Security Gateway Protocol Translation for Multi-Vendor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home and business security systems are limited by proprietary technologies, preventing them from interfacing with multiple vendors' devices and leveraging advanced network capabilities like broadband and wireless data networks, leading to a lack of interoperability and user-friendly internet-based solutions.
Innovation Solution
An integrated security system that includes a touchscreen device and a gateway, enabling control and management of security systems through a tri-mode network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS) and allowing users to remotely monitor and control home devices via web portals or mobile phones, with a DeviceConnect technology for abstraction of devices from various vendors, supporting multiple protocols and interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If proprietary security systems are used, then system reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between proprietary security systems and IP networks. This gateway translates proprietary protocols into standard IP protocols, allowing secure communication between vendor-specific devices and the broadband network without compromising the reliability of the original security system while enabling adaptability to multiple network types.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device is designed to support multiple communication protocols and interfaces simultaneously, including but not limited to GE Security, Honeywell, DSC/Tyco, and other proprietary protocols. This multi-functionality allows a single device to interface with various vendor-specific systems while providing unified access to IP networks, thereby improving adaptability without sacrificing the reliability of individual proprietary systems.
2Reliability
If proprietary security systems are used, then system reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway serves as a centralized intermediary that consolidates protocol translation and network management functions. Instead of requiring each security device to handle multiple protocols and network configurations, the gateway centralizes this complexity, simplifying the individual security devices while maintaining system reliability through the gateway's intelligent protocol handling.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional security systems are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway provides a standardized interface point that simplifies manufacturing. Traditional security devices can be manufactured using existing proprietary protocols without modification, while the gateway handles the adaptation to various IP network configurations. This separation maintains ease of manufacture for core security devices while achieving adaptability through the gateway's multi-protocol support.
4Reliability
If proprietary protocols are used, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway abstracts the complexity of proprietary protocols from the end user. Users interact with the system through standard IP-based interfaces and web portals, while the gateway automatically handles protocol translation and device-specific communications in the background. This maintains reliability through proper protocol handling while significantly improving ease of operation for users.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen and include a security interface that provides control of functions of and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A plurality of network devices at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system. The client interface is a cross-client interface provided by a client view model of at least one of the touchscreen and the security server that normalizes information of the plurality of network devices and the security system.