Premises security system with power over Ethernet having an uninterruptible power supply and uninterruptible Internet connectivity
Inventors
KANARELLIS, Michael • McAndrew, Charles I. • DRIER, John • SWATZEL, Kenny
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11462934-B2
Publication Date
2022-10-04
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Abstract
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Core Innovation
The invention provides a Power over Ethernet backup system that maintains uninterruptible power and uninterruptible internet connectivity for a plurality of electronic premises security system devices connected to a PoE injection device. A primary power supply is monitored, and a rechargeable power supply provides backup power by powering the PoE injection device on the DC side upon primary power loss. This arrangement is intended to prevent loss of data during power interruptions.
The system includes a primary power monitoring circuit that detects variation in primary power voltage from the primary power supply and generates a primary power fault signal when the variation exceeds a primary power validity voltage range. A power source control circuit redirects power provided to the premises security system devices and a wireless connectivity device from primary power to the rechargeable power supply responsive to the primary power fault signal.
In parallel, an Internet connectivity monitoring circuit detects variation in Internet connectivity of the premises security system devices and generates an Internet connectivity fault signal when the variation exceeds a connection fault threshold. An Internet wireless connectivity control circuit redirects Internet connectivity provided to the premises security system devices from one wireless connectivity device to another wireless connectivity device responsive to at least one of the primary power fault signal and the Internet connectivity fault signal.
Claims Coverage
The independent claim covers a PoE power-and-connectivity system for powering multiple electronic premises security system devices and maintaining Internet connectivity through monitored primary power faults and monitored Internet connectivity faults. The independent claim includes three principal inventive mechanisms: monitored primary power fault detection with power redirection, monitored Internet connectivity fault detection with wireless connectivity redirection, and responsive control that uses either or both fault signals to redirect power and Internet connectivity.
PoE injector with primary and rechargeable power supplies for premises security devices
A system including a primary power supply, a rechargeable power supply, and a power over Ethernet injector attached to the primary power supply and the rechargeable power supply to power a plurality of electronic premises security system devices connected to the injector.
Primary power voltage fault monitoring and power redirection to prevent data loss
A primary power monitoring circuit detecting variation in primary power voltage and generating a primary power fault signal when the variation exceeds a primary power validity voltage range, and a power source control circuit that redirects power provided to the premises security system devices and at least one wireless connectivity device from primary power to the rechargeable power supply based on the primary power fault signal so as to prevent loss of data.
Internet connectivity fault monitoring and wireless connectivity redirection
An Internet connectivity monitoring circuit detecting variation in Internet connectivity of the premises security system devices and generating an Internet connectivity fault signal when the variation in Internet connectivity exceeds a connection fault threshold, and an Internet wireless connectivity control circuit that redirects Internet connectivity provided to the premises security system devices from the at least one wireless connectivity device to another wireless connectivity device responsive to at least one of the primary power fault signal and the Internet connectivity fault signal.
The independent claim requires combining a PoE injector powered by primary plus rechargeable supply, monitoring primary power voltage to generate a primary power fault signal and redirect power, monitoring Internet connectivity to generate an Internet connectivity fault signal, and redirecting wireless Internet connectivity responsive to either fault signal to prevent data loss and maintain operation.
Stated Advantages
Prevents loss of data by redirecting power from primary power to the rechargeable power supply based on a primary power fault signal.
Maintains uninterruptible power and uninterruptible internet connectivity for a plurality of electronic premises security system devices.
Documented Applications
Maintaining continuous power and communications for security and safety devices when primary power and/or communications are disrupted, including construction sites.
Maintaining operation in data centers, including physical security and storage networking via Ethernet, with failover to wireless/mesh/cellular/satellite connectivity.
Underwater sealed deployments using waterproof Ethernet/power for surveillance and proximity monitoring.
Mobile/vehicle and smart-wearable environments where uninterruptible PoE serves as a centralized power-and-communication hub with primary-to-battery switching and backup radio routing.
Integration into electronic premises security systems for powering security system devices such as motion/entry sensors, alarms, locks, and emergency lighting.
Deployment environments including airports, mining and construction sites, data centers, underwater and mobile platforms.
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