Internet-based remote control and monitoring system for commercial doors using mobile devices

Abstract

A remote control door closure operating system is based on a central server with a backend database identifying a collection of controllable doors and a plurality of authorized users and corresponding credentials. A door interface unit is adapted to communicate with an authorized user to supply a live video stream of a respective door and to execute door opening and closing commands from the authorized user. A mobile device has a user application program configured to interact with the central server and door interface unit in order to 1) obtain configuration data, 2) authenticate the authorized user, 3) receive the live video stream, and 4) initiate the door opening and closing commands. Safe operation of the door opening/closing operation is encouraged by maximizing use of video surveillance before and during door operations and by conducting separate security authentications for video streaming and for door operation requests.