DEVICE FOR ENTRY DETECTION AND RECOGNITION OF TRANSPONDER BADGES, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM COMPRISING IT, AND PROCESS FOR SURVEILLANCE IMPLEMENTED BY SAID SYSTEM

• US 20110043362A1
• Filed: 08/20/2010
• Published: 02/24/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Radio Systemes Ingenierie Video Technologies
• Original Assignee: Radio Systemes Ingenierie Video Technologies
• Inventors: REIBEL, Jean-Michel
• Application Number:
  US12/859,881
• Publication Number:
  US 20110043362A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/541
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00896 specially adapted for particular uses
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/27 with central registration
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/08 by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2402 Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting mechanical aspects of the tags, e.g. related to locking E05B73/0017; RFID readers G06K7/00; RFID tags G06K19/00; access control systems G07C9/00; anti-theft control in point of sale systems G07G3/003; security seals G09F3/03
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/08 using communication transmission lines G08B13/19658, G08B21/0286, G08B25/016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/14 Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements

Abstract

Device for detection of entry in a protected space (3′) of a residence and for recognition of transponder badges, designed to work with a central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center of a surveillance system of the residence, and more particularly transponder badges that are present at the opening (4′) of a door (4) for access to the protected space or in the immediate vicinity of the access door, whereby the device includes a proximity reader (2) of transponder badges. The proximity reader is located inside the protected space and also integrates an independent source of electrical power supply, a set of elements for entry detection, and, optionally, elements for detection of the intention to enter, whereby the device includes, in contrast, elements that are able, during a detection of entry or of the intention to enter, to control the activation of the reader and its communication with the central unit.

Claims

1. Device for detection of entry in a protected space (3′

) of a residence and for recognition of transponder badges (1), designed to work with a central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center of a surveillance system of said residence, and more particularly transponder badges (1) that are present at the opening (4′

) of a door (4) for access to said protected space (3′

) or in the immediate vicinity of said access door (4), whereby said device comprises a proximity reader (2) of said transponder badges (1),

device that is characterized in that, on the one hand, said proximity reader (2) is located in the protected space (3′

), preferably near, more preferably in the immediate vicinity, of the opening (4′

) of said access door (4) and also integrates an independent source of electrical power supply (7), a set of means (8, 9;

13) for detection of entry in the protected space (3′

) comprising means (8, 9) for detecting the opening of said access door (4) and/or means (13) for detection of the passage of a subject or user crossing the threshold of the access door (4), and, optionally, means (10, 11) for detection of the intention to enter of a subject or user indicating his intention of passing through said door (4), and, on the other hand, in that it comprises means that are able, during a detection of entry, or, if necessary, a detection of the intention to enter, to automatically control the activation of said proximity reader (2) and the communication of the latter with the central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center of the surveillance system and with a transponder badge (1) that is present for the purpose of establishing a data transfer within the framework of a procedure for identification and recognition of the transponder badge (1) in question, and then, if no authorized badge (1) is recognized and an entry detection is effective, an alarm and/or intervention procedure by said central unit (3).

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein it also comprises a control means (1′

) that makes it possible for the user leaving the protected space (3′

) to activate the surveillance system, whereby said control means comes, for example, in the form of at least one push button (1′

) that is located on the proximity reader (2).

3. Device according to claim 1, wherein the proximity reader (2) is attached, either to the casing (6) of the access door (4) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter, or on the leaf (5) of said access door (4), and wherein the means for detection of the opening of the access door (4) consist of a proximity sensor that consists essentially of a set of two components (8 and 9), which work together, namely an element (9) that transmits a permanent external magnetic field, for example a magnet, and a magnetic detector (8), for example an ILS sensor, able to detect said element (8), and wherein one of said components (8 and 9) is integrated in said proximity reader (2) while the other is either mounted in or on the casing (6) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter, when said proximity reader (2) is attached to the leaf (5), or mounted in or on the leaf (5), when said proximity reader is attached to the casing (6) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter.

4. Device according to claim 1, wherein the proximity reader (2) is attached to the leaf (5) of the access door (4), which comprises an opening element (10), for example a handle, and wherein the means for detection of the passage consist of a touch sensor (11), connected to or integrated in said opening element (10) and making it possible to detect the contact of a subject or user with the latter.

5. Device according to claim 4, wherein the proximity reader (2) is attached in the immediate vicinity of the clean plate (12) for the locking of the door (4) or is integrated in said plate (12) and wherein the touch sensor is a capacitive sensor (11) that can measure the capacitance of the electrode that is formed by the opening element (10) and more particularly, when said opening element (10) comes more particularly in the form of a door handle, by electrically connecting the shaft of said handle (10) to the input of the capacitive detection of said capacitive sensor (11).

6. Device according to claim 1, wherein the passage detection means consist of a motion detector (13) that is, for example, sensitive to passive infrared rays and oriented so as to be activated by the movement of a subject or a user who passes through and/or is directed toward the opening (4′

) of the access door (4), in particular in the direction of the protected space (3′

).

7. Device according to claim 1, wherein the means for detection of the opening of the access door (4) consist of an accelerometer-type sensor that makes it possible to detect the opening (4′

) of the access door (4) by measuring the displacement velocity of the leaf (5) of said access door (4).

8. Device according to claim 1, wherein the proximity reader (2) also comprises at least one means for sensory restoration that is designed to warn a user, located in the protected space (3′

), of the absence of a transponder badge (1) and/or of the presence of a transponder badge (1) that is not recognized by the central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center during the opening (4′

) of the access door (4) or the contact of said user with an opening element (10) of this door (4).

9. Device according to claim 1, wherein the proximity reader (2) is mounted in a protective case (14) that contains capacitive detection means that can indicate an act of sabotage on said proximity reader (2), whereby said detection means consist of one or more electrodes that are connected to a capacitive detection circuit and placed at appropriate locations on said protective case (14) and/or inside the latter.

10. Device, according to claim 1, wherein the proximity reader (2) has a reduced shape factor.

11. System for surveillance of a residence comprising a central alarm unit (3) and/or an anti-intrusion surveillance center, wherein said central unit (3) works with at least one device for detection of entry in a protected space (3′

) of said residence and recognition of transponder badges (1), according to claim 1, and with means for detection of a presence in said residence that are designed to be activated, in an arming mode of said central unit, for detection of the presence of individuals located inside said protected space 3′

, and, optionally, with means for perimetric detection that are designed to be activated in at least point arming mode of said central unit, for detection of the presence of individuals at exits emerging on the outside of said residence and associated with an entry timer enabling said device to be allowed the necessary time so that the reading and validation of the badge can take place.

12. Process for surveillance of a residence implemented by the system according to claim 11, wherein it consists in:

Activating, following detection of an entry, or, optionally, detection of the intention to enter into the protected space (3′

), using entry detection means (8, 9;

13) or, optionally, means (10, 11) for detection of the intention to enter integrated in the proximity reader (2) of the device for entry detection and recognition, a protocol for recognition of transponder badges (1), comprising stages for communication between a transponder badge (1), the proximity reader (2), and said central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center, said central unit (3) then being able, following said communication stages;

Either to ignore said detections of entry by being put into point disarming mode, i.e., in the mode to authorize presence in said protected space (3′

) and point inhibition of the alarm and/or intervention procedure, if said identified transponder badge (1) is recognized by said central unit (3) or said reader (2),

Or to generate an alarm and/or intervention procedure, if a detection of entry, in the protected space (3′

) from the access door (4), is effective and if said identified transponder badge (1) is not recognized by said central unit (3) or said reader (2), or, if necessary, when said central unit (3) is put into point disarming mode, if an individual is nevertheless detected by the perimetric presence detection means then kept in activation mode;

If necessary, to initiate the entry timer following a perimetric presence detection so as to allow a necessary period for the execution of said stages for communication of the recognition protocol of the badge in question.

13. Process of surveillance, according to claim 12, wherein the communication stages essentially comprise the following successive stages:

The proximity reader (2), following an entry detection or, optionally, a detection of the intention to enter, transmits an activation or alarm signal to a transponder badge (1) that is located in its field of emission at a suitable distance,

The transponder badge (1) receives the activation or alarm signal and in return transmits to the proximity reader (2) an identification signal that comprises an identifier associated with an authenticator,

The proximity reader (2) sends said identification signal to the central alarm unit (3) and/or anti-intrusion surveillance center that uses the list of authorized transponder badges (1) making it possible to recognize said badge or not,

The central alarm unit (3) and/or the anti-intrusion surveillance center then send(s) a release to the transponder badge (1) and an information signal for validation or invalidation to the proximity reader (2), and then

Either the central unit (3) is put in disarming mode, if necessary in a point manner, if the authenticator is recognized by said central unit (3),

Or the central unit (3) generates an alarm and/or intervention procedure if a detection of entry, in the protected space (3′

) from the access door (4), is effective and if the authenticator is not recognized by said central unit (3), or, if necessary, when said central unit (3) is put into point disarming mode, if an individual is detected by the perimetric protection means.

14. Process of surveillance, according to claim 12, wherein the communication stages essentially comprise the following successive stages:

The proximity reader (2), following an entry detection or, optionally, a detection of the intention to enter, transmits an activation or alarm signal to a transponder badge (1) that is located in its field of emission at a suitable distance, and, simultaneously, the proximity reader (2) activates the reception of the response channel of the transponder badge (1) either continuously or alternately if the activation signal uses the same channel,

The transponder badge (1) receives the activation or alarm signal and in return transmits an identification signal that comprises an identifier associated with an authenticator bound for the proximity reader (2) that uses the list of valid badges, previously loaded into said reader, making it possible to recognize said badge or not,

The proximity reader (2) verifies the identification signal that is received from said badge and sends a message to the central unit (3) to inform it of the result of said verification,

The central alarm unit (3) and/or surveillance center transmits a release to the proximity reader (2), and then

Either the central unit (3) is put into disarming mode, if necessary in a point manner, if the authenticator is recognized by said reader (2),

Or the central unit (3) generates an alarm and/or intervention procedure if an entry detection is effective and if the authenticator is not recognized by said reader (2), or, if necessary, when said central unit (3) is put into point disarming mode, if an individual is detected by the perimetric protection means.

15. Process, according to claim 13, wherein the proximity reader (2) is activated to be put into an active reading mode of the transponder badges (1) following an entry detection and wherein it is maintained in said activation mode for a predetermined period, until no valid transponder badge (1) is detected by said reader (2).

16. Device according to claim 2, wherein the proximity reader (2) is attached, either to the casing (6) of the access door (4) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter, or on the leaf (5) of said access door (4), and wherein the means for detection of the opening of the access door (4) consist of a proximity sensor that consists essentially of a set of two components (8 and 9), which work together, namely an element (9) that transmits a permanent external magnetic field, for example a magnet, and a magnetic detector (8), for example an ILS sensor, able to detect said element (8), and wherein one of said components (8 and 9) is integrated in said proximity reader (2) while the other is either mounted in or on the casing (6) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter, when said proximity reader (2) is attached to the leaf (5), or mounted in or on the leaf (5), when said proximity reader is attached to the casing (6) or in the immediate vicinity of the latter.

17. Device according to claim 2, wherein the proximity reader (2) is attached to the leaf (5) of the access door (4), which comprises an opening element (10), for example a handle, and wherein the means for detection of the passage consist of a touch sensor (11), connected to or integrated in said opening element (10) and making it possible to detect the contact of a subject or user with the latter.)

18. Process, according to claim 14, wherein the proximity reader (2) is activated to be put into an active reading mode of the transponder badges (1) following an entry detection and wherein it is maintained in said activation mode for a predetermined period, until no valid transponder badge (1) is detected by said reader (2).