Smart door lock

Abstract

There is provided an electronic door lock system and techniques for operating the same which reduce the energy consumption of the electronic door lock system. The electronic door lock system may include an electronic lock configured to be coupled to a door, the electronic lock comprising at least one magnetometer; a strike plate configured to 5 be coupled to a frame of the door, the strike plate having a plurality of magnets disposed therein; and at least one controller configured to determine whether the door is open or closed based on one or more measurements of magnetic field strength measured by the at least one magnetometer, wherein the plurality of magnets generate a magnetic field that contributes to the magnetic field strength measured by the at least one magnetometer. 10 5 1020 26 20 17 92 10 M ar 2 02 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 1 7 9 2 1 0 M a r 1 0 F IG . 1 A E le ct ro n ic L o ck S tr ik e p la te S e n so r( s) C o n tr o ll e r 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 6 1 0 8 M a g n e t( s) 1 / 26 100 1 Electronic Lock Strike plate 106 104 Sensor(s) Magnet(s) 108 1 / 26 110 Controller FIG. 1A 20 26 20 17 92 10 M ar 2 02 6 2 0 2 6 2 0 1 7 9 2 1 0 M a r 2 0 2 6 1 E l e c t r o n i c L o c k 1 / 2 6

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