Remote Control Transponder Verification for Access Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional radio control systems for access openings are vulnerable to code duplication and unauthorized operations due to the lack of verification of the transponder signal, leading to potential fraudulent use and insecurity in the operation of devices like doors, gates, and alarm systems.

Innovation Solution

A remote control apparatus with an electronic control unit and transponder system that emits verification signals at periodic intervals, disconnecting the circuit if the transponder signal is not detected, ensuring secure operation by only allowing valid radio control device interactions, and incorporating a KeeLoq algorithm for enhanced security and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional radio control systems are used without transponder verification, then the operation is simple and easy to use, but the system is vulnerable to code duplication and unauthorized operations

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transponder verification is performed preliminarily before the radio control signal can actuate the access opening. The electronic control unit checks for the presence of a valid transponder signal in advance, and only allows operation if verification succeeds. This prevents unauthorized operations before they can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A transponder signal acts as an intermediary verification layer between the radio control transmitter and the electronic control unit. The transponder receives the radio signal, verifies it, and only then allows the control unit to execute the opening/closing operation, adding a security mediation step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If transponder verification is implemented, then the security against code duplication is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal integrityVSAvoidcontrol unit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transponder and electronic control unit are merged into a single integrated device. The transponder antenna and control electronics are combined in one unit, simplifying installation and reducing the number of separate components that need to be configured and maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If the system disconnects circuits when transponder signal is not detected, then the protection against fraudulent use is improved, but the ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperating securityVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system takes preliminary anti-action by disconnecting the control circuits before any fraudulent operation can occur. When no valid transponder signal is detected, the electronic control unit proactively disables the output circuits, preventing unauthorized activation of access openings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentEP3430605B1A remote control apparatus with protection system
Publication Date: 2022.08.31 GUARNERI SOLUTIONS SRL
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AI summary

A remote control apparatus with protection system, characterized in that it comprises a electronic control unit (2) that comprises at least one radio control receiver unit (21) and at least one control unit (22) constituted by a receiver unit, said apparatus further comprising a radio control transmitter (3) and a transponder (32) that emits a verification signal at periodic and constant time intervals; said radio control receiver unit (21) of the electronic control unit (2) operating actuation means (4) that control users (5, 6, 7, 8), when it receives a control signal from said radio control transmitter (3); the actuation operation being subjected to the presence of verification signals emitted from said transponder (32).