DE102015005639A1 - Communication device with a stationary reader, and a method for operating such a communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

Communication device with at least one stationary reading device for identifying a person by means of a communication device or an identification means, wherein the reading device can pass on the received data to an evaluation unit outside the reading device, and that the evaluation unit an operating command to a drive device, the building closure, preferably the garage door, is assigned transmits. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating the communication device in conjunction with a communication device or other identification means.

Description

The invention relates to a communication device with a stationary reading device for identifying an authorized person by means of a communication device or an identification means for initiating an opening process of a building closure, preferably a garage door. Likewise, the invention relates to a method for operating a communication device with a stationary reader.

In the DE 299 01 461 U1 is a Torantriebsbedienungsvorrichtung for operating a door drive, in particular an externally initiated initiation of an opening movement of a door driven by the door drive, with a housing and an actuator to be turned on an operator of the housing actuating device by means of which the operator opening and / or closing the Initiate and / or identify themselves as authorized for the purposes of this initiation.

Furthermore, the DE 299 00 781 U1 a door drive peripheral device for actuating and / or for controlling a door drive enabling a motor-driven opening and / or closing movement of a door. In this case, there is a housing which has a housing sump and a function field on a housing front facing an operator. In this case, at least part of the housing front is provided with a decorative trim that is exchangeably mounted on the housing base.

Of the DE 299 01 677 U1 is an automatic access control door operator, in which the access control device has become known an approach detecting device for automatically detecting an approach of a person or a vehicle. In this case, the device is designed such that it automatically performs the identification of this object upon detection of such a signal, whereby a door opening is automatically carried out when approaching a person or a vehicle to which or the mobile unit is assigned.

The object of the invention is to provide a stationary communication device for a building closure, preferably a garage door, which is easy to use and offers a higher standard of security.

The object of the invention is solved by the features of claims 1 and 12. The subclaims provide a further embodiment of the inventive concept again.

In order to achieve a higher security potential, the communication device does not use a key, but a communication device or an identification means. This offers both the advantage of a simple installation at the same time an activating or deactivating the access authorization.

A reading device, which may be placed on a building or the like, or may also be integrated in a floor-mounted free stationary version, is automatically activated by approaching a suitable means at a certain distance. Such activation may be by means of a communication device in the form of a mobile phone or other means of identification associated with a particular person. Such identification means may be a card or a key fob or even a bracelet or even a wristwatch. A suitable reader can be tailored to local requirements. Such a reading device is virtually equivalent to a classic reading device for access control. In the case of a positive identification, an opening process or even a closing operation of the building closure, preferably in the form of a garage door, is effected.

If there is a positive identification of a person, this information is forwarded by the reader to an evaluation unit for security reasons via a cable connection. Within the evaluation unit, a comparison of the retrieved access data with the stored data for an authorization is performed. If the authorization exists, a transmitting device of the evaluation unit is activated. By transmitting and transmitting the action commands to a receiver which is associated with the drive device, the drive device will perform the opening or closing operation of the building closure in the desired form. Since the evaluation unit is housed separately from the reader, this means that no installation work by, for example, tearing of walls in the building fabric are necessary because the transmitter device communicates wirelessly with the receiver of the drive device.

Of course, it is also possible to provide the evaluation unit instead of a transmitter with a line connection which is directly or indirectly connected to the drive device. In such an embodiment, the evaluation unit may be equipped with switching means, contact-based or contactless, for forwarding the switching information. It is also possible for the evaluation unit to receive or retrieve information or data from the drive device.

The reading device has a housing which can be fixedly mounted, for example, by means of a carrier plate. On its front side, the reader has a smooth straight front, which consists of a mineral material, such as glass or similar. Satt the execution in glass or the like, an embodiment in plastic can be selected. The back of the front can be made with either a color coat or a suitable masking agent, for example in the form of films or the like. In or behind the front there may be a front-facing display with an LED diode or the like.

Behind this front, a reader is arranged, which is connected to an electronic circuit and receives its power from an electronic unit. The reader, which can also be referred to as a sensor, records the user's identification and transmits it to the evaluation unit. In order to be able to carry out an identification of a person, it is only necessary for the communication device or the identification means to be placed at a close distance in front of the front of the reading device. In particular for the communication device, for example, it is thus possible to carry out the identification via Bluetooth. In this case, an address from the communication device or the identification means is read out via a Bluetooth interface. Instead of the Bluetooth technology, it is also possible that working with identification means with passive transponders.

The housing may be provided with windows in its side walls. Through these windows, which may preferably be mounted at the top and bottom, it is possible to carry out indirect illumination of the reading device by means of light-emitting diodes which are located inside the electrical unit. The light-emitting diodes are supplied by a power supply of the electrical unit, which also supply the electronic circuit and the reader behind the front of the reader with electrical energy.

As a secure transmission mode for the exchange of data for access authorization, near field communication has proven. Data is transmitted over short distances using radio technology. This can be carried out either connectionless or connected.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a possible embodiment.

It shows:

1 A communication device in perspective view in a front view;

2 as 1 however, in a rear view;

3 an exploded view of the communication device in conjunction with a support plate;

4 a separate illustration of an embodiment of a support plate;

5 an exploded view of the communication device from a front view out;

6 an exploded view of the communication device in connection with the carrier plate in a rear view;

7 a schematic diagram of the communication device for a drive device.

By the perspective representation after 1 becomes a reader 1 For example, shown in a cuboid design, with other shapes are conceivable. This reader 1 has a front 2 on, which is flat and is executed without controls or displays. The front 2 is with a housing 3 connected. The back consideration of this reader 1 show the 2 , This is a carrier plate 6 shown in the glands 5 are shown, which serve for connection to a stationary component or a device.

To connect the reader 1 and the carrier plate 6 make clear to the exploded view 3 directed. Here are the glands 5 shown in mounting holes 8th the carrier plate 6 intervention. On the upper side ( 4 ) has the carrier plate 6 projections 7 on, in complementary versions within the housing 3 intervention. At the bottom are more projections 11 also shown in the housing 3 intervene and by screwing 12 be fixed. For a perfect connection between the carrier plate 6 and the housing 3 has the carrier plate 6 a prominent edge 10 on that in the case 3 intervenes.

The reader 1 is in 5 shown in an exploded view from the front again. Here is an electrical circuit 13 on which a reader is attached, directly to the front 2 connected. In addition to the electrical circuit 13 , which is designed as a board, is an electrical unit fourteen present, which is used to power the electrical circuit 13 serves. The power supply is via a connection cable 11 ensured. Furthermore, on this also executed as a circuit board electrical unit fourteen the order Up and down of light emitting diodes have been carried out. The light of these light emitting diodes is removed from the housing 3 above the windows arranged above and below 4 penetrate to the outside. Inside the case 3 is a curtain wall 21 with the outer walls of the housing 3 connected and thus separates the front part of the reader 1 with the electrical circuit 13 and the electrical unit fourteen from the attachment area. To be able to do this safely against environmental influences is against the partition 21 a connection protection 15 introduced.

To the connection, and thus safe execution of the cable feed 22 To seal, is a seal 20 against the partition 21 screwed. This can in particular the 6 be removed. This is the seal 20 through screws that through connecting holes 9 the carrier plate 6 grab, fastened.

A basic structure of the communication device and its use shows the 7 , Here is the reader 1 via the cable feed 22 with an evaluation unit 18 connected. Next to the reader 1 it is also possible another reader 17 , which is preferably designed as a stele to use. The reader 17 is also via a cable feed 22 with the evaluation unit 18 connected. For example, if an opening of a garage door closure is desired, then a communication device or an identification means either to the reader 1 or optionally to the reader 17 brought. The information of the readers 1 or 17 be via the cable feed 22 to the evaluation unit 18 forwarded. If the identification is positive with stored data within the evaluation unit 18 is assessed by the evaluation unit 18 their transmitting device activated or the output enabled. By transmitting an open or close command to a receiver or input within a drive device 19 the interaction of the connected gate takes place.

By separating the reader 1 . 17 from the evaluation unit 18 the security potential is substantially increased and thus manipulations are excluded.

The communication device can be adapted to any local circumstances and also to the regulatory requirements. Instead of a key, an existing communication device or an externally anonymously designed identification means can be used without problems.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

reader

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front

3

casing

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window

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screw

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support plate

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head Start

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mounting hole

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connecting bore

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edge

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head Start

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screw

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electrical circuit

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electrical unit

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link protection

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connection cable

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reader

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evaluation

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driving device

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seal

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partition

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cable entry

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 29901461 U1 [0002]
• DE 29900781 U1 [0003]
• DE 29901677 U1 [0004]

Claims (16)

Communication device with at least one stationary reader ( 1 . 17 ) for identifying a person by means of a communication device or an identification means, wherein the reading device ( 1 . 17 ) the received data to an evaluation unit ( 18 ) outside the reader ( 1 . 17 ), and that the evaluation unit ( 18 ) a transmitting device for wireless communication with a receiver of a drive device ( 19 ), or that between the evaluation unit ( 18 ) and the drive device is a line connection, wherein the drive device is associated with a building closure, preferably a garage door. Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the reading device ( 1 . 17 ) a flat front made of a plastic or a mineral material ( 2 ), preferably of glass, with which an electronic circuit ( 13 ) and a reader connected by an electrical unit ( fourteen ) are supplied with electricity. Communication device according to claim 2, characterized in that the front ( 2 ) is made transparent or partially transparent, the rear side is provided with a color coating or a covering. Communication device according to claim 2, characterized in that the electrical unit ( fourteen ) via a connection cable ( 16 ) with the evaluation unit ( 18 ) connected is. Communication device according to claim 2 or 4, characterized in that the evaluation unit ( 18 ) Contactless or contact-type switching means. Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the reading device is a housing ( 3 ) by the electrical unit ( fourteen ) and the electronic circuit and the reader are embedded, the housing ( 3 ) on its access side through the front ( 2 ), and for stationary mounting with a carrier plate ( 6 ) connected is. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the front ( 2 ) or behind the front ( 2 ) a display element is present. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier plate ( 6 ) over protrusions ( 7 ) and ( 11 ) with the housing ( 3 ), the housing ( 3 ) an intermediate wall ( 21 ), between the and the support plate ( 6 ) a seal ( 20 ) is available. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing ( 3 ) in at least one of its side walls, preferably in two opposite side walls, a translucent window ( 4 ). Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical unit ( fourteen ) Light sources, preferably light-emitting diodes, are associated, whose light radiation through the window (s) ( 4 ) to the outside of the case ( 3 ) can radiate. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication device is designed as a mobile phone and the identification means as a key fob or bracelet or card or wristwatch or the like. Method for operating a communication device with a stationary reading device ( 1 . 17 ) for actuating a building closure, preferably a garage door, by means of a drive device ( 19 ), whereby a person places a communication device or means of identification close to a front ( 2 ) of the reader ( 1 . 17 ) and then an electronic circuit ( 13 ) receives the data and sends it to an evaluation unit ( 18 ), whereby in the evaluation unit ( 18 ) a check of the data takes place and, in the case of an authorized access, a transmission of an opening command or shooting command to the drive device ( 19 ) is carried out, which automatically moves due to this activation of the building closure from its closed position to an open position and vice versa. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the transmission of an opening command or a closing command from the evaluation unit ( 18 ) to the drive device ( 19 ) via a line connection or by a radio signal. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the reader of the reading device ( 1 . 17 ) works as a passive transponder. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the data of the communication device via Bluetooth or a contactless Nahfeldkommunikationseinrichtung to the reader of the reader ( 1 . 17 ) be transmitted. Garage door with a drive device ( 19 ) operable by a communication unit in communication with a communication device or other identification means according to one or more of the preceding claims.

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