Role-Based Access Control for Building Resource Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
In large buildings, employees face challenges in locating and accessing resources such as spaces, tools, and amenities due to their dispersed nature, and issues like occupancy and maintenance are not efficiently managed, leading to inefficiencies and access restrictions for non-tenant visitors.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that uses a hierarchical data model to manage information about building resources, allowing users to authenticate, identify roles, and update information based on their permissions, providing location details, directions, and issue notifications to client devices for improved resource management and access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If employees manually locate building resources by wandering or asking others, then they can find resources, but it consumes excessive time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables employees to independently locate and access building resources through a digital interface that provides real-time information about space availability, tool locations, and amenity status without requiring assistance from support staff or physical wandering through the building
Solution Approach 2:
A centralized building management system acts as an intermediary between employees and building resources, providing a unified digital interface that consolidates information about spaces, tools, amenities, and personnel locations, thereby eliminating the need for manual resource discovery
2Quantity of substance
If building resources are dispersed across large floors or multiple floors, then the building can accommodate more resources, but it becomes difficult to locate and access them
Solution Approach 1:
The system adds a digital dimension to physical resource location by providing floor plans and spatial information through a computer interface, allowing employees to mentally navigate and plan their path to resources without physically wandering through the building
3Reliability
If support persons periodically check for issues with building resources, then issues can be detected, but resolution is delayed until detection
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where building resources and spaces continuously report their status (occupancy, functionality, maintenance needs) to the management system, enabling real-time detection and immediate notification of issues without requiring periodic manual inspections
4Adaptability or versatility
If non-tenant visitors need to access the building, then business needs are met, but security and access management become complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a universal access management platform that handles different user types (tenants, employees, visitors, contractors) through a single interface, consolidating security protocols, access authorization, and visitor management into one unified system rather than separate processes for each user category
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with some embodiments, a method managing information about building resources is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for providing data to an end user application is disclosed. A method may include identifying a data model representing information about building resources for tenants and investors in various locations, updating information in the data model, and providing the updated information to a client device for use in an application that provides information about building resources.