Wireless Security Gateway Enrollment Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home security systems face challenges in providing seamless access to connected devices and security system components across different network connections and locations, with potential security risks associated with remote management and control.
Innovation Solution
A wireless security system premises gateway component that includes local area wireless communication components for communication with sensors and mobile devices, a communications interface for wide area network communication, and a security system controller for state information and control inputs, allowing for direct and indirect wireless communications with mobile devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a battery-operated user interface/control device is used, then installation into an existing home is easier, but the batteries need to be changed or charged periodically
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is pre-configured with a rechargeable battery and charging circuitry during manufacturing, eliminating the need for users to manually replace batteries. The device can be recharged multiple times, providing preliminary preparation that avoids ongoing maintenance interruptions.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device performs self-maintenance through automatic recharging capability. Users simply connect the device to a power source, and the system automatically recharges the battery without requiring manual intervention for battery replacement or charging management.
2Ease of operation
If the control panel is co-located with the home electrical services box, then configuring power and electrical interconnections is convenient, but the control panel must be installed in a hidden location
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a wireless control panel that can be placed in accessible locations and a separate user interface device that handles local control. This segmentation allows the control panel to be installed in convenient hidden locations while maintaining ease of configuration through wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces hard-wired electrical connections with wireless communication technology. The control panel communicates with the user interface device and other system components wirelessly, eliminating the need for complex electrical interconnections and allowing flexible installation locations.
3Duration of action of moving object
If wireless sensors communicate with the control panel periodically, then the sensor battery life is extended, but the control panel must continuously monitor and process supervisory transmissions
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic supervisory transmissions at optimized intervals that balance battery life extension with effective monitoring. The control panel processes these periodic transmissions efficiently by maintaining alert status without requiring continuous active processing, thus extending sensor battery life while managing control panel workload.
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AI summary
In one implementation, a wireless security system premises gateway component includes a first local area wireless communication component adapted to communicate wirelessly with plural wireless security system sensors distributed at a premises; a second local area wireless communication component adapted to communicate wirelessly with a general purpose mobile communications device; a communications interface component adapted to communicate with a wide area communications network that is located remotely of the premises; a security system controller component adapted to communicate with the general purpose mobile communications device to provide state information regarding the security system and to provide control inputs to the security system; and a single gateway housing configured and sized to house the first local area wireless communication component, the second local area wireless communication component, the communications interface component, and the security system controller.