Mobile Device Mediator for Access Control System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for providing information to a server or reader device have limitations, particularly in terms of user interface customization and access control, which hinder efficient and secure communication in applications like access control and payment systems.
Innovation Solution
A communication system comprising a server, mobile device, and reader device that allows for personalized user interface configurations and dynamic policy settings, enabling secure and efficient communication through Bluetooth or NFC protocols, with the server managing credential management and access control via a cloud application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing systems are used for providing information to server or reader device, then basic communication functionality is maintained, but user interface customization and access control capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
A mobile device acts as an intermediary between the reader device and the server, enabling centralized policy management and user interface customization without requiring complex modifications to the reader device itself. The mobile device transmits personalized configurations and credentials to the reader device, allowing adaptable user experiences while maintaining relatively simple reader device architecture.
2Reliability
If centralized policy management is implemented through cloud application, then administrative control and security are improved, but system complexity and communication requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex hardwired communication infrastructure with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, NFC). The mobile device establishes wireless connections with both the reader device and the server, enabling centralized policy management and secure credential transmission without requiring physical wiring infrastructure, thus reducing system complexity while maintaining security.
3Ease of manufacture
If wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, NFC) are used, then ease of installation and system simplicity are improved, but communication range and connection reliability may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves as a mediator that manages wireless connections between the reader device and the server. It establishes and maintains reliable communication channels, handling connection protocols and data transmission. This intermediary approach allows the use of simple wireless protocols (Bluetooth, NFC) for ease of installation while the mobile device ensures connection reliability through proper protocol management and reconnection logic.
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AI summary
An operation communication system is provided including a server, a mobile device, and a reader device. The server and the reader device communicate data with one another via the mobile device. The mobile device may communicates with the reader device via Bluetooth, for example. The mobile device may communicate with the server via the Internet, for example. Associated methods, devices and apparatuses are also provided.