Safety electronic lock system and method of using the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a security electronic lock system (10). The security electronic lock system comprises: a plurality of security electronic locks (100) connected to a security electronic lock system server (12) via a communication network (14). Each security electronic lock comprises: a passive electronic lock (110), an active electronic key (1201) and a passive electronic key (1202). The active electronic key (1201) comprises a power supply for supplying power to the active electronic key (1201), the passive electronic lock (110) and the passive electronic key (1202). When both the active and passive electronic keys (1201, 1202) are inserted into the corresponding electronic key holes (1111, 1112) of the passive electronic lock (110), both the active and passive digital keys are transmitted to the passive electronic lock (110), and the passive electronic lock (110) can be locked and unlocked only when the received active and passive digital keys match the pre-stored active and passive digital keys respectively. Each time the secure electronic lock (100) is accessed, the active and passive digital keys are updated and the access event is sent to the secure electronic lock system server (12).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic lock, and in particular to a safety electronic lock, a safety electronic lock system, and a method for using the safety electronic lock system. Background Art

[0002] Safes are usually made of metal and are used to store valuables in banks or credit unions. These boxes are usually stored in vaults and can be rented by customers for a long period of time. Usually, at least two keys are required to open the safe, one is kept by the bank manager and the other is kept by the customer. Both keys are required to open the safe. At present, most banks still use mechanical safes with a set of keys. The keys of such mechanical locks are easy to copy, and the security of the items in the safe cannot be guaranteed. It is more ideal to develop an electronic lock and a set of electronic keys, so that the duplication of electronic keys can be avoided to improve the security of the safe. On the other hand, banks with safes usually rely on video surveillance cameras to record the access history of the safe. Banks usually keep the video footage of the surveillance camera for three to six months. After that, the video footage of the surveillance camera will be deleted, so there is no permanent record except for the most recent three to six video footages. Therefore, it is better to use an electronic lock with an electronic key, and after each use of the safe electronic lock, the use of the safe electronic lock is transmitted to the safe electronic lock system server through the communication network for permanent storage. Summary of the invention

[0003] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a security electronic lock. In certain embodiments, the security electronic lock includes: a set of electronic keys, and a passive electronic lock. The set of electronic keys includes an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic key. The active electronic key stores an active digital key, the passive electronic key stores a passive digital key, and the active electronic key also includes a power supply and an electronic key communication module. The power supply supplies power to the active electronic key, the passive electronic lock, and the passive electronic key. The electronic key communication module sends the usage of the security electronic lock to the security electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving each time the security electronic lock is used.

[0004] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock includes: a group of electronic keyholes for receiving the group of electronic keys and an electronic lock controller. The group of electronic keyholes includes an active electronic keyhole for receiving an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic keyhole for receiving a passive electronic key. The electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory. The electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions. The electronic lock computer executable instructions include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, and an electronic lock control module. When the electronic lock computer executable instructions are executed in the electronic lock processor, the electronic lock computer executable instructions cause the electronic lock processor to perform one or more of the following operations:

[0005] When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock receives power from the power supply of the active electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and an active electronic key power port;

[0006] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock supplies power to the passive electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and a passive electronic key power port;

[0007] Receiving an encrypted active digital key from an active electronic key through an active communication channel of the electronic lock controller, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from a passive electronic key through a passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller;

[0008] The passive electronic lock receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller, respectively. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module;

[0009] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are respectively identical to the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock;

[0010] After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic key communication module of the active electronic key sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving.

[0011] In some embodiments, when an active electronic key is inserted into an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic key is inserted into a passive electronic keyhole, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key 1201 encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and the encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are respectively transmitted to the passive electronic lock.

[0012] In some embodiments, during the passive electronic lock activation phase, the first user triggers an electronic lock activation mechanism on the passive electronic lock, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key and the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel, respectively, instructing the active electronic key to generate an active digital key and instructing the passive electronic key to generate a passive digital key. The generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The generated active digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored active digital key, and the generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored passive digital key. The pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock can be opened and closed only when the active electronic key and the passive electronic key are inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic keyhole respectively at the same time. The first user is usually the manager of the security electronic lock and uses the active electronic key. The second user is usually the user of the security electronic lock and uses the passive electronic key.

[0014] In some embodiments, the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock, and compared and authenticated by the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock with a pair of pre-stored active digital keys and passive digital keys in the electronic lock digital key storage module. When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are respectively the same as the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

[0015] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock includes a group of communication channels and a group of electronic key power ports. The group of communication channels includes at least one active communication channel for transmitting active digital keys between the active electronic key and the passive electronic lock and a passive communication channel for transmitting passive digital keys between the passive electronic key and the passive electronic lock. The group of electronic key power ports includes at least one active electronic key power port for receiving power from the active electronic key and a passive electronic key power port for providing power from the active electronic key to the passive electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

[0016] In some embodiments, all active electronic keys and passive electronic keys include: an electronic key processor and an electronic key non-volatile memory. The electronic key non-volatile memory stores an electronic key operating system and electronic key computer executable instructions. The electronic key computer executable instructions include: an electronic key digital key storage module, an electronic key digital key control module, an electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module, and an electronic key power module.

[0017] In certain embodiments, during the initialization of the security electronic lock, the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key generates an active digital key of the active electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the generated active digital key and transmits the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the generated passive digital key and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored passive digital key. The active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock can be used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively;

[0018] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key.

[0019] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key.

[0020] In some embodiments, the electronic key power module of the active electronic key receives power from the active electronic key and supplies power to the passive electronic lock. The electronic key power module of the passive electronic key receives power from the active electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

[0021] In some embodiments, the active electronic key further comprises: an electronic key communication module. After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic key communication module of the active electronic key sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving.

[0022] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a secure electronic lock system. In certain embodiments, the secure electronic lock system includes: a secure electronic lock system server, a communication network, and a plurality of secure electronic locks. Each of the secure electronic locks includes: a set of electronic keys, and a passive electronic lock. The set of electronic keys includes an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic key. The active electronic key stores an active digital key, and the passive electronic key stores a passive digital key. The active electronic key also includes a power supply. The power supply supplies power to the active electronic key, the passive electronic lock, and the passive electronic key.

[0023] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock includes: a group of electronic keyholes for receiving the group of electronic keys, and an electronic lock controller. The group of electronic keyholes includes an active electronic keyhole for receiving an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic keyhole for receiving a passive electronic key. The electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory. The electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions. The electronic lock computer executable instructions include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, an electronic lock control module, and an electronic lock communication module.

[0024] In some embodiments, when the electronic lock computer executable instructions are executed in the electronic lock processor, the electronic lock computer executable instructions cause the electronic lock processor to perform one or more of the following operations:

[0025] When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock receives power from the power supply of the active electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and an active electronic key power port;

[0026] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock supplies power to the passive electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and a passive electronic key power port;

[0027] Receiving an encrypted active digital key from an active electronic key through an active communication channel of the electronic lock controller, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from a passive electronic key through a passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller;

[0028] The passive electronic lock receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller, respectively. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module;

[0029] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and

[0030] After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module of the passive electronic lock sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the active electronic key is inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic key is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key 1201 encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key. The encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are transmitted to the passive electronic lock, respectively.

[0032] In some embodiments, the electronic lock computer executable instructions of the passive electronic lock include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, an electronic lock control module, and an electronic lock communication module.

[0033] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key storage module stores the active digital key from the active electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored active digital key, and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored passive digital key, and the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key, respectively.

[0034] In some embodiments, when an active electronic key is inserted into an active electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives an active digital key from the active electronic key. When a passive electronic key is inserted into a passive electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives a passive digital key from the passive electronic key. The received active digital key and passive digital key are compared and authenticated with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module.

[0035] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module decrypts the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key.

[0036] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key authentication module determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key are respectively the same as a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module.

[0037] In some embodiments, the electronic lock power module receives power from the active electronic key through an active electronic key power port, and supplies power to the passive electronic key through a passive electronic key power port.

[0038] In certain embodiments, the electronic lock control module operates the electronic deadbolt via the electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

[0039] In some embodiments, after each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

[0040] In some embodiments, during the passive electronic lock activation phase, the first user triggers an electronic lock activation mechanism on the passive electronic lock, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key and the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel, respectively, instructing the active electronic key to generate an active digital key and instructing the passive electronic key to generate a passive digital key. The generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The generated active digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored active digital key, and the generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored passive digital key. The pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively.

[0041] In some embodiments, for each security electronic lock, only when its active electronic key and passive electronic key are inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic keyhole respectively at the same time, its passive electronic lock can be opened and closed. The first user is usually the manager of the security electronic lock using the active electronic key, and the second user is usually the user of the security electronic lock using the passive electronic key.

[0042] In some embodiments, the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock, and compared and verified by the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock with a pair of pre-stored active digital keys and passive digital keys in the electronic lock digital key storage module. When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are respectively the same as the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

[0043] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock includes a group of communication channels and a group of electronic key power ports. The group of communication channels includes at least one active communication channel for transmitting active digital keys between the active electronic key and the passive electronic lock and a passive communication channel for transmitting passive digital keys between the passive electronic key and the passive electronic lock. The group of electronic key power ports includes at least one active electronic key power port for receiving power from the active electronic key and a passive electronic key power port for providing power from the active electronic key to the passive electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

[0044] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for using a secure electronic lock system. In some embodiments, the method for using a secure electronic lock system includes:

[0045] Install a security electronic lock system. The security electronic lock system includes a security electronic lock system server, a communication network, and multiple security electronic locks connected to the security electronic lock system server through the communication network. Each security electronic lock includes: an active electronic key with a power supply, a passive electronic key, and a passive electronic lock. The passive electronic lock has two electronic keyholes for receiving the active electronic key and the passive electronic key;

[0046] When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole of the passive electronic lock, the active electronic key supplies power to the passive electronic lock through its active electronic key power port and provides an encrypted active digital key to the passive electronic lock through its active communication channel;

[0047] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic key receives power from the passive electronic lock through its passive electronic key power port and provides an encrypted passive digital key to the passive electronic lock through its passive communication channel;

[0048] The passive electronic lock receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller, respectively. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module;

[0049] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and

[0050] After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module of the passive electronic lock sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

[0051] In some embodiments, all active electronic keys and passive electronic keys include: an electronic key processor and an electronic key non-volatile memory. The electronic key non-volatile memory stores an electronic key operating system and electronic key computer executable instructions. The electronic key computer executable instructions include: an electronic key digital key storage module, an electronic key digital key control module, an electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module, and an electronic key power module.

[0052] In certain embodiments, during the initialization of the security electronic lock, the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key generates an active digital key of the active electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the generated active digital key and transmits the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the generated passive digital key and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored passive digital key. The active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock can be used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively;

[0053] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key.

[0054] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key.

[0055] In some embodiments, the electronic key power module of the active electronic key receives power from the active electronic key and supplies power to the passive electronic lock. The electronic key power module of the passive electronic key receives power from the active electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

[0056] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock includes: a group of electronic keyholes for receiving the group of electronic keys and an electronic lock controller. The group of electronic keyholes includes an active electronic keyhole for receiving an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic keyhole for receiving a passive electronic key. The electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory. The electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions. The electronic lock computer executable instructions include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, an electronic lock control module, and an electronic lock communication module.

[0057] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key storage module stores the active digital key from the active electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored active digital key, and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored passive digital key, and the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key, respectively.

[0058] In some embodiments, when an active electronic key is inserted into an active electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives an active digital key from the active electronic key. When a passive electronic key is inserted into a passive electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives a passive digital key from the passive electronic key. The received active digital key and passive digital key are compared and authenticated with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module.

[0059] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module decrypts the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key.

[0060] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key authentication module determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key are respectively the same as a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module.

[0061] In some embodiments, the electronic lock power module receives power from the active electronic key through an active electronic key power port, and supplies power to the passive electronic key through a passive electronic key power port.

[0062] In certain embodiments, the electronic lock control module operates the electronic deadbolt via the electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

[0063] In some embodiments, after each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

[0064] These and other aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the following drawings, but changes and modifications in these and other aspects may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0065] The accompanying drawings illustrate several embodiments of the invention and together with the written description serve to explain the principles of the invention. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to represent the same or similar elements in different embodiments. The accompanying drawings do not limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed and described herein. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but emphasis is placed on clearly illustrating the principles of the invention, and in which:

[0066] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a security electronic lock system with multiple security electronic locks according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0067] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a secure electronic lock according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 3 A perspective view of a security electronic lock showing an active electronic key not inserted into an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic key not inserted into a passive electronic keyhole according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0069] Figure 4 A perspective view of a security electronic lock showing an active electronic key inserted into an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic key inserted into a passive electronic keyhole according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 5 A front view of a passive electronic lock with an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic keyhole, each electronic keyhole having a plurality of contact points, is shown according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0071] Figure 6 A front view of an electronic key contact surface with a plurality of electronic key contact points is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0072] Figure 7 A block diagram showing a typical passive electronic lock according to certain embodiments of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 8 A block diagram showing an active electronic key with a communication module according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0074] Fig. 9 A block diagram showing a passive electronic key according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0075] Fig.10 A block diagram showing a typical passive electronic lock with a communication module according to certain embodiments of the present invention;

[0076] Fig.11 A block diagram showing a typical passive electronic key according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0077] Fig.12 A flow chart of a method of using a secure electronic lock system is shown according to some embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] The present invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Specifically, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and these embodiments will fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art. Similar reference numerals refer to similar elements throughout.

[0079] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be intervening elements therebetween. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there are no intervening elements. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of a plurality of the associated listed items.

[0080] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, devices, regions, layers and / or parts, these elements, devices, regions, layers and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, device, region, layer or part from another element, device, region, layer or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the present invention, the first element, device, region, layer or part discussed below may be referred to as the second element, device, region, layer or part.

[0081] The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are also intended to include plural forms. It should be further understood that when used herein, the terms "include" or "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or devices, but do not exclude the presence or addition of multiple other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, devices and / or groups thereof.

[0082] In addition, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom", "upper" or "top", and "front" or "back" may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element as shown in the drawings. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of the device other than the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, if the device in a drawing is turned over, then the element described as being on the "lower" side of the other elements will be oriented on the "upper" side of the other elements. Therefore, the exemplary term "lower" may cover both "lower" and "upper" orientations depending on the specific orientation of the drawing. Similarly, if the device in a drawing is turned over, then the element described as being "under" or "below" the other elements will be oriented "above" the other elements. Therefore, the exemplary term "under" or "below" may cover both upper and lower orientations.

[0083] As used herein, the term module may refer to or include an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an electronic circuit, a combinational logic circuit, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a shared, dedicated or combined processor that executes code, and other suitable hardware components that provide the described functionality, or a combination of some or all of the above, such as in a single-chip computer system. The term module may also include various types of shared, dedicated or combined memory that stores processor executable instructions.

[0084] The term electronic key as used herein is defined as the actual key that operates the electronic lock electronically. An electronic key may include electronic circuits, electronic modules, processors, memory, and many other electronic components. Electronic keys may include active electronic keys and passive electronic keys. Active electronic keys include a power source, such as Figure 8 and Fig.11 As shown, the passive electronic key has no power supply, such as Fig. 9 shown.

[0085] As used herein, the term digital key is defined as a digital code stored in the actual electronic key that is used by the electronic key to open and close the electronic lock. Active electronic keys can store active digital keys, and passive electronic keys can store passive digital keys. When digital keys are transmitted between the electronic key and the electronic lock, they can be encrypted to increase the security of the electronic lock.

[0086] As described herein, the use of at least one of A, B, and C should be interpreted as a logical AND (A or B or C). The multiple steps within the method should be understood to be able to be executed in a different order (or in a conventional manner) without changing the principles of the invention.

[0087] The term code used herein may include software, firmware and / or microcode, and may refer to programs, routines, and various software functions, etc. The term "shared" used above means that a single or shared processor can be used to execute some or all of the code from multiple modules. In addition, some or all of the code from multiple modules may be stored by a single or shared memory. The term group used above means that a group of processors can be used to execute some or all of the code in a single module. In addition, some or all of the code in a single module can be stored using a group of memories.

[0088] The apparatus and methods described herein may be implemented by a computer program executed by a plurality of processors. The computer program includes processor executable instructions stored on a non-volatile computer storage medium. The computer program may also include stored data. Non-volatile computer storage media include, but are not limited to, non-volatile storage media, magnetic storage media, and optical storage media.

[0089] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms (such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and the present invention, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0090] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented by using other methods than those described herein, so the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0091] The present invention introduces two safety electronic locks 100 with higher safety performance. The passive electronic lock 110 in the safety electronic lock 100 adds an electronic lock communication module 110448. The electronic lock communication module 110448 sends the use of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used.

[0092] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention relates to a security electronic lock system 10. In some embodiments, the security electronic lock system 10 includes a security electronic lock system server 12, a communication network 14, and N security electronic locks 100: a first security electronic lock 1001, a second security electronic lock 1002, a third security electronic lock 1003, ..., and an Nth security electronic lock 100N. These security electronic locks 100, such as Figure 2 As shown, a passive electronic lock 110 and a set of electronic keys 120 for the passive electronic lock 110 are included.

[0093] In certain embodiments, according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 A perspective view of the security electronic lock 100 showing an active electronic key 1201 not inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and a passive electronic key 1202 not inserted into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 . Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an active electronic keyhole contact point 11111 and a passive electronic keyhole contact point 11121 of a passive electronic lock 110 is shown.

[0094] In some embodiments, the active electronic keyhole 1111 includes at least two active electronic keyhole contact points 11111 , and the active electronic keyhole 1111 accepts the active electronic key 1201 . The passive electronic keyhole 1112 also includes at least two passive electronic keyhole contact points 11121 , and the passive electronic keyhole 1112 accepts the passive electronic key 1202 .

[0095] In one embodiment, the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110 has two active electronic keyhole contact points 11111, and the passive electronic keyhole 1112 has two passive electronic keyhole contact points 11121. For the passive electronic lock 110 with two electronic keyhole contact points, one electronic keyhole contact point can be used as a positive power supply, and one electronic keyhole contact point can be used as a ground. The two contact points can also be shared with a communication channel.

[0096] In another embodiment, for a passive electronic lock 110 having three electronic keyhole contacts, one electronic keyhole contact can be used as a positive power source, one electronic keyhole contact can be used as a common ground, and one electronic keyhole contact and the common ground together form a communication channel.

[0097] In yet another embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the active electronic keyhole contact point 11111 includes four contact points: a first contact point 111111, a second contact point 111112, a third contact point 111113, and a fourth contact point 111114. The passive electronic keyhole contact point 11121 includes four contact points: a first contact point 111211, a second contact point 111212, a third contact point 111213, and a fourth contact point 111214. In this embodiment, the active electronic keyhole first contact point 111111 and the second contact point 111112, and the passive electronic keyhole first contact point 111211 and the second contact point 111212 can be used for power supply, the active electronic keyhole third contact point 111113 and the fourth contact point 111114, and the passive electronic keyhole third contact point 111213 and the fourth contact point 11121 can be used as a communication channel. The electronic keyhole contact points 101 may be increased according to the functions of the passive electronic lock 110 .

[0098] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the safety electronic lock 100 includes a passive electronic lock 110 and two electronic keys 120. The passive electronic lock 110 includes an active electronic keyhole 1111 and a passive electronic keyhole 1112. The two electronic keys 120 include an active electronic key 1201 and a passive electronic key 1202. In this case, Figure 3 As shown, both active electronic key 1201 and passive electronic key 1202 need to be used simultaneously to lock and unlock the passive electronic lock 110. Active electronic keyhole 1111 accepts active electronic key 1201 and passive electronic keyhole 1112 accepts passive electronic key 1202. The contact points of the electronic key match the contact points of the corresponding electronic keyhole. In some embodiments, Figure 4 A perspective view of the security electronic lock 100 is shown when the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 are inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and the passive electronic keyhole 1112 , respectively.

[0099] In some embodiments, each active electronic key 1201 and passive electronic key 1202 includes two or more electronic key contact points 121. These electronic key contact points 121 are used to provide power and transmit digital keys and digital key control instructions. In a certain embodiment, for an electronic key with two electronic key contact points, one electronic key contact point can be used as the positive pole of the power supply, and the other electronic key contact point can be used as the negative pole of the power supply. These two electronic key contact points can also be used as communication channels. In a certain embodiment, for an electronic key with three electronic key contact points, one electronic key contact point can be used as the positive pole of the power supply, another electronic key contact point can be used as the common ground line of the power supply, and another electronic key contact point can be used together with the common ground line as a communication channel.

[0100] In yet another embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the electronic key contact point 121 includes four contact points: a first electronic key contact point 1211, a second electronic key contact point 1212, a third electronic key contact point 1213, and a fourth electronic key contact point 1214. Here, the first electronic key contact point 1211 and the second electronic key contact point 1212 can be used for power transmission, and the third electronic key contact point 1213 and the fourth electronic key contact point 1214 can be used as communication channels. In order to add more functions, more electronic key contact points 121 can also be added to the electronic key 120 or the keyhole of the electronic lock.

[0101] In some embodiments, in order to provide higher security, the active electronic key 1201 used in the security electronic lock 100 is added with an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key communication module 1200448 sends the usage of the security electronic lock 100 to the security electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the security electronic lock 100 is used. This overcomes the defect that the traditional three to six months of security monitoring video recording time is limited and there is no permanent record. The security electronic lock system server 12 saves a permanent record of all security electronic locks 100 in the security electronic lock system 10 for subsequent inquiries. Each usage of the security electronic lock 100 may at least include: the serial number of the passive electronic lock 110, the serial number of the active electronic key 1201, the serial number of the passive electronic key 1202, and the date, time and location of each access to the security electronic lock 100.

[0102] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the security electronic lock 100 includes: a set of electronic keys 120, and a passive electronic lock 110. The set of electronic keys 120 includes an active electronic key 1201 and at least one passive electronic key 1202. The active electronic key 1201 stores an active digital key, and the passive electronic key 1202 stores a passive digital key. The active electronic key 1201 also includes a power supply 12006. The power supply 12006 supplies power to the active electronic key 1201, the passive electronic lock 110, and the passive electronic key 1202. When the electronic key 120 is used, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the active electronic key 1201 contacts the corresponding contact points 11111 of the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110 through a group of contact points 12011, and the passive electronic key 1202 contacts the corresponding contact points 11121 of the passive electronic keyhole 1112 of the passive electronic lock 110 through a group of contact points 12021, so that the power supply 12006 of the active electronic key 1201 supplies power to the active electronic key 1201, the passive electronic lock 110, and the passive electronic key 1202, and transmits the corresponding active digital key, passive digital key, and various control instructions through the corresponding communication channels.

[0103] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a security electronic lock 100. In certain embodiments, the security electronic lock 100 includes: a set of electronic keys 120, and a passive electronic lock 110. The set of electronic keys 120 includes an active electronic key 1201 and at least one passive electronic key 1202. The active electronic key 1201 stores an active digital key, and the passive electronic key 1202 stores a passive digital key. The active electronic key 1201 also includes a power supply 12006 and an electronic key communication module 1200448. The power supply 12006 supplies power to the active electronic key 1201, the passive electronic lock 110, and the passive electronic key 1202.

[0104] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the active electronic key 1201 further includes an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key communication module 1200448 sends the usage of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used.

[0105] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock 110 includes: a group of electronic keyholes 111 for receiving the group of electronic keys 120 and an electronic lock controller 1100. The group of electronic keyholes 111 includes an active electronic keyhole 1111 for receiving an active electronic key 1201 and at least one passive electronic keyhole 1112 for receiving a passive electronic key 1202. Figure 7As shown, the electronic lock controller 1100 includes an electronic lock processor 1102, and an electronic lock non-volatile memory 1104. The electronic lock non-volatile memory 1104 stores an electronic lock operating system 11042 and an electronic lock computer executable instruction 11044. The electronic lock computer executable instruction 11044 includes: an electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, an electronic lock digital key control module 110442, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443, an electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444, an electronic lock power module 110445, and an electronic lock control module 110446.

[0106] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 stores the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 as a pre-stored active digital key, and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 as a pre-stored passive digital key, and the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202, respectively.

[0107] In some embodiments, when the active electronic key 1201 is inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111, the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 receives the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201. When the passive electronic key 1202 is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole 1112, the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 receives the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202. The received active digital key and passive digital key are compared and authenticated with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441.

[0108] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 decrypts the active digital key received from the active electronic key 1201 and the passive digital key received from the passive electronic key 1202. In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 10443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received active digital key and passive digital key. In some embodiments, the encryption / decryption algorithm may include the three-dimensional data encryption standard (DES) algorithm, the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm, the blowing fish algorithm, the double fish algorithm, and the advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm. These encryption algorithms can use one to three private keys, and the length of each private key ranges from 56 bits to 256 bits according to the encryption needs.

[0109] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 are respectively the same as a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441.

[0110] In some embodiments, the electronic lock power module 110445 receives power from the active electronic key 1201 through an active electronic key power port 12161 , and supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 through a passive electronic key power port 12162 .

[0111] In some embodiments, the electronic lock control module 110446 operates the electronic deadbolt 1003 via the electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110 .

[0112] When the electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044 are executed in the electronic lock processor 1102, the electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044 cause the electronic lock processor 1102 to perform one or more of the following operations:

[0113] When a first user inserts the active electronic key 1201 into the active electronic keyhole 1111 , the passive electronic lock 110 receives power from the power supply 12006 of the active electronic key 1201 via the electronic lock power module 110445 of the electronic lock controller 1100 and an active electronic key power port 12161 ;

[0114] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 , the passive electronic lock 110 supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 via the electronic lock power module 110445 of the electronic lock controller 1100 and a passive electronic key power port 12162 ;

[0115] Receiving an encrypted active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 through an active communication channel 12151 of the electronic lock controller 1100, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through a passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100;

[0116] The passive electronic lock 110 receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key 1201 and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441;

[0117] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 through an electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110; and

[0118] After each use of the safety electronic lock 100 , the electronic key communication module 1200448 of the active electronic key 1201 sends the use of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 via a communication network 14 for archiving.

[0119] In some embodiments, the communication network 14 includes at least one of: a wireless internet (Wi-Fi) network, a Bluetooth network, an infrared network, a Zigbee network, a wireless local area network (WLAN), a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN), a wireless wide area network (WWAN), a cellular network, a mobile communication network, and any combination of these networks.

[0120] In some embodiments, the security electronic lock system server 12 may include a security electronic lock system database, which may include a list of all security electronic locks 100 and detailed records of the usage of all of these security electronic locks 100 .

[0121] In some embodiments, when the active electronic key 1201 is inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and the passive electronic key 1202 is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole 1112, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1201 encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202, and the encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are respectively transmitted to the passive electronic lock 110.

[0122] like Figure 7 As shown, the passive electronic lock 110 includes an electronic lock activation mechanism 1108. In a certain embodiment, the electronic lock activation mechanism 1108 can be a button on the side of the passive electronic lock 110 body. Before the passive electronic lock 110 is activated, the passive electronic lock 110 is locked. When activating the passive electronic lock 110, the first user brings an active electronic key 1201 for himself and a passive electronic key 1202 for the second user (new customer). When the first user inserts the active electronic key 1201 into the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110, and the second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 of the passive electronic lock 110, the first user presses the button of the electronic lock activation mechanism 1108, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152, respectively, instructing the active electronic key 1201 to generate an active digital key and instructing the passive electronic key 1202 to generate a passive digital key. The generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202. The generated active digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as the pre-stored active digital key. The generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as the pre-stored passive digital key. The pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202, respectively.

[0123] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the passive electronic lock 110 can be opened and closed only when the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 are respectively inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and the passive electronic keyhole 1112 at the same time. The first user is usually the manager of the security electronic lock 100 and uses the active electronic key 1201. The second user is usually the user of the security electronic lock 100 and uses the passive electronic key 1202.

[0124] In some embodiments, the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key is decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110, and compared and authenticated by the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 with a pair of pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441. When the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively the same as the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 through an electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110.

[0125] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the passive electronic lock 110 includes a group of communication channels 1215 and a group of electronic key power ports 1216. The group of communication channels 1215 includes at least one active communication channel 12151 for transmitting active digital keys between the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic lock 110, and a passive communication channel 12152 for transmitting passive digital keys between the passive electronic key 1202 and the passive electronic lock 110. The group of electronic key power ports 1216 includes at least one active electronic key power port 12161 for receiving power from the active electronic key 1201, and a passive electronic key power port 12162 for providing power from the active electronic key 1201 to the passive electronic key 1202 through the passive electronic lock 110.

[0126] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, all active electronic keys 1201 and passive electronic keys 1202 include: an electronic key processor 12002, and an electronic key non-volatile memory 12004. The electronic key non-volatile memory 12004 stores an electronic key operating system 120042 and electronic key computer executable instructions 120044. The electronic key computer executable instructions 120044 include: an electronic key digital key storage module 1200441, an electronic key digital key control module 1200442, an electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443, and an electronic key power module 1200445.

[0127] In certain embodiments, during the initialization of the security electronic lock 100, the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the active electronic key 1201 generates an active digital key of the active electronic key 1201 and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201. The electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the passive electronic key 1202 generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key 1202 and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the generated active digital key and transmits the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as a pre-stored active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 encrypts the generated passive digital key and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as a pre-stored passive digital key. The active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 can be used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 respectively;

[0128] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201 receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the active electronic key 1201. The electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202 receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the passive electronic key 1202.

[0129] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key. In some embodiments, in some embodiments, the encryption / decryption algorithm may include the three-dimensional data encryption standard (DES) algorithm, the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm, the blowing fish algorithm, the double fish algorithm and the advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm. These encryption algorithms can use one to three private keys, and the length of each private key ranges from 56 bits to 256 bits according to the encryption needs.

[0130] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the active electronic key 1201 further includes: a power supply 12006, and an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key power module 1200445 of the active electronic key 1201 receives power from the power supply 12006 of the active electronic key 1201, and supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through its electronic key power module 1200445 and the active electronic key power port 12161. At the same time, the passive electronic lock 110 supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 through its passive electronic key power port 12162.

[0131] In some embodiments, the power source 12006 includes at least one battery or a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery includes at least one of the following rechargeable batteries: lead-acid rechargeable battery, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Li-ion) and lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) rechargeable battery. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the active electronic key 1201 further includes an active electronic key charging port 1217 for charging the rechargeable battery of the active electronic key 1111 .

[0132] In some embodiments, the active electronic key 1201 further comprises: an electronic key communication module 1200448. After each use of the security electronic lock 100, the electronic key communication module 1200448 of the active electronic key 1201 sends the usage of the security electronic lock 100 to the security electronic lock system server 12 through a communication network 14 for archiving. This overcomes the defect that the traditional three to six months of security monitoring video recording time is limited and there is no permanent record. The security electronic lock system server 12 stores a permanent record of all security electronic locks 100 in the security electronic lock system 10 for subsequent inquiries. Each use of the security electronic lock 100 may at least include: the serial number of the passive electronic lock 110, the serial number of the active electronic key 1201, the serial number of the passive electronic key 1202, and the date, time and location of each access to the security electronic lock 100.

[0133] In some embodiments, when the electronic key computer executable instruction 120044 is executed on the electronic key processor 12002, the electronic key computer executable instruction 120044 drives the electronic key processor 12002 to complete the following functions:

[0134] When a first user inserts the active electronic key 1201 into an active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110, the power module 1200445 of the active electronic key 1201 supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through an active electronic key power port 12161 of the passive electronic lock 110, and sends an encrypted active digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 through an active communication channel 12151 of the active electronic key 1201;

[0135] When the active electronic key 1201 is still inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110, when a second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 of the passive electronic lock 110, the power module 20445 of the passive electronic key 1202 receives power from the passive electronic lock 110 through a passive electronic key power port 12162 of the passive electronic lock 110, and sends an encrypted passive digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 through a passive communication channel 12152 of the passive electronic key 1202;

[0136] The passive electronic lock 110 receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key 1201 and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441;

[0137] When the digital key verification module 10444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received active digital key and passive digital key are respectively the same as the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key, the electronic lock control module 10446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates the electronic lock tongue 103 through the electronic lock switch mechanism 106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110.

[0138] After each use of the safety electronic lock 100, the electronic lock communication module 110448 sends the use of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving, thus overcoming the defect that the traditional three to six months of security monitoring video recording time is limited and there is no permanent record. The safety electronic lock system server 12 stores a permanent record of all safety electronic locks 100 in the safety electronic lock system 10 for subsequent inquiries.

[0139] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a secure electronic lock system 10. In certain embodiments, the secure electronic lock system 10 includes: a secure electronic lock system server 12, a communication network 14, and a plurality of secure electronic locks 100. Figure 2As shown, each security electronic lock 100 includes: a group of electronic keys 120, and a passive electronic lock 110. The group of electronic keys 120 includes an active electronic key 1201 and at least one passive electronic key 1202. The active electronic key 1201 stores an active digital key, and the passive electronic key 1202 stores a passive digital key. The active electronic key 1201 also includes a power supply 12006. The active electronic key 1201 also includes a power supply 12006. The electronic key power module 1200445 of the active electronic key 1201 receives power from its power supply 12006, and supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through its electronic key power module 1200445 and the active electronic key power port 12161. In addition, the passive electronic lock 110 also supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 through its passive electronic key power port 12162.

[0140] In some embodiments, the passive electronic lock 110 includes: a set of electronic keyholes 111 for receiving the set of electronic keys 120, and an electronic lock controller 1100. The set of electronic keyholes 111, such as Figure 5 As shown, it includes an active electronic keyhole 1111 for accepting an active electronic key 1201 and at least one passive electronic keyhole 1112 for accepting a passive electronic key 1202. Fig.10 As shown, the electronic lock controller 1100 includes an electronic lock processor 1102 and an electronic lock non-volatile memory 1104. The electronic lock non-volatile memory 1104 stores an electronic lock operating system 11042 and electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044. The electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044 include: an electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, an electronic lock digital key control module 110442, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443, an electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444, an electronic lock power module 110445, an electronic lock control module 110446, and an electronic lock communication module 110448.

[0141] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 stores the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 as a pre-stored active digital key, and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 as a pre-stored passive digital key, and the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202, respectively.

[0142] In some embodiments, when the active electronic key 1201 is inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111, the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 receives the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201. When the passive electronic key 1202 is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole 1112, the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 receives the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202. The received active digital key and passive digital key are compared and authenticated with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441.

[0143] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 decrypts the active digital key received from the active electronic key 1201 and the passive digital key received from the passive electronic key 1202 .

[0144] In some embodiments, the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 are respectively the same as a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441.

[0145] In some embodiments, the electronic lock power module 110445 receives power from the active electronic key 1201 through an active electronic key power port 12161 , and supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 through a passive electronic key power port 12162 .

[0146] In some embodiments, the electronic lock control module 110446 operates the electronic deadbolt 1003 via the electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110 .

[0147] In certain embodiments, such as Fig.10 As shown, the passive electronic lock 110 also includes: an electronic lock communication module 110448. After each use of the security electronic lock 100, the electronic lock communication module 110448 of the passive electronic lock 110 sends the usage of the security electronic lock 100 to the security electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving. This overcomes the defect that the traditional three to six months of security monitoring video recording time is limited and there is no permanent record. The security electronic lock system server 12 saves a permanent record of all security electronic locks 100 in the security electronic lock system 10 for subsequent inquiries. Each use of the security electronic lock 100 may at least include: the serial number of the passive electronic lock 110, the serial number of the active electronic key 1201, the serial number of the passive electronic key 1202, and the date, time and location of each access to the security electronic lock 100.

[0148] In some embodiments, when the electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044 are executed in the electronic lock processor 1102, the electronic lock computer executable instructions 11044 cause the electronic lock processor 1102 to perform one or more of the following operations:

[0149] When a first user inserts the active electronic key 1201 into the active electronic keyhole 1111 , the passive electronic lock 110 receives power from the power supply 12006 of the active electronic key 1201 via the electronic lock power module 110445 of the electronic lock controller 1100 and an active electronic key power port 12161 ;

[0150] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 , the passive electronic lock 110 supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 via the electronic lock power module 110445 of the electronic lock controller 1100 and a passive electronic key power port 12162 ;

[0151] Receiving an encrypted active digital key from the active electronic key 1201 through an active communication channel 12151 of the electronic lock controller 1100, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through a passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100;

[0152] The passive electronic lock 110 receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key 1201 and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441;

[0153] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 through an electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110; and

[0154] After each use of the safety electronic lock 100 , the electronic lock communication module 110448 of the passive electronic lock 110 sends the use of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving.

[0155] In some embodiments, when the active electronic key 1201 is inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and the passive electronic key 1202 is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole 1112, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key 1201, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1201 encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202. The encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are transmitted to the passive electronic lock 110, respectively.

[0156] In some embodiments, during the activation phase of the passive electronic lock 110, the first user triggers an electronic lock activation mechanism 1108 on the passive electronic lock 110, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152, respectively, instructing the active electronic key 1201 to generate an active digital key and instructing the passive electronic key 1202 to generate a passive digital key. The generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202. The generated active digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as the pre-stored active digital key. The generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as the pre-stored passive digital key. The pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202, respectively.

[0157] In some embodiments, for each safety electronic lock 100, its passive electronic lock 110 can be opened and closed only when its active electronic key 1201 and passive electronic key 1202 are respectively inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 and the passive electronic keyhole 1112 at the same time. The first user is usually the manager of the safety electronic lock 100 using the active electronic key 1201, and the second user is usually the user of the safety electronic lock 100 using the passive electronic key 1202.

[0158] In some embodiments, the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key is decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110, and compared and verified by the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 with a pair of pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441. When the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively the same as the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 through an electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110.

[0159] In certain embodiments, such as Fig.10 As shown, the passive electronic lock 110 includes a group of communication channels 1215 and a group of electronic key power ports 1216. The group of communication channels 1215 includes at least one active communication channel 12151 for transmitting active digital keys between the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic lock 110, and a passive communication channel 12152 for transmitting passive digital keys between the passive electronic key 1202 and the passive electronic lock 110. The group of electronic key power ports 1216 includes at least one active electronic key power port 12161 for receiving power from the active electronic key 1201, and a passive electronic key power port 12162 for providing power from the active electronic key 1201 to the passive electronic key 1202 through the passive electronic lock 110.

[0160] In certain embodiments, such as Fig. 9 and Fig.11As shown, each active electronic key 1201 and passive electronic key 1202 includes two or more electronic key contact points 121. These electronic key contact points 121 are used to provide power and transmit digital keys and digital key control instructions. In a certain embodiment, for an electronic key with two electronic key contact points, one electronic key contact point can be used as the positive pole of the power supply, and the other electronic key contact point can be used as the negative pole of the power supply. These two electronic key contact points can also be used as communication channels at the same time. In a certain embodiment, for an electronic key with three electronic key contact points, one electronic key contact point can be used as the positive pole of the power supply, another electronic key contact point can be used as the common ground line of the power supply, and another electronic key contact point can be used together with the common ground line as a communication channel.

[0161] In yet another embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the electronic key contact point 121 includes four contact points: a first electronic key contact point 1211, a second electronic key contact point 1212, a third electronic key contact point 1213, and a fourth electronic key contact point 1214. Here, the first electronic key contact point 1211 and the second electronic key contact point 1212 can be used for power transmission, and the third electronic key contact point 1213 and the fourth electronic key contact point 1214 can be used as communication channels. In order to add more functions, more electronic key contact points 121 can also be added to the electronic key 120 or the keyhole of the electronic lock.

[0162] In certain embodiments, such as Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, all active electronic keys 1201 and passive electronic keys 1202 include: an electronic key processor 12002, and an electronic key non-volatile memory 12004. The electronic key non-volatile memory 12004 stores an electronic key operating system 120042 and electronic key computer executable instructions 120044. The electronic key computer executable instructions 120044 include: an electronic key digital key storage module 1200441, an electronic key digital key control module 1200442, an electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443, and an electronic key power module 1200445.

[0163] In certain embodiments, during the initialization of the security electronic lock 100, the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the active electronic key 1201 generates an active digital key of the active electronic key 1201 and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201. The electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the passive electronic key 1202 generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key 1202 and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the generated active digital key and transmits the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as a pre-stored active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 encrypts the generated passive digital key and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 as a pre-stored passive digital key. The active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441 of the passive electronic lock 110 can be used to authenticate the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202 respectively;

[0164] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the active electronic key 1201 receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the active electronic key 1201. The electronic key digital key storage module 1200441 of the passive electronic key 1202 receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module 1200442 of the passive electronic key 1202.

[0165] In some embodiments, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the active electronic key 1201 encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module 1200443 of the passive electronic key 1202 encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key. In some embodiments, in some embodiments, the encryption / decryption algorithm may include the three-dimensional data encryption standard (DES) algorithm, the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) algorithm, the blowing fish algorithm, the double fish algorithm and the advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm. These encryption algorithms can use one to three private keys, and the length of each private key ranges from 56 bits to 256 bits according to the encryption needs.

[0166] In certain embodiments, such as Figure 8As shown, the active electronic key 1201 further includes: a power supply 12006, and an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key power module 1200445 of the active electronic key 1201 receives power from the power supply 12006 of the active electronic key 1201, and supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through its electronic key power module 1200445 and the active electronic key power port 12161. At the same time, the passive electronic lock 110 supplies power to the passive electronic key 1202 through its passive electronic key power port 12162.

[0167] In some embodiments, the power source 12006 includes at least one battery or a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery includes at least one of the following rechargeable batteries: lead-acid rechargeable battery, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery, lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Li-ion) and lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) rechargeable battery. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the active electronic key 1201 further includes an active electronic key charging port 1217 for charging the rechargeable battery of the active electronic key 1111 .

[0168] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method 1200 for using a security electronic lock system 10. In some embodiments, the method 1200 for using a security electronic lock system 10 includes:

[0169] A security electronic lock system 10 is installed. The security electronic lock system 10 includes a security electronic lock system server 12, a communication network 14, and a plurality of security electronic locks 100 connected to the security electronic lock system server 12 via the communication network 14. Each security electronic lock 100 includes: an active electronic key 1201 with a power source 12006, a passive electronic key 1202, and a passive electronic lock 110. The passive electronic lock 110 has two electronic keyholes 111 for receiving the active electronic key 1201 and the passive electronic key 1202;

[0170] When a first user inserts the active electronic key 1201 into the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110, the active electronic key 1201 supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through its active electronic key power port 12161 and provides an encrypted active digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 through its active communication channel 12151;

[0171] When a second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 , the passive electronic key 1202 receives power from the passive electronic lock 110 through its passive electronic key power port 12162 and provides an encrypted passive digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 through its passive communication channel 12152 ;

[0172] The passive electronic lock 110 receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key 1201 and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100, respectively, and the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441;

[0173] When the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 of the passive electronic lock 110 determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 through an electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110; and

[0174] After each use of the safety electronic lock 100 , the electronic lock communication module 110448 of the passive electronic lock 110 sends the use of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving.

[0175] Fig.12 A flow chart of a method 1200 of using a secure electronic lock system 10 is shown according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0176] At block 1202, a secure electronic lock system 10 is installed. In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the security electronic lock system 10 includes a security electronic lock system server 12, a communication network 14, and a plurality of security electronic locks 100 connected to the security electronic lock system server 12 via the communication network 14. Figure 2 As shown, each security electronic lock 100 includes: an active electronic key 1201, a passive electronic key 1202, and a passive electronic lock 110. Figure 8 and Fig.11As shown, the active electronic key 1201 has a power supply 12006. In one embodiment, the active electronic key 1201 used in the safety electronic lock 100 includes an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key communication module 1200448 sends the usage of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used. In another embodiment, the passive electronic lock 110 in the safety electronic lock 100 includes an electronic lock communication module 110448. The electronic lock communication module 110448 sends the usage of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used. The introduction of the communication module greatly improves the safety and reliability of the safety electronic lock system 10.

[0177] At block 1204, a first user inserts an active electronic key 1201 into an active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110. The active electronic key 1201 includes a power source 12006. The power source 12006 supplies power to the passive electronic lock 110 through an active electronic key power port 12161 of the active electronic key 1201, and sends an encrypted active digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 through an active communication channel 12151 of the active electronic key 1201. Since the active electronic key 1201 provides power for the entire security electronic lock 10, the security electronic lock 10 will not work properly without the active electronic key 1201. Typically, the first user is a bank employee who is responsible for managing the safe where the passive electronic lock 110 is installed.

[0178] At block 1206, while the active electronic key 1201 is still inserted into the active electronic keyhole 1111 of the passive electronic lock 110, a second user inserts the passive electronic key 1202 into the passive electronic keyhole 1112 of the passive electronic lock 110. The passive electronic key 1202 receives power from the passive electronic lock 110 via the power module 1200445 of the passive electronic key 1202, and sends an encrypted passive digital key to the passive electronic lock 110 via the passive communication channel 12152 of the passive electronic key 1202. Since the passive electronic key 1202 has no power, the passive electronic key 1202 alone cannot operate the passive electronic lock 110 on the safe electronic lock 10. Typically, the second user is a customer who rents a safe with the passive electronic lock 110 installed.

[0179] In block 1208, the passive electronic lock 110 receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key 1201 and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key 1202 through the active communication channel 12151 and the passive communication channel 12152 of the electronic lock controller 1100, respectively. The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module 110443 of the passive electronic lock 110 decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module 110442 of the passive electronic lock 110 compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module 110441;

[0180] In query box 1210, the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 determines whether the received active digital key and passive digital key are respectively the same as the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key. When the received active digital key and passive digital key are respectively the same as the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key, the method 1200 enters box 1212. Otherwise, the method 1200 ends;

[0181] In block 1212, when the electronic lock digital key authentication module 110444 determines that the received active digital key and passive digital key are the same as the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key, the electronic lock control module 110446 of the passive electronic lock 110 operates an electronic lock tongue 1003 of the passive electronic lock 110 through the electronic lock switch mechanism 1106 to open and close the passive electronic lock 110. When the passive electronic lock 110 is opened, the electronic lock tongue 1003 is in a retracted state, and when the passive electronic lock 110 is locked, the electronic lock tongue 1003 is in an extended state.

[0182] At block 1214, after each use of the safety electronic lock 100, the use of the safety electronic lock 100 is sent to the safety electronic lock system server 12 for archiving via the communication network 14. Each use of the safety electronic lock 100 may include at least: the serial number of the passive electronic lock 110, the serial number of the active electronic key 1201, the serial number of the passive electronic key 1202, and the date, time and location of each access to the safety electronic lock 100.

[0183] In one embodiment, the active electronic key 1201 used in the safety electronic lock 100 includes an electronic key communication module 1200448. The electronic key communication module 1200448 sends the usage of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used. In another embodiment, the passive electronic lock 110 in the safety electronic lock 100 includes an electronic lock communication module 110448. The electronic lock communication module 110448 sends the usage of the safety electronic lock 100 to the safety electronic lock system server 12 through the communication network 14 for archiving each time the safety electronic lock 100 is used. The introduction of the communication module greatly improves the safety and reliability of the safety electronic lock system 10.

[0184] The above description of various exemplary embodiments of the present invention is only used to demonstrate and state part of the present invention, and the above description does not represent exhaustiveness, nor can the present invention be limited to the specific or precise form disclosed. Based on the above description and demonstration, many modifications and changes are entirely possible.

[0185] The embodiments are chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, so as to enable those skilled in the art to utilize the invention and the various embodiments with various modifications as are suitable for the particular use contemplated. Alternative embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention relates without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims, the foregoing description and the exemplary embodiments described therein and the accompanying drawings.

Claims

1. A safety electronic lock, comprising: A group of electronic keys, wherein the group of electronic keys includes an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic key, the active electronic key stores an active digital key, the passive electronic key stores a passive digital key, the active electronic key further includes a power supply and an electronic key communication module, the power supply supplies power to the active electronic key, a passive electronic lock, and the passive electronic key, and the electronic key communication module sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving after each use of the safety electronic lock; as well as The passive electronic lock, wherein the passive electronic lock comprises: A set of electronic keyholes for receiving the set of electronic keys, wherein the set of electronic keyholes includes an active electronic keyhole for receiving an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic keyhole for receiving a passive electronic key; and An electronic lock controller, wherein the electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions, the electronic lock computer executable instructions include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, and an electronic lock control module, when the electronic lock computer executable instructions are executed in the electronic lock processor, the electronic lock computer executable instructions cause the electronic lock processor to complete one or more of the following operations: When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock receives power from the active electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and an active electronic key power port. Power supply from the source; When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock supplies power to the passive electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and a passive electronic key power port; Receiving an encrypted active digital key from an active electronic key through an active communication channel of the electronic lock controller, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from a passive electronic key through a passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller; The passive electronic lock receives a pair of signals through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller. The encrypted active digital key from the active electronic key and the encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module (110441); When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and The passive digital key is respectively associated with a pair of active digital keys and a passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module. When the digital keys are the same, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic key communication module of the active electronic key sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving.

2. The security electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein the electronic lock computer executable instructions of the passive electronic lock include: The electronic lock digital key storage module, wherein the electronic lock digital key storage module stores an active digital key from an active electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored active digital key, and a passive digital key from a passive electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored passive digital key, wherein the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic lock digital key control module, wherein when an active electronic key is inserted into the active electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives an active digital key from the active electronic key, and when a passive electronic key is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives a passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and compares and authenticates the received active digital key and passive digital key with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; The electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module decrypts the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key; The electronic lock digital key authentication module, wherein the electronic lock digital key authentication module determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key are respectively identical to a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; an electronic lock power module, wherein the electronic lock power module receives power from an active electronic key through an active electronic key power port and supplies power to a passive electronic key through a passive electronic key power port; and An electronic lock control module, wherein the electronic lock control module operates the electronic deadbolt through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

3. The security electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein when an active electronic key is inserted into an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic key is inserted into a passive electronic keyhole, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key (1201) encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and the encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are respectively transmitted to the passive electronic lock.

4. The safety electronic lock according to claim 2, wherein in the passive electronic lock activation stage, the first user triggers an electronic lock activation mechanism on the passive electronic lock, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key and the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel respectively, instructing the active electronic key to generate an active digital key, instructing the passive electronic key to generate a passive digital key, the generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key, and is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored active digital key. The generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as a pre-stored passive digital key. The pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively.

5. The safety electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein the passive electronic lock can be opened and closed only when the active electronic key and the passive electronic key are respectively inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic keyhole at the same time, the first user is usually the manager of the safety electronic lock and uses the active electronic key, and the second user is usually the user of the safety electronic lock and uses the passive electronic key.

6. The security electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock, and compared with a pair of pre-stored active digital keys and passive digital keys in the electronic lock digital key storage module by the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock. When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are respectively the same as the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

7. The security electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein the passive electronic lock comprises a group of communication channels and a group of electronic key power ports, the group of communication channels comprises at least one active communication channel for transmitting an active digital key between an active electronic key and a passive electronic lock and a passive communication channel for transmitting a passive digital key between a passive electronic key and a passive electronic lock, the group of electronic key power ports comprises at least one active electronic key power port for receiving power from an active electronic key and a passive electronic key power port for providing power from the active electronic key to the passive electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

8. The safety electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein all active electronic keys and passive electronic keys include: An electronic key processor, and an electronic key non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic key non-volatile memory stores an electronic key operating system and electronic key computer executable instructions, and the electronic key computer executable instructions include: The electronic key digital key control module, during the initialization process of the security electronic lock, the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key generates an active digital key of the active electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key generates the active digital key of the passive electronic key. Encrypting and transmitting the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored active digital key, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the generated passive digital key, and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored passive digital key, the active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock can be used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic key digital key storage module, wherein the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key; An electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key; An electronic key power module, wherein the electronic key power module of the active electronic key receives power from the active electronic key and supplies power to the passive electronic lock, and the electronic key power module of the passive electronic key receives power from the active electronic key through the passive electronic lock; The active electronic key also includes: The electronic key communication module sends the usage of the safe electronic lock to the safe electronic lock system server through a communication network for archiving after each use of the safe electronic lock.

9. A safety electronic lock system, comprising: A secure electronic lock system server; a communications network, and A plurality of safety electronic locks, each of which comprises: A set of electronic keys, wherein the set of electronic keys comprises an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic key, the active electronic key stores an active digital key, the passive electronic key stores a passive digital key, the active electronic key further comprises a power source, the power source supplies power to the active electronic key, a passive electronic lock, and the passive electronic key; and The passive electronic lock, wherein the passive electronic lock comprises: A set of electronic keyholes for accepting the set of electronic keys, wherein the set of electronic keyholes includes an active electronic keyhole for accepting an active electronic key and at least one passive electronic keyhole for accepting a passive electronic key; and An electronic lock controller, wherein the electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions, the electronic lock computer executable instructions include: an electronic lock digital key storage module, an electronic lock digital key control module, an electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, an electronic lock digital key authentication module, an electronic lock power module, an electronic lock control module, and an electronic lock communication module, when the electronic lock computer executable instructions are executed in the electronic lock processor, the electronic lock computer executable instructions cause the electronic lock processor to complete one or more of the following operations: When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock receives power from the power supply of the active electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and an active electronic key power port; When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic lock supplies power to the passive electronic key via an electronic lock power module of the electronic lock controller and a passive electronic key power port; Receiving an encrypted active digital key from an active electronic key through an active communication channel of the electronic lock controller, and receiving an encrypted passive digital key from a passive electronic key through a passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller; The passive electronic lock receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller respectively; and the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to the pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module of the passive electronic lock sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

10. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein each passive electronic lock comprises: an active electronic keyhole for accepting an active electronic key, and a passive electronic keyhole for accepting a passive electronic key; and An electronic lock controller, wherein the electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions, wherein the electronic lock computer executable instructions of the passive electronic lock include: An electronic lock digital key storage module, wherein the electronic lock digital key storage module stores an active digital key from an active electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored active digital key, and a passive digital key from a passive electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored passive digital key, wherein the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic lock digital key control module, wherein when an active electronic key is inserted into the active electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives an active digital key from the active electronic key, and when a passive electronic key is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives a passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and compares and authenticates the received active digital key and passive digital key with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; An electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module decrypts the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key; an electronic lock digital key authentication module, wherein the electronic lock digital key authentication module determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key are respectively identical to a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; An electronic lock power module, wherein the electronic lock power module receives power from an active electronic key through an active electronic key power port and supplies power to a passive electronic key through a passive electronic key power port; an electronic lock control module, wherein the electronic lock control module operates the electronic deadbolt through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and The electronic lock communication module sends the usage of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server for archiving through the communication network after each use of the safety electronic lock.

11. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein all active electronic keys and passive electronic keys include: An electronic key processor, and an electronic key non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic key non-volatile memory stores an electronic key operating system and electronic key computer executable instructions, and the electronic key computer executable instructions include: The electronic key digital key control module, during the initialization process of the security electronic lock, the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key generates an active digital key of the active electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key generates the active digital key of the passive electronic key. Encrypting and transmitting the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored active digital key, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the generated passive digital key, and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored passive digital key, the active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock can be used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic key digital key storage module, wherein the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key; an electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key; and The electronic key power module, wherein the electronic key power module of the active electronic key receives power from the active electronic key and supplies power to the passive electronic lock, and the electronic key power module of the passive electronic key receives power from the active electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

12. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein when an active electronic key is inserted into an active electronic keyhole and a passive electronic key is inserted into a passive electronic keyhole, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key from the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key (1201) encrypts the passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and the encrypted active digital key and passive digital key are respectively transmitted to the passive electronic lock.

13. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein during the passive electronic lock activation stage, the first user triggers an electronic lock activation mechanism on the passive electronic lock, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock sends an activation instruction to the active electronic key and the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel, respectively, instructing the active electronic key to generate an active digital key and instructing the passive electronic key to generate a passive digital key, the generated active digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key, and the generated passive digital key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The key is stored in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key, the generated active digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored active digital key, the generated passive digital key is encrypted by the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key and then transmitted to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored passive digital key, the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively.

14. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein for each security electronic lock, the passive electronic lock can only be opened and closed when the active electronic key and the passive electronic key are respectively inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic keyhole at the same time, the first user is usually the manager of the security electronic lock and uses the active electronic key, and the second user is usually the user of the security electronic lock and uses the passive electronic key.

15. The security electronic lock system according to claim 9, wherein the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock, and compared with a pair of pre-stored active digital keys and passive digital keys in the electronic lock digital key storage module by the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock; when the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys are respectively the same as the pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock.

16. A security electronic lock system according to claim 10, wherein the passive electronic lock includes a group of communication channels and a group of electronic key power ports, the group of communication channels includes at least one active communication channel for transmitting an active digital key between an active electronic key and a passive electronic lock and a passive communication channel for transmitting a passive digital key between a passive electronic key and a passive electronic lock, and the group of electronic key power ports includes at least one active electronic key power port for receiving power from an active electronic key and a passive electronic key power port for providing power from the active electronic key to the passive electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

17. A method for using a safety electronic lock system, comprising: Installing a security electronic lock system, wherein the security electronic lock system includes a security electronic lock system server, a communication network, and a plurality of security electronic locks connected to the security electronic lock system server via the communication network, each security electronic lock comprising: an active electronic key with a power source, a passive electronic key, and a passive electronic lock, wherein the passive electronic lock has two electronic keyholes for receiving the active electronic key and the passive electronic key; When a first user inserts an active electronic key into the active electronic keyhole of the passive electronic lock, the active electronic key supplies power to the passive electronic lock through its active electronic key power port and provides an encrypted active digital key to the passive electronic lock through its active communication channel; When a second user inserts the passive electronic key into the passive electronic keyhole, the passive electronic key receives power from the passive electronic lock through its passive electronic key power port and provides an encrypted passive digital key to the passive electronic lock through its passive communication channel; The passive electronic lock receives a pair of encrypted active digital keys from the active electronic key and an encrypted passive digital key from the passive electronic key through the active communication channel and the passive communication channel of the electronic lock controller respectively; and the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic lock decrypts the received pair of encrypted active digital keys and encrypted passive digital keys, and the electronic lock digital key control module of the passive electronic lock compares and authenticates the received pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys with a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; When the electronic lock digital key authentication module of the passive electronic lock determines that the received pair of active digital key and passive digital key are respectively identical to a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module, the electronic lock control module of the passive electronic lock operates an electronic lock tongue through an electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and After each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module of the passive electronic lock sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

18. The method for using the security electronic lock system according to claim 17, wherein for each security electronic lock, the passive electronic lock can only be opened and closed when the active electronic key and the passive electronic key are respectively inserted into the active electronic keyhole and the passive electronic keyhole at the same time, the first user is usually the manager of the security electronic lock and uses the active electronic key, and the second user is usually the user of the security electronic lock and uses the passive electronic key.

19. The method for using the safety electronic lock system according to claim 17, wherein all active electronic keys and passive electronic keys include: An electronic key processor, and an electronic key non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic key non-volatile memory stores an electronic key operating system and electronic key computer executable instructions, and the electronic key computer executable instructions include: The electronic key digital key control module, during the initialization process of the security electronic lock, the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key generates an active digital key of the active electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key. The electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key generates a passive digital key of the passive electronic key and stores it in the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key. The electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key generates the active digital key of the passive electronic key. Encrypting and transmitting the encrypted active digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored active digital key, the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the generated passive digital key, and transmits the encrypted passive digital key to the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock as the pre-stored passive digital key, the active digital key and the passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module of the passive electronic lock can be used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic key digital key storage module, wherein the electronic key digital key storage module of the active electronic key receives and stores the active digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the active electronic key, and the electronic key digital key storage module of the passive electronic key receives and stores the passive digital key from the electronic key digital key control module of the passive electronic key; An electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the active electronic key encrypts the active digital key before transmitting the active digital key, and the electronic key digital key encryption / decryption module of the passive electronic key encrypts the passive digital key before transmitting the passive digital key; The electronic key power module, wherein the electronic key power module of the active electronic key receives power from the active electronic key and supplies power to the passive electronic lock, and the electronic key power module of the passive electronic key receives power from the active electronic key through the passive electronic lock.

20. The method for using the safety electronic lock system according to claim 17, wherein each passive electronic lock comprises: an active electronic keyhole for accepting an active electronic key, and a passive electronic keyhole for accepting a passive electronic key; and An electronic lock controller, wherein the electronic lock controller includes an electronic lock processor and an electronic lock non-volatile memory, wherein the electronic lock non-volatile memory stores an electronic lock operating system and electronic lock computer executable instructions, wherein the electronic lock computer executable instructions of the passive electronic lock include: An electronic lock digital key storage module, wherein the electronic lock digital key storage module stores an active digital key from an active electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored active digital key, and a passive digital key from a passive electronic key decrypted by the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module as a pre-stored passive digital key, wherein the pre-stored active digital key and passive digital key are used to authenticate the active electronic key and the passive electronic key respectively; An electronic lock digital key control module, wherein when an active electronic key is inserted into the active electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives an active digital key from the active electronic key, and when a passive electronic key is inserted into the passive electronic keyhole, the electronic lock digital key control module receives a passive digital key from the passive electronic key, and compares and authenticates the received active digital key and passive digital key with a pair of active digital key and passive digital key pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; An electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module, wherein the electronic lock digital key encryption / decryption module decrypts the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the passive digital key from the passive electronic key; an electronic lock digital key authentication module, wherein the electronic lock digital key authentication module determines whether the received active digital key from the active electronic key and the received passive digital key from the passive electronic key are respectively identical to a pair of active digital keys and passive digital keys pre-stored in the electronic lock digital key storage module; An electronic lock power module, wherein the electronic lock power module receives power from an active electronic key through an active electronic key power port and supplies power to a passive electronic key through a passive electronic key power port; An electronic lock control module, wherein the electronic lock control module operates the electronic lock tongue through the electronic lock switch mechanism to open and close the passive electronic lock; and an electronic lock communication module, wherein after each use of the safety electronic lock, the electronic lock communication module sends the use of the safety electronic lock to the safety electronic lock system server through the communication network for archiving.

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