Method for operating an electromechanical locking device

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (1) for operating an electromechanical locking device (30) at a location (201- 208), wherein the locking device (30) comprises an electronic identifier (ID). The method (1) has the following steps: receiving (118) a location-specific user input (71) by means of a device (10), in particular a mobile device, in order to define the location (201-208); wherein the receiving process (118) is carried out by carrying out the location-specific user input (71) on the device (10) in particular; assigning (119), in particular initially assigning, the identifier (ID) to the defined location (201-208) in order to form an ID-location assignment; and subsequently transmitting (120) the ID-location assignment to a computing unit (60) by means of the device (10).

Description

[0001] Title: Procedure for commissioning an electro-mechanical

[0002] locking device

[0003] Description

[0004] The invention relates to a method for commissioning an electromechanical locking device at a location. Furthermore, the invention provides a system for commissioning the locking device at a location, with which the method can be carried out.

[0005] Keys are known from the prior art, for example, EP 1 899 924 B1, which can be inserted into electromechanical locking devices and exchange data with the locking device. If authorization is obtained through the data exchange, the key can be turned in the locking device. However, the electromechanical device must first be commissioned. For example, the locking device is first assigned an authorization and then inserted into a door lock during commissioning.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a method for commissioning an electromechanical locking device at a location that can be implemented as efficiently and / or safely as possible. Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to provide a corresponding system for implementing the method.

[0007] The object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. The dependent claims relate to preferred embodiments of the invention. Features and details described in connection with the method according to the invention also apply in connection with the system according to the invention, and vice versa. In particular, a method that can be carried out with a system according to claim 15 and / or a system with which a method according to one of claims 1 to 14 can be carried out is protected. The invention shows a method for installing an electro-mechanical locking device at a location. The electro-mechanical locking device is preferably a locking cylinder, in particular a double or half cylinder, a furniture cylinder or a padlock or a similar device.The electromechanical locking device, designed as a locking cylinder, can be inserted into a lock (e.g., a mortise lock) on a door. The padlock can be mounted on a door, for example. The locking device can be mounted on or in various locking elements, e.g., on or in doors, gates, drawers, and barriers.

[0008] The "location" makes it possible to identify, particularly clearly, the location of the locking device. Preferably, according to the method described below, several electromechanical locking devices are activated, and the location is so specific that it applies only to one of the activated locking devices and not to several.

[0009] The location can be, for example, a building and / or a cabinet, such as a switch cabinet, and / or a specific room within a building and / or a specific door. Furthermore, the location can also be outside a building, for example, when using the locking device on a door or gate, a fence, or a wall.

[0010] Method step a: First, in the process according to the invention, a location-specific user input is received by a device to define the location. This generates location information. The device is preferably a mobile device, in particular a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Alternatively, the device can also be a terminal that is mounted in or on the building, for example, on the wall, and is used for room and / or building control. Preferably, the device can establish a connection to the internet and / or a telecommunications network.

[0011] The device preferably has input means; for example, a keyboard and / or a touchscreen. The user preferably manually enters the input into the input means. Thus, step a preferably involves receiving a manually entered, location-specific user input.

[0012] The input means serve, in particular, to enable the user to enter the location into the device. The device preferably also has output means; for example, a screen, in particular a touchscreen, and / or a loudspeaker. The device preferably comprises electronics. The electronics serve, in particular, to process the user input and / or output a message on the output means.

[0013] As described, the device "receives" the location-specific user input, which also includes the possibility that the user input can be made via an external input device, for example, a keyboard wirelessly connected to the device. However, it is particularly preferred that the location-specific user input be made on the device, i.e., the input means is located directly on the device, for example, the touchscreen or the device's keyboard. Thus, the user manually enters information about the location on the device. In one example, the location-specific user input is made by the user entering information on the touchscreen of the smartphone or tablet.

[0014] The location-specific user input serves to provide the device with information about the location, hereinafter referred to as location information. The location-specific user input refers in particular to a user input of the location or a selection of the location. Examples of a user input of the location or location information are "Hotel Room 308," "Office 416," "Switch Cabinet Luisenstraße," "Basement Building No. 1," or even an entry on a two- or three-dimensional location map.

[0015] This user input is particularly preferably performed while the user, in particular the installer, is on-site, i.e., at the location defined here. It is specifically intended that this reception of the location-specific user input on the device only occurs when the installer is on-site together with the locking device to be installed. The installer does not have to stand directly in front of the locking element into which the locking device is installed; this is especially true if the location is in an explosion-protected area or if no mobile phone reception is available at the location.

[0016] The method according to the invention makes it possible for the user to select any locking device on site that has not yet been configured.

[0017] Process step b: After the location-specific user input has been received by the device, an identifier (ID) is assigned to the defined location to create an ID-location mapping. The ID-location mapping can, for example, be a data record in which the corresponding location is recorded for the ID. However, it is also considered an "ID-location mapping" if, for example, the ID and location are stored in different tables and only the link between the ID and location is saved.

[0018] The locking device preferably comprises locking device electronics.

[0019] The method provides for a unique electronic identifier to be assigned to the locking device, and for this identifier to be stored in the locking device's electronics, in particular on a microchip. The identifier is, for example, a character string stored in the locking device.

[0020] Particularly preferably, the assignment is performed for the first time, meaning that the specific identifier of the locking device is assigned to a location for the first time. Alternatively, the assignment is performed after an existing ID-location assignment has been deleted; however, an assignment is preferably not possible as long as an assignment exists for the current ID.

[0021] Process step c: After the ID-location assignment has been created, the device sends it to a processing unit. The ID and location can also be sent at different times, but the link between the ID and the associated location must be ensured. The processing unit can be located anywhere. The ID-location assignment is preferably sent via the internet or the telecommunications network.

[0022] In particular, it is intended that the device communicates with the computing unit wirelessly, in particular via the Internet or a telecommunications network.

[0023] The computing unit can be a server, for example. The server can also be provided virtually, particularly as a cloud service. In particular, a corresponding database is stored in the computing unit. ID-location assignment preferably takes place on-site.

[0024] According to the invention, this achieves the advantage that the identifier is securely assigned to the location and, as such, is made available to the computing unit. This assignment can be achieved efficiently by entering location information into the device.

[0025] The method preferably also includes inserting the locking device into the associated locking element at the defined location. Preferably, the locking element, in particular the door and / or lock, is already installed at the location at this time. Insertion occurs before, during, or after method steps a, b, and c—preferably immediately before or after the location-specific user input. In one example, insertion occurs before step a.

[0026] Preferably, before the identifier is assigned to the defined location, the blocking device transmits the identifier at least indirectly to the device. Alternatively, the device can receive the identifier at least indirectly from the blocking device. Preferably, the transmitting and receiving occurs at least partially wirelessly, in particular via active wireless transmission, e.g., via a radio connection. Preferably, wireless short-range communication is used. This enables transmission of the identifier even when blocking devices are already installed. The wireless connection is preferably limited to short distances, for example, to distances of less than 20 meters. A suitable short-range communication technology, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Ultra Wideband (UWB), is used. The device is particularly designed to receive suitable wireless short-range communication signals.

[0027] In principle, the locking device can send the identifier directly to the device, particularly wirelessly. However, as will be explained in more detail below, it is preferred that the locking device first sends the identifier to a key, and the key then forwards the identifier to the device. Preferably, the sending occurs before step b.

[0028] The assignment, i.e., the creation of the ID-location assignment, is preferably performed by the device, in particular within the device. Thus, before the ID-location assignment, the device receives the identifier of the locking device to be assigned. The device then combines the location information and the identifier to create the ID-location assignment. For this purpose, the device's electronics may include an electronic processor.

[0029] The following is specifically provided for location-specific user input to define the location:

[0030] Location-specific user input can be performed by selecting a location from a selection list. This selection list is sent from the processing unit to the device, or the device receives the selection list from the processing unit. The user can select the appropriate location on the device, particularly while on-site to perform commissioning.

[0031] Additionally or alternatively, it is intended that the location-specific user input is preferably performed or supplemented by free text input. This free text input is performed, in particular, on the device.

[0032] In addition, the location-specific user input can also be made or completed by selecting an item on a location overview map. This location overview map is preferably sent from the processing unit to the device, or the device receives the location overview map from the processing unit.

[0033] Preferably, the selection list and / or the location map are displayed on the device, in particular on the output medium, in particular the screen. The selection is made by the user on the device. It may be provided that an input field is displayed on the device, in particular on the output medium, into which the user can manually enter the free text.

[0034] In particular, the selection is made on the site map on the device. The site map can, for example, be a room map that graphically represents the position of rooms within a building, so that, for example, clicking on a specific room or door selects the location, thereby providing location-specific user input. In a very similar way, the site map can be a building map on which the user selects a specific building in which the locking device will be installed. Furthermore, the site map can also represent the various locations on a map, for example, locations in the form of buildings or control cabinets that are widely dispersed.

[0035] It is conceivable that the user creates a new location information. This means that the user creates a new location information through user input before this generated location information has been stored in the processing unit. This allows a location to be considered as the installation location of the locking device that is not stored as such in the processing unit. Thus, the user creates a new location information. This is particularly conceivable through free text input or by selecting it from the location map.

[0036] The individual location-specific user input can also be performed using a combination of several different or similar methods described above. For example, a location can first be selected from the selection list and then supplemented with text input. Similarly, a building can first be selected in the location overview map and then the specific location can be defined in a more detailed location overview map, via free text input, or via the selection list.

[0037] Furthermore, the method preferably takes into account the existence of so-called locking systems. Within the locking system are several locking devices, which are activated in particular according to the method described here. Furthermore, the locking system provides for a specific access authorization concept. For example, several authorized users can be assigned to the locking system, with each authorized user being assigned one or more of the locking devices as having access authorization.

[0038] Those authorized to access the building can be divided into authorization groups. For example, the locking system may apply to an apartment building. One authorization group may be intended for the caretaker, who is authorized to lock all locking devices, except for those on individual apartments. Another authorization group may be intended for the apartment owners, who are authorized, for example, to lock the locking devices on the building's entrance door and their own apartment.

[0039] Preferably, the locking devices of a locking system belong to a common owner.

[0040] Preferably, a locking system is additionally or alternatively characterized in that the locking system comprises at least one list of blocked locking authorizations, referred to as a blacklist. The blocked locking authorizations can relate to one or more locking devices of the locking system. The at least one blacklist is preferably limited to a single locking system. In other words, different locking systems are distinguished by their own blacklists.

[0041] The locking system can additionally or alternatively be characterized by the locking system's own encryption information, e.g., its own encryption key and / or its own encryption algorithm. The encryption information can also be referred to as cryptographic information and / or the encryption key as a cryptographic key. Thus, different locking systems are primarily distinguished by the encryption information.

[0042] Preferably, the method comprises the following steps:

[0043] Locking system selection: Preferably, a locking system selection is made via a locking system user input into the device. This allows the user to select an appropriate locking system—particularly before the location-specific user input. The user input is made, in particular, via the input device. The user preferably enters the locking system selection manually into the device. Preferably, a selection list for the locking system selection is displayed on the device, preferably on the output device, particularly preferably the screen. The selection is made by the user on the device. For example, the user enters the locking system on the touchscreen.

[0044] Assignment of the selected locking system: After the locking system has been selected, the selected locking system is preferably assigned to the identifier of the locking device to create an ID-locking system assignment. This is done, in particular, by the device, preferably within the device.

[0045] Sending the ID locking system assignment: The device then preferably sends the ID locking system assignment to the computing unit.

[0046] Preferably, the locking system is selected from a predefined selection list. Preferably, the user, especially the on-site technician, cannot create a new locking system.

[0047] The ID-locking system assignment and the ID-location assignment can be combined to form an ID-locking system-location assignment. It is conceivable that in step c., the ID-locking system-location assignment is sent to the processing unit. Preferably, the locking system selection is taken into account in the location-specific user input. For this purpose, the device can electronically store possible locations associated with at least one locking system.

[0048] For this purpose, the computing unit, especially after receiving the ID-locking system assignment, preferably sends information about the possible locations that match the locking system to the device. Alternatively, the device receives possible locations of the locking system from the computing unit.

[0049] The location-specific user input for defining the location is preferably performed first by selecting the locking system and then selecting the location in the locking system. In particular, a selection list of locations is provided for this purpose, which only shows locations of the selected locking system.

[0050] Additionally or alternatively, after selecting the locking system, a free text entry for the location can be made. In particular, it is also possible to create new location information within a locking system. Furthermore, after selecting the locking system, the location can be subsequently selected using a location overview map of the locking system. This location overview map has already been described above. Preferably, the location overview map can only display locations of the respective locking system.

[0051] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a key, in particular the key already mentioned above, is used within the scope of the method. This key has, in particular, a key shaft that can be inserted into the locking device. The key and key shaft are preferably designed such that a torque can be transmitted to the locking device via the key shaft. The mechanical movement of the locking device is thus preferably carried out by the key and not by a motor drive in the locking device.

[0052] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the key, in particular via the key shaft, establishes an electrical connection to the locking device. The connection can serve to transmit data, in particular the identifier. The connection can be wireless or wired. "Wired" (also referred to as non-wireless) means that the connection is established via at least one conductor in the key that can be brought into electrical contact with the locking device electronics. For this purpose, the key and the locking device can comprise corresponding electrical contacts.

[0053] The electrical connection makes it possible to exchange data, especially not wirelessly, between the key and the locking device. Furthermore, it makes it possible to transfer electrical energy (also known as current) from the key to the locking device.

[0054] The key preferably has an electronic key identifier, for example, a character string stored in the key. Furthermore, the key is preferably configured for wireless communication with the device. Wireless communication takes place via active wireless transmission, e.g., via radio. In particular, short-range communication, for example, via Bluetooth or ultrawideband (UWB), is used.

[0055] The key preferably includes electronics. The electronics can be used to communicate with the locking device and / or the device.

[0056] Preferably, after communication between the key and the device has been established, the key identifier is sent from the key to the device. The device preferably forwards the key identifier to the processing unit. This allows the processing unit to check, for example, which usage rights the key has and / or are to be assigned to the key. Furthermore, the device can send further data specifically to this one key.

[0057] As already mentioned, the locking device's identifier is preferably transmitted indirectly by the locking device to the device. In particular, it is provided that the locking device first transmits the identifier to the key, in particular non-wirelessly. The key then forwards the locking device's identifier to the device, in particular wirelessly via short-range communication.

[0058] Particularly preferably, the key is inserted with its key shaft into the locking device, while the locking device transmits the identifier to the key. The insertion of the key into the locking device can be a prerequisite for the locking device to transmit the identifier to the key. The insertion of the key into the locking device can be a prerequisite for the key to receive the identifier from the locking device.

[0059] The key may be inserted with the key shaft in the locking device while the key transmits the identifier to the device. The key being inserted in the locking device may be a prerequisite for the key to transmit the identifier to the device. The key being inserted in the locking device may be a prerequisite for the device to receive the identifier from the key.

[0060] It is preferably provided that the key, at least temporarily during the method, is inserted with its key shaft in the locking device in order to thereby supply the locking device with electrical energy.

[0061] It can preferably be provided that the key, at least temporarily during the method, is inserted with its key shaft in the locking device, wherein the locking device electronics of the locking device are woken up by the insertion of the key to send the identifier.

[0062] As mentioned, it is preferably provided that the key sends the identifier to the device wirelessly. Preferably, there is a button on the key which is pressed by the user, whereupon the communication connection between the key and the device is established. This allows the key to be in energy-saving mode most of the time until the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the following step takes place before the identifier is sent to the device: a configuration message is wirelessly sent from the device to the key. This configuration message contains the information, or is to be evaluated by the key, that a locking device is to be configured. Based on this configuration message, it is preferably provided that the key accordingly controls the locking device electronics so that this sends its identifier to the key.

[0063] Furthermore, the following method steps are preferably provided: i. Receipt by the device of location- and / or locking system-specific authorization information sent by the computing unit. The authorization information is sent by the computing unit and received accordingly by the device. This preferably occurs after step c, i.e. after the ID-location assignment, in particular the ID-location-locking system assignment, has been sent to the computing unit. Based on this ID-location assignment, in particular on the ID-location-locking system assignment, the computing unit can compile the required authorization information for the locking device and send it to the device. Alternatively, a data set can also be transmitted from the computing unit to the device before step c, which enables the device to generate the authorization information based on the ID-location assignment, in particular on the ID-location-locking system assignment.This can be particularly useful if no data connection can be established between the device and the processing unit on site and the ID-location assignment is only transmitted to the processing unit later.

[0064] The authorization information is location- and / or locking system-specific, meaning that the authorization information matches the location and / or the locking system. Preferably, the authorization information is at least locking system-specific. The authorization information can contain a location- and / or locking system-specific blacklist and / or location- and / or locking system-specific electronic encryption information, in particular a location- and / or locking system-specific encryption key.

[0065] The locking device then receives authorization information. The authorization information can correspond to the authorization information that the device received from the computing unit. Alternatively, the authorization information received from the computing unit is modified in the device and / or key. For example, authorization information is sent from the device to the key. The authorization information is modified in the key and sent to the locking device. Thus, it can be provided that between the receipt of authorization information by the key and the transmission of the authorization information to the locking device, the key modifies the authorization information, in particular the encryption information.

[0066] The encryption information received by the locking device can be composed of different pieces of information. For example, the encryption information includes information specific to the entire locking system and information specific only to the location. Thus, the encryption information can be location- and locking system-specific. Because exactly one locking device is assigned to a location, location-specific encryption information also includes encryption information specific to the identifier.

[0067] When sending authorization information, the authorization information can, for example, first be sent wirelessly to the key and then, modified or unmodified, wired or wirelessly, sent from the key to the locking device.

[0068] Preferably, the locking device comprises an electromechanical actuator and a driver. The driver is preferably rotationally asymmetrical and, in the rotatable state, enables unlocking or locking of a closure element, in particular a door, upon rotation.

[0069] If the locking device is designed as a locking cylinder, for example, and is inserted into a corresponding lock, the driver can move the latch or bolt in the lock. For example, the driver can correspond to the locking lug of a locking cylinder. In another example, the driver can include recesses into which locking elements can slide to unlock the shackle of a padlock.

[0070] In an optional step of the method, the electromechanical actuator is controlled by the locking device's electronics to enable the driver to rotate. Thus, the actuator can cause the driver to be converted from a non-rotatable state to a rotatable state. If the locking device is designed, for example, as a locking cylinder and inserted into a corresponding lock, the driver can, for example, move the latch or bolt in the lock in the rotatable state.

[0071] The electromechanical actuator, in turn, allows the driver to rotate when controlled by the locking device's electronics. During operation of the locking device, this occurs primarily depending on whether the authorization information stored in the locking device matches the corresponding authorization information of the inserted key. The actuator can be designed as a solenoid or an electric motor.

[0072] The locking device may comprise a rotor. The rotor is mounted at least indirectly in a housing.

[0073] The actuator can be used to unlock the previously locked rotor, allowing the rotor and the driver connected to it to rotate. Additionally or alternatively, the actuator can be used to couple the rotor to the driver.

[0074] Preferably, the locking device is free of mechanical coding. This means that the rotation of the driver depends solely on the user's electronic locking authorization. Thus, many locking devices comprise the same internal structure, such as a key channel, key withdrawal lock, electrical contacts, coupling element for the driver, or the like.

[0075] Particularly preferably, it is provided that by waking up the locking device electronics at any time before receiving the authorization information according to step ii., the electromechanical actuator is activated to achieve rotation of the driver. Only during the commissioning described here, in particular in step ii., does the locking device receive the authorization information.

[0076] Before this reception takes place, it is preferably provided that the locking device can be rotated with any key. In particular, it is provided that the arbitrary key does not contain any authorization information or contains very generally valid authorization information that is accepted by the locking device. A arbitrary key is understood to be a key that is compatible with a large number of locking devices that have the same mechanical internal structure. For example, these keys must be geometrically insertable and removable into the locking channel, have suitable electrical contacts for electrically contacting the corresponding contacts of the locking device, and the like. Due to the fact that the driver can be rotated before step ii by any, iestructurally suitable key can be rotated, it is possible to first check the mechanical functioning of the locking device, in particular before the identifier of the locking device is stored in the computing unit.

[0077] Thus, it is particularly preferred that the following steps be performed, especially before step a.: Inserting the key so that the driver can be rotated by activating the actuator. This is followed by a particularly manual rotation of the driver.

[0078] In particular, it can be provided that the driver is rotated into a position in which the locking device can be inserted into the locking element (e.g., into the door); and the locking device is inserted into or onto the locking element at that location. Alternatively, it can be provided that the driver of a padlock is rotated into a position that allows the shackle to be opened.

[0079] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the key used comprises a, in particular multi-colored, lighting device which indicates a method step of the method described here and / or a state of the key and / or a state of the locking device and / or a result of a method step of the method described here, in particular the failure of a method step.

[0080] The key preferably includes an electrical energy storage device.

[0081] The key checks, especially before sending the locking device identifier, whether the charge level of the key's electrical energy storage device has fallen below a certain limit. If the limit is exceeded, the process is aborted. In particular, the key then sends a corresponding message to the device.

[0082] The locking device used in the method preferably comprises a housing and an insert. The insert comprises a stator and the rotor. The stator is preferably attached to the housing in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the stator. Because the stator and the housing are constructed in two parts, the stator can be inserted into various housings. This allows the housing to be replaced on-site if it proves to be unsuitable for the installation.

[0083] The insert preferably comprises the locking device electronics and the actuator. The invention further comprises a system for commissioning a locking device at a location, in particular the locking device described above. The advantageous embodiments and subclaims described in the context of the method find correspondingly advantageous application within the context of the system.

[0084] Preferably, the system comprises a computer program product for executing, in particular also storing, on a device, in particular the device described above.

[0085] The computer program product is designed to carry out method steps of the described method on the device. In particular, the method steps previously described in connection with the device are thereby executed on the device.

[0086] Furthermore, the system preferably comprises an electromechanical locking device with an electronic identifier and locking device electronics. The locking device is designed, in particular, as described above. Furthermore, the locking device is designed to carry out method steps according to the method described above. In particular, the method steps described in connection with the locking device are carried out in the locking device.

[0087] Preferably, the system also includes the key, in particular the described key. The key is designed, in particular, to carry out the method steps according to the method described above, which are described in connection with the key.

[0088] The system may include the device and / or the computing unit.

[0089] The invention will now be described in more detail using exemplary embodiments.

[0090] Thereby: Fig. 1 shows a system according to the invention for carrying out the method according to the invention according to all embodiments,

[0091] Fig. 2 shows an insert of a locking device of the system according to the invention from Fig. 1,

[0092] Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the insert from Fig. 2,

[0093] Fig. 4 Process steps of the process according to the invention according to all embodiments,

[0094] Fig. 5 further method steps of the method according to the invention according to a first embodiment,

[0095] Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of locations of a locking system used in the method according to the invention according to all embodiments, and

[0096] Fig. 7 further method steps of the method according to the invention according to a second embodiment.

[0097] In the following, the structure of a system 2 for carrying out a method 1 is first described purely schematically with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. Method 1 is then explained in more detail with reference to the schematic representation in Figs. 4 to 7.

[0098] Fig. 1 shows a purely schematic view of system 2. This comprises an electromechanical locking device 30, here designed as a locking cylinder. The locking device 30 is inserted into a locking element 210 at a specific location 201-208 (see Fig. 6). Various locking cylinders can be arranged at locations 201-208 (see Fig. 6) as part of a locking system 200. Fig. 6 shows a location overview plan of the locking system 200 with different locations 201-208, designed as different rooms. Each location 201-208 can be locked by a locking element 210, i.e., a door with a lock. Corresponding locking devices 30 are inserted into the locking elements 210.

[0099] Furthermore, Fig. 1 illustrates that the system 2 comprises a key 20 and a device 10. Furthermore, a computing unit 60 can also be assigned to the system 2. The computing unit 60 is, in particular, a server, for example, a virtual server in a cloud.

[0100] The device 10 is, in particular, a mobile device, as explained in the general part of the description. The computing unit 60 and the mobile device are configured for data communication, in particular wireless data communication. The mobile device can communicate with the computing unit 60 via the internet and / or a telecommunications network. Furthermore, the mobile device can communicate with the key 20 via a wireless short-range communication connection, for example, BLE or UWB.

[0101] The key 20 has a key shaft 21 for insertion into the locking device 30. Furthermore, the key 20 has a button 22 for activating a communication connection between the key 20 and the device 10. A light-emitting device 23 on the key 20 can output corresponding signals indicating the communication connection. In addition, the light-emitting device 23 can indicate when a method step has been performed or failed. Electrical contacts are formed on the key shaft 21 for transmitting data and electrical energy to the locking device 30 and for receiving data from the locking device 30. The key 20 comprises an energy storage device for supplying itself and the locking device 30 with electrical energy.

[0102] Fig. 1 further illustrates that the locking device 30 has a housing 31. A stator 32, into which a rotor 33 is inserted, is located on the housing 31. The key shaft 21 of the key 20 can be inserted into this rotor 33. During operation, the rotor 33 can be rotated by turning the key 20, provided the correct authorization information is exchanged between the key 20 and the locking device 30. The illustrated driver 36 can be rotated by turning the rotor 33. For this purpose, the driver 36 and the rotor 33 are rotationally connected, at least when the key 20 is inserted.

[0103] Furthermore, locking device electronics 34 are provided. These electronics control an actuator 35 of the locking device 30. By appropriately controlling the actuator 35, the locking device 30 can allow the rotation of the rotor 33.

[0104] If rotation of the rotor 33 is permitted, the driver 36 is in a rotatable state. If rotation of the rotor 33 is prevented, the driver 36 is in a non-rotatable state.

[0105] To transfer the rotor 33 and thus the driver 36 from the non-rotatable to the rotatable state, the actuator 35 rotates an asymmetrical blocking element 39. The rotation of the blocking element 39 allows an unlocking movement of a locking bar 38. The locking bar 38 can engage the stator 32 to block the rotation of the rotor 33. The rotation of the blocking element 39 allows the locking bar 38 to disengage from the stator 32.

[0106] The locking device 30 includes an electronic identifier ID that is stored in the locking device electronics 34.

[0107] Key 20 is designed without mechanical coding. Thus, whether the user has authorization or not can only be determined based on electronic authorization information.

[0108] Fig. 4 illustrates optionally executable method steps 85 of the method according to the invention. Accordingly, within the scope of method 1 for commissioning the electromechanical locking device 30 at a location 201-208, the following can optionally be performed:

[0109] 80: Determining a suitable housing 31: A user 70 (also referred to as an installer) can first select the appropriate housing 31, in particular the housing 31 of a locking cylinder. 81: Inserting the stator 32 and the rotor 33: The stator 32 and the rotor 33 are then installed, in particular as a joint insert, into the appropriate housing 31.

[0110] 82: Inserting the key 20: Preferably, the key 20 is inserted into the locking device 30 before the locking device 30 is mounted in the locking element 210 (e.g. lock).

[0111] 83: Unlocking: The actuator 35 is controlled by the locking device electronics 34 in such a way that it allows movement of the driver 36.

[0112] 84: Turning: Using the inserted key 20, the user 70 can rotate the driver 36, in particular manually, by transmitting torque from the key 20 to the rotor 33 via the key shaft 21. This allows the mechanical functioning of the locking device 30 to be checked. If necessary, the driver 36 can be turned into the required position so that the locking device 36 can be inserted into the closure element 210 and thus mounted therein.

[0113] Fig. 5 illustrates, according to a first exemplary embodiment, further steps of method 1 for commissioning the electromechanical locking device 30 at location 201-208. Fig. 5 shows, purely schematically, in a left-hand column, method steps that are primarily associated with the user 70 or the computing unit 60. The second column shows method steps that are primarily associated with the device 10. The third column shows method steps that are primarily associated with the key 20. The fourth column shows method steps that are primarily associated with the locking device 30.

[0114] As explained in the general part of the description, many of the procedural steps are optional and do not necessarily have to be performed.

[0115] 101: Reception to start program: In this method step, the device 10 receives a corresponding input from the user 70, so that the program, in particular a computer program product, is started on the device 10. This also means that an already started program is called and thus placed on the user interface of the device 10.

[0116] 102: Receiving for user authentication: In this process step, the user 70 can be authenticated by the device 10 to determine whether they are authorized for further process steps. This can be done by directly entering data, such as a password, on the device 10. However, receiving also means that the device 10 captures, for example, biometric data from the user 70 to ensure authentication.

[0117] 103: Reception for device-side wireless communication: In this method step, it can be taken into account that wireless communication between the device 10 and the key 20 and / or between the device 10 and the computing unit 60 only takes place when the user 70 confirms this by a corresponding input.

[0118] 104: Receive to start the "Commissioning Locking Device" program module: The program may contain a module that is explicitly called to subsequently commission a new locking device 30. User input is required for this.

[0119] 105: Issuing a request to press the button on the key: In this method step, the user 70 can be requested by means of the device 10, for example a display on the screen, to press the button 22 on the key 20.

[0120] 106: Receiving the button operation on key 20: In this process step, the corresponding electronics in key 20 receives the information that button 22 has been pressed.

[0121] 107: Checking the charge level: In particular, after receiving in step 106 that the button 22 has been pressed, a charge level of the energy storage of the key 20 is checked in the key 20.

[0122] 108: State of charge too low - YES / NO? Key 20 determines whether the state of charge of the energy storage device is too low, i.e., below a certain limit.

[0123] 109: Abort: If the charge level is too low, the process is aborted. In particular, a corresponding message is displayed on device 10, informing user 70 that the charge level is too low.

[0124] 110: Sending the configuration message: However, if the charge level is not too low according to method step 108, the key 20 informs the device 10 of this and a configuration message is sent from the device 10 to the key 20. The content of this configuration message is that a new locking device 30 is to be configured.

[0125] 111: Output of information regarding key insertion: After the optional sending of the configuration message according to method step 110, a message is preferably output on device 10 informing user 70 that key 20 must now be inserted into locking device 30. For example, a corresponding output is displayed on device 10.

[0126] The user 70 then inserts the key 20 into the locking device 30.

[0127] 112: Sending the ID: In particular, by inserting the key 20, the locking device electronics 34 is woken up and sends an identifier (ID) of the locking device 30 to the key 20.

[0128] 113: Forwarding ID: Key 20 is not wirelessly connected to the

[0129] The key 20 is connected to the locking device 30 and receives the identifier in this way. The key 20 then forwards the identifier to the device 10 via the wireless communication connection with the device 10.

[0130] 114: Sending the ID to the computing unit 60: The device 10 can now forward the identifier received in method step 113 to the computing unit 60, although this is not absolutely necessary.

[0131] 115: ID already assigned - YES / NO? Information can be generated in the computing unit 60 as to whether the identifier of the locking device 30 is already assigned to a location. The computing unit 60 sends this information to the device 10. Based on this information, either method step 116 or 117 then takes place in the device 10.

[0132] 116: Abort: If it turns out that the identifier of the locking device 30 is already assigned to a location, the process is aborted. Preferably, the user

[0133] 70 is informed of this by a corresponding output on device 10.

[0134] 117: Locking system selection: In the next step, a locking system selection can be made on device 10, in which—as explained in detail in the general part of the description—user 70 selects a locking system 200. For this purpose, user 70 enters a locking system user input 72 on device 10.

[0135] 118: Receiving a location-specific user input 71: In the next step, the user 70 performs a location-specific user input 71 on the device 10 so that the device 10 can receive the location-specific user input 71. In particular, the location-specific user input

[0136] 71 directly on device 10. The precise design of this location-specific user input 71 is explained in detail in the general part of the description and applies accordingly to the exemplary embodiment. This corresponds to step a. of the method according to the invention.

[0137] 119: Assignment: In this method step, the device 10 uses the identifier of the locking device 30 forwarded according to method step 113. During the assignment, the device 10 forms an ID-location assignment; that is, a connection between the identifier and the defined location 201-208. This corresponds to step b of the method according to the invention.

[0138] Furthermore, within the scope of assignment 119, a connection can also be established between the defined locking system 200 and the defined location 201-208 by creating an ID-locking system assignment. Preferably, an ID-location-locking system assignment is created.

[0139] 120: Sending the assignment: In this method step, the ID-location assignment can be sent from device 10 to computing unit 60. Optionally, the ID-locking system assignment can also be sent to computing unit 60, or the ID-location-locking system assignment can be sent. This corresponds to step c of the method according to the invention.

[0140] 121: Receiving the authorization information at device 10: In this method step, the computing unit 60 sends authorization information, as explained in the general part of the description, to device 20. The authorization information is based in particular on the ID-location assignment and / or the ID-locking system assignment. The arrow between method steps 120 and 121 indicates the chronological order of the steps in device 10, namely that device 10 first sends the assignment in step 120 and then receives the access authorization information in step 121.

[0141] 122: Sending the authorization information to key 20: Once device 10 has received the authorization information in method step 121, it can send it to key 20, in particular wirelessly, according to method step 122. 123: Forwarding the authorization information by key 20: Key 20 receives the authorization information from device 10 and forwards it, in particular while key 20 is inserted, to locking device 30. Key 20 modifies the received encryption information.

[0142] 124: Receipt of the authorization information at the locking device 30: The authorization information forwarded by the key 20 is received in the locking device 30, in particular the locking device electronics 34, according to method step 124. This at least partially defines in the locking device 30 which signals a key 20 must or may not send to the locking device electronics 34, so that the actuator 35 can be controlled such that the rotor 33 can be rotated by means of the key 20.

[0143] 125: Sending a confirmation: After receiving the authorization information according to method step 124, the locking device 30 can send a confirmation to the device 10, in particular via the key 20, stating that the authorization information has been received. This is done via the key 20 (not shown).

[0144] Fig. 7 illustrates, according to a second embodiment, further steps of method 1 for commissioning the electromechanical locking device 30 at the location 201-208. The inventive methods 1 and the systems 2 of the two embodiments are identical, except for the differences described below:

[0145] 101 and 102: as in Fig. 5.

[0146] 117: According to Fig. 7, after step 102 the

[0147] Locking system selection: A locking system selection can be made on device 10, in which—as explained in detail in the general part of the description—the user 70 selects a locking system 200. For this purpose, the user 70 enters a locking system user input 72 on device 10.

[0148] 103 and 104: After step 117, the optional steps 103 and 104 may follow, as described in connection with Fig. 5.

[0149] 111 : This is followed by step 111. Step 111 describes in this

[0150] In the first embodiment, only the insertion of the key 20 into the locking device 30 is required. The key 20 is designed such that it is awakened by insertion. As a result, steps 105 and 106 can be omitted in the second embodiment according to Fig. 7, so that no button actuation on the key 20 is necessary.

[0151] 112: Sending the ID: In particular, by inserting the key 20, the locking device electronics 34 is woken up and sends an identifier (ID) of the locking device 30 to the key 20.

[0152] 113 to 107: Forwarding the ID: Key 20 is connected non-wirelessly to locking device 30 and receives the identifier in this way. Key 20 then forwards the identifier to device 10 via the wireless communication connection with device 10.

[0153] In this context, the charge level of the energy storage device of the key 20 can also be checked according to step 107. If the charge level is too low, the process is aborted. In particular, a corresponding message is displayed on the device 10, informing the user 70 that the charge level is too low.

[0154] 114 to 116: as in Fig. 5.

[0155] 118 to 125: as in Fig. 5. List of reference symbols

[0156] 1 procedure

[0157] 2 systems

[0158] 10 devices

[0159] 20 keys

[0160] 21 Key shaft

[0161] 22 buttons

[0162] 23 Lighting device

[0163] 30 locking device

[0164] 31 housings

[0165] 32 Stator

[0166] 33 Rotor

[0167] 34 Locking device electronics

[0168] 35 Actuator

[0169] 36 drivers

[0170] 60 computing units

[0171] 70 users

[0172] 71 location-specific user input

[0173] 72 Locking system user input

[0174] 80 Determining the appropriate housing

[0175] 81 Inserting the stator and rotor

[0176] 82 Inserting the key

[0177] 83 Unlock

[0178] 84 Turning

[0179] 101 Reception: Start program

[0180] 102 Reception: User authentication

[0181] 103 Reception: start device-side wireless communication

[0182] 104 Reception: Start the program module “Commissioning of locking device”

[0183] 105 Output: Request to press button on key

[0184] 106 Receiving the button operation on the key 107 Checking the charge level in the key's energy storage

[0185] 108 Battery charge level too low - yes / no?

[0186] 109 Demolition

[0187] 110 Sending the configuration message

[0188] 111 Issue: Insert key into locking device

[0189] 112 Sending the ID from the locking device to the key

[0190] 113 Forwarding the ID from key to device

[0191] 114 Sending the ID from device to computing unit

[0192] 115 ID already assigned - yes / no?

[0193] 116 Demolition

[0194] 117 Locking system selection

[0195] 118 Receiving location-specific user input

[0196] 119 Assignment

[0197] 120 Sending the assignment

[0198] 121 Receiving authorization information on the device

[0199] 122 Sending the authorization information to the key

[0200] 123 Forwarding the authorization information through the key

[0201] 124 Receipt of authorization information at the locking device

[0202] 125 Sending a confirmation

[0203] 200 locking system

[0204] 201-208 places

[0205] 210 locking elements

Claims

Patent claims 1. Method (1) for commissioning an electro-mechanical locking device (30) at a location (201-208), wherein the locking device (30) comprises an electronic identifier (ID), and wherein the method (1) comprises the following steps: a. reception (118) of a location-specific user input (71) by a, in particular mobile, device (10) for defining the location (201-208); in particular wherein the reception (118) occurs by making the location-specific user input (71) on the device (10), b. assignment (119), in particular initial assignment, of the identifier (ID) to the defined location (201-208) to form an ID-location assignment, c. subsequent transmission (120) of the ID-location assignment by the device (10) to a computing unit (60).

2. Method (1) according to claim 1, comprising at least indirect transmission (112, 113) of the identifier (ID) by the blocking device (30) to the device (10), in particular at least partially via wireless electronic communication 3. Method (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the assignment (119), in particular the initial assignment, of the identifier (ID) to the location (201-208) is carried out by the device (10), in particular in the device (10).

4. The method (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the location-specific user input (71) for defining the location (201-208) is performed by free text input, in particular for creating new location information. The method (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following steps: • Locking system selection (117) of a locking system (200) by a locking system user input (72) into the device (10), • Assignment (119) of the selected locking system (200) to the identifier (ID), in particular by the device (10), to form an ID-locking system assignment, • Subsequently, the device (10) sends (120) the ID-locking system assignment to the computing unit (60). The method according to claim 5, wherein the locking system (200) comprises its own blacklist and / or its own encryption information. The method (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the location-specific user input (71) for defining the location (201-208) is performed: • by the locking system selection (117) and a subsequent selection of the location (201-208) in the locking system (200), in particular by selection from a selection list of locations (201-208) of the locking system (200); • and / or by selecting the locking system (117) and then entering the location in free text (201-208); • and / or by the locking system selection (117) and a subsequent selection on a location map of the locking system (200). Method (1) according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the at least indirect transmission (112, 113) of the identifier (ID) from the locking device (30) to the device (10) includes the identifier (ID) being sent (112) to a key (20) and being forwarded (113) from the key (20) to the device (10); in particular, wherein the key (20) comprises a key shank (21) for insertion into the locking device (30); in particular, wherein the key (20) is inserted with the key shank (21) into the locking device (30), • to supply the locking device (30) with electrical energy, • and / or to receive the identifier (ID) from the locking device (30), and / or wherein the insertion of the key (20) wakes up a locking device electronics (34) of the locking device (30) to send (112) the identifier (ID).

9. The method (1) according to claim 8, wherein the key (20) wirelessly transmits the identifier (ID) to the device (10); in particular, wherein a button (22) of the key (20) was previously actuated to establish the wireless communication connection.

10. Method (1) according to one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the following step is carried out before sending (112, 113) the identifier (ID) to the device (10): • wirelessly sending (110) from the device (10) to the key (20) a configuration message that a locking device (30) is to be configured.

11. Method (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method (1) comprises the further steps: i. Receipt (121) of location- and / or locking system-specific authorization information from the computing unit (60) by the device (20), ii. Receipt (124) of authorization information by the locking device (30).

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein step i. occurs after step c.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the authorization information contains a location- and / or locking system-specific blacklist.

14. Method according to one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the authorization information contains location- and / or locking system-specific encryption information.

15. Method (1) according to one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the locking device (30) comprises an electromechanical actuator (35) and a driver (36), wherein the electromechanical actuator (35) is controlled by a locking device electronics (34) of the locking device (30) in order to achieve a rotatability of the driver (36); wherein by waking up the locking device electronics (34) at any time before receiving the authorization information received according to step ii., the electromechanical actuator (35) is controlled for unlocking (83) in order to achieve a rotatability of the driver (36). Method (1) according to one of claims 8 to 15, wherein the key (20) comprises an electrical energy storage device, wherein the key (20), in particular before forwarding (113) the identifier (ID), checks (108) whether a limit of a charge state of the electrical energy storage device is undershot, and if the limit is undershot, the method is aborted.Method (1) according to one of claims 8 to 16,. • wherein the locking device (30) comprises a housing (31) and an insert (32, 33), • wherein the insert comprises a stator (32) and a rotor (33), • wherein the rotor (33) is rotatably mounted in the stator (32), • and wherein the insert (32, 33) comprises the locking device electronics (34) and the actuator (35). System (2) for commissioning a locking device (30) at a location (201-208) for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 17, • wherein the system (2) comprises a computer program product for execution, in particular storage, on a device (10), • wherein the computer program product for carrying out method steps for the method according to one of claims 1 to 17 is designed on the device (10), • and wherein the system (2) comprises an electromechanical locking device (30) with an electronic identifier (ID) and locking device electronics (34), designed to carry out method steps for the method according to one of claims 1 to 17. The system (2) according to claim 18, wherein the system (2) comprises a key (20) designed to carry out method steps for the method according to one of claims 8, 9 or 16.

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