Premises Switching via Self-Service Access Card Encoding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing access control systems in hotels require users to manually request changes to their premises, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, involving waiting times and manual encoding of access cards.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that allows users to request switching between premises through a user device, transmitting requests to a server, receiving and encoding access credentials for the new premises, and accessing the new premises using an access card, thereby eliminating the need for manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually request premises changes at the reception, then hotel staff can allocate new premises, but waiting time increases and manual effort is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service premises switching by allowing users to autonomously request and complete premises changes through the access control system interface, eliminating the need for manual intervention at the reception. Users can initiate premises switching requests, provide necessary information, and receive new access credentials automatically without staff assistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of physically going to the reception, speaking with staff, and receiving new access cards is replaced by an automated electronic system. The system uses digital communication, automatic credential generation, and electronic access control to substitute the manual physical process, thereby reducing waiting time and effort.
2Reliability
If hotel staff manually encode access cards for new premises, then users receive proper access credentials, but manual intensive work increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service credential encoding by automatically generating and writing new access credentials to user cards without requiring staff presence. The access control system autonomously handles the entire credentialing process, from validation to physical encoding, eliminating manual staff intervention while maintaining security and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual card encoding process performed by staff is replaced by an automated electronic encoding system. The system uses electronic writing mechanisms to programmatically encode new access credentials onto cards, substituting the manual physical encoding action with an automated digital process that is both faster and equally reliable.
3Ease of operation
If users walk to the reception to request premises changes, then staff can attend to users, but user time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The physical journey of walking to the reception is replaced by a digital communication process. Users interact with the system through electronic interfaces (mobile devices, access control terminals) to initiate and complete premises switching requests, eliminating the need for physical travel while maintaining full service functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to perform the entire premises switching process independently without requiring physical presence at the reception. Users can request, provide information, and complete the switching process remotely through the access control system, making the service as accessible as any other function while saving significant time.
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
This solution reduces waiting times and manual efforts for users and hotel staff, providing a convenient and efficient way to switch between premises without the need for direct interaction with hotel staff.
Implementation Method 1
the user device encodes the access card with the access credentials by establishing a first communication channel between the user device and the access card. Further, the first communication channel corresponds to a near-field communication channel.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus and method for switching premises in a convenient way. A method includes transmitting a request to a server for switching a first premises with a second premises. Further, the first premises being accessed using an access card on a first access terminal associated with the first premises. The method further includes receiving access credentials for the second premises from the server in response to the request. The method also includes encoding the access card with the access credentials to access a second access terminal associated with the second premises for permitting entry inside the second premises.