Digital lock system and method of operating the same

Abstract

Disclosed is a digital lock system. The digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile device that powers a digital lock and controls operation of the digital lock, and a server that sets access authority of the mobile device to the digital lock and generates log information for locking or unlocking of the digital lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a digital lock system and its operating method, and more specifically, to a digital lock system and its operating method that can improve security. Background Technology

[0002] The importance of security and convenience is becoming increasingly prominent. In response to this demand, there is a growing trend towards developing various digital lock systems. Digital lock systems can be opened and closed without a separate lock and operate through various methods such as biometrics (e.g., fingerprint recognition, iris recognition) and password input, electronic key contact, etc.

[0003] This type of digital lock system requires a power supply. Therefore, the digital lock system is connected to an external power grid or uses a built-in battery. With a built-in battery, the digital lock system becomes too bulky, and the battery needs to be replaced regularly, thus incurring not only management costs but also disposal costs when the battery is discarded. Furthermore, if there are problems with the power supply, the digital lock system may not function.

[0004] Furthermore, to effectively manage this digital lock system, security and access records need to be managed in a central control room. Therefore, CCTV and anti-theft systems must be additionally installed within the space allocated to the digital lock system. Adding an anti-theft system to the digital lock system not only increases costs but also adds to the management burden. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (The problem to be solved)

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a simple and secure digital lock system and its operation method.

[0007] Another technical challenge that this invention aims to address is to provide a digital lock system and its operation method that improves the convenience of control at remote locations.

[0008] (Solutions)

[0009] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, this invention provides a digital lock system.

[0010] A digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a mobile device that powers the digital lock and controls its operation; and a server that sets the access permissions of the mobile device to the digital lock and generates log information for locking or unlocking the digital lock.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the digital lock may include: a wireless charging interface for charging a mobile device with a battery; and a locking circuit for selectively switching between locking and unlocking.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the digital lock may further include a wired charging interface, which is connected to a battery pack or a power cord.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the mobile device selectively charges any one of a plurality of digital locks located in adjacent positions.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the locking circuit may include a solenoid electromagnet or motor that generates a physical locking or unlocking force.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the digital lock system may further include a position sensor, which confirms the locking or unlocking status of the digital lock.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the server may include: an authentication tag extraction unit, which extracts the multiple authentication tags from mobile device authentication preparation information having multiple authentication tags to identify the mobile device; an authentication tag filtering unit, which filters whether authentication is required and whether the authentication tags meet the pre-stored information of the mobile device authentication preparation information; and a connection information retrieval unit, which retrieves the operating status information of the digital lock related to whether it is locked or unlocked from the mobile device.

[0017] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, this invention provides a method for operating a digital lock system.

[0018] An operating method for a digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps: placing a mobile device with an activated application near the digital lock; the mobile device connected to the digital lock via a first communication method receiving a UID; a server connected to the mobile device via a second communication method receiving mobile device authentication information; and the mobile device receiving digital lock setting permission information from the server.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the digital lock is configured to operate in a first charging mode or a second charging mode; in the first charging mode, the digital lock is connected to the mobile device; in the second charging mode, it is connected to a battery pack or a power cord.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the step of receiving the mobile device authentication information may include the following steps: extracting the multiple authentication tags from the mobile device authentication preparation information having multiple authentication tags to identify the mobile device; filtering whether authentication is required, and whether the authentication tags meet the pre-stored conditions of the mobile device authentication preparation information; and calling the operating status information of the digital lock related to whether it is locked or unlocked to the mobile device.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the operation method of the digital lock system may further include the following steps: generating an activation button in the application of the mobile device for switching the digital lock between locked and unlocked states.

[0022] (The effect of the invention)

[0023] According to embodiments of the present invention, the use of widely available mobile devices maximizes the security and management efficiency of digital locks.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a server at a remote location uses a communication network to authenticate mobile devices located near a digital lock, thereby improving the security of locking or unlocking the digital lock and facilitating the management of historical records.

[0025] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a server at a remote location performs a user information authentication process for a mobile device, and then determines whether to grant control permissions to the digital lock based on the authentication result, thus having the advantage of improving security.

[0026] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the digital lock has a solenoid electromagnet, which allows the digital lock system to be installed in confined or non-standard spaces, thus providing the advantages of improved space convenience and reduced footprint. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the structure of a digital lock.

[0029] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the structure of a mobile device.

[0030] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the server structure.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a flowchart that schematically illustrates the operation method of a digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 To show more specific Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the steps involved in a server receiving authentication information from a mobile device. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, the present invention provides a digital lock system.

[0034] A digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a mobile device that powers the digital lock and controls its operation; and a server that sets the access permissions of the mobile device for the digital lock and generates log information for locking or unlocking the digital lock.

[0035] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, this invention provides a method for operating a digital lock system.

[0036] An operating method for a digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps: placing a mobile device with an activated application near the digital lock; the mobile device connected to the digital lock via a first communication method receiving a UID; a server connected to the mobile device via a second communication method receiving mobile device authentication information; and the mobile device receiving digital lock setting permission information from the server.

[0037] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments described herein are provided to make the disclosure detailed and complete and to fully convey the inventive concept to those skilled in the art.

[0038] In this specification, when a component is mentioned as being located on another component, it means that it can be formed directly on the other component, or a third component can be inserted in between. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the shape and size are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively illustrating the technical content.

[0039] Furthermore, in the various embodiments of this specification, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used to describe various components, but these components are not limited to such terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, what is referred to as a first component in one embodiment can also be referred to as a second component in another embodiment. The various embodiments described and exemplified herein also include complementary embodiments. Additionally, in this specification, "and / or" is used to mean including at least one of the components listed above.

[0040] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "including" or "having" is intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and shall not be construed as excluding the presence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof. Additionally, in this specification, "connected" is used to encompass both indirect and direct connections of multiple components.

[0041] Furthermore, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the specific description of the relevant known functions or structures unnecessarily obscures the essence of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a digital lock system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the structure of the digital lock 100; Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the structure of the medium-sized mobile device 200; Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A block diagram of the structure of server 300.

[0043] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 4 This paper describes the structure and operation of a digital lock system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a digital lock system 10 utilizes a widely available mobile device for remote control of locking or unlocking, and can manage the proximity of designated personnel associated with the device. The digital lock system 10 may include: a digital lock 100, a mobile device 200, and a server 300.

[0045] Re-reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The digital lock 100 can be installed at the entrance of a space where access by outsiders is prohibited. The digital lock 100 can be an electrically powered electronic device.

[0046] The digital lock 100 may also include: a wireless charging interface 110 and a first communication module 120, a third communication module 130, a UID identification module 140, a locking circuit 150, and a position sensor 160; furthermore, it may also include a wired charging interface 170.

[0047] The digital lock 100 can receive power from the mobile device 200 when it is close to it. The digital lock 100 can also stop receiving power from the mobile device 200 when it is at a predetermined distance from the mobile device 200.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the wireless charging interface 110 can be a wireless power receiving device as defined by the WPC standard. The wireless charging interface 110 can operate via contact inductive charging. For this purpose, the wireless charging interface 110 may include a coil that converts electrical energy using wireless power transmission technology.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the wireless charging interface 110 can be implemented by resonant charging, radio frequency power transmission, etc.

[0050] The digital lock 100 may not include a charging circuit or power supply. Configuring multiple digital locks 100 in a limited space can lead to errors such as simultaneous power-on operation of different digital locks 100; therefore, the digital lock 100 may not include a charging circuit or power supply.

[0051] The first communication module 120 is capable of communicating with external devices while receiving power through the wireless charging interface 110 or the wired charging interface 170 (described later). The first communication module 120 may be Bluetooth, but is not limited to this. The first communication module 120 can connect (pair) with the mobile device 200 via Bluetooth communication. According to one embodiment, the first communication module 120 may be any one of infrared (IR), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NFC (Near Field Communication), Li-Fi (Li-Fi), and UWB (Ultra-Wideband).

[0052] The first communication module 120 can be connected to the first communication module of the mobile device 200. The first communication module 120 can send and receive a series of information related to the setting of access permissions of the mobile device 200 to the digital lock 100.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the first communication module 120 can send digital lock operation status information related to whether the digital lock 100 is locked or unlocked to the first communication module 120 of the mobile device 200.

[0054] The third communication module 130 can be a medium for wireless communication with the server 300. The third communication module 130 can connect the digital lock 100 and the server 300 via mobile communication methods such as Wi-Fi, LTE, or VPN. According to one embodiment, the digital lock 100 can be connected to the server 300 via the third communication module 130.

[0055] The UID identification module 140 can store a first UID (unique identifier). The UID identification module 140 can send the pre-stored first UID to the mobile device 200. The first UID serves as the unique identification information of the digital lock 100, and any digital lock 100 can have a unique first UID.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the UID identification module 140 can receive a second UID received by calling the mobile device 200. The second UID may be control group identification information relative to the first UID. More specifically, the second UID may be control group identification information possessed by the application 240 of the mobile device 200 (described later) for the digital lock 100. The second UID can be used as a means to authenticate whether the mobile device 200 has permissions for the digital lock 100.

[0057] The UID identification module 140 can activate the locking circuit 150 to lock or unlock the digital lock 100 when the second UID matches the first UID.

[0058] The locking circuit 150 may be configured to lock or unlock the digital lock 100 while receiving external power through the wireless charging interface 110 or the wired charging interface 170 (described later).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the locking circuit 150 can be a solenoid electromagnet. When the locking circuit 150 is a solenoid electromagnet, if power is supplied to the wireless charging interface 110, current flows through the locking circuit 150, thereby allowing the digital lock 100 to be in an unlocked state. When the locking circuit 150 is a solenoid electromagnet, if power is stopped from the wireless charging interface 110, no current flows through the locking circuit 150, thereby allowing the digital lock 100 to be in a locked state.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the locking circuit 150 can be a motor, such as a DC motor.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the digital lock 100 can be locked or unlocked during power supply, and if power supply is stopped, it can maintain the locked or unlocked state during power supply.

[0062] The digital lock 100 can generate digital lock operation status information after it changes from locked to unlocked or from unlocked to locked during operation.

[0063] The position sensor 160 is used to confirm the locked or unlocked operating status of the digital lock 100 based on the position information of the digital lock 100. More specifically, when the locking circuit 150 is a motor, the position sensor 160 can confirm the locked or unlocked operating status of the digital lock 100 based on the operation of the locking circuit 150.

[0064] The position sensor 160 can selectively confirm the operating status of the digital lock 100 in automatic or manual mode.

[0065] In the automatic mode according to one embodiment, if the position information of the digital lock 100 corresponding to the locked state is confirmed, the position sensor 160 can send the locked state information of the digital lock 100 to the database 350.

[0066] In manual mode according to one embodiment, position sensor 160 can confirm whether digital lock 100 is locked or not. Based on the locking status information of digital lock 100 generated by position sensor 160 in manual mode, mobile device 200 can invoke digital lock 100 to switch to a locked state.

[0067] When the mobile device 200 approaches the digital lock 100 and changes the state of the digital lock 100, if the location information of the digital lock 100 corresponding to the locked state is confirmed, the locking state information of the digital lock 100 can be sent to the database 350.

[0068] The wired charging interface 170 can operate complementaryly to the wireless charging interface 110. When the digital lock 100 cannot be charged via the wireless charging interface 110, such as when the battery (not shown) of the mobile device 200 (with a battery (not shown)) is low, or when the mobile device 200 does not have a wireless charging interface 110, or when the wireless charging interface 110 is faulty, the wired charging interface 170 can serve as a backup wired power supply.

[0069] The wired charging interface 170 can be a power supply terminal that is wiredly connected to the battery pack or a USB cable to receive power. According to one embodiment, the battery pack can be a wirelessly charging battery pack.

[0070] Re-reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 Mobile devices 200 are small, lightweight electronic devices that are portable, and may include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.

[0071] The mobile device 200 may include: a wireless power supply interface 210 and a first communication module 220, a second communication module 230, an application 240, an authentication module 250, and a notification module 260.

[0072] The mobile device 200 can function as an external power source for the digital lock 100. The wireless power interface 210 can power the digital lock 100 via wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the wireless power interface 210 may conform to the WPC specification. The wireless power interface 210 senses an induced current in the coil of the digital lock 100 when it is near the mobile device 200, thereby powering the digital lock 100.

[0073] The mobile device 200 can selectively power any one of the adjacent digital locks 100.

[0074] Mobile device 200, having been granted access to digital lock 100, can invoke digital lock 100 to switch between locked and unlocked states. At this time, mobile device 200 can send the second UID information of digital lock 100, invoked by server 300, to digital lock 100.

[0075] Mobile device 200 is an application 240 or application software (not shown) installed, or can connect to server 300 via a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) path. Mobile device 200 is used to activate application 240 to perform authentication and can control the operation of digital lock 100. More specifically, mobile device 200 can control the locking or unlocking of digital lock 100.

[0076] The first communication module 220 can be a medium for wireless communication between the digital lock 100 and the mobile device 200. The first communication module 220 can connect the digital lock 100 and the mobile device 200 via near-field communication. According to one embodiment, the first communication module 220 can be Bluetooth, but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the first communication module 220 can be any one of infrared (IR), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NFC (Near Field Communication), Li-Fi (Li-Fi), and UWB (Ultra-Wideband).

[0077] The second communication module 230 can be a medium for wireless communication with the server 300. The second communication module 230 can connect the mobile device 200 and the server 300 via mobile communication methods such as Wi-Fi, LTE, and VPN. According to one embodiment, the mobile device 200 can connect to the server 300 via a URL path, etc., using the second communication module 230.

[0078] The user authentication process for mobile device 200 can be performed in application 240. Application 240 can be installed on mobile device 200 and can be updated after installation. Application 240 can be executed within mobile device 200.

[0079] Application 240 can be executed automatically or manually within mobile device 200. According to one embodiment, application 240 can be automatically activated when digital lock 100 approaches mobile device 200. According to another embodiment, application 240 can be automatically deactivated if digital lock 100 and mobile device 200 are separated by a predetermined distance.

[0080] Application 240 can access database 350 of server 300 to query information about digital lock 100. More specifically, application 240 can query information about digital lock 100 in database 350 before the authorization process for digital lock 100 through server 300.

[0081] According to one embodiment, after access permissions are granted, application 240 can monitor and query whether different mobile devices 200 are connected to server 300. According to one embodiment, application 240 can save the connection history of different mobile devices 200, and can query the connection history list of different mobile devices 200 or send it to server 300 or other mobile devices 200.

[0082] Application 240 can perform a handshake to improve communication with server 300. More specifically, through the handshake, application 240 can not only confirm whether it is connected to processor 330, but also confirm the accuracy of the transmission and reception of information between it and processor 330.

[0083] Authentication module 250 may require authentication from server 300 before granting permissions to mobile device 200 related to locking or unlocking digital lock 100. Authentication module 250 is limited to the initial connection to server 300 for the authentication process. After the authentication process, authentication module 250 can log in to server 300.

[0084] The authentication module 250 receives mobile authentication information from the server 300 to determine whether access to the digital lock 100 is authorized. More specifically, if access to the digital lock 100 is authorized, the authentication module 250 receives mobile authentication information from the server 300; if access to the digital lock 100 is not authorized, the authentication module 250 receives authorizing person information and authorization request process information from the server 300.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the authentication module 250, based on mobile device authentication information for a mobile device 200 with authorized access rights, can invoke application 240 to generate an activation button in application 240 that can lock or unlock the digital lock 100. According to another embodiment, the authentication module 250 can invoke application 240 to activate a screen displaying an authorization request process for a mobile device 200 that has not obtained access rights.

[0086] The notification module 260 can generate a warning sound under the control of the processor 330. More specifically, if the database 350 fails to receive locking or unlocking status information for the digital lock 100 from the application 240, the notification module 260 can generate a warning sound under the control of the processor 330.

[0087] After the notification module 260 generates a warning tone, it can perform a series of functions and operations, such as wireless charging of the digital lock 100 and authorization of access permissions for the mobile device 200. More specifically, it brings the mobile device 200 close to the digital lock 100 to receive power from the mobile device 200, confirms the first UID of the digital lock 100, changes the operating state of the digital lock 100, and transmits the operating state information to the database 350.

[0088] Re-reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The server 300 can manage the digital lock 100 and the mobile device 200. The server 300 can wirelessly control the digital lock 100 and the mobile device 200 from a remote location. The server 300 may include: a second communication module 310 and a third communication module 320, a processor 330, an access control unit 340, and a database 350.

[0089] The second communication module 310 can be a medium for wireless communication with the mobile device 200. More specifically, through the second communication module 310, the application program 240 and authentication module 250 of the mobile device 200 can be connected to the processor 330, the access control unit 340, and / or the database 350. The second communication module 310 can connect the mobile device 200 and the server 300 via mobile communication methods such as Wi-Fi, LTE, and cellular communication. According to one embodiment, the server 300 can connect to the mobile device 200 connected to a URL path through the second communication module 310.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the mobile device 200 is connected to the processor 330, the access control unit 340 and / or the database 350 via the second communication module 310, thereby enabling the access authorization process for the digital lock 100.

[0091] The third communication module 320 can be a medium for wireless communication with the digital lock 100. The third communication module 320 can connect the digital lock 100 and the server 300 via mobile communication methods such as Wi-Fi, LTE, or VPN. According to one embodiment, the server 300 can be connected to the digital lock 100 via the third communication module 320.

[0092] According to one embodiment, processor 330 can grant mobile device 200 access rights to digital lock 100. Processor 330 verifies whether permissions are granted to mobile device 200, thereby authenticating mobile device 200. Processor 330 can perform a handshake to improve communication efficiency with mobile device 200. More specifically, through the handshake, processor 330 can not only confirm whether there is a connection with application 240, but also confirm the accuracy of information sent and received between processor 330 and application 240. Processor 330 can generate mobile device authentication information for the authenticated mobile device 200.

[0093] More specifically, the processor 330 can automatically grant the mobile device 200 access to the digital lock 100.

[0094] The processor 330 is an application 240 connected to the certified mobile device 200 for controlling the digital lock 100, which can generate an activation button that can lock or unlock the digital lock 100.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the processor 330 calls location information for a mobile device 200 having a GPS module (not shown), which can be used as a means of verifying authentication information for the mobile device.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the processor 330 can generate log information for the mobile device 200, including connection time information of the digital lock 100, based on information received from the database 350 from the digital lock 100 or the mobile device 200. Preferably, the information received from the digital lock 100 or the mobile device 200 may include: the first UID information of the digital lock 100 and / or the management number of the digital lock 100, related information, the telephone number of the mobile device 200, the USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) information of the mobile device 200, etc.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the processor 330 can selectively perform an authorization process for the digital lock 100 using not only the application program 240 but also a network program (not shown).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the processor 330 can control the application 240 to generate a warning sound when the database 350 is unable to receive operating status information for locking or unlocking the digital lock 100.

[0099] The access control unit 340 is linked with the authentication module 250 of the mobile device 200 and can grant the mobile device 200 access rights to the digital lock 100. The access control unit 340 may include: an authentication tag extraction unit 341, an authentication tag filtering unit 342, and a connection information retrieval unit 343.

[0100] The authentication tag extraction unit 341 can extract multiple authentication tags from the mobile device authentication preparation information with multiple authentication tags in order to identify the mobile device 200.

[0101] The certification label screening unit 342 can screen whether a device is certified or not, and whether the certification label meets the saved information of the mobile device certification preparation information.

[0102] The connection information calling unit 343 can call the digital lock 100 operating status information related to whether it is locked or unlocked to the mobile device 200.

[0103] Database 350 can retrieve and save information for digital lock 100 and / or mobile device 200.

[0104] More specifically, the database 350 can retrieve the first UID information of the digital lock 100 and / or the management number and related information of the digital lock 100 from the digital lock 100 or the mobile device 200 for storage.

[0105] More specifically, the database 350 can call the mobile device 200 to save the connection time information of the digital lock 100.

[0106] More specifically, the database 350 can retrieve and save the phone number or USIM information of the mobile device 200.

[0107] More specifically, database 350 can save operational status information related to locking or unlocking of digital lock 100 by calling application 240. Database 350 can confirm the preparatory state for digital lock 100 to transition to a locked or unlocked state based on log information from mobile device 200 generated by processor 330. If database 350 fails to receive state transition information from digital lock 100, it can send a saved prompt message or voice prompt to mobile device 200, which can then confirm the locking or unlocking status of digital lock 100.

[0108] More specifically, if the database 350 fails to receive state transition information from the digital lock 100, it can dial the phone number of the mobile device 200 and send a pre-stored prompt voice.

[0109] Database 350 can store: the first UID information and management number of digital lock 100, related matters of digital lock 100, digital lock operation status information related to locking or unlocking digital lock 100, mobile device authentication information of mobile device 200, authorizing person information and authorization request process information, login information of mobile device 200, connection time information of mobile device 200 to digital lock 100, telephone number of mobile device 200, and USIM information of mobile device 200.

[0110] Figure 5 This is a flowchart that schematically illustrates the operation method of a digital lock system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 To show more specific Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the steps involved in a server receiving authentication information from a mobile device.

[0111] The following describes the operation of the digital lock system 10 in chronological order.

[0112] Reference Figure 5 The operation method of the digital lock system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: bringing a mobile device with an activated application close to the digital lock (S100); receiving a UID from the mobile device connected to the digital lock via a first communication method (S200); receiving mobile device authentication information from a server connected to the mobile device via a second communication method (S300); and receiving digital lock setting permission information from the server (S400). Furthermore, the method may also include the step of generating an activation button in the application of the mobile device for switching the locked or unlocked state of the digital lock (S500).

[0113] The digital lock can be configured to operate in either a first charging mode or a second charging mode. In the first charging mode, the digital lock can be connected to a mobile device, while in the second charging mode, it can be connected to a battery pack or power cord.

[0114] Reference Figure 6 The step of receiving mobile device authentication information (S300) may include the following steps: extracting the multiple authentication tags from the mobile device authentication preparation information with multiple authentication tags to identify the mobile device (S310); filtering whether to authenticate and whether the authentication tags meet the pre-stored conditions of the mobile device authentication preparation information (S320); calling the digital lock operation status information related to whether to lock or unlock to the mobile device (S330).

[0115] The present invention has been described in detail above using preferred embodiments; however, the scope of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but should be interpreted through the claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that numerous modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A digital lock system, comprising: A mobile device that powers the digital lock and controls its operation; and The server sets the access permissions of the mobile device to the digital lock and generates log information for locking or unlocking the digital lock.

2. The digital lock system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The digital lock includes: A wireless charging port allows for charging of mobile devices with batteries; and The locking circuit selectively switches between locking and unlocking.

3. The digital lock system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The digital lock also includes a wired charging interface. The wired charging interface is connected to the battery pack or power cord.

4. The digital lock system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mobile device selectively charges any one of the plurality of digital locks located in adjacent positions.

5. The digital lock system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking circuit includes a solenoid electromagnet or motor that generates a physical locking or unlocking force.

6. The digital lock system according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A position sensor confirms the locking or unlocking status of the digital lock.

7. The digital lock system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The server includes: The authentication tag extraction unit extracts the multiple authentication tags from the mobile device authentication preparation information with multiple authentication tags in order to identify the mobile device; The authentication tag filtering unit filters whether authentication is required and whether the authentication tag meets the pre-stored information of the mobile device authentication preparation information; and The connection information retrieval unit retrieves the operating status information of the digital lock related to whether it is locked or unlocked from the mobile device.

8. A method for operating a digital lock system, comprising the following steps: The mobile device that will activate the application will be located near the digital lock; The mobile device connected to the digital lock via the first communication method receives the UID; The server, connected to the mobile device via a second communication method, receives mobile device authentication information. and The mobile device receives digital lock setting permission information from the server.

9. The method for operating the digital lock system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The digital lock is configured to operate in either a first charging mode or a second charging mode; In the first charging mode, the digital lock is connected to the mobile device; in the second charging mode, it is connected to the battery pack or power cord.

10. The method of operating the digital lock system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The steps for receiving the mobile device authentication information include the following: The multiple authentication tags are extracted from the mobile device authentication preparation information having multiple authentication tags to identify the mobile device; Whether or not authentication is required, and whether the authentication label meets the pre-stored conditions of the mobile device authentication preparation information; and The mobile device is invoked with the operating status information of the digital lock, which relates to whether it is locked or unlocked.

11. The method of operating the digital lock system according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: An activation button is generated in the application on the mobile device to switch the digital lock between locked and unlocked states.

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