Security Gateway Protocol Translation for Cross-Vendor Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home and business security systems are limited by proprietary technologies, preventing interoperability between vendors and failing to leverage advanced broadband and wireless networking capabilities, resulting in limited remote monitoring and control capabilities.
Innovation Solution
An integrated security system that includes a gateway device and associated software, web server, and remote database, enabling broadband and mobile access to conventional security systems, allowing for remote monitoring and control through a tri-mode network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) and integrating with various security panels and devices via a device abstraction layer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If proprietary security systems are used, then system reliability is improved, but interoperability between vendors deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary component that bridges proprietary security systems and standardized IP networks. The gateway translates proprietary protocols into standard IP communications, enabling interoperability between different vendor systems and IP-based networks without compromising the reliability of the original security system. This mediator approach allows heterogeneous systems to work together while maintaining their individual integrity.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional security systems are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but network capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple communication protocols and network types simultaneously. It can interface with proprietary security systems, IP networks, cellular networks, and other communication standards, making it a universal bridge that extends network capabilities without requiring complete system replacement. This multi-functional approach enables traditional systems to leverage modern networking infrastructure.
3Reliability
If proprietary wireless technologies are used, then device reliability is improved, but adaptability to different vendors deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway acts as a protocol translation intermediary that receives communications from proprietary wireless devices using their native protocols and converts them into standardized IP-based communications. This allows devices from different vendors to communicate through the gateway without requiring changes to the original devices, maintaining their reliability while achieving cross-vendor compatibility.
4Ease of operation
If broadband networking is integrated, then remote monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into distinct functional components: the existing security system components, the gateway device for protocol translation and network management, and the IP network infrastructure. This segmentation isolates the complexity within the gateway, allowing the original security devices to remain simple while gaining access to broadband networking and remote monitoring capabilities through the gateway's intelligent protocol translation and management functions.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.