Wireless-Power Receiving Device for Touchless Security Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security systems require users to interact with interfaces on the exterior of premises to disarm alarms or unlock doors, which can be inconvenient and may not leverage the capabilities of mobile devices effectively.
Innovation Solution
A wireless-power receiving device installed at the premises receives identification information from a mobile device wirelessly, powers up, and communicates this information to a remote device to request operation of security or access systems, enabling authorization processes without direct user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users interact with exterior interfaces (keypads, intercoms, mobile apps) to control security functions, then security control capability is achieved, but user convenience deteriorates and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the interface interaction requirement from the security control system. Instead of requiring users to interact with complex exterior interfaces (keypads, intercoms, mobile apps), the system uses passive RFID tags that users simply carry. The RFID tag automatically communicates with the reader when in proximity, eliminating the need for users to manually operate interfaces while maintaining security control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID-based system enables self-service operation where the RFID tag automatically performs identification and authentication functions without user intervention. When a user approaches the reader, the system automatically reads the RFID tag, verifies credentials, and executes security functions (door unlocking, alarm disarming) without requiring the user to press buttons, enter codes, or navigate app interfaces.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional wired security systems are installed, then system functionality is achieved, but installation cost and maintenance complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wired mechanical connections with wireless RFID communication. Traditional security systems require physical wiring between readers, controllers, and power sources. The RFID system eliminates these wired connections, using electromagnetic fields for communication and power transfer. This substitution reduces installation complexity and cost while maintaining reliable security functionality through wireless authentication and control signals.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID reader is designed with multi-functionality to control various security devices (door locks, alarms, access control) through a single wireless interface. This universal controller replaces multiple specialized wired devices, simplifying the overall system architecture and reducing installation requirements while maintaining comprehensive security coverage.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method allows convenient and efficient control of security functions by eliminating the need for direct user interaction with exterior interfaces, reducing installation and maintenance costs, and supporting flexible configuration based on user requirements.
Implementation Method 1
a coupling interface for wirelessly receiving power and data from a wireless-power transmitting device
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates generally to apparatus and methods for at least requesting operation of a system configured to control at least a security function for a premises, and wherein a wireless-power receiving device is configured to, upon wirelessly receiving power, receive identification (ID) information from a mobile device and communicate the identification (ID) information to a remote device (e.g. a control panel/control hub or other controller) in order to request operation of the system. The remote device, in response to receiving the request to operate the system, carrying out an authorization process using the identification information from the mobile device.