Self-Contained Security Device with Cloud-Based Alarm Reporting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security systems require skilled technicians for installation and are vulnerable to tampering, making them inconvenient and expensive for certain applications, and they lack robust communication methods.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained security device with an IoT transmitter and processor that communicates via a cloud-based controller, allowing for easy installation and integration into an IoT network, enabling secure and reliable communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a local controller with telephone line or GSM modem is used for alarm transmission, then the security system can detect and report intrusions, but the communication channel can be compromised or jammed by intruders
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an IoT network as an intermediary communication channel between the security device and the remote server. This mediator uses wireless IoT protocols (LoRa, NB-IoT, Sigfox) that operate on different frequencies and protocols than traditional GSM or telephone lines, making it difficult for intruders to jam or compromise the communication channel while still enabling reliable alarm transmission.
2Reliability
If a local controller with complex installation requirements is deployed, then the security system can provide comprehensive protection, but skilled technicians are required for installation increasing cost and inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The security device is designed as a self-contained unit with pre-integrated sensor elements, processor, and IoT transmitter that can be installed by end-users without requiring skilled technicians. The device automatically connects to the IoT network and communicates with the remote server, eliminating the need for complex local controller configuration and programming that previously required expert installation.
3Reliability
If multiple sensor elements are distributed at the station connected to a local controller, then comprehensive intrusion detection is achieved, but the system complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensor elements (infrared, contact, photoelectric, magnetic lock sensors) with the processor and IoT transmitter into a single integrated security device. This merging eliminates the need for complex wiring and configuration of distributed sensors connected to a central controller, while maintaining comprehensive intrusion detection coverage across the protected premises.
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AI summary
The self-contained security device 12.1 comprises a sensor element 13 and a processor 14 connected to the sensor element for generating an intrusion message in response to a signal from the sensor element. An Internet of things (IoT) transmitter 16 is connected to the processor 14 for transmitting to a cloud-based controller 19 the intrusion message via an Internet of things communications path 18 which is provided by an Internet of things network.