requiring the physical presence of the authorized person or the original authentication device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If release codes are transmitted digitally from a release server, then secure and flexible access control is achieved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of access controlVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The input interface and memory device can handle multiple types of release codes (different formats, encryption levels, time restrictions) through a unified digital processing approach. The same hardware components can accommodate various access control scenarios without requiring specialized devices for each case.

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

Solution Approach 2:

Physical authentication mechanisms (fingerprint sensors, RFID readers, manual key entry) are replaced with a digital code transmission system. The mechanical and electronic components of traditional authentication devices are substituted with a streamlined digital interface that receives and processes electronic signals.

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

3Reliability

If the effector is locked by default and requires release code for unlocking, then security is improved, but the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidease of use
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The effector system automatically manages the locking and unlocking process without requiring manual intervention from the user. The control device automatically verifies the release code, activates the blocking device accordingly, and manages the operational state transitions without human input beyond code transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3382317B1Release control device and method
Publication Date: 2022.04.20 MBDA DEUTSCHIAND GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention provides a release control device (100, 200, 300) for an effector (101, 201, 301), comprising a controllable locking device (102, 202, 302) configured to controllably lock or unlock the effector (101, 201, 301) for use, an input interface (103, 203, 303) configured to detect a release code (105, 205, 305), and a control unit (104, 204, 304) configured to control the locking device (102, 202, 302) depending on the detected release code (105, 205, 305) in order to release the effector (101, 201, 301) for use for a predetermined period, wherein the predetermined The period is determined by the content of the release code (105, 205, 305). Furthermore, the present invention provides a corresponding method.