Multi-Axis Magnetic Sensor for Entry Point Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional entry point security systems require significant modification to structures and often rely on multiple components, limiting their versatility and ease of installation, especially in detecting motion across multiple axes and communicating status changes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A smart entry point security system utilizing a multi-axis position sensor apparatus with a sensor body, power supply, motion detectors, and communication interfaces, which can be affixed to various movable structures, communicates with a monitoring device to detect and log motion changes, providing notifications through various interfaces and power sources, including batteries and wireless charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional electromechanical security sensors are used, then entry point security detection is provided, but significant modification to the entry point structure is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional electromechanical security sensors with a magnetic field-based detection system. A magnet is attached to the movable entry point component and a magnetic sensor detects its position, eliminating the need for complex mechanical linkages and structural modifications while maintaining reliable security detection functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic sensor system is designed to be universally applicable to various entry point types (doors, windows, cabinets) without requiring custom installation for each application. The magnet and sensor can be mounted on different surfaces and configurations, providing a flexible, multi-functional security solution that reduces installation complexity across diverse applications.
2Reliability
If traditional magnetic sensor and magnet systems are used, then entry point security is provided, but multiple elements must be mounted to both fixed and moveable structures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the magnetic sensor from the fixed structure and integrates it into a portable detection device or eliminates the need for permanent installation on the fixed structure. Only the magnet needs to be mounted on the movable component, significantly reducing the number of mounting elements required while maintaining reliable security detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the magnetic sensor with the detection device or processing unit, eliminating the need for separate mounting of sensor elements on both fixed and movable structures. This integration reduces the total number of components and simplifies installation while maintaining the security detection function.
3Measurement precision
If multi-axis motion detection is implemented, then spatial security monitoring is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses magnetic field sensing to detect multi-axis motion and position changes without requiring complex mechanical sensor assemblies. The magnetic sensor detects changes in magnetic field strength and direction as the magnet moves, providing precise spatial monitoring through electromagnetic field measurements rather than mechanical means.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent monitors changes in magnetic field parameters (strength, direction, position) to detect multi-axis motion. By tracking variations in magnetic field characteristics rather than using complex mechanical measurement systems, the patent achieves precise spatial monitoring with simpler device architecture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and versatile detection of entry point status changes across multiple axes without extensive modification, providing reliable notifications and efficient power management, suitable for various security applications.
Implementation Method 1
one or more multi-axis motion detectors (and/or other suitable sensors) contained within (and/or otherwise associated with) the sensor body
Data Source
AI summary
A smart entry point spatial security system is intended for securing facility and other entrances in general. The system includes a device associated to an entry point. The device can be coupled externally to the entry point or natively as built-in to the entry point structure or any entry point subcomponents, such as knobs and locks. A host device with a software application monitors or observes the entry point sensor data via wired or wireless link such as Bluetooth. The sensor includes a software algorithm that is adapted to trigger safety alarms upon unauthorized usage of the entry point or as means of regulating entrance of users to a dedicated general space. The sensor data is stored locally on a host computer and a logging system is available on cloud computing device. The stored data will be used in further optimizing spatial data.