Abstract
Traditional access control integration relies on third-party software interfacing with backend access management systems. Yichuang Technology has innovatively launched a new integration solution: third-party software can directly interface with the front-end deployed HTTP/HTTPS access controllers. This method significantly reduces system coupling and technical implementation difficulty, providing strong support for users to achieve refined management and pursue an exceptional user experience.
Background
In the traditional access control integration model, the biggest pain point is: existing software and access hardware cannot directly interact. Third-party software must control through the HTTP/HTTPS interface provided by the backend access management system. However, when the authorization model required by the third-party software exceeds the existing capabilities of the management system, it must rely on the access device supplier for custom development. Suppliers often refuse to cooperate due to reasons such as “ niche demand,” “ affecting software stability,” “ and difficulties in version maintenance,” leading to user needs being hard to meet. Even if suppliers agree to develop, the high custom costs are also a significant barrier.
Solution: Direct Front-End Integration
To effectively solve the above problems, Yichuang Technology has launched a direct integration solution based on front-end controllers. Third-party software can send door opening and closing commands directly to the access controller without going through the backend management system. Its core advantages are:
1. Autonomous and controllable authorization logic: Third-party software can implement and maintain complex door opening and closing authorization logic independently, without relying on custom development from device vendors.
2. Simplified technical implementation: Eliminates strong dependence on the backend management system, simplifying the integration process.
Technical Breakthrough:Web Access Controller
The realization of this innovative solution is crucially based on Yichuang Technology’s successful development of the next-generationWeb access controller (WEBC4).
*Overcoming Traditional Limitations: Traditional microcontroller-based controllers are limited in performance and cannot directly provide HTTP/HTTPS interfaces (this capability is typically only available in backend management systems).
*Empowered by IoT Technology: The new generation of Web access controllers are based on high-performance hardware platforms (with a clock speed of up to 1.5GHz, multi-core parallel processing, and tenfold computing power improvement), and come with an embedded Linux operating system, Web server, and front-end pages.
*Standardized Open Interfaces: Provides the most universal RESTful API + HTTP(S) + JSON standardized open interface, allowing enterprises to accurately develop modules to control access points according to their intentions, perfectly and quickly integrate into their existing various business systems.
Application Scenarios
1. Shared Space Management
Shared space management software (for managing co-working spaces, shared meeting rooms, flexible workstations, etc.) includes core functions such as online booking, status display, identity verification, access control, resource management, payment settlement, and membership management.
Traditional Pain Points: Achieving deep integration with the access control system (such as dynamically authorizing access based on booking status) is extremely difficult.
Advantages of the New Solution:
* The space management software independently completes the user booking application approval process.
* Upon arrival, users verify their identity through the entrance machine that supports multiple modalities (face recognition, QR code scanning, card swiping, ID card, etc.) provided by Yichuang.
* Identity information is uploaded to the Web access controller.
* The controller directly interacts in real-time with the shared space management software via the HTTP/HTTPS interface, achieving precise release or denial based on booking status.
2. Laboratory Access Management
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) involve full-process management of laboratory venues, items, equipment, personnel, applications, records, etc., with strict requirements for physical security assurance.
Traditional Pain Points: Achieving secure integration between LIMS and the access control system (such as controlling laboratory access based on project authorization and hazardous materials management requirements) also faces significant challenges.
Advantages of the New Solution: The Web access controller can provide LIMS with direct and flexible interfaces, implementing refined access control strategies based on business logic.
3. Other Scenarios
This solution is also suitable for diverse scenarios requiring modernized and intelligent access control management, such as server rooms and multimedia classrooms.
Conclusion
Yichuang Technology’s HTTP/HTTPS access controller WEBC4, leveraging leading IoT technology, provides an industry-leading access control integration solution. This solution significantly simplifies the integration of third-party systems with access devices, granting users unprecedented control flexibility and management precision. Yichuang Technology will continue to focus on market demands (such as innovative applications with robotic systems) and continuously launch cutting-edge technologies and products to repay the love and trust of our users.