Wireless Door Controller Interface Automating Sensor Data Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual tracking and troubleshooting of door operations in commercial buildings with multiple doors controlled by complex wireless systems are cumbersome and time-consuming, often leading to errors in configuration and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A communication interface device with LAN and WAN interfaces that collects data from door sensors, transmits it to a remote server for analysis, and executes corrective actions, eliminating the need for manual data collection and reducing errors through remote monitoring and configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual tracking of door operations is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and time efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking of door operations with an automated electronic system consisting of door sensors, wireless transceivers, and a centralized controller that automatically collects and processes door operation data, eliminating the need for manual recording and tracking methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication interface device as an intermediary between door sensors and the centralized controller, which handles data collection, transmission, and initial processing, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture by centralizing complexity in a dedicated intermediary component
2Ease of operation
If remote motor control with complicated wiring is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but ease of manufacture and installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication interface device that can work with multiple door sensors and motor controllers through standardized wireless protocols, allowing the same interface hardware to serve various door types and control scenarios without requiring custom wiring configurations for each application
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates pre-configured communication protocols and error-handling routines within the communication interface device that are prepared in advance during manufacturing, eliminating the need for complex on-site configuration and reducing installation complexity while maintaining full remote control functionality
3Reliability
If technicians manually troubleshoot electronic components, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability and troubleshooting accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms where the communication interface device continuously monitors door sensor data, motor status, and communication signals, automatically detecting errors and generating diagnostic reports that provide precise troubleshooting information without requiring manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates digital copies of all door operation data, sensor readings, and communication signals that are stored and analyzed by the centralized controller, allowing technicians to review complete operational histories and identify patterns without physically inspecting each component, thereby improving troubleshooting accuracy while managing system complexity through centralized data management
Data Source
AI summary
In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a connection interface, a LAN interface, a WAN interface, and a processor. The connection interface is to connect to a PCB of a door controller. The LAN interface is to communicate with a plurality of door sensors. The WAN interface is to communicate with a remote server of a service provider. The processor is communicatively coupled to the connection interface, the LAN interface, and the WAN interface. The processor is to receive door data from the plurality of door sensors via the LAN interface, transmit the door data to the remote server for analysis, receive a correction action from the remote server in response to the door data that is transmitted, and execute the corrective action on a door of the plurality of doors via the LAN interface.