Intrusion Detection System Automatic Disarming via Mobile Communicator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Commercially available intrusion detection systems often generate false alarms when authorized operators access protected premises without first disarming the system, leading to unnecessary alerts and potential disruptions.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that utilize registered mobile communicators to automatically disarm the intrusion detection system by detecting the presence or absence of authorized individuals using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols, preventing false alarms and ensuring secure access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual disarming by authorized operators is used, then system security is maintained, but false alarms occur when operators access premises without disarming first

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealarm accuracyVSAvoidoperator convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of authorized operators' presence before an intrusion alarm is triggered. By detecting mobile communicators in the vicinity during the arming process, the system proactively identifies authorized personnel and prevents false alarms before they occur, rather than reacting after the alarm is triggered

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors for the presence of authorized operators via mobile communicator detection and uses this feedback to dynamically control alarm behavior. When authorized devices are detected, the system receives feedback about their presence and automatically adjusts its alarm state, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to operator actions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If automatic disarming based on mobile communicator detection is implemented, then false alarms are reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealarm accuracyVSAvoidsystem architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces mobile communicators as intermediary devices that bridge the gap between physical presence and system control. These portable devices with identification codes act as mediators, allowing the system to detect authorized operators wirelessly without requiring direct physical interaction with the control panel, thus adding functionality while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces manual mechanical disarming operations with automatic electronic detection and control. Instead of requiring physical access to the control panel and manual button presses, the system uses automated detection of mobile communicators via wireless signals (Bluetooth, RFID, or other proximity detection technologies) to trigger automatic disarming, substituting mechanical user actions with electronic automation

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

3Reliability

If physical access to control panel is required for disarming, then system security is ensured, but operator convenience is reduced when operators are away from premises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess controlVSAvoiddisarming convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Mobile communicators serve multiple functions: they act as identification credentials for authorized operators, serve as proximity detectors for presence verification, and function as remote control interfaces for system disarming. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate physical access mechanisms while maintaining security, allowing a single device to handle multiple operational requirements

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

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively reduces false alarms by automatically disarming the system when authorized individuals are present, enhancing security and minimizing unnecessary alerts, while maintaining system integrity.

Implementation Method 1

utilize registered mobile communicators to automatically disarm the intrusion detection system by detecting the presence or absence of authorized individuals using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3631777B1System and method for automatically disarming an intrusion detection system
Publication Date: 2023.09.06 TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH
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AI summary

A system for automatically disarming an intrusion detection system protecting a premises and having at least an armed state of operation and a disarmed state of operation, the system for automatically disarming the intrusion detection system including an intrusion detection system state of operation ascertainer operable for receiving an indication of activation of an armed state of operation of the intrusion detection system; and a registered mobile communicator proximity detector communicating with the intrusion detection system state of operation ascertainer and operable, responsive to receiving the indication of activation of the armed state of operation by the intrusion detection system state of operation ascertainer for ascertaining at least a subset of a multiplicity of registered mobile communicators which are located in a vicinity of the premises during an activation time of the armed state of operation and for deactivating the subset of the multiplicity of registered mobile communicators.