Wireless Gateway for Premise Security Network Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional home and business security systems are limited by proprietary technologies, lacking interoperability and advanced network functionalities, making it difficult to interface with diverse security devices and provide remote monitoring and control capabilities.
Innovation Solution
An integrated security system that uses a wireless gateway and associated software to connect with existing security systems, enabling broadband and mobile access, and integrating with IP devices to provide a tri-mode security network for remote monitoring and control through a web portal, mobile phones, and other devices.
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-based networks. The gateway translates proprietary protocols into standard IP communications, enabling proprietary systems to interface with modern networks without compromising their internal reliability while gaining network adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device performs multiple functions: it acts as a protocol translator, network router, and communication bridge simultaneously. This multi-functionality allows a single device to resolve the contradiction by handling both proprietary system requirements and modern network standards.
2Device complexity
If proprietary security systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway serves as an intelligent intermediary that abstracts the complexity of proprietary protocols from end users. Users interact with standardized IP-based interfaces while the gateway handles protocol translation and system-specific operations in the background.
3Reliability
If phone lines or cellular backup systems are used for network connection, then reliability is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects communication modes based on availability and requirements. It transitions from high-speed broadband IP connections when available to phone line or cellular backups when needed, optimizing both speed and reliability through adaptive connection management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures multiple communication pathways and establishes backup connections in advance. When the primary high-speed connection fails, the pre-configured backup systems are already ready to take over, minimizing interruption to security operations.
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AI summary
An integrated security system is described that integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) that enables users to remotely stay connected to their premises. The integrated security system, while delivering remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection, complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices (cameras, lamp modules, thermostats, etc ) can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video and/or pictures and control home devices via their personal web portal or webpage, mobile phone, and/or other remote client device Users can also receive notifications via email or text message when happenings occur, or do not occur, in their home.