Intelligent lock management system and method

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent lock management system and method, and the system comprises an upper computer, an intelligent lock, a mobile terminal, an intelligent key storage box, and an intelligent key. In addition, the implementation method of the intelligent lock management system comprises the steps that the conventional maintenance time period and maintenance personnel information of the equipment are set through the upper computer; intelligent key use application information is initiated to the upper computer through the mobile terminal; wherein the application information comprises a key borrowing time period, intelligent key user information, a request key number and the like. According to the method, the unlocking time is confirmed while the identity of the key borrower is confirmed, so that the safety in the lock management process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart locks, and specifically discloses a smart lock management system and method. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet of Things technology, the power system security field increasingly uses the host computer system to authorize smart keys to implement safety control of power system anti-misuse locks, making maintenance personnel safer in the process of repairing power equipment. At present, when maintenance personnel need to repair power equipment, the host computer system usually only confirms the identity of the maintenance personnel. Although this can prevent the smart locks from being opened by unrelated personnel, it cannot prevent maintenance personnel from opening the smart locks during non-maintenance time periods, and there are still major installation risks. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem and provide a smart lock management system and method with better security.

[0004] The object of the present invention is achieved by the following technical solutions: an intelligent lock management system, including a host computer, an intelligent lock, a mobile terminal, an intelligent key storage box and an intelligent key;

[0005] Among them, the smart key is placed in the smart key storage box, which communicates with the smart lock and the host computer respectively, is used to read the information of the smart lock, and sends unlocking information to the smart lock according to the unlocking instruction;

[0006] The mobile terminal communicates with the host computer and is used to send a request to use the smart key and a request to return the smart key;

[0007] The smart key storage box communicates with the host computer, is used to store the smart key, and opens the box door according to the command;

[0008] The host computer is used to set regular maintenance time, temporary maintenance time, maintenance personnel information, smart lock number information, determine whether to send a door opening command based on the smart key usage request, determine whether to send an unlocking command based on the information sent by the smart key, and is also used to store information.

[0009] Furthermore, the smart key storage box is provided with a processor, a first communication module, a first power module and a box door opening module respectively connected to the processor;

[0010] Wherein, the first communication module is used to communicate with the host computer;

[0011] A first power supply module, used to supply power to the processor, the first communication module and the door opening module;

[0012] The processor is used to drive the door opening module to operate according to the door opening instruction sent by the host computer;

[0013] The door opening module is used to open the door of the smart key storage box.

[0014] The smart key includes a central processor, an unlocking module, a storage module, a reader terminal, a second communication module, a second power module, a clock module and a display screen respectively connected to the central processor;

[0015] Among them, the storage module is used to store the RFID code information of the smart lock;

[0016] Reading terminal, used to read the RFID code of the smart lock;

[0017] The second communication module is used to communicate with the host computer;

[0018] The second power supply module is used to supply power to the central processing unit, the unlocking module, the storage module, the reading terminal, the second communication module, the clock module and the display screen;

[0019] Clock module, used to record the code reading time;

[0020] A display screen for displaying information;

[0021] The central processor is used to identify the RFID code information of the smart lock;

[0022] The unlocking module is used to send unlocking information to the smart lock.

[0023] A method for implementing the above-mentioned intelligent lock management system includes the following steps:

[0024] Step 1: Set the equipment's regular maintenance time period and maintenance personnel information through the host computer;

[0025] Step 2: Initiate a smart key use application to the host computer through the mobile terminal; the application information includes the key borrowing time period, the smart key user information and the requested key number;

[0026] Step 3: The host computer determines whether the smart key user information matches the maintenance personnel information; if yes, go to step 4; if no, the process ends;

[0027] Step 4: The host computer determines whether the key borrowing time period matches the regular maintenance time period; if yes, go to step 6; if no, go to step 5;

[0028] Step 5: Confirm whether to add temporary maintenance time; if yes, add the key borrowing time period as temporary maintenance time and go to step 6; if no, the process ends;

[0029] Step 6: The host computer sends a door opening command to drive the door of the smart key storage box corresponding to the requested key number to open and obtain the smart key;

[0030] Step 7: Obtain the RFID code information of the smart lock through the smart key, and determine whether the obtained RFID code information of the smart lock is consistent with the RFID code information stored in the smart key; if yes, execute step 8; if no, prompt that the unlocking fails;

[0031] Step 8: Send the time of acquiring the FRID code information of the smart lock to the host computer, and the host computer determines whether the time of acquiring the FRID code information of the smart lock is within the regular maintenance time period; if yes, execute step 10; if no, execute step 9;

[0032] Step 9: Determine whether the time for obtaining the RFID code information of the smart lock is within the temporary maintenance period; if yes, proceed to step 10; if no, prompt that the unlocking fails;

[0033] Step 10: The host computer sends an unlock command to drive the smart lock to open.

[0034] Among them, after the unlocking failure is prompted in step 7, the following steps are also included: after the unlocking failure, the central processor records the unlocking failure information, and repeats step 7 to match the smart key with the next anti-smart lock.

[0035] In addition, step 10 also includes the following steps: after the inspection is completed, a request to return the smart key and the number of the smart key to be returned are sent to the host computer through the mobile terminal, and the host computer sends a box door opening command to the smart key storage box corresponding to the smart key to be returned, controls the box door to open, and returns the smart key.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects: the present invention not only confirms the identity of the key borrower, but also confirms the unlocking time, thereby improving the security in the lock management process.

[0037] Some additional features of the present application may be explained in the following description. Some additional features of the present application will be apparent to those skilled in the art by inspection of the following description and corresponding drawings or understanding of the production or operation of the embodiments. The features disclosed in the present application may be realized and achieved by practice or use of various methods, means and combinations of the specific embodiments described below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute a limitation of the present application. In each figure, the same reference numeral represents the same component.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a structural block diagram of the intelligent lock management system of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 2 4 is a structural block diagram of the smart key of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0042] It should be noted that if the description and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings relate to the terms "first", "second", etc., they are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described here. In addition, if the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are involved, it is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, the process, method, system, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0043] In this application, if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal", etc. are involved, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0044] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] In addition, in this application, the terms "installed", "set", "provided with", "connected", "connected", "socketed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0047] Example

[0048] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses a smart lock management system and method. Specifically, the smart lock management system includes five parts: a host computer, a smart lock, a mobile terminal, a smart key storage box and a smart key.

[0049] Smart locks are used to lock power equipment, such as power cabinets, etc. Smart keys are placed in smart key storage boxes, which communicate with smart locks and host computers respectively to read information from smart locks and send unlock information to smart locks according to unlock instructions.

[0050] Specifically, the smart key includes a central processor, an unlocking module, a storage module, a reader terminal, a second communication module, a second power module, a clock module and a display screen connected to the central processor. Among them, the storage module is used to store the RFID code information of the corresponding smart lock, and one smart key corresponds to one smart lock. The reader terminal is used to read the RFID code of the smart lock. When the reader terminal is inserted into the smart lock, the reader terminal can read the RFID code of the smart lock. The second communication module is used to communicate with the host computer; the second power module is used to power the central processor, the unlocking module, the storage module, the reader terminal, the second communication module, the clock module and the display screen. The clock module is used to record the code reading time; the display screen is used to display relevant information during the unlocking process. The central processor is used to identify whether the RFID code information of the smart lock matches the RFID code information stored in the storage module, which serves as the control center of the smart key. The unlocking module is used to send unlocking information to the smart lock to open the smart lock.

[0051] The mobile terminal communicates with the host computer to send smart key use requests and smart key return requests, which can be a mobile phone or a computer.

[0052] The smart key storage box communicates with the host computer, and is used to store the smart key and open the box door according to the instruction. Specifically, the smart key storage box is provided with a processor, a first communication module, a first power module and a box door opening module connected to the processor respectively. Among them, the first communication module is used to communicate with the host computer; the first power module is used to supply power to the processor, the first communication module and the box door opening module. The processor is used to drive the box door opening module to operate according to the box door opening instruction sent by the host computer; the box door opening module is used to open the box door of the smart key storage box so that the smart key can be taken out.

[0053] The host computer is used to set regular maintenance time, temporary maintenance time, maintenance personnel information, smart lock number information, determine whether to send a door opening command based on the smart key usage request, determine whether to send an unlocking command based on the information sent by the smart key, and is also used to store information.

[0054] There may be multiple smart key storage boxes, each of which stores a smart key. Similarly, there may be multiple smart locks, each of which corresponds to a smart key, and different smart locks are used to lock different devices.

[0055] The implementation method of the intelligent lock management system is as follows:

[0056] Step 1: The administrator sets the regular maintenance time period for the relevant equipment and the relevant maintenance personnel information in the host computer.

[0057] Step 2: The maintenance personnel initiates a smart key use application to the host computer through the mobile terminal, wherein the application information includes: key borrowing time period, smart key user information and requested key number.

[0058] Step 3: After receiving the application information for using the smart key, the host computer matches the information of the smart key user with the maintenance personnel information therein. If the match is successful, it means that the requesting person has the permission to use the smart key, and step 4 is executed at this time; if the match is unsuccessful, it means that the requesting person does not have the permission to use the smart key, and the process ends at this time.

[0059] Step 4: When the smart key user information is successfully matched, the host computer matches the key borrowing time period information with the routine maintenance time period therein to determine whether the key borrowing time period is consistent with the routine maintenance time period; when the two times are consistent, it means that the maintenance personnel is performing routine maintenance, and step 6 is executed at this time; when the two times are inconsistent, it means that the maintenance personnel is not performing routine maintenance tasks, and step 5 is executed at this time to further confirm the use of the smart key.

[0060] Step 5: The manager checks the smart key application information through the host computer to confirm whether the maintenance personnel has reported the smart key application request to him in advance, which can be reported verbally, by phone, or by text message. If there is an advance report, the manager will add the key borrowing time period as the temporary maintenance time in the host computer and execute step 6 at the same time; if there is no advance report, the process ends.

[0061] Step 6: The host computer sends a door opening instruction to the first communication module on the smart key storage box corresponding to the requested key number. After receiving the door opening instruction, the first communication module transmits it to the processor. The processor then sends an instruction to the door opening module, so that the door opening module drives the door of the smart key storage box to open, and the maintenance personnel can take the smart key in the smart key storage box.

[0062] Step 7: The maintenance personnel insert the reader terminal of the smart key into the smart lock and obtain the FRID code information of the smart lock through the reader terminal; at the same time, the central processor of the smart key determines whether the obtained FRID code information of the smart lock is consistent with the FRID code information stored in the storage module; if they are consistent, it means that the smart key matches the smart lock, and step 8 is executed at this time; if they are inconsistent, it means that the smart key does not match the smart lock, and the display screen of the smart key shows that the unlocking failed.

[0063] In addition, when the unlocking fails, the smart key sends the unlocking failure information to the central processor through the second communication module for storage for subsequent query; wherein the unlocking failure information includes the code reading time, the smart key code and the smart lock code. At the same time, the maintenance personnel repeats step 7, matches the smart key with the next smart lock, and finds the smart lock that matches the smart key. In general, the maintenance personnel will know which smart lock the smart key corresponds to through the numbers of the smart key and the smart lock. Matching the RFID code information can prevent the maintenance personnel from temporarily pairing the smart key with the smart lock by mistake.

[0064] Step 8: When the smart key matches the smart lock, the second communication module sends the time of obtaining the FRID code information of the smart lock to the host computer, and the host computer determines whether the time of obtaining the FRID code information of the smart lock is within the pre-set regular maintenance time period. If yes, it means that the maintenance personnel are currently maintaining the equipment within the regular maintenance time period, and step 10 is executed at this time; if not, it means that the maintenance personnel are not opening the smart lock within the regular maintenance time period, and step 9 is executed at this time.

[0065] Step 9: The host computer further determines whether the time of obtaining the FRID code information of the smart lock is within the added temporary maintenance time period. If yes, it means that the maintenance personnel have reported the need to open the smart lock in the current time period, and then execute step 10; if not, it means that the maintenance personnel have not reported in advance the need to open the smart lock in the current time period, and then the host computer sends the unlocking failure information to the second communication module, which is processed by the central processor and displayed on the display screen.

[0066] Step 10: After passing the above series of authentications, the host computer sends an unlocking command to the second communication module, the second communication module sends the command information to the central processing unit, the central processing unit sends the information to the unlocking module, the unlocking module sends the unlocking information to the smart lock, the smart lock opens, and the maintenance personnel can repair the equipment.

[0067] In addition, when the maintenance is completed, the maintenance personnel sends a request to return the smart key and the number of the smart key to be returned to the host computer through the mobile terminal. The host computer sends a door opening instruction to the corresponding smart key storage box according to the number of the smart key. After the first communication module receives the door opening instruction, it sends the instruction information to the processor, which processes it and sends it to the door opening module. The door opening module controls the door to open, and the maintenance personnel returns the smart key.

[0068] The present invention not only confirms the identity of the key borrower but also confirms the unlocking time, thereby improving the security in the lock management process.

[0069] It should be noted that all features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any manner.

[0070] In addition, the above specific embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can come up with various solutions inspired by the disclosure of the present invention, and these solutions also belong to the disclosure scope of the present invention and fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention description and its drawings are illustrative and do not constitute a limitation of the claims. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent lock management system, characterized in that: Including host computer, smart lock, mobile terminal, smart key storage box and smart key; Among them, the smart key is placed in the smart key storage box, which communicates with the smart lock and the host computer respectively, is used to read the information of the smart lock, and sends unlocking information to the smart lock according to the unlocking instruction; The mobile terminal communicates with the host computer and is used to send a request to use the smart key and a request to return the smart key; The smart key storage box communicates with the host computer, is used to store the smart key, and opens the box door according to the command; The host computer is used to set regular maintenance time, temporary maintenance time, maintenance personnel information, smart lock number information, determine whether to send a door opening command based on the smart key usage request, determine whether to send an unlocking command based on the information sent by the smart key, and is also used to store information.

2. The intelligent lock management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart key storage box is provided with a processor, a first communication module, a first power module and a box door opening module respectively connected to the processor; Wherein, the first communication module is used to communicate with the host computer; A first power supply module, used to supply power to the processor, the first communication module and the door opening module; The processor is used to drive the door opening module to operate according to the door opening instruction sent by the host computer; The door opening module is used to open the door of the smart key storage box.

3. The intelligent lock management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smart key includes a central processor, an unlocking module, a storage module, a reader terminal, a second communication module, a second power module, a clock module and a display screen respectively connected to the central processor; Among them, the storage module is used to store the RFID code information of the smart lock; Reading terminal, used to read the RFID code of the smart lock; The second communication module is used to communicate with the host computer; The second power supply module is used to supply power to the central processing unit, the unlocking module, the storage module, the reading terminal, the second communication module, the clock module and the display screen; Clock module, used to record the code reading time; A display screen for displaying information; The central processor is used to identify the RFID code information of the smart lock; The unlocking module is used to send unlocking information to the smart lock.

4. A method for implementing the smart lock management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Set the equipment's regular maintenance time period and maintenance personnel information through the host computer; Step 2: Initiate a smart key use application to the host computer through the mobile terminal; the application information includes the key borrowing time period, the smart key user information and the requested key number; Step 3: The host computer determines whether the smart key user information matches the maintenance personnel information; if yes, go to step 4; if no, the process ends; Step 4: The host computer determines whether the key borrowing time period matches the regular maintenance time period; if yes, go to step 6; if no, go to step 5; Step 5: Confirm whether to add temporary maintenance time; if yes, add the key borrowing time period as temporary maintenance time and go to step 6; if no, the process ends; Step 6: The host computer sends a door opening command to drive the door of the smart key storage box corresponding to the requested key number to open and obtain the smart key; Step 7: Obtain the RFID code information of the smart lock through the smart key, and determine whether the obtained RFID code information of the smart lock is consistent with the RFID code information stored in the smart key; if yes, execute step 8; if no, prompt that the unlocking fails; Step 8: Send the time of acquiring the FRID code information of the smart lock to the host computer, and the host computer determines whether the time of acquiring the FRID code information of the smart lock is within the regular maintenance time period; if yes, execute step 10; if no, execute step 9; Step 9: Determine whether the time for obtaining the RFID code information of the smart lock is within the temporary maintenance period; if yes, proceed to step 10; if no, prompt that the unlocking fails; Step 10: The host computer sends an unlock command to drive the smart lock to open.

5. The method for implementing the intelligent lock management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: After the unlocking failure is prompted in step 7, the following steps are also included: after the unlocking failure, the central processor records the unlocking failure information, and repeats step 7 to match the smart key with the next anti-smart lock.

6. The method for implementing the intelligent lock management system according to claim 5, characterized in that: After step 10, the following steps are also included: After the inspection is completed, a request to return the smart key and the number of the smart key to be returned are sent to the host computer through the mobile terminal. The host computer sends a box door opening command to the smart key storage box corresponding to the smart key to be returned, controls the box door to open, and returns the smart key.

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