RU2765616C1 - Method for automatic detection of malfunctions of access monitoring and control systems - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: computing technology.

SUBSTANCE: method for automatic detection of malfunctions in access monitoring and control systems includes the stages wherein information on the operation, status, actions and inactions of all elements and mechanisms of the access monitoring and control system is continuously sent from the interactive panel of the protected object to the server, wherein work is continuously logged in real time, the logged information on the operation of all elements and mechanisms of the access monitoring and control system, received from the interactive panel, is analysed on the server, if an anomaly is detected in the operation logs of the monitoring and control system, the abnormal operation of the access monitoring and control system is tested, and further measures in eliminating the identified malfunctions are promptly implemented.

EFFECT: possibility of self-diagnostics of all mechanisms and elements of the access monitoring and control system.

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Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The present technical solution relates to the field of computer technology, in particular, to methods for automatically detecting faults in access control and management systems.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The prior art solution is chosen as the closest analogue, EN 177181 U1, publ. 02/12/2018. In this solution, an access control and management device is disclosed, containing a processor unit located on the motherboard, connected to a memory unit, a power control unit, a sensor control unit, a relay unit, a decryption unit, a decryption unit is connected to an external control unit and a multimedia unit, a control unit the power supply is connected to the power supply unit, the external control unit is connected to the communication unit and the autonomous operation unit, the multimedia unit is connected to the switch. The power control unit is configured to be connected to an additional power source and a backup power source, the sensor control unit is configured to be connected to a door opening sensor, a temperature sensor and a light sensor, the relay unit is configured to be connected to an input group control device and electromagnetic locks, multimedia the unit is configured to connect to the intercom call unit and audio and video devices, the switch is configured to connect to subscriber handsets, the interface unit and subscriber devices, the communication unit is configured to connect to the data transmission network from an external source.

The above solution, known from the prior art, is aimed at solving the problem of optimizing the operation of the access control and management device.

The proposed solution is aimed at eliminating the shortcomings of the state of the art and differs from the previously known ones in that the proposed solution performs self-diagnosis of all mechanisms and elements of the access control and management system, thereby realizing predictive troubleshooting.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The technical problem to be solved by the claimed solution is the creation of a method for automatically detecting faults in access control and management systems.

The technical result consists in increasing the reliability of the access control and management system through the implementation of self-diagnostics of all mechanisms and elements of the access control and management system.

The claimed result is achieved through the implementation of a method for automatic detection of faults in access control and management systems, which contains the steps at which:

from the interactive panel of the protected object, information about the operation, status, actions and inactions of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system is sent to the server on a permanent basis;

on the server in real time on an ongoing basis, the operation, status, action and inaction of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system are logged;

the analysis of the logged information received from the interactive panel about the operation of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system on the server is carried out, and the analysis of the received information is carried out by comparing and comparing the logged information with predetermined scenarios of abnormal operation of the elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system;

when an anomaly is detected in the protocols of the access control and management system, an application is automatically generated to re-check the abnormal operation of the access control and management system and further prompt implementation of measures to eliminate the identified malfunctions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The implementation of the invention will be described hereinafter in accordance with the accompanying drawings, which are presented to explain the essence of the invention and in no way limit the scope of the invention. The following drawings are attached to the application:

Fig. 1 illustrates the block diagram of the method.

Fig. 2 illustrates an example of a general design of a computing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description of the implementation of the invention, numerous implementation details are provided to provide a clear understanding of the present invention. However, one skilled in the art will appreciate how the present invention can be used, both with and without these implementation details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to unduly obscure the features of the present invention.

Moreover, it will be clear from the foregoing that the invention is not limited to the present implementation. Numerous possible modifications, changes, variations and substitutions that retain the spirit and form of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the subject area.

Currently, access to various objects (for example: objects requiring a high degree of protection, office buildings, apartment buildings, etc.) is provided through primitive and insufficiently secure object protection systems. Modern access control and management systems do not have the ability to independently and timely detect malfunctions in the operation of their elements. The proposed method is aimed at solving the above problems, and is also aimed at eliminating the shortcomings of existing access control and management systems.

On FIG. 1 shows a general block diagram of a method for automatically detecting faults in access control and management systems.

In this technical solution, the access control and management system consists of an interactive intercom panel (1), an electromagnetic lock (2) equipped with an information collection sensor, a closer on the door at the entry point (entrance) (3) equipped with an information collection sensor, an intercom in apartment of the user (resident of the house) (4), remote server (5), buttons for exiting the protected object (7).

All elements of the access control and management system are interconnected. The interactive intercom panel (1) has a permanent connection to the Internet and constantly maintains communication with a remote server (5), sending information about the operation of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system to it.

Each interactive panel has its own unique identification number - id. On a remote server in real time on an ongoing basis (5), all received information about the operation of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system is logged (logging).

In the protocol of actions, for each panel, information about all door openings, opening attempts, attempts to make a call, the opening method, the status of the intercom connection to the Internet is stored in real time.

Each event in the operation of the access control and management system is stored as the following log:

- panel id;

- time and date;

- type of event (opening or attempt to open an electromagnetic lock, a call or an attempt to make an analog call, applying a magnetic key, etc.);

- method (activation of opening with a magnetic key (6), in a mobile application, an exit button (7), an opening button on an intercom in a tenant's apartment, etc.).

The server (5) automatically analyzes the received logs for anomalies by comparing and comparing logged information with predefined scenarios of abnormal operation of elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system.

If the analysis of the received logs reveals anomalous behavior in the access control and management system, then in this case, an automatic immediate generation of an application is carried out to re-check the identified anomalous operation of the access control and management system and further prompt implementation of measures to eliminate the identified malfunctions.

The application is automatically generated when the following scenarios are detected in the log (possible errors are described in brackets):

- applied the same invalid key more than 4 times (the tenant did not have time to enter the key into the database during the auto key collection mode; the key was blocked and deleted from the key database);

- applied different invalid keys more than 7 times in the last hour (failure in the auto-collection of keys mode, failure in the database of valid keys);

- keys were not applied for more than 9 hours (failure of operation or damage to the magnetic key reader);

- Internet connection to the panel is interrupted too often (damage to the Internet connection cable, poor cable contact in the connector);

- analog line error more than 3 times per day (switch failure, line damage);

- a call to an apartment out of range (an error in setting the range of apartments, an error on the information plate at the entrance to the entrance);

- the status of the electromagnetic lock has not changed for more than 7 hours (break in the connection between the intercom panel and the electromagnetic lock);

- the panel is offline for more than 30 minutes (the connection of the intercom panel with the Internet is lost);

- more than 20 passes per day with one key (Each magnetic key has its own unique number. When making a copy of the key by an intercom company for several residents of the same apartment, each copy of the magnetic key will have its own unique number. This anomaly indicates the production of a large number of copies of one key by an unofficial way This can provide access to the entrance to the entrance.);

- when the auto key collection mode is enabled, the key is read as invalid (indicates incorrect operation of the key auto collection mode or an attempt to add another type of magnetic key to the database);

- more than 7 hours did not press the exit button (the exit button is damaged);

- after sending the command to open the door, the lock was not unlocked when the online status was on;

- after applying a valid key to the reader, the lock did not unlock;

- there are no calls from the intercom panel to any apartment for more than a day (incorrect operation of the intercom panel);

- when the automatic key collection mode is off, there are no keys in the intercom memory that are recognized as valid (valid keys must be entered into the intercom memory).

The generated application is sent to the administrator and / or dispatcher to the service company with a full description of the details on the basis of which the malfunction was detected. Applications are generated automatically in the Intercom program.

The implementation of logging the work, status, action and inaction of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system speeds up the processing of applications for system malfunctions, which also come directly from residents of houses. After receiving the application, the dispatcher or administrator determines the id of the intercom panel and starts the analysis of the logged information about the work of this panel for the last time. This helps to quickly and remotely determine what technically caused the malfunction and take the necessary measures to eliminate the malfunction in a timely manner.

The essential difference between the proposed technical solution and previously known access control systems is the ability to predictively detect possible malfunctions and generate a timely request for their elimination. Automation and speed in detecting malfunctions in the system improves the quality of the access control and management system, thereby making it as stable as possible.

On FIG. 2 will now present a general diagram of a computing device (200) that provides the data processing necessary to implement the claimed solution.

In general, the device (200) contains such components as: one or more processors (201), at least one memory (202), a data storage medium (203), input/output interfaces (204), an I/O means ( 205), networking tools (206).

The processor (201) of the device performs the basic computing operations necessary for the operation of the device (200) or the functionality of one or more of its components. The processor (201) executes the necessary machine-readable instructions contained in the main memory (202).

The memory (202) is typically in the form of RAM and contains the necessary software logic to provide the desired functionality.

The data storage means (203) can be in the form of HDD, SSD disks, raid array, network storage, flash memory, optical information storage devices (CD, DVD, MD, Blue-Ray disks), etc. The means (203) allows long-term storage of various types of information, for example, the above-mentioned files with user data sets, a database containing records of time intervals measured for each user, user identifiers, etc.

Interfaces (204) are standard means for connecting and working with the server part, for example, USB, RS232, RJ45, LPT, COM, HDMI, PS/2, Lightning, FireWire, etc.

The choice of interfaces (204) depends on the specific implementation of the device (200), which can be a personal computer, mainframe, server cluster, thin client, smartphone, laptop, and the like.

As means of I/O data (205) in any embodiment of the system that implements the described method, the keyboard must be used. The keyboard hardware can be any known: it can be either a built-in keyboard used on a laptop or netbook, or a separate device connected to a desktop computer, server, or other computer device. In this case, the connection can be either wired, in which the keyboard connection cable is connected to the PS / 2 or USB port located on the system unit of the desktop computer, or wireless, in which the keyboard exchanges data via a wireless communication channel, for example, a radio channel, with the base station, which, in turn, is directly connected to the system unit, for example, to one of the USB ports. In addition to the keyboard, I/O devices can also use: joystick, display (touchscreen), projector, touchpad, mouse, trackball, light pen, speakers, microphone, etc.

Means of network interaction (206) are selected from a device that provides network data reception and transmission, for example, an Ethernet card, WLAN/Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module, BLE module, NFC module, IrDa, RFID module, GSM modem, etc. With the help of means (205) the organization of data exchange over a wired or wireless data transmission channel, for example, WAN, PAN, LAN (LAN), Intranet, Internet, WLAN, WMAN or GSM, is provided.

The components of the device (200) are connected via a common data bus (210).

In these application materials, a preferred disclosure of the implementation of the claimed technical solution was presented, which should not be used as limiting other, private embodiments of its implementation, which do not go beyond the requested scope of legal protection and are obvious to specialists in the relevant field of technology.

Claims (5)

A method for automatically detecting faults in access control and management systems, comprising the steps at which: from the interactive panel of the protected object, information about the operation, status, actions and inactions of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system is sent to the server on a permanent basis; on the server in real time on an ongoing basis, the operation, status, action and inaction of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system are logged; the analysis of the logged information received from the interactive panel about the operation of all elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system on the server is carried out, and the analysis of the received information is carried out by comparing and comparing the logged information with predetermined scenarios of abnormal operation of the elements and mechanisms of the access control and management system; when an anomaly is detected in the protocols of the access control and management system, an application is automatically generated to re-check the abnormal operation of the access control and management system and further prompt implementation of measures to eliminate the identified malfunctions.

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