Password input method of intelligent lock

Abstract

The invention discloses a password input method of an intelligent lock, the intelligent lock comprises a rotary input assembly, a display assembly, a locking assembly and a controller, the method comprises the following steps: S10, under the condition that the controller detects that the rotary input assembly rotates, controlling the display assembly to display an initial number; s20, controlling a display assembly to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotation input assembly; s30, when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirement, completing the input of the first password; s40, repeating the steps S20 and S30 to complete the input of the multi-bit password; and S50, under the condition that the password is correctly input, the controller controls the locking assembly to unlock. According to the password input method, the rotating input assembly is used for inputting the password, operation is easy, the defects of a common password input mode can be overcome, the implementation structure is simple and reliable, violent damage is not likely to happen, and therefore the safety of the intelligent lock is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart locks, and in particular to a password input method for a smart lock. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, most smart lock passwords use a flat password keyboard as a means of password input, and some use up, down, left, and right buttons. This method divides the password input area into several small blocks, greatly reducing the structural strength of the input surface. The button input panel is extremely easy to be damaged and is not suitable for use in scenarios with high security requirements. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art to at least a certain extent. To this end, the purpose of the present invention is to propose a password input method for a smart lock, which uses a rotary input component to input a password, is easy to operate, can make up for the shortcomings of ordinary password input methods, and has a simple and reliable implementation structure, which is not easily destroyed by violence, thereby improving the security of the smart lock.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a password input method for a smart lock, wherein the smart lock includes a rotary input component, a display component, a locking component and a controller, and the method includes: S10, when the controller detects that the rotary input component is rotating, controlling the display component to display an initial number; S20, controlling the display component to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component; S30, when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements, completing the input of the first digit of the password; S40, repeating the above steps S20 and S30 to complete the input of multiple-digit passwords; S50, when the password input is correct, the controller controls the locking component to unlock.

[0005] According to the password input method of the smart lock of the embodiment of the present invention, when the rotation of the rotary input component is detected, the display component is controlled to display the initial number, and then the display component is controlled to display the numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component, and when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements, the input of the first password is completed, and the input process of the first password is repeated to complete the input of multiple passwords. Therefore, the method uses the rotary input component to input the password, which is simple to operate and can make up for the shortcomings of the ordinary password input method. The implementation structure is simple and reliable, and is not easily destroyed by violence, thereby improving the security of the smart lock.

[0006] In addition, the password input method of the smart lock according to the above embodiment of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises: when the input of a certain password is completed, controlling the display component to emit a light signal for reminder.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the dwell time of the rotary input component reaches a preset time, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements.

[0009] According to another embodiment of the present invention, when a confirmation signal is received, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display component is controlled to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotation input component, including: when the rotation direction of the rotation input component is clockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in ascending order; when the rotation direction of the rotation input component is counterclockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in descending order.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotation input component includes: a manual knob and an encoding disk, the manual knob is fixedly connected to the encoding disk; the encoding disk includes: a left short contact point, a right short contact point and a long contact point, the long contact point is arranged in the middle of the left short contact point and the right short contact point, the long contact points are common ground, the left short contact point is a descending trigger end, and the right short contact point is an ascending trigger end; a gear, the gear is fixedly connected to the manual knob, the gear is a 10-equally divided gear, the gear is arranged opposite to the long contact point, and the long contact point is meshed with the root of the gear.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the manual knob rotates clockwise, the left tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform so that the long contact point contacts the right short contact point to generate an ascending signal; when the manual knob rotates counterclockwise, the right tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform so that the long contact point contacts the left short contact point to generate a descending signal.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display component includes at least one of a digital tube, a liquid crystal display screen, and a multi-color LED lamp.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a flow chart of a password input method for a smart lock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a smart lock according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0018] The following describes the password input method of the smart lock proposed in an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 Flow chart of a password input method for a smart lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the smart lock includes a rotary input component, a display component, a locking component and a controller. The user can input the password by rotating the rotary input component. The controller can monitor the state of the rotary input component and control the display component to display the corresponding number. The controller can also control the locking component to unlock and lock.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the password input method of the smart lock of the embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0022] S10, when the controller detects that the rotary input component rotates, the controller controls the display component to display an initial number.

[0023] The initial number is a default starting number, for example, the initial number may be 0.

[0024] S20, controlling the display component to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotation input component.

[0025] The display component may display numbers in the range of 0-9.

[0026] S30, when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements, the input of the first password is completed.

[0027] S40, repeating the above steps S20 and S30 to complete the input of the multi-digit password.

[0028] S50, when the password input is correct, the controller controls the locking component to unlock.

[0029] Specifically, when the user rotates the rotary input component in any direction to input the password, the controller controls the display component to display the initial number (such as 0) when detecting the rotation of the rotary input component, and then controls the display component to display the numbers in ascending or descending order according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component. When the number displayed by the display component meets the user's requirements, the input of the first password is completed. Then the user rotates the rotary input component again, and the controller controls the display component to display the numbers in ascending or descending order according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component. When the number displayed by the display component meets the user's requirements, the input of the second password is completed, and so on, the input of multiple passwords can be realized. After the multiple passwords are input, the controller detects whether the password input is correct. When it is detected that the password input is correct, the controller controls the locking component to unlock.

[0030] It should be noted that the controller may be a single chip microcomputer or the like.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above method further comprises: when the input of a certain password is completed, controlling the display component to emit a light signal for reminder.

[0032] That is to say, when the input of a certain password is completed, the controller can control the display component to emit a light signal in the form of flashing to remind the user that the password input of this digit has been completed.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the dwell time of the rotary input component reaches a preset time, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements. The preset time can be calibrated according to actual conditions, for example, the preset time can be 3 seconds.

[0034] Specifically, during the process of the user inputting a password, when the number displayed by the display component meets the user's requirements, the user stops rotating the input component and stays for a preset time, and the controller can determine that the number currently displayed by the display component meets the user's requirements.

[0035] According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the confirmation signal is received, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements.

[0036] Specifically, a confirmation key is provided on the smart lock. During the process of the user entering a password, when the number displayed by the display component meets the user's requirements, the user stops rotating the input component and presses the confirmation key to send a confirmation signal to the controller. When the controller receives the confirmation signal, the controller can determine that the number displayed by the current display component meets the user's requirements.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display component is controlled to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component, including: when the rotation direction of the rotary input component is clockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in ascending order; when the rotation direction of the rotary input component is counterclockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in descending order.

[0038] Specifically, when the controller detects that the rotation direction of the rotary input component is clockwise, the controller controls the display component to display numbers in ascending order from small to large; when the controller detects that the rotation direction of the rotary input component is counterclockwise, the controller controls the display component to display numbers in descending order from large to small.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the rotary input component includes: a manual knob and an encoding disk, the manual knob is fixedly connected to the encoding disk; the encoding disk includes: a short contact point on the left, a short contact point on the right and a long contact point, the long contact point is arranged in the middle of the short contact point on the left and the short contact point on the right, the long contact points are common ground, the short contact point on the left is a descending trigger end, and the short contact point on the right is an ascending trigger end; a gear, the gear is fixedly connected to the manual knob, the gear is a 10-equally divided gear, the gear and the long contact point are arranged opposite to each other, and the long contact point meshes with the root of the gear.

[0040] Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the manual knob rotates clockwise, the left tooth surface of the gear compresses the long contact point to deform, so that the long contact point contacts with the short contact point on the right side, generating an ascending signal; when the manual knob rotates counterclockwise, the right tooth surface of the gear compresses the long contact point to deform, so that the long contact point contacts with the short contact point on the left side, generating a descending signal.

[0041] Specifically, if Figure 2 As shown, when the user rotates the manual knob clockwise, the manual knob drives the gear to rotate clockwise, and the left tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform, forcing the long contact point to contact the short contact point on the right, generating an ascending signal and transmitting it to the controller. The controller controls the display component to display numbers in ascending order from small to large according to the ascending signal, and enters the password in ascending order when it is continuously triggered; when the user rotates the manual knob counterclockwise, the manual knob drives the gear to rotate counterclockwise, and the right tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform, forcing the long contact point to contact the short contact point on the left, generating a descending signal and transmitting it to the controller. The controller controls the display component to display numbers in descending order from large to small according to the descending signal, and enters the password in descending order when it is continuously triggered.

[0042] It should be understood that the password input method of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned encoding disk scheme, and other more encoding combination schemes can be used to realize the password input. Any structural form of encoder applied to the smart lock password input method of the present invention is within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display component includes at least one of a digital tube, a liquid crystal display screen, and a multi-color LED lamp. The display component is used to display the password working status and interact with the user.

[0044] In summary, the password input method of the present invention is easy to operate, can make up for the shortcomings of ordinary password input methods, has a simple and reliable implementation structure, is not easily destroyed by violence, has an anti-peeping function (keyboard passwords are very easy to be peeped during the input process), is small in size, can completely replace mechanical passwords, and at the same time has all the functions of electronic passwords.

[0045] In summary, according to the password input method of the smart lock of the embodiment of the present invention, when the rotation of the rotary input component is detected, the display component is controlled to display the initial number, and then the display component is controlled to display the numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotary input component, and when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements, the input of the first password is completed, and the input process of the first password is repeated to complete the input of multiple passwords. Therefore, the method uses the rotary input component to input the password, which is simple to operate and can make up for the shortcomings of the ordinary password input method. The implementation structure is simple and reliable, and is not easily destroyed by violence, thereby improving the security of the smart lock.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0047] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0048] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A password input method for a smart lock, characterized in that: The smart lock includes a rotation input component, a display component, a locking component and a controller, and the method includes: S10, when the controller detects that the rotary input component is rotating, controlling the display component to display an initial number; S20, controlling the display component to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotation input component; S30, when the number displayed by the display component meets the requirement, completing the input of the first password; S40, repeating the above steps S20 and S30 to complete the input of the multi-digit password; S50, when the password input is correct, the controller controls the locking assembly to unlock.

2. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: when a certain password is input, controlling the display component to emit a light signal for reminder.

3. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the residence time of the rotary input component reaches a preset time, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements.

4. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the confirmation signal is received, it is determined that the number displayed by the display component meets the requirements.

5. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: Controlling the display component to display numbers in sequence according to the rotation direction of the rotation input component includes: When the rotation direction of the rotary input component is clockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in ascending order; When the rotation direction of the rotary input component is counterclockwise, the display component is controlled to display numbers in descending order.

6. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotary input assembly comprises: a manual knob and a coding disk, wherein the manual knob is fixedly connected to the coding disk; The encoding disc comprises: A left short contact point, a right short contact point and a long contact point, wherein the long contact point is arranged between the left short contact point and the right short contact point, the long contact point is a common ground, the left short contact point is a descending trigger end, and the right short contact point is an ascending trigger end; A gear is fixedly connected to the manual knob, the gear is a 10-equally divided gear, the gear is arranged opposite to the long contact point, and the long contact point is meshed with the tooth root of the gear.

7. The password input method of the smart lock according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the manual knob rotates clockwise, the left tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform, so that the long contact point contacts the right short contact point, generating an ascending signal; When the manual knob rotates counterclockwise, the right tooth surface of the gear presses the long contact point to deform, so that the long contact point contacts the left short contact point, generating a descending signal.

8. The password input method for a smart lock according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The display component includes at least one of a digital tube, a liquid crystal display screen, and a multi-color LED lamp.

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