Networked Touchscreen Security Gateway for Remote Premise Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home and business security systems are proprietary and limited in their ability to interface with standard networks, lacking compatibility across vendors and failing to leverage advanced broadband and wireless technologies for remote monitoring and control.
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 users to remotely monitor and control their premises through a tri-mode network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) using IP devices and touchscreen interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional proprietary security systems are used, then system reliability is maintained within vendor confines, but network compatibility and broadband integration capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between traditional proprietary security systems and broadband IP networks. This gateway translates proprietary protocols into standard IP protocols, enabling network compatibility without compromising the reliability of the original security system. The gateway acts as a bridge that maintains system integrity while enabling broader network integration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary security systems with limited networking capability are used, then installation simplicity is maintained, but functional versatility and remote access capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into an integrated security system that includes the original security panel, gateway device, and broadband networking capabilities in a unified architecture. This merging enables functional versatility (remote access, broadband integration, multiple communication modes) while managing complexity through integrated design rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The security system is designed with multi-functionality to operate across multiple networks (IP broadband, cellular, POTS) and support various access methods (remote web access, local touchscreen, mobile devices). This universal approach enables the system to adapt to different networking environments and user needs without requiring separate systems.
3Ease of operation
If broadband networking is integrated into security systems, then remote monitoring and control capability is improved, but system complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device incorporates automatic configuration capabilities that enable it to self-configure when connected to broadband networks. This self-service feature reduces installation complexity by eliminating manual configuration steps, allowing the system to automatically establish network connections and enable remote access functionality.
4Reliability
If multi-mode network access (broadband, cellular, POTS) is implemented, then system reliability and availability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The security system employs dynamic network selection capabilities that automatically choose the most appropriate communication mode (broadband, cellular, or POTS) based on availability and system state. This dynamic approach maintains high system availability by seamlessly switching between networks while managing configuration complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.
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AI summary
An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network that with remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system includes a touchscreen providing security keypad functionality as well as content management and presentation, and is used as a security system interface and an interface for interacting with a network The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal, mobile phone, or other client device. Users can receive notifications of detected events via electronic message.