EP3091513A1 - Communication device with a stationary reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication device with a stationary, within a housing (3, 30) arranged reading device (1, 29) for contactless identification of a person by means of a mobile communication device or an identification means for access control to a garage door, for its automatic operation, a drive device (19) is present, with the housing (3, 30) on the front side a flat front (2) is firmly connected and the rear side of the housing (3) with a releasable support plate (6), for attachment to a stationary part or the like ,

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 operation of a garage door.

In the DE 299 01 461 U1 is a Torantriebsbedienungsvorrichtung for operating a door drive, in particular an externally initiating an opening movement of a door driven by the door drive, with a housing of an actuator, by means of which the operator initiate an opening and / or closing of the door and / or for the purpose of this initiation can be identified as authorized.

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 a door drive with automatic access control, in which the access control device is an approach detecting device become known 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 garage door, which is easy to use and offers a higher safety standard. Furthermore, the communication device should be equipped with an inconspicuous housing.

The object of the invention is achieved by the features of claim 1. The dependent claims 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 not only the advantage of a simple installation but also an activating or deactivating the access authorization without the use of keys.

A reading device, which may be placed on a building or the like, or may also be integrated into a free stationary version fixed in the ground, is automatically activated by approaching a suitable means at a certain distance. Such an activation can be effected by means of a communication device in the form of a mobile telephone or by means of identification of another type, which are assigned to only one particular person. Such identification means may also be a code card or a key fob or else a wristband or even a wristwatch, the device comprising a device must have for contactless identification. A suitable reading device can be tailored to local requirements without great effort. Such a reading device is virtually equivalent to a classic reading device for access control. With a positive identification, an opening process, or even a closing operation of the garage door, causes.

Authorized persons are assigned an encrypted identification for identification purposes. If there is a positive identification of the assigning 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 is preferably activated in the evaluation unit. By transmitting and transmitting the action commands to a receiver associated with the drive device, the drive device will perform the opening or closing operation of the garage shutter in the desired form. Since the evaluation unit is housed separately from the reading device, 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 mounted in a stationary manner, for example, via a carrier plate. On its front side, the reader has a smooth straight front, which consists of a mineral material, such as glass or the like. Satt the execution in glass or the like, an embodiment in plastic can be selected. The back of the front can be made either with a color coat or a suitable masking agent, for example in the form of films or the like. In or behind the front, a front-facing display with an LED diode or the like may be arranged. Such a display can be used to perform a visual status indication.

Behind this front, a reading device for the identification means is arranged, which is connected to an electronic circuit within the housing and receives its power from an electronic unit. The reading device, which can also be referred to as a sensor, records the identification of the user and transmits this 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 in its side walls with side windows. 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 supplies 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 reading device has a housing which is fixed in place and its attachment is not accessible from the outside. For a support plate is used, which is connected to the housing. An example laid in a wall supply line, in the form of a connecting cable, ends within the housing. This connection cable can transmit both electrical energy and data.

In a preferred embodiment, the reading device can also be provided with a frame comprising the housing. Such a design comes into play when the housing itself is made of a transparent plastic. The frame is executed in metallic version. By using the frame, the reader becomes much less sensitive to external damage and vandalism. In one embodiment of the reading device with an additional frame member windows are respectively inserted on the upper and lower side surface. The bulbs arranged within the reading device are, however, arranged on the electrical unit, as in the frameless embodiment, so that the light radiation can emerge at the top and bottom and nevertheless can radiate outwards through the windows located in the frame element. Such a design makes the location of the reading device much better recognizable.

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

Figur 1

Eine Leseeinrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung in einer Vorderansicht;

Figur 2

wie Figur 1 jedoch in einer rückwärtigen Ansicht;

Figur 3

eine Explosionszeichnung der Leseeinrichtung in Verbindung mit einer Trägerplatte;

Figur 4

eine separate Darstellung einer Ausführung einer Trägerplatte;

Figur 5

eine Explosionsdarstellung der Leseeinrichtung aus einer Vorderansicht heraus;

Figur 6

eine Explosionsdarstellung der Leseeinrichtung in Verbindung mit der Trägerplatte bei einer rückwärtigen Betrachtung;

Figur 7

eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform einer Leseeinrichtung mit einem das Gehäuse umgebenden Rahmenelement;

Figur 8

eine Prinzipdarstellung der Kommunikationseinrichtung für eine Antriebsvorrichtung.

It shows:

FIG. 1

A reading device in perspective view in a front view;

FIG. 2

as FIG. 1 however, in a rear view;

FIG. 3

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

FIG. 4

a separate illustration of an embodiment of a support plate;

FIG. 5

an exploded view of the reading device from a front view out;

FIG. 6

an exploded view of the reading device in conjunction with the carrier plate in a rear view;

FIG. 7

a further preferred embodiment of a reading device with a frame member surrounding the frame element;

FIG. 8

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

In the perspective view FIG. 1 a reading device 1 is shown in a cuboidal design, wherein other forms are conceivable. This reading device 1 has a front 2, which is flat and is designed without controls or visible displays. The front 2 is connected to a housing 3. The back view of this reading device 1 gives the FIG. 2 again. Here, a separate support plate 6 is arranged on the back, are shown in the screw 5, which serve for connection to a stationary component or a device.

In order to make the connection between the reading device 1 and the carrier plate 6 clearer, the exploded view is referred to FIG. 3 directed. The fittings 5 are visible, the mounting holes 8 of the support plate 6 penetrate and fixed to stationary parts. At the upper transverse side, the support plate 6 has projections 7 which engage in complementary embodiments within the housing 3. At the lower end of further projections 11 are shown, which also engage in the housing 3 and are fixed by screw 12. For accurate connection between the support plate 6 and the housing 3, the support plate 6 has a circumferential, projecting edge 10 which engages in the housing 3 and does not protrude ( FIG. 2 ).

The reading device 1 is in a preferred embodiment after FIG. 5 shown in an exploded view from the front. In this case, an electrical circuit 13, on which a reader is attached, connected directly to the front 2. In addition to the electrical circuit 13, which is designed as a circuit board, an electrical unit 14 is present, which serves to supply power to the electrical circuit 13. It is also possible to carry out the electrical circuit 13 and the electrical unit 14 in one piece. The power supply is ensured via a connection cable 16, which can also transmit data and is connected within the reading device 1 and can be installed within a wall or the like. Furthermore, on the, as well As a circuit board executed, electrical unit 14, the arrangement above and below of light emitting diodes, above and below, has been carried out. The light beams of these light-emitting diodes are led out of the housing 3 via the windows 4 arranged at the top and at the bottom.

The windows 4 are made of an optically transparent plastic and are secured to the housing 3 in apertures 25. Within the housing 3, an intermediate wall 21 is retracted, which is connected to the parts of the housing 3. The intermediate wall 21 separates the front part of the reading unit 1 with the electrical circuit 13 and the electric unit 14 from the rear mounting area. By this construction, a division is achieved within the housing to be sufficiently protected against environmental influences. Furthermore, a connection protection 15 has been carried out with the intermediate wall 21.

In order to seal the connection and thus safe execution of the cable feed 22, a seal 20 has been screwed against the intermediate wall 21. This can in particular the FIG. 6 be removed. In this case, the seal 20 by screws, which engage through connecting holes 9 of the support plate 6, attached.

In the perspective view FIG. 1 a reading device 1 is shown in a cuboid design with radii present at the corners, wherein other forms for the reading device 1 are readily executable. The reading device 1 has a front 2, which is flat and is executed without controls, or visible displays. The front 2 is connected to a housing 3. The back view of this reading device 1 gives the FIG. 2 again. In this case, a support plate 6 is arranged on the back, are shown in the screw 5, which serve to connect the reading device 1 with a stationary component or a device.

In order to make the connection between the reading device 1 and the carrier plate 6 clearer, the exploded view is referred to FIG. 3 directed. In this case, the screw 5 are visible, which penetrate the mounting holes 8 of the support plate 6 and fixed to stationary parts or structures. At the upper transverse side, the support plate 6 has projections 7, which engage in complementary embodiments within the housing 3. At the lower end of further projections 11 are shown, which engage in the underside of the housing 3 and are fixed by screw 12. For accurate connection between the support plate 6 and the housing 6, the support plate 6 has a circumferential, protruding edge which engages in the housing 3 and does not project beyond the housing 3, 30 ( FIG. 2 ).

The reading device 1 is in a preferred embodiment by FIG. 5 in an exploded view, viewed from the front, shown. In this case, an electrical circuit 13, on which a reader for the communication means is attached, directly connected to the front 2. The circuit 13 may also be provided with at least one display element. Such a display element, in addition to a readiness display and the rejection or authorization of the communication medium play. The display element is able to reproduce different states in different hues. In addition to the electrical circuit 13, which can be designed as a circuit board, an electrical unit 14 is present, which serves in particular for the power supply of the electrical circuit. But it is also possible to form the electrical circuit 13 and the electrical unit 14 in one piece. The power supply and a data transmission can be ensured via a connecting cable 16 which is connected within the reading device 1, 29 and is laid within a fixed part.

Further, on the electric unit 14, an array of light emitting diodes has been implemented above and below. The light radiation of these light emitting diodes is led out of the housing 3 via the top and bottom windows 4 to the outside. The windows 4 are made of an optically transparent plastic and are secured to the housing 3 in apertures 25.

Within the housing 3, an intermediate wall 21 is retracted, which is connected to parts of the housing 3. The intermediate wall 21 separates the front part of the reading unit 3, 29 with the electronic circuit 13 and the electrical unit 14 from the rear mounting area. By this construction, a foreclosure of the housing 3 is achieved to be protected against environmental influences. Also, a connection protection 15 has been carried out with the intermediate wall 21.

In order to seal the connection and thus safe execution of the cable feed 22, a seal 20 can be screwed against or with the intermediate wall 21. This can in particular the FIG. 6 be removed. In this case, the seal 20 with the intermediate wall 21 by screws which engage through connecting holes 9 of the support plate 6, attached.

The exploded view of the FIG. 7 shows a further preferred embodiment of a reading device 29. While the attachment is carried out via the support plate 6 analogous to the first preferred embodiment, a housing 30 is provided on its outer sides with locking elements 27. These locking elements 27 are used in conjunction with recesses 28 for fixing a laterally mounted on the housing 30 frame member 23. So that the frame member 23 can not be removed unintentionally, a fuse is performed by screw 12 in thread 26 of the housing 30. Within the frame member 23 are above and below windows 24, which are inserted inside in apertures 25 be to identify the location lighting the reader 29. In such an embodiment, for example, with a metallic frame member 23, the housing formation 30 of the reader 29 is carried out in an at least partially transparent plastic so as to allow the light generated by the light emitting diodes to exit via the windows 24 to the outside.

A basic structure of the communication device and its use shows the FIG. 8 , In this case, the reading device 1, 29 is connected via the cable feed 22 to an external evaluation unit 18. In addition to the reading device 1 or 29, it is also possible to use a further reading device 17, which is preferably designed as a stele. The mode of operation of the reading device 17 is equivalent to the reading device 1, 29 described above.

The reading device 17 is likewise connected to the evaluation unit 18 via a cable feed 22. If, for example, an opening of the garage door closure is desired, then the communication device or the identification means is brought either to the reading device 1, 29 or optionally to the reading device 17. Since the readers of the reading devices 1, 17, 29 are designed either as passive or active transponders, contactless data transmission can take place. The data of the communication device used can also be transmitted via Bluetooth or via a contactless near-field communication device to the reader of the reading device 1, 17, 29. The information of the readers 1, 17, 29 are forwarded via the cable feed 22 to the evaluation unit 18. If the identification is found to be positive, compared with the stored data within the evaluation unit 18, the evaluation unit 18 activates its transmitter device at the same time or an output is activated directly. The transmission of an open or close command to a receiver or an input of a drive device 19 thus generates the interaction of the connected gate.

By separating the reading device 1, 17, 19 of 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 thus an existing communication device or an outwardly anonymously designed identification means can be used to change the location of the garage door.

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1

reader

2

front

3

casing

4

window

5

screw

6

support plate

7

head Start

8th

mounting hole

9

connecting bore

10

edge

11

head Start

12

screw

13

Electrical circuit

14

Electric unit

15

link protection

16

connection cable

17

reader

18

evaluation

19

driving device

20

seal

21

partition

22

cable entry

23

frame element

24

window

25

breakthrough

26

threaded hole

27

locking element

28

deepening

29

reader

30

casing

Claims (14)

Communication device with a stationary, within a housing (3, 30) arranged reading device (1, 29) for contactless identification of a person, by means of a mobile communication device or an identification means with an access control to a garage door, to the automatic operation of a drive device (19) used is, characterized in that with the housing (3, 30) on the front side a flat front (2) is firmly connected and the rear side the housing (3, 30) with a releasable support plate (6), for attachment to a stationary part or the like, Is provided. Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the front (2) consists of a plastic or a mineral material, preferably of glass, wherein the housing (3, 30) facing side of the front (2) with an electronic circuit (13 ) and a reader for the identification means. Communication device according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the front (2) is transparent or partially transparent, wherein the rear side is provided with a color coating or a covering means. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a display element is present in the front (2) or behind the front (2). Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrier plate (6) via projections (7, 11) with the Housing (3, 30) is connected, wherein the housing (3, 30) directed to the support plate (6) has an intermediate wall (21) which is substantially closed, and that between the support plate (6) and the intermediate wall (21) a seal (20) for a cable feed (22) is arranged. Communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer side of the housing (30) with a circumferential frame member (23) is surrounded, wherein the frame member (23) is interchangeable with the housing (30). Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (30) and / or the frame member (23) in at least one of its side walls, preferably in two opposite side walls above and below a translucent window (4). Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (3, 30) in addition to the electrical circuit (13) has an electrical unit (14) which is connected to a connecting cable (16) connected to an outside of the reading device ( 1, 29) is arranged, wherein the entry of the connection cable (16) is protected against ingress of moisture through the cable feed (22). Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the evaluation unit (18) has a transmitting device for wireless communication with a receiver of the drive device (19). Communication device according to claim 8, characterized in that the electrical unit (14) are associated with light sources, preferably light emitting diodes, whose light radiation through the window or windows (4, 24) outside the housing (3, 30) or the frame element (23 ) can escape. Communication device according to claim 1, 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. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reader of the reading device (1, 29) may be formed as a passive or active transponder. Communication device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the data of the communication device used can be transmitted via Bluetooth or a contactless near-field communication device to the reader of the reading device (1, 29). A garage door having a drive device (19) operable by a communication device in communication with a communication device or other communication means according to one or more of the preceding claims.

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