Gateway device and system and method for use of same
A gateway device and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, multiple wireless transceivers are located within a housing, which also interconnectively includes a processor and memory. To improve convenience, the gateway device may establish a pairing with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device having a display. Virtual remote control functionality for various amenities may then be provided. To improve safety, the gateway device may be incorporated into a geolocation and safety network.
1. A gateway device comprising:
a housing securing a processor, memory, and storage therein, the housing being configured to be located within a space;
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the processor, the memory, and the storage;
a first physical port secured at the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the first physical port configured to provide a physical wired interface for power to the gateway device;
a plurality of wireless transceivers associated with the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the plurality of wireless transceivers configured to communicate via a plurality of wireless standards;
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers providing a data link to a server,
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers being configured to communicate with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device;
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive and process a beacon signal including a personal location device identification,
generate a broadcast signal including the personal location device identification, a gateway device identification, and signal characteristics indicator, and
send the broadcast signal to the server.
2. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the space forms a portion of a hospitality establishment environment.
3. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first physical port further comprises an RJ45 port.
4. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first physical port further comprises a USB2 port.
5. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the wireless standards are selected from the group consisting of infrared (IR), 802.11, 802.15, 802.15.4, 3G, 4G, Edge, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, near field communications (NFC), and Bluetooth.
6. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wireless transceivers are at least partially internal to the housing.
7. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wireless transceivers are at least partially external to the housing.
8. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of wireless transceivers further comprise an antenna.
9. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the personal location device identification originates from the proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device.
10. The gateway device as recited in claim 9 , wherein the proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device comprises a device selected from the group consisting of personal computers, laptops, tablet computers, smart phones, and smart watches.
11. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the personal location device identification originates from a single button personal location device.
12. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the signal characteristics indicator is based on the beacon signal being received at the gateway device.
13. The gateway device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the signal characteristics indicator is selected from a group consisting of signal strength measurements, phase angle measurements, and flight time measurements.
14. A gateway device comprising:
a housing securing a processor, memory, and storage therein, the housing being configured to be located within a space, the space forming a portion of a hospitality establishment environment;
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the processor, the memory, and the storage;
a first physical port secured at the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the first physical port configured to provide a physical wired interface for data and power to the gateway device, the first physical port being one of an RJ45 port and a USB2 port;
a plurality of wireless transceivers associated with the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the plurality of wireless transceivers configured to communicate via a plurality of wireless standards;
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers providing a data link to a server;
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers being configured to communicate with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device;
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive and process a beacon signal including a personal location device identification,
generate a broadcast signal including the personal location device identification, a gateway device identification, and signal characteristics indicator, the signal characteristics indicator being selected from a group consisting of signal strength measurements, phase angle measurements, and flight time measurements, and
send the broadcast signal to the server.
15. The gateway device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the space forms a portion of a hospitality establishment environment.
16. The gateway device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the wireless standards are selected from the group consisting of infrared (IR), 802.11, 802.15, 802.15.4, 3G, 4G, Edge, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, near field communications (NFC), and Bluetooth.
17. The gateway device as recited in claim 14 , wherein the signal characteristics indicator is based on the beacon signal being received at the gateway device.
18. A gateway device comprising:
a housing securing a processor, memory, and storage therein, the housing being configured to be located within a space, the space forming a portion of a hospitality establishment environment;
a busing architecture communicatively interconnecting the processor, the memory, and the storage;
a first physical port secured at the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the first physical port configured to provide a physical wired interface for data and power to the gateway device, the first physical port being one of an RJ45 port and a USB2 port;
a plurality of wireless transceivers associated with the housing and coupled to the busing architecture, the plurality of wireless transceivers configured to communicate via a plurality of wireless standards;
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers providing a data link to a server;
at least one of the plurality of wireless transceivers being configured to communicate with a proximate wireless-enabled interactive programmable device;
the memory accessible to the processor, the memory including processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to:
receive and process a beacon signal including a personal location device identification,
generate a broadcast signal including the personal location device identification, a gateway device identification, and signal characteristics indicator, and
send the broadcast signal to the server.
19. The gateway device as recited in claim 18 , wherein the space forms a portion of a hospitality establishment environment.
20. The gateway device as recited in claim 18 , wherein the wireless standards are selected from the group consisting of infrared (IR), 802.11, 802.15, 802.15.4, 3G, 4G, Edge, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, near field communications (NFC), and Bluetooth.