Locking device

Abstract

Locking device (6) for a door, a gate or a window, with an electrically operated, in particular electromotive lock (7) or relay and a device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data set for controlling the electromotive lock (7) or relay, wherein the device (8) has a housing (12) for accommodating a control device (13) and a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data set as well as a transmitting device which transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock (8) or relay. A locking device (6) with which control over a large distance with a high level of security is possible and which can simultaneously be integrated into a network (23) of a building, wherein existing locking devices (6) can be integrated or integrated into a plurality of different networks without great effort.are connectable to such a network (23) is designed in that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record has a transmitting / receiving interface (16) for a connection standard Matter.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a locking device for a door, gate, or window, comprising an electrically operated, in particular electromotive, lock or relay, and a device for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data set for controlling the electromotive lock or relay. The device comprises a housing for accommodating a control device and a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data set, as well as a transmission device that transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock or relay. The invention further relates to a method for integrating, controlling, configuring, and / or actuating a locking device in a network.

[0002] Such locking devices are known from the prior art. For example, locking devices are known from the prior art that comprise a conventional locking cylinder arranged in a lock and operable via a mechanical key with a locking code, provided the key's locking code matches the locking code of the locking cylinder. In such a configuration, electric motor drives are known that can be attached to the locking cylinder or the key. After entering an authorization code, the key inserted in the locking cylinder can be rotated via the electric motor drive for opening and / or closing.

[0003] Further developments of such devices do not require a key in the traditional sense and have only one element with which the locking cylinder can be actuated, namely a rotor formed with a locking nose, which element is connected to the electric motor drive.

[0004] The transmission of a device allowing the operation of this device can be carried out, for example, via a smartphone or another transmitter, such as a transponder, infrared transmitter, or the like, which transmits a unique code that is checked for accuracy before the drive is activated. If the transmitted code matches a code stored in the locking device, the opening process is carried out by energizing an electric motor in the locking device, which carries out the opening process. The same applies to a closing process.

[0005] Furthermore, locking devices are also known in which a coupling is provided in a locking cylinder, which couples and / or uncouples two shaft sections. The coupling is controlled by a device that has a receiver for a locking secret. The receiver corresponds to a transmitter, via which the locking secret can be entered and transmitted. The locking secret received by the receiver is then checked for correctness and plausibility in a control device and, if correct, is used to actuate the coupling.

[0006] Various transmitters are optionally available for these locking devices. For example, such a locking device can have a device for entering and transmitting an authorization data record. This can be a keypad that is installed in the area of ​​the locking device on the building side and, in particular, communicates wirelessly with the locking device. Additionally and / or alternatively, a reader for a user's biometric data can also be used, whereby this data is read in, checked, and then used to open or close the locking device. Such a reading device, which is also referred to as a scanner for biometric features, can also be provided on a building separately from the locking device.

[0007] In principle, keypads and scanners have proven very suitable for controlling such locking devices. Especially with keypads, a common procedure is feasible: the user enters a personal identification number (PIN), consisting of four or six digits in a specific sequence, for example, and transmits it to the receiver of the locking device. The PIN is then checked for correctness, and if it is correct, the locking device opens.

[0008] The door or gate or window provided with the locking device is then opened by a mechanism in the locking device, for example during a manually performed rotation process of a hand knob.

[0009] Although these devices have proven themselves in the state of the art, there is certainly room for improvement. In particular, there is a need for improvement with regard to transmitting an authorization code over long distances with sufficient data security. At the same time, there is a requirement to be able to connect a corresponding locking device with other functions in a building, enabling functions such as heating control, control of roller shutters and shading systems, control of lighting systems, and the like.

[0010] A state-of-the-art electromotive lock called the "Nuki Smart Lock" is known. This is an electromotive lock that can be mounted on a standard locking cylinder with a key inserted into it. The lock features an electric motor drive for the key inserted into the locking cylinder. Opening and closing a door equipped with the locking cylinder can be controlled via a mobile phone app, voice control, or fully automatically as soon as a resident returns home or leaves the house.

[0011] This lock is improved over its predecessor with a more powerful processor and a new radio chip. This enables communication with the Matter smart home standard. Matter makes it possible to control the device, and thus the door lock, via voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa. Control via an iPhone, Apple Home, or an Android phone is also possible.

[0012] From CN 2 09 000 096 U a lock control via facial recognition is known, where the transmission protocol Thread can be used. The transmission protocol IEEE802.15.4 can be taken from this document.

[0013] Furthermore, DE 10 2021 211 579 A1 discloses a method for operating an access control system. In this prior art method, a signal transmission from at least one first predetermined device, such as a mobile phone, a tablet, or a smartwatch, is detected, and an actuator is controlled to enable access through a building or enclosure closure based on the detected signal transmission. The signal transmission is partially wireless, in particular via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Z-Wave, or Flat, and / or partially wired.

[0014] Finally, DE 10 2016 116 699 A1 discloses a locking system for a building door comprising at least one locking device, for example, a motor-operated lock, a control unit for the locking device, a communication module as a network server, which lock has a housing and is integrated into a local radio network or spans such a network and with which an opening signal can be transmitted to the control unit, and at least one terminal device operating as a network client, which is registered in the communication module or stored as authorized. In this locking system, the communication module is designed as a door module and can be attached to or next to the building door in such a way that it is visible from the outside of the door.

[0015] Based on this state of the art, the invention is based on TaskThe aim is to further develop a generic locking device or a generic method in such a way that the locking device or the method allows control over a large distance with a high level of security and, at the same time, can be integrated into a network of a building, whereby existing locking devices can be integrated into a large number of different networks or connected to such a network without great effort.

[0016] The Solution This task provides for a locking device according to the invention that the device for entering and / or transmitting the authorization data record has a transmission / reception interface for a Matter connection standard.

[0017] Insofar as the invention relates to a locking device with an electromotive lock or relay, it should be noted that the locking device, for example in the form of a locking system in a building, can also have more than one electromotive lock or relay, which are arranged, for example, in different doors. The locking devices can also be arranged in a building door on the one hand and a security cabinet, a safe, or vault on the other, and can be addressed via the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record or via the transmit / receive interface. For this purpose, one device is sufficient that can establish a communication link with several electromotive locks and / or relays, both simultaneously and at intervals.

[0018] Preferably, the bidirectional transmit / receive interface for the connection standard is designed such that communication is possible via a radio standard in the 2.4 GHz band, preferably with an IEEE 802.15.4 transmission protocol, to establish a stable mesh network. Alternatively, a radio standard in the 5 GHz or 6 GHz band can also be provided.

[0019] In the locking device design according to the invention, a supplementary, bidirectional transmit / receive interface is provided in the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record, which can be mounted in the area of ​​the locking device on the building side. This interface operates in a specific connection standard, namely Matter. This standard enables a cross-manufacturer basis for networked devices in a building. The transmit / receive interface is suitable for communication between different devices, with each device having an individual setup code and using the setup code to establish an encrypted connection to a network.

[0020] The additional transmit / receive interface thus also enables control of the locking device over a greater distance compared to a one-to-one direct connection in a network, for example, a Wi-Fi direct or Bluetooth direct connection. The additional transmit / receive interface also allows the locking device to be controlled from a great distance using a corresponding application on a smartphone. At the same time, the additional transmit / receive interface enables comprehensive control within a building, so that, for example, the lighting system in a building, the heating and / or air conditioning technology, or similar systems in the building can be controlled and activated or deactivated via this additional transmit / receive interface.This additional transmit / receive interface enables the authorized user of the locking device to unlock the locking device at a specific time, even in their absence, for example, to allow a cleaning crew to access the building's interior. Similarly, the authorized user of the locking device can directly access other systems in the building, independent of an opening or closing process, for example, to adjust the room temperature to a desired value in advance of their arrival. This can be done by controlling a heating device or an air conditioning system.

[0021] Further access to building technology is of course possible via the additional transmit / receive interface.

[0022] The focus here is also on designing such a locking device as energy-efficiently as possible, so that only minimal energy is required for control via the additional transmit / receive interface. This allows for an extension of the time required for electrical energy supply. Intervals for replacing energy sources, such as batteries and / or charging processes when using accumulators, are also extended.

[0023] By communicating via the transmit / receive interface using a wireless standard in the 2.4 GHz band, a stable mesh network can be established, ensuring a sufficiently large range for each device addressed by the transmit / receive interface, although the network's reliability is significantly reduced. The same applies to wireless standards in the 5 GHz or 6 GHz band.

[0024] The invention also allows existing locking devices to be integrated into networks without great effort during installation. The device for transmitting an authorization data record serves as a radio module with two radio stations, between which a fast radio connection is established. The first radio station is connected to the locking device for communication purposes, while the second radio station communicates with a network. Different communication standards are synchronized in the radio module, so that different radio standards are synchronized via the radio module, enabling communication between the locking device and the network. The radio module can suggest to the network that it is the locking device.The network can be controlled externally, allowing control commands for the locking device to be transmitted to the network via a smartphone, tablet, or similar device, for example, allowing the locking device to be opened or closed independently of the network's wireless standard. This allows existing locking devices with connection standards that differ from the Matter connection standard to be integrated into networks using the Matter connection standard.

[0025] The authorization data record can be used both for the secure transmission of locking secrets and for the transmission of data from the locking device, in particular the electromotive lock or relay, to the transmit / receive interface or from the transmit / receive interface to the locking device, in particular the electromotive lock or relay. This allows for the transmission of additional operating systems, additional functionalities of the locking device, and / or the reading of operating states.

[0026] The authorization data record can take into account a user's different access authorizations. For example, two-factor authentication (2FA), often also referred to as two-factor authentication, can be used in the authorization data record. This involves a combination of two different and, in particular, independent components for transmitting a locking secret. This standard is particularly advantageous in a cloud-based network structure or when connecting a network, for example, a network installed in a building to a cloud-based database with the necessary data transmission security. Security can also be further increased here through multi-factor authentication, for example to prevent or at least significantly complicate the spoofing of access data.This makes weak passwords, which are often chosen by users, or the use of the same password for different digital applications, significantly more secure.

[0027] When authenticating with two or more factors, successful use of the authorization data set requires that two or more specified authentication means of different categories (possession, knowledge, attribute) are used together when checking the authorization data set. Each authentication means must successfully pass an authentication protocol. If a factor is missing or used incorrectly, authentication cannot be clearly established and the locking device will not function. With a locking device, this approach can be implemented, for example, using a combination of personally entered codes, such as a PIN via a keypad or a biometric feature via a scanner, also in conjunction with authorization via a smartphone or tablet.

[0028] Alternatively, an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) can be used to transmit the authorization data record. This is a symmetric encryption method in which the key for opening and closing the locking device is identical. To increase security, an algorithm with variable, independent block and key lengths of different bit sizes is used.

[0029] Another way to increase the security of the authorization data record is through a Diffie-Hellman key exchange (DHM key exchange or DHM protocol). This is a protocol for key agreement. This protocol enables two communicating partners, such as the device for entering and / or transmitting the authorization data record and the electromotive lock or relay, to agree on a shared secret key in the form of a number via a public and interceptable communication connection. This key is known only to the communicating partners and cannot be calculated by third parties. The agreed key is used for a symmetric cryptosystem. Alternatively, an asymmetric cryptosystem can be used, which uses a public and a secret key.The communication partners select a matching and thus shared public key, and each communication partner selects a secret key for themselves. The communication partners use a combination of the matching public key with the respective secret key. The communication partners exchange the results with each other; even interceptable communication is harmless to the transmission of the authorization data record. In a further and final step, the received combinations of the matching public key are supplemented with the respective secret key of the receiving communication partner, so that both communication partners have a matching key for comparison and thus, for example, for controlling the locking device. Since the respective secret keys are not recognizable, it is also not possible to determine a final result from the combinations.The data exchange is bidirectional.

[0030] Preferably, the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record is designed as a keyboard and / or scanner for a user's biometric data. This configuration has the advantage of being a technically highly standardized device that can be arranged in any area of ​​a building to control the locking device. In particular, these devices are arranged in the area of ​​the door and / or gate or window to be opened. This device can be arranged either on a door leaf or on a building wall. The device is attached to the corresponding building component by screwing and / or gluing. Data is transmitted wirelessly.

[0031] Alternatively, the device can be designed as a transponder (passive or active), a card reader, or even as a built-in locking cylinder with a relay control, for example, in the garage door area. Furthermore, the locking device according to the invention can also be used for a security cabinet (safe).

[0032] The device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record comprises a control element for data acquisition, data evaluation, and data release, as well as a transmitting device that can be controlled by the control element depending on the acquired data and is connected to the lock via a data transmission device. Accordingly, a PIN can be entered, for example, via a keypad, which is then checked for accuracy in the device. If the PIN is recognized as correct, for which a data comparison with a database is performed, the transmit / receive interface is activated, which controls the lock by transmitting the corresponding commands for controlling the lock via a data transmission device.

[0033] Preferably, a wireless standard is based on Thread as the network protocol. Thread is a low-power, low-energy wireless mesh network technology that offers high security for data transmission and / or protection against data misuse. Thread ultimately provides an IPv6 network. Thread represents an alternative to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE), but can also establish a connection via ZigBee, Bluetooth Mesh, or Z-Wave bridging for communication over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth LE.

[0034] The Thread-based wireless standard creates a network of independent nodes. Radio signals are sent via these nodes. A central node is not required. A repeater is also generally not required. If a node is unreachable, the signal is transmitted to the next node via this wireless standard. Consequently, a network with numerous nodes offers a high level of transmission security. Since this wireless standard requires only low energy, it is also battery-friendly. It can work with smaller sensors with significantly longer operating times. The response time and latency in such a Thread-based wireless standard are also very short compared to other wireless standards.

[0035] According to a further feature of the invention, a device for controlling activation and / or deactivation processes in and / or in the area of ​​a building is communicatively connected to the transmit / receive interface. This device preferably has voice control, so that commercially available voice assistants can be used to activate or deactivate certain functions in and / or on a building.

[0036] According to a further feature of the invention, the transmit / receive interface is usable for communication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM, and / or Bluetooth LE, whereby IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) or IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) with protocols such as TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) can be used. In particular, the Wi-Fi 6 standard, preferably on the transmitter and receiver sides as a real-time connection, enables communication with simultaneously low energy consumption for data transmission and data decryption and represents an alternative to Thread.

[0037] According to a further feature, the invention provides that the transmit / receive interface is arranged in an interchangeable manner in the device for inputting and transmitting an authorization data record. This design allows the transmit / receive interface to be adapted to the user's requirements by simply replacing it with, for example, a higher-quality transmit / receive interface. At the same time, it is possible to retrofit such a transmit / receive interface to existing locking devices without requiring any modifications to the lock. Only a connection to a power source is required.

[0038] According to a further feature, it is provided that the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record has an interface for data transmission to and / or from an external database, in particular a cloud-based database. In this embodiment, it is thus provided that the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record, on the one hand, enables the connection between two subnetworks between the locking device and the network and, on the other hand, offers the possibility of connecting the locking device to a database, in particular an external database, which is independent of the network and via which data is transmitted directly from the locking device to the database and / or from the database to the locking device.This could include, for example, updated operating data, such as new and / or additional authorization records for opening or closing the locking device. Furthermore, new and / or additional temporary authorizations can also be transmitted. The same applies to updated software versions.

[0039] The database is particularly cloud-based.

[0040] According to a further feature of the invention, it is provided that the device for inputting and / or transmitting the authorization data record is designed as a device for, in particular, wireless coupling of at least two networks and / or a network with an external database.

[0041] It should be noted that the process of entering an authorization data record is not limited to a manual process, such as entering a personal identification number (PIN) or entering a user's biometric characteristic (fingerprint or iris scan). The authorization data record can also be entered wirelessly by transmitting a data record. A smartphone or tablet can also be used for this purpose. In this respect, the process of entering the authorization data record is equivalent to transmitting an authorization data record. Two-factor authentication, in which an authorization data record is entered manually and additionally transmitted wirelessly, is also conceivable to increase security.

[0042] A so-called bridge has proven particularly suitable for this purpose. A bridge connects two segments in a network. A remote bridge or translation bridge is preferably used to link two subnetworks with different access methods. Ideally, this bridge consists of two parts that are connected to each other via communication. Within the bridge, a conversion takes place in which all parameters of a source network, in this case, the network, are adapted to a target network, in this case the locking device. This enables communication between the locking device and the network, which is based on the Matter connection standard and uses a Thread radio standard.

[0043] To achieve the object, a method for controlling, configuring and / or actuating a locking device in a network provides that an electrically operated, in particular electromotive lock or relay is connected to the network via a device for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record for controlling the electromotive lock or relay via a transmitting / receiving interface for a Matter connection standard, wherein the device has a housing for accommodating a control device, a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data record and a transmitting device which transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock or relay.

[0044] An authorization data record for controlling the electromotive lock or relay is received via the receiving and / or input device arranged in the device housing and checked for accuracy by the control device before the electromotive lock or relay is controlled to trigger an opening or closing process of the lock. In order to be able to address the electromotive lock or relay via a network in a building, the device has a transmit / receive interface for a Matter connection standard so that the Matter connection standard used in the network can also be used to control the locking device without the locking device itself using the Matter connection standard. This provides a method with which locking devices can be integrated into networks with the Matter connection standard.These locking devices can be existing locking devices that do not communicate with the Matter connection standard. In practice, so-called smart home systems that communicate with the Matter connection standard can be set up as a network with existing locking devices in a building.

[0045] The method according to the invention is further developed in that communication is established and / or executed via the transmit / receive interface with the Matter connection standard using a radio standard in the 2.4, 5, or 6 gigahertz band, preferably with an IEEE 802.15.4 transmission protocol, to establish a stable mesh network. A radio standard based on Thread is preferably used. Alternatively, Wi-Fi and / or Bluetooth standards can be provided for communication.

[0046] The method according to the invention is preferably further developed in that the device for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record is connected to an external database, in particular a cloud-based database, via an interface for data transmission. The locking device can be updated with new software via this interface. However, it is also possible for the locking device to export error messages to the external database so that the error messages can be evaluated, for example, by a service company, and service measures can be taken from there. It is also possible to configure a locking device with additional functionality at the operator's request. This includes, for example, additional authorizations for opening and closing the lock.

[0047] Preferably, the device for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record is designed as a device for, in particular, wirelessly coupling the locking device, in particular the electromotive lock or the relay, to a network and / or a network with an external database, which is connected to at least two networks of different network technology and / or to a network and the external database, wherein the device connects the networks or the network and the database in terms of communication technology.

[0048] The method according to the invention provides that the external database contains data for the maintenance and / or configuration of software for controlling and / or monitoring the lock or relay, in particular an electromotive lock. The internet can also be considered a database, so that a large amount of data for the locking device is available there. Using AI, possible errors in the locking device can be automatically analyzed and corrected.

[0049] Finally, according to a further development of the method according to the invention, communication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM and / or Bluetooth LE is established and / or carried out via the transmit / receive interface using the Matter connection standard, wherein in particular IPv4 and IPv6 with protocols such as TCP and UDP are used. In principle, wireless or wired communication is thus possible. For wireless communication, the Wi-Fi and / or Bluetooth LE standards are used in particular. This also reduces the installation effort, for example in a smart home system, so that corresponding systems can be set up and / or supplemented cost-effectively. The necessary security in the area of ​​locking systems and locking devices does not have to be sacrificed.

[0050] Communication between the locking device and at least the external database takes place via a peer-to-peer (P2P) connection. To conserve energy in the locking device, a communication channel of the locking device is opened at intervals and for limited periods of time. If the locking device is not addressed while the communication channel is being opened, through which data is being transmitted, the communication channel is closed again. If, however, data is being transmitted, the communication channel remains open until the data transmission is complete.

[0051] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a building in perspective view with a door with a locking device; Fig. 2 the door of the building according to Fig. 1in a view with a device for entering and transmitting an authorization data record, Fig. 3 the device for entering and transmitting an authorization data record according to Fig. 2 in a sectional view and Fig 4 a network in a building in schematic representation.

[0052] Fig. 1 shows a building in the form of a single-family house 1. The single-family house 1 clearly has a door 2 and two windows 3, 4 with shading devices in the form of roller shutters 5.

[0053] The door 2 is provided with a locking device 6, which has a lock 7, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed as an electric motor, and a device 8 for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record. This device 8 is arranged in the area of ​​the door 2 on an outer wall 9 of the building and is accordingly Fig. 2designed as a keypad for entering a personal identification number (PIN). It is also possible for the lock 7 to be electromagnetically configured to initiate opening and / or closing operations. The authorization data set can also be transmitted wirelessly.

[0054] The device 8 communicates with the electromotive lock 7 according to a symbol 10 wirelessly, ie via a Fig. 2 transmitter-receiver radio device not shown in detail.

[0055] The electromotive lock 2 has a doorknob 11, which, after the electromotive lock 7 is released, can perform an opening operation of the locking device 6. The doorknob 11 can be turned manually for this purpose. In the same way, a closing operation can, of course, also be performed via the doorknob 11.

[0056] However, the doorknob 11 can also be designed such that an electric motor is arranged in the doorknob 11, the supply of which with electrical energy from, for example, batteries not shown in detail is enabled via the device 8 by entering the correct PIN via the device 8, so that when the PIN is evaluated and the transmission of the correct locking secret is determined, the energy supply of the drive motor is enabled so that it starts up and opens the locking device 6.

[0057] Fig. 3shows the basic structure of the device 8 in a sectional view. A housing 12 can be seen, in which a controller 13 and a power supply 14 with batteries 15 are arranged. Furthermore, the device 8 has a transmit / receive interface 16 for entering and transmitting an authorization data record. This interface is designed for a Matter connection standard and communicates via a radio standard in the 2.4 GHz band with an IEEE802.15.4 transmission protocol to establish a stable mesh network. The transmit / receive interface 16 is designed for bidirectional transmitting and receiving.

[0058] The control 13 comprises a detection module for receiving a PIN (personal identification number) which is entered via buttons 18 ( Fig. 2) can be entered. The detection module 17 evaluates the entered PIN by comparing it with locking secrets stored in a data memory 19. If this evaluation determines that the entered PIN matches a stored locking secret, the detection module 17 controls a transmitter 20 with an antenna 21, whereby the signal emitted by the transmitter 20 is received by the locking device 6 in the door and used to open the electromotive lock.

[0059] Instead of or in addition to a keyboard according to Fig. 2 A recording unit (not shown in detail) for recording a biometric feature, such as a fingerprint and / or an iris scan, may also be provided.

[0060] The transmit / receive interface 16 uses a wireless standard based on Thread. Connected to the transmit / receive interface 16 is a device 22 for controlling activation and / or deactivation processes in and / or in the area of ​​the single-family home 1, wherein the transmit / receive interface 16 can be connected to the device 22 for communication purposes. For example, the roller shutters 5 on windows 3 and 4 can be controlled via the device 22. The transmit / receive interface 16 also communicates with the locking device 6 in order to address it with regard to a locking secret, wherein the locking secret can be transmitted to the transmit / receive interface 16, for example, via a smartphone.

[0061] The device 22 is designed, for example, as a voice assistant that can carry out corresponding activation and / or deactivation processes also through voice recognition and commands based thereon.

[0062] In addition to Thread, the transmit / receive interface 16 can alternatively or additionally perform communication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM, and / or Bluetooth LE. In this regard, the transmit / receive interface 16 uses an Internet Protocol version 4 or version 6 (IPv4 or IPv6) with protocols such as TCP and UDP.

[0063] Furthermore, the transmit / receive interface 16 is arranged in the housing 12 in an interchangeable manner, and it is also fundamentally possible to retrofit existing devices 8 with a transmit / receive interface 16. In this case, the power supply 14 already present in the device is used to power the transmit / receive interface 16. Further installation steps are essentially unnecessary, since the transmit / receive interface 16, which can naturally also receive data, is self-sufficient and functions independently of the other devices for data reception, data evaluation, and data forwarding in the device 8.

[0064] Fig. 4 shows a network 23, which is designed, for example, as a smart home system and controls several actuators that are located in the Fig. 4designated by reference number 24. These actuators 24 represent controls for the roller shutters 5, heating or cooling systems and / or lighting devices that can be controlled via the network 23.

[0065] The network 23 communicates via the cross-manufacturer connection standard Matter. Furthermore, the network 23 communicates with the locking device 6, which has the electromotive lock 7. The electromotive lock 7 is to be controlled via the network 23 and moved between an open and a closed position, whereby the transmission of an authorization data set to the locking device is required for this purpose. The authorization data set is transmitted from the network 23 to the locking device 6 via the transmit / receive interface 16 of the device 8.

[0066] Alternatively or additionally, the authorization data record can also be entered via a keyboard 25 as a component of the locking device 6.

[0067] The transmit / receive interface 16 is designed as a device for, in particular, wirelessly coupling the network 23 to the communication level of the locking device 6, wherein the device transforms the connection standard Matter of the network 23 to a communication standard of the locking device 6. The device operates bidirectionally, so that the communication standard of the locking device 6 is also transformed to the connection standard Matter in the network.

[0068] The device 8 further comprises a further transmit / receive interface 26, which is also arranged in the housing 12 of the device 8. The device 8 communicates with an external, cloud-based database 27 via this transmit / receive interface 26. The database 27 contains data for configuring software for controlling and / or monitoring the locking device 6. The database 27 can, for example, be maintained by an external service provider even without access to the network 23, so that necessary maintenance, service, or configuration work can be performed via the external database 27.

[0069] If designed according to Fig. 4 It is therefore possible to connect a network 23 with the one already installed in a building, such as the single-family house 1 according to Fig. 1installed locking device 6 without it being necessary to change a communication level of the locking device 6. For example, such a change could mean that the locking device 6 would have to be partially or completely replaced in order to adapt the locking device to the connection standard of the network 23. As a rule, integrating devices to be controlled in a network 23 is very complex unless the devices are already fully coordinated with the network, as is the case, for example, with systems comprising these devices and a controller creating the network 23.

[0070] Often, an operator of a network 23 desires the integration of additional devices, such as cameras, alarm systems, roller shutter controls, heating and / or air conditioning controls, or even locking devices 6, without being limited to a single offering from the network provider. The integration of such devices into existing networks 23 or the addition of a network 23 to an existing locking device 6 often requires considerable effort during installation or adaptation, or is technically and / or economically impractical.

[0071] These problems are solved by using the device 8. Existing locking devices 6 can be integrated into subsequently constructed networks 23. For this purpose, the device 8 has a transmit / receive interface 16 for a Matter connection standard. Communication with a network 23 that also uses the Matter connection standard is just as possible as a connection to a network 23 that uses a connection standard that differs from Matter, insofar as the Matter connection standard permits communication with a plurality of connection standards. The device 8 for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record can be designed as a device for, in particular, wirelessly coupling the locking device 6, in particular the electromotive lock 7, to the network 23 and / or a network 23 to an external database 27.Via the device, at least the network 23 and the locking device 6 can be connected using different network technologies or different connection standards, and / or the network 23 and / or the locking device can be connected to the external database 27. The device connects the network 23 to the locking device 6 or the network 23 to the external database 27 via communication technology.

[0072] For this purpose, a method for controlling, configuring, and / or actuating a locking device 6 in a network 23 is provided, in which the electrically operated electromotive lock 7 is connected to the network 23 via the device 8 for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record for controlling the electromotive lock 7 via the transmit / receive interface 16 for a Matter connection standard. In addition, the device 8 can have a housing 12 for accommodating a control device, a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data record, and a transmission device that transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock 7.

[0073] However, the arrangement of the device 8 with a dedicated housing 12 is not mandatory. The device 8 can also be integrated into a housing of the lock 7 or into a device providing the network.

[0074] Via the transmit / receive interface 16 with the Matter connection standard, communication is established in a radio standard in the 2.4, 5, or 6 gigahertz band, preferably with an IEEE 802.15.4 transmission protocol to establish a stable mesh network 23. A Thread-based radio standard is used. Reference symbol:

[0075] 1Detached house 2Door 3Window 4Window 5Roller shutter 6Locking device 7Electromotive lock 8Device 9Exterior building wall 10Symbol 11Doorknob 12Housing 13Control unit 14Power supply 15Battery 16Transmitter / receiver interface 17Detection module 18Button 19Data storage device 20Transmitter 21Antenna 22Device 23Network 24Actuator 25Keyboard 26Transmitter / receiver interface 27Database

Claims

1. Locking device for a door, a gate or a window, with an electrically operated, in particular electromotive lock or relay and a device for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data set for controlling the electromotive lock or relay, wherein the device has a housing for accommodating a control device and a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data set as well as a transmission device which transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock or relay, characterized by that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record has a transmitting / receiving interface (16) for a Matter connection standard.

2. Locking device according to claim 1, characterized by thatthe transmit / receive interface (16) with the Matter connection standard enables communication in a radio standard in the 2.4, 5 or 6 gigahertz band, preferably with an IEEE 802.15.4 transmission protocol for establishing a stable mesh network.

3. Locking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the device (8) for entering and / or transmitting an authorization data record is designed as a keyboard and / or scanner for biometric data of a user, as a card reader, transponder and / or locking cylinder.

4. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record has a control element (13) for data acquisition, data evaluation and data release as well as a transmitting device (20) which can be controlled by the control element (13) depending on acquired data and is connected to the lock (7) via a data transmission device (21).

5. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that a wireless standard based on Thread.

6. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that a device (22) for controlling activation and / or deactivation processes in and / or in the area of ​​a building (1) is connected to the transmitting / receiving interface (16) for communication purposes.

7. Locking device according to claim 6, characterized by that the device (22) has a voice control.

8. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the transmit / receive interface (16) with the Matter connection standard enables communication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM and / or Bluetooth LE, whereby in particular IPv4, IPv6 with protocols such as TCP and UDP can be used.

9. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the transmitting / receiving interface (16) is arranged interchangeably in the device (8) for inputting and transmitting an authorization data record.

10. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record has a transmitting / receiving interface (26) for transmitting data to and / or from an external database (27), in particular a cloud-based database (27).

11. Locking device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record is designed as a device for, in particular, wireless coupling of at least two networks (23) and / or a network (23) with an external database (27).

12. Locking device according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized by that the external database (27) contains data for the maintenance and / or configuration of a software for controlling and / or monitoring the lock (7) or relay, in particular an electromotive lock.

13. Method for integrating, controlling, configuring and / or operating a locking device in a network according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by thatan electrically operated, in particular electromotive lock (7) or relay is connected to the network (23) via a device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record for controlling the electromotive lock (7) or relay via a transmitting / receiving interface (16) for a Matter connection standard, wherein the device (8) has a housing (12) for accommodating a control device, a receiving and / or input device for the authorization data record and a transmitting device which transmits a control signal to a receiver in the lock (7) or relay.

14. Method according to claim 13, characterized by thatvia the transmit / receive interface (16) with the Matter connection standard, communication is established and / or carried out in a radio standard in the 2.4, 5 or 6 gigahertz band, preferably with an IEEE 802.15.4 transmission protocol for establishing a stable mesh network.

15. Method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by that a wireless standard based on Thread is used.

16. Method according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by that the device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record is connected to an external database (23), in particular a cloud-based database (23), via a transmitting / receiving interface (26) for data transmission.

17. Method according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized by thatthe device (8) for inputting and / or transmitting an authorization data record is designed as a device for, in particular, wirelessly coupling the locking device, in particular the electromotive lock (7) or the relay, to a network (23) and / or a network (23) to an external database (27) and is connected to at least two networks (23) of different network technology and / or to a network (23) and the external database (27), and the device connects the networks (23) or the network (23) and the database (27) in terms of communication technology.

18. Method according to claim 17, characterized by that in the external database (27) data for the maintenance and / or configuration of a software for controlling and / or monitoring the lock (7) or relay, in particular an electromotive lock, are kept available.

19. Method according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized by thatcommunication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM and / or Bluetooth LE is established and / or carried out via the transmit / receive interface (16) with the Matter connection standard, wherein in particular IPv4, IPv6 with protocols such as TCP and UDP are used.

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