Gate information management system, server and program for the system

Abstract

To enable a setting person to rapidly set key information for a smart lock irrespective of who is the setting person.SOLUTION: A gate information management system includes: a smart lock placed in a building; a terminal which has a title to acquire identification information for identifying the smart lock from at least either one of the smart lock side or a server; and the server which is mutually communicable with the terminal via a network and possess key information including property information identifying a gate of the building. The terminal is either a user terminal or a setting agent terminal which registers the key information to the smart lock. The server, when receiving a request for the key information based on at least either one of the identification information on the smart lock or the property information from the terminal via the network, transmits the key information associated with the request information to the terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gate information management system, a server and a program for the system, and in particular to a gate information management system for a building, which, when setting (new registration, rewrite registration, etc.) key information corresponding to a smart lock in a private area and / or a door control device in a common area that has an authentication function and is installed at the entrance of an apartment building or the like, can quickly send key information for unlocking the gate to either an authorized setting company terminal or a user terminal via a network, and can set the key information in the door control device via these terminals, as well as the server and program for the gate information management system for the building. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, users (guests, residents, facility staff, company employees, etc.) who use the entrances of accommodation facilities, residential apartment complexes, nursing homes, etc., generally carry smartphones, a typical example of a communication terminal. For example, if a gate control device (an authentication-type door control device also known as a door control device, automatic door control device, electric lock system, door unlocking system, gate control device, etc.) is installed at the entrance to a common area, the smartphone can be used to store key information for not only the private area but also the common area entrance. For example, in a residential apartment building, which is one example of a building, the entrances to the common areas, such as the entrance hall and elevators, are normally used by a specific number of people who live in the apartment building, while the entrances to the private areas of each condominium owner in the building are used exclusively by people (users) who have the right to use those areas.

[0003] Therefore, for security reasons, it is necessary to use different authentication key information for the common door control device at the entrance and the dedicated door control device in the private area (hereinafter also referred to as "smart lock"), which creates the problem that the registration process for the common area door control device and the private area smart lock is cumbersome.

[0004] Therefore, it is desirable to be able to quickly set key information for the door control device and smart lock, regardless of whether it is a user terminal or a setting company terminal, and regardless of the time of setting the key information. In particular, when a building is newly constructed and a contractor sets key information for a smart lock using a setting company terminal, in the case of moving in when multiple identification information is linked and registered in a new building, the resident (user) living in the private area cannot freely borrow his / her smartphone (a terminal with communication functions) before moving in, so there is a problem that the setting company terminal cannot easily register key information for authentication of the private area or common area to the smart lock installed on the building's front door.

[0005] On the other hand, when a new building is constructed, the first resident moves out, and the next resident moves into the vacant private area (when registering existing key information), it is desirable for the second and subsequent resident to be able to quickly register key information to the smart lock for the occupancy using their user device. In this case, if the user device can easily set key information for not only the private area but also the common area, the convenience of the system will be improved.

[0006] The object of the invention of Patent Document 1 is to simplify the process of registering and deleting locking / unlocking keys for the gate of the private area of ​​a house (the so-called front door) and the gate of the common area (the so-called automatic entrance door).The means for solving this problem is to pre-store a serial number that identifies the lock control device installed in the private area and sequence information that indicates the registration status of the locking / unlocking key (including a mobile terminal) 10 as ``locking / unlocking information'' necessary for locking and unlocking the lock, and to include an electric locking device 20 on the private area side that writes the stored locking / unlocking information into the locking / unlocking key 10 when registering the locking / unlocking key 10 in which the information necessary for locking and unlocking the lock has not been written, and an electric locking device 30 on the common area side that stores the locking / unlocking information read from the locking / unlocking key 10 in association with the room number in which the electric locking device 20 on the private area side is installed.

[0007] In the above configuration, Patent Document 1 also includes a mobile terminal as a locking / unlocking key, and a handy information registration device 40 is added, and the locking / unlocking information (first key information) of the electric lock device 20 on the private area side is registered in the information registration device 40, and the information registration device 40 is used to link the locking / unlocking information (second key information) of the electric lock device 20 on the common area side. but It is described in the second embodiment, FIG. 3. The reference numerals are those of Patent Document 1.

[0008] As mentioned above, Patent Document 1 is an invention that was born from the viewpoint that in apartment buildings, etc., the key information for private areas and common areas is different, and it is very troublesome for managers (especially the company that sets the key information for the lock control device) to set and rewrite the key information in apartment buildings, etc. In addition, Patent Document 1 assigns the identification information of the lock itself to the smart lock before shipping.

[0009] In recent years, smart locks with various functions have appeared on the market, and users tend to install the smart locks of their choice at the entrances of buildings (including gates and walls).

[0010] Therefore, as in Patent Document 1, when a smart lock is shipped, the smart lock's identification information may be recorded in advance in a file device included in its control unit. However, for example, if there is no data in the smart lock's file device (there are many such smart locks in recent years), or when a property is set up (when key information is registered at the time of new construction), or if the smart lock's file device is initialized for some reason, Patent Document 1 does not use a network at all, and therefore has the problem that it is not possible to easily and quickly set the "private area key information" and the "shared area key information linked to the private area key information" in the smart lock using a communication terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-221670 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] The main objective of the invention is to enable a communication terminal to quickly transmit at least the key information of the private section from an authorized configuration terminal (configuration company terminal or user terminal) to a smart lock, regardless of whether the smart lock is a new building or an existing one, regardless of the time of configuration. In other words, when the smart lock's file device is "empty," and there is no single or multiple identification information that can be linked to, for example, identification information identifying the smart lock itself (e.g., serial number) or property information (e.g., identification information identifying the building itself + identification information identifying the room), some identification information of the private section (e.g., identification information identifying the smart lock) can be transmitted to the "empty" smart lock via a network (preferably the cloud), and when a server or a terminal that acquires the identification information of the private section from the smart lock uploads it to the server via the network, authentication key information (smart key information) that associates new information with the uploaded (saved) key information acquisition request (smart lock identification information) can be quickly transmitted to the terminal. In addition, a secondary objective of the invention is to take into account the fact that in general, in the case of apartment buildings, hotels, various facilities, etc. that have entrances, the key information of the door lock control devices that unlock the gates of the entrance and private areas is different, so that when a user terminal receives the smart key information from the server, it further associates the key information of the common area with the smart key information, thereby enabling the user terminal possessed by the user to be used for both the gates of the common area and the private area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] First, the gate information management system of the present invention comprises: Private area of ​​apartment building Smart locks installed in The private area side A terminal that has the right to acquire identification information and that can communicate with the terminal via a network, apartment complex and the server that holds key information including property information that identifies the gate of the terminal. If it is a user terminal, the server receives the identification information from the user terminal and transmits key information for the private area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal, thereby causing the user terminal to register the key information for the private area in the smart lock; on the other hand, if the terminal is a configuration company terminal, the server receives identification information for the private area from the configuration company terminal and transmits key information for the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information for the private area to the configuration company terminal, thereby causing the configuration company terminal to register the key information for the common area in the door lock control device for the common area. It is characterized by:

[0014] In the above configuration, The identification information of the exclusive section is This is key information for the private area in an apartment building, and the server generates key information for the common area linked to the key information for the private area, and transmits the key information for the common area to either the configuration company terminal or the user terminal via the network.

[0015] In addition, the server holds identification information for identifying the smart lock, and the identification information includes, for example, either the smart lock's serial number or property information (an identification ID separate from the serial number), and it is preferable that the server transmits the identification information to either the setup company terminal or the user terminal, or the smart lock, via the network in advance before accepting a request to obtain the key information from either the setup company terminal or the user terminal.

[0016] Next, the server of the gate information management system of the present invention: Private area of ​​apartment building Smart locks installed in The private area side A terminal that has the right to acquire identification information and that can communicate with the terminal via a network, apartment complex and a server that holds key information including property information that identifies the gate, If the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for the private area to the smart lock, or if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the setting company terminal registers key information for the common area to the door lock control device for the common area. Gate Information Management System The aforementioned a server, If the terminal is a user terminal, the server has a communication function to receive the identification information from the user terminal and transmit key information for the private area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal, and if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server has a communication function to receive identification information for the private area from the setting company terminal and transmit key information for the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information for the private area to the setting company terminal. It is characterized by:

[0017] In the above configuration, it is preferable that the key information is key information for the private area of ​​the apartment building, and the server generates key information for the common area linked to the key information for the private area, and transmits the key information for the common area to either the configuration company terminal or the user terminal via the network.

[0018] Furthermore, the program for the gate information management system of the present invention is Private area of ​​apartment building Smart locks installed in The private area side The system comprises a terminal having the right to acquire identification information, and a server capable of communicating with the terminal via a network and holding key information including property information that identifies the gate of the building, If the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for the private area to the smart lock, or if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the setting company terminal registers key information for the common area to the door lock control device for the common area. A program for a gate information management system, which is installed in a computer, includes: In the case of a user terminal, the server sends the a reception function for receiving identification information; The key information of the private part of the apartment building associated with the identification information is transmitted to the user terminal. a communication function for transmitting; On the other hand, if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server a reception function for receiving identification information; The key information of the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information of the private area side is transmitted to the setting company terminal. Sending communication function and , respectively. The present invention is characterized in that it causes the program to be executed.

[0019] Here, the term "server" refers to an information processing device that can transmit property information identifying at least the private area of ​​a building to a smart lock installed at the entrance to the private area of ​​the building via a network. Preferably, it can assign identification information that identifies the smart lock to a terminal or smart lock via a network. The server can be singular or plural, and its installation location is not particularly important. The term "smart lock" is used here as a concept to distinguish it from door control devices for common areas, and refers to a lock control device with authentication functionality installed at the entrance to the private area of ​​a building, regardless of whether it is a detached house or an apartment building, regardless of whether it has a single or multiple housing units. When there is a single housing, for example, a communication unit with input and transmission functions, a control unit that controls various information, a memory unit that stores multiple identification information including lock / unlock information, and an authentication unit that authenticates key information from a terminal are generally provided in a single case. On the other hand, when there are multiple housings, for example, one housing can be provided with the communication unit and authentication unit, while the other housing can be provided with the control unit, memory unit, lock / unlock mechanism, etc.

[0020] Here, the "authentication key information associated with the identification information of the key information acquisition request" varies depending on the embodiment. For example, if the key information acquisition request is a "Serial No.", which is the identification information of the lock itself, the key information of the private area of ​​the building (also referred to here as "smart key information") is first linked. Also, if the key information acquisition request is smart key information that the server has previously sent to the terminal or smart lock, the key information of the common area of ​​the building is then linked to the smart key information. Therefore, "key information" refers to either smart key information or common area key information data that can effectively authenticate information registered in a user terminal authorized to use the building entrance.

[0021] The identification information for the lock itself is commonly known as the "Serial No." Those skilled in the art understand this serial number to be a unique number assigned to each product (lock). In addition, by correlating it with product information such as the parts used in the product, firmware version, manufacturing date, product model, and order number, it can be used to make it easier to identify the product when a malfunction occurs. The serial number can be printed on a QR code (registered trademark) or the like and attached to the surface of the product, for example, so that it can be easily read by information processing devices including terminals. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] When the smart lock's file device is "empty" with no data, or when the key information data has been initialized from the beginning (at the time of new construction), or when the smart lock's file device has been initialized for some reason (such as the presence of a second new tenant or the loss of the user terminal during residence), at least the key information for the private area can be quickly sent to the smart lock via the terminal. In a preferred embodiment, the key information for the common area associated with the key information for the private area can also be sent to the terminal. Therefore, both the terminal and the smart lock can quickly obtain the key information for the private area and the key information for the common area associated with the key information for the private area via the network.

[0023] That is, when the smart lock's file device is "empty," for example, if there is no identification information identifying the smart lock (e.g., Serial No.), the building's private area (e.g., identification information identifying the building itself + identification information identifying the room), or the private area's key information to which the key information for the common area can be linked, the private area's identification information can be transmitted over the network to a terminal with communication capabilities or the "empty" smart lock. When a terminal (a service provider terminal or a user terminal) that has acquired the private area's identification information uploads the uploaded (saved) key information to a server, authentication key information that associates new key information (private area key information and common area key information) with the key information acquisition request (private area identification information) can be quickly transmitted to the terminal. In practical implementations, once the user terminal receives the authentication key information from the server, it can be used for both the common area and private area gates of an apartment building. In this case, the common area gate should preferably include not only the entrance to the apartment building but also the elevator gate, with appropriate conditions such as validity time and facial recognition. Furthermore, if the key information for the exclusive area is assigned to the contractor's terminal, it is desirable to have a system that immediately erases the key information for the exclusive area after the construction work is completed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] 1 to 12 are explanatory diagrams showing preferred embodiments of the present invention, while Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 are schematic explanatory diagrams showing the technical concept of the present invention in a simplified form. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a first embodiment (for example, when key information for a private area is set in a smart lock of a building). [Figure 2] This is a simplified schematic diagram showing the technical thinking behind setting key information for private areas in a building's smart lock. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic diagram illustrating the technical thinking behind setting key information in a door lock control device in a common area of ​​a building. [Figure 4]A schematic diagram showing the relationship between the setup company terminal, server, and smart lock. [Figure 5] Block diagram of Smart Lock 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a user terminal 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a first server 2. [Figure 8] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a second server 3. [Figure 9] A schematic explanatory diagram showing a specific example of setting key information for private areas in the smart lock of a building in the first embodiment (including an embodiment in which key information for common areas is set). [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified example of the first embodiment (including an embodiment in which key information of a common part is set). [Figure 11] FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing an example of property information managed by the first server 2. [Figure 12] 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of property information transmitted from the first server 2 to the second server. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] First, the overall configuration of the first embodiment will be explained with reference to Figure 1, then the technical concept of the present invention will be briefly explained with reference to Figures 2 and 3, and then the smart lock 1, user terminal 5, first server 2, second server 3, data structure diagram of property information, etc. will be explained in the order of the drawings with reference to Figures 4, 5, 6, etc.

[0026] <General Overview> Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention. This first embodiment is particularly suited to the case where a setup company terminal associates a smart lock with a new building (for example, when a licensed SD store performs construction), but after a user terminal has gone through several procedures, it may also assign key information for the private area to the smart lock in the same way as the setup company terminal. In the gate information management system X shown in Figure 1, 1 is a smart lock, 2 and 3 are servers, 4 is a configuration company terminal, and 5 is a user terminal. In a preferred embodiment, the smart lock 1, one or more servers (for example, the first server 2 and the second server 3 shown in FIG. 4), the setup company terminal 4, and the user terminal 5 are each connected to a network N.

[0027] Reference numeral 6 denotes a property to be managed, that is, a building (for example, an apartment building, a hotel, a building, various facilities, etc.). Reference numeral 7 denotes a gate (door) to the private area of ​​the building 6 through which the authenticated user terminal 5 can enter and exit.

[0028] The gate information management system of the present invention includes a smart lock 1 installed on the private side of a building 6, a terminal (a setup company terminal 4, a user terminal 5) that has the authority to obtain identification information for identifying the smart lock 1 from either the smart lock 1 or a server (2, 3), and the server that can communicate with the terminal via a network N and that holds property information for identifying a gate 7 of the building 6.

[0029] The terminal is either a configuration provider terminal 4 or a user terminal 5, and when the server receives a request from the terminal via the network (preferably the Internet) N to acquire key information for the gate, which includes at least either the identification information of the smart lock 1 or the property information, the server transmits new key information (e.g., key information for the private area, or, in some embodiments, key information for the gate of the common area) associated with the identification information or property information of the acquisition request to the terminal. In the embodiment, after receiving the new key information associated with the property information from the server, the terminal registers the key information for the gate 7 of the building 6 to the smart lock 1.

[0030] Therefore, before describing the configurations of the smart lock 1, the servers 2 and 3, and the terminals 4 and 5, the technical concept of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to FIGS.

[0031] First, Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram of setting key information for a private area in a smart lock 1 of a building 6. In this Figure 2, Step 1 is when a terminal (setting company terminal 4 and / or user terminal 5) requests a server (2 or 3) via a network N to obtain identification information for the smart lock 1. The server (server 3 in this embodiment) stores the identification information for the smart lock 1, property information specifying the private area, etc. in its memory, as will be described later.

[0032] Step 2 indicates that the terminal has received the identification information of the smart lock 1 from the server 3 via the network N (receiving the identification information). Note that in this Step 2, when the terminal obtains the identification information, it may obtain it directly from the smart lock 1 (including the housing and packaging) by communication means (for example, reading) rather than from the server 3. In an embodiment in which the terminal receives (eg, reads) the identification information directly from the communication means of the smart lock 1, the server transmits said identification information to the smart lock 1 via the network N at an appropriate time in advance.

[0033] In Step 3, the terminals 4 and 5 request key information (smart key information) for the exclusive part based on the identification information from the server 3 via the network N. In Step 4, after the server receives the request for key information for the exclusive part, it assigns the key information for the exclusive part (smart key information) associated with the requested identification information to the terminal via the network N (sending smart key information). In Step 5, the terminal uses communication means (short-range communication) to provide the smart lock 1 with the key information for the exclusive area (setting of the key information for the exclusive area is completed).

[0034] Although not specifically shown, depending on the embodiment, a user terminal 5 that has already registered with the server 3 can then request key information for the common area from the server based on the key information for the private area. If the server authenticates that the user terminal 5 has authority over the system, it can further grant key information for the common area that is associated with the key information for the private area, thereby achieving the secondary object of the present invention.

[0035] Next, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of setting key information in a building's common area electrical device (here also referred to as a "door lock control device" to distinguish it from a smart lock) 25. The technical idea of ​​Fig. 3 differs from the embodiment of Fig. 2 in that key information is set in the common area door lock control device 25, which is installed at the entrance to the common area of ​​an apartment building, based on key information for the private area acquired by a terminal (setting company terminal 4 and / or user terminal 5).

[0036] In Figure 3, first, in Step 1, a terminal (e.g., the setup company terminal 4) receives (e.g., reads) the private area key information from, for example, smart lock 1. The terminal then requests the server (2 or 3) via network N to obtain the common area key information based on the key information of smart lock 1. Step 2 indicates that terminal 4 has received the common area key information linked to the private area key information of smart lock 1 from server 3 via network N (sending and receiving the common area key information).

[0037] In Step 3, the terminal 4 uses communication means to assign the key information for the common area to the common area electrical device (door lock control device) 25 (setting of the key information for the common area is completed). In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the key information for the common area is assigned to the setting company terminal, it is desirable to have a system that erases the key information for the common area after a predetermined time has passed. Also, in this embodiment, the terminals include a user terminal 5.

[0038] <Specifics> As is well known, the user terminal 5 is connected to a smart lock (also called a door control device) 1 installed at the entrance (including the gate 7) of a building 6. Communication possible State and become It is generally understood to be a communication device such as a smartphone or tablet that a user owns.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1, the gate information management system X has one or more smart locks 1 installed at one or more gates 7 of a managed object 6 such as a building or site, such as a detached house or an apartment building, and one or more locking / unlocking devices installed at the gates 7 and whose locking / unlocking state (locking and unlocking) is controlled by the smart locks 1.

[0040] For example, a first server 2 is installed in the managed object 6, and this first server 2 can provide property information, key information for shared areas, etc. held by the first server 2 to a second server 3 via a network N.

[0041] Meanwhile, the second server 3 holds identification information including property information for the private area of ​​the smart lock building 6, smart key information, and applications required for the system. The second server 3 can receive key information for the common area, including the property information, from the first server 2. Therefore, the second server 3 has an Internet / cloud-like existence and can centrally manage more information than the first server 2. Therefore, for example, a user terminal 5 can receive identification information for one or more smart locks 1 installed at the gate 7 of its private area from the second server 3 via the Internet N, provided that authentication is successful.

[0042] Figure 4 shows the relationship between the installation company terminal, server, and smart lock. and The figure shows a smart lock 1 installed in a building 6 as an entrance 7 of the building, which performs authentication based on key information sent from a user terminal 5 using the entrance 7 of the building and key information registered in its own memory, and if the authentication is successful, issues an unlock command for the gate 7, as well as a server (e.g., a second server 3) that can communicate with the smart lock.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the key information indicates the smart lock 1 that holds property information (property UUID+room ID) a that identifies the building and room and that is received from the setting provider terminal 4 or the user terminal 5.

[0044] Further explaining with reference to Figure 4, the first server 2 constituting the server has a control unit and an input unit not shown, and further has a property information generation unit 2a having data input functions, applications, etc., a first memory unit 2b, and a transmission unit 2c.

[0045] The property information generation unit 2a preferably generates property information a based on at least identification information such as a property UUID, a room ID, and an address. The first storage unit 2b stores, for example, the property information a, key information for the common areas, etc. The transmission unit 2c then transmits the property information a, key information for the common areas, etc. to a second server 3 constituting a server via a network N.

[0046] Next, the second server 3 includes a control unit (not shown), a receiving unit 3a, a second storage unit 3b, and a transmission means 3c. The receiving unit 3a receives (receives) the property information a, key information for the common area, etc. from the first server 2 via the network N. The second storage unit 3b records (holds) the property information a, key information for the common area, etc.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the transmission means 3c transmits at least identification information b that identifies the smart lock 1 owned by the transmission means 3c, and key information (c, d) for the private and common areas to the terminals 4 and 5 via the network N.

[0048] As described above, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, the server 3 can transmit identification information for identifying the smart lock 1 (Step 1) and key information for the private area associated with the identification information (Step 4) to the terminals 4 and 5 and the smart lock 1. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 3, the server 3 can also transmit key information for the common area associated with the key information for the private area to the terminals 4 and 5 (Step 2).

[0049] Next, the smart lock 1 has a second communication unit 25 that receives identification information that identifies the smart lock 1 via the network N, and its own memory unit 1b that records the identification information received by the second communication unit 25.

[0050] The smart lock 1 will be described later. In this embodiment, the setting company terminal 4 cannot receive the key information of the exclusive section directly from the second server 3 via the network N. Depending on the embodiment, the setting company terminal 4 may be given the key information of the exclusive section when the second server 3 meets a predetermined condition, but in this case it is desirable to erase the key information after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0051] However, the setting agent terminal 4 can receive, via the network N, from the first server 2 (including a physically separate terminal) a two-dimensional code generated using a property UUID or the like held by the first server 2.

[0052] Therefore, a contractor (e.g., an SD store) who has the setting contractor terminal 4 can link the identification information b of the smart lock 1, the property information a, etc., on-site, for example, near the gate of a building. In this case, it is desirable that the setting contractor terminal 4 use a linking application provided by the second server 3 or the management terminal of the gate information management system X.

[0053] <Smart Lock 1> Figure 5 shows an example of a smart lock (door control device for private areas) 1. Generally, the concept of a smart lock 1 is generally said to be a general term for a system that uses some method to make an existing lock capable of electronic communication, and performs authentication using a communication device such as a smartphone to open, close, and manage the gate. However, in recent years, smart locks have also appeared that have "little data for creating key information" or "no data for creating key information."

[0054] The smart lock 1 shown in Figure 5 can also be called an authentication system, but here we will simply refer to it as a "smart lock." Note that in Figure 5, the output unit including the input unit and the receiving unit including the monitoring and determination unit may be separate pieces of hardware.

[0055] In this Figure 5, on the left side, a "mechanical key K" and a "user terminal 5" such as a smartphone or tablet are depicted. The user terminal 5 is not limited to a smartphone or tablet, but also includes multi-functional devices such as so-called feature phones, smart watches, and wearable devices such as smart glasses. A smartphone is preferable.

[0056] The smart lock 1 has a locking / unlocking mechanism (also called a locking / unlocking device) 11 as a first input unit installed at the gate (e.g., front door) 7 of a private area of ​​a detached house or an apartment building, and wireless communication means 12 as a second input unit. The wireless communication means 12 is a short-range communication unit that communicates with the wireless communication means (second communication unit 37 described below) of the user terminal 5, so as long as it can realize its function, it may be installed at the gate 7 itself, or on a wall near the gate, a stand near the wall, or within the premises.

[0057] First, we will explain the gate 7 and the first input unit (locking / unlocking device) 11. As is well known, the base end of the gate 7 is attached to the door frame via upper and lower hinges. Meanwhile, the first input unit (locking / unlocking device) 11 is provided in the center of the free end of the gate 7. The "first input unit 5" here includes, for example, a cylinder device, a handle device, a thumbturn device, a trigger device, a locking mechanism, a detector attached to a receiver, a gate opening / closing device, etc. Since the mechanical structures of cylinder devices, handle devices, thumbturn devices, etc. are well known, detailed explanations and drawings are omitted. Furthermore, we will discuss an "electric lock" as an example of the locking / unlocking device 5 serving as the first input unit. Of course, a control unit, a drive motor, a detector, etc. can be retrofitted to an ordinary "mechanical lock" to provide the functionality of an electric lock.

[0058] Now, the locking / unlocking device 5 is installed in a combination of various devices depending on the use and function of the building, but in the case of a detached house or an apartment building, as shown in Figure 5, the front of the outer and inner cylinders that make up the cylinder of the cylinder device 11a can be seen from the outer wall surface of the wall part 7a of the gate 7 of the private area, and the inner cylinder has a keyhole into which a mechanical key K (left side of the drawing) can be inserted.

[0059] Furthermore, when a mechanical key K is inserted into the inner cylinder and multiple tumblers and movable obstacles are aligned on the unlocking line, the deadbolt can be retracted into the lock box by operating the mechanical key K, or in the case of a lock in which the locking means is unlocked, the handle of the handle device 11b can be operated, for example, downward to retract the latch bolt, which serves as a temporary locking piece, into the lock box.

[0060] Incidentally, the gate 7 appropriately uses one or more switch means 13. The switch means 13 is a switch that is linked to the operation of the locking / unlocking device 11 as the first input section, and for example, a microswitch having a movable contact and a fixed contact, a magnetically sensitive switch, etc. are appropriately used. Although not specifically shown here, the switch means 13 as an interlocking member may be a first switching means that is linked to a cylinder device (for example, a movable barrier), a second switching means that is linked to a handle device (for example, a handle), or a third switching means (for example, a detector that detects the position of the locking piece) that is linked to a deadbolt or latch bolt as a locking piece.

[0061] The actuation signal of one or more switch means 13 related to the operation of the locking / unlocking device 11 (for example, an action related to unlocking) is referred to here as "first unlocking information", and this first unlocking information is identification information obtained other than by wireless communication with the user terminal 5, and is, so to speak, information indicating that the locking / unlocking device 11 has at least been unlocked. In addition, the first unlocking information does not necessarily include identification information that includes both locking and unlocking. This first unlocking information A is sent by the output unit 15 via a wired or wireless method to the receiving unit (communication unit) 16 on the authentication side, which will be described later.

[0062] Next, we will explain the wireless communication means (short-range communication unit) 12 as the second input unit. The user terminal 5 also has wireless communication means (short-range communication unit). The specific configuration of the short-range communication unit (reader / writer, etc.) is well known technology, so a detailed explanation will be omitted here. Here, the signal when the locking / unlocking device 11 of the smart lock 1 is unlocked wirelessly with the user terminal 5 is referred to as "second unlocking information."

[0063] Therefore, there are not two locking / unlocking devices 11 having locking pieces in total, but the locking / unlocking device 11 of the first input unit and the locking / unlocking device of the second input unit 12 are shared. In addition, as a result of the judgment of the monitoring / judging unit 18 having the first judgment unit 18a and second judgment unit 18b on the authentication side, the device (locking / unlocking device) that is changed from a locked state to an unlocked state by the lock control unit, drive motor, power transmission means, etc. is the same as the first input unit 11. Note that to avoid complexity in Figure 5, the unlocking mode of the locking / unlocking device 5 by the lock control unit, drive motor, power transmission means, memory unit, etc. has been omitted for convenience.

[0064] Next, the main components of the authentication side will be described. Reference numeral 17 denotes a control unit that receives at least both "first unlocking information" and "second unlocking information" from the receiving unit 16. Of course, depending on the embodiment, the control unit 17 can also receive both "first locking information" and "second locking information." This control unit 17 records both sets of unlocking information as history information in the memory unit 1b. At that time, the "first unlocking information" and the "second unlocking information" are stored in association with each other. The control unit 17 also receives key information d via the cloud-like server 3 and the network N through the second communication unit 25 and records the key information d in the memory unit 1b. Furthermore, the control unit 17 records the identification information (unique ID) of the user terminal 5 in the memory unit 1b.

[0065] Incidentally, the memory unit 1b of the control unit 17 records the appropriate setting time of the identification information, the setting company terminal authorized by contract with the administrator, and application software (hereinafter also referred to as "app") for setting the smart lock key information.

[0066] In the embodiment, for example, (a) property information a including the property UUID or building ID and room ID of the building itself set by one or more information processing devices or setting company terminals 4 included on the server side, (b) identification information b for identifying the smart lock, identification information c for the common areas, etc., as well as (c) identification information of the setting company terminal, (d) identification information of the user terminal 5, (e) branch number data of the room data, (f) the same app as the app recorded by the server 3, identification information between servers, and (g) other sequence information such as identification data of the administrator, exiting person identification data, branch number of the number of times of occupancy, branch number of the number of times of exit, and whether or not there is entry and exit information within a specified period, to create a preferable control device ID or system, are appropriately linked and stored.

[0067] Therefore, the smart lock 1 is equipped with a monitoring and judgment unit 18 having a first judgment unit 18a and a second judgment unit 18b, and the monitoring and judgment unit 18 monitors the above-mentioned first unlocking information, second unlocking information, and in some embodiments, first locking information, second locking information, etc. Regarding the monitoring by the monitoring and determination unit 18, the first determination unit 18a determines whether the locking / unlocking device 11 has been unlocked based on the operation of the mechanical key K, while the second determination unit 18b monitors and determines whether the key information received wirelessly from the user terminal 5 matches the key information stored in the memory unit 1b, whether the setting company terminal is an authorized information processing device, etc.

[0068] <User Terminal 5> 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal 5. The user terminal 5 is a portable information processing terminal such as a smartphone, tablet, or wearable device that is carried by a person passing through the gate of the security zone (for example, a building resident or a person who has been given key information by a resident) and is used to operate (unlock, lock, open / close) the locking / unlocking device 11 for the gate of the private area.

[0069] Therefore, the user terminal 5 has a terminal control unit 31, a touch panel 32 as an operation unit and display unit, a memory unit 33 that records at least the smart key information d of the exclusive unit, a registration unit 34 with a mode switching function for new registration, update registration, change registration, and deletion registration of the smart key information d, a key information identification unit 35 that extracts a copy of the key information recorded in the memory unit, a first communication unit 36 ​​that receives and transmits key information, a second communication unit 37 that transmits identification information of the user terminal 5, various switches (not shown), a camera function, etc.

[0070] The terminal control unit 31 has smart key information d for opening and closing the gate stored in its storage unit 33. In this embodiment, the first communication unit 36 ​​includes key information receiving means 36a for acquiring the smart key information d from the second server 3 via the network N and transferring the smart key information d to the registration unit 34, while the second communication unit 37 includes key information transmitting means 37a for transmitting the smart key information d including the aforementioned data logically linked appropriately via the key information identification unit 35.

[0071] Therefore, the user terminal 5 can request the smart lock 1 to operate (for example, unlock) the locking / unlocking device 11 using the smart key information d to which multiple pieces of identification data are appropriately linked.

[0072] The terminal control unit 31 controls the operation of the user terminal 5 based on a program, and the touch panel 32 displays a number of icons, etc., and various screens appear when each icon is touched. The communication method of the second communication unit 37 is, for example, Bluetooth. (registered trademark) The user terminal 5 is preferably a high-performance, multi-function smartphone such as a 5G (5G) smartphone.

[0073] <First Server 2> As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the server is composed of a first server 2 on the common area side that records property information a generated using, for example, a property UUID, room ID, etc. in a first memory unit 2b, and a second server 3 on the dedicated area side that cooperates with the first server via a network N to acquire the property information a, and the second server 3 can, for example, assign key information (smart key information) d for user authentication to terminals 4, 5 or smart lock 1 via the Internet.

[0074] 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the first server 2 constituting the server. The first server 2 is connected to a common area electric lock device 25 that can communicate with the user terminal 5, for example, wirelessly.

[0075] In FIG. 7, 21 is a property information input unit that may have a separate (multiple) or integrated (single) housing included on the server side, and this property information input unit 21 inputs initial property information such as the name or address of a landmark building in the housing complex (for example, 0-chome 0-ku, Yokohama city, no. 1), the ten building numbers or addresses (No. 0) belonging to the housing complex, the gates (location information) of the common areas of each building, and the private areas or rooms in each building (location information of No. 101, 102, etc.) if there are a total of 10 low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise apartment buildings in a certain housing complex in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture.

[0076] 2a is a property information generation unit, and this property information generation unit 2a generates property information a in which multiple IDs related to properties are associated based on at least the property UUID, room ID, etc. from the initial property information, for example, building 1 + block 1 included in building 1 + private unit 101 included in block 1, or a certain housing complex + block 1 + room 101, a certain ward + a certain housing complex + block 1 + room 101, a certain city + a certain ward + a certain housing complex + block 1 + room 101, or a certain prefecture + a certain city + a certain ward + a certain housing complex + block 1 + room 101 (see Figure 11 described below). The property information generated by this property information generation unit 2a is managed, for example, as a first table T1 relating to a certain housing complex in a certain city, a second table T2 relating to each building number in the certain housing complex, a second table T3 relating to the private areas and rooms in each number, and n tables Tn relating to other management offices, etc.

[0077] Reference numeral 23 denotes a control unit, and as is well known, the control unit 23 performs various functions by having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) execute predetermined programs stored in the memory, the first storage unit 2b, etc. Since these functional means are well known techniques, they will be explained here as simply as possible.

[0078] The first storage unit 2b records the property information a generated by the property information generation unit 2a. 24 is a property information output unit that transmits (sends) the property information a to the second server 3 via a network. This property information output unit 24 and the above-mentioned property information input unit 21 constitute a so-called communication device, and are therefore composed of a communication interface, etc. for communicating with external devices. The communication devices 21, 24 can transmit and receive various information or data not only to the second server 3 but also to the above-mentioned setting company terminal 4 and user terminal 5.

[0079] In the embodiment, the first storage unit 2b mainly stores data for the locking / unlocking device of the common area, and does not store key information for the private area like the second server 3. However, the first storage unit 2b and the second server 3 store information such as property information and key information for the common area, and they are linked to each other.

[0080] The first storage unit 2b is configured with a hard disk or the like, and stores various programs and various information required for executing processes in the control unit 23, as well as information on the processing results. The first server 2 can be realized using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. The first server 2 may be configured with a single information processing device, or may be configured with multiple information processing devices, such as a combination of a fixed-type first server and a portable first server (in this embodiment, a laptop computer is the property information generation unit). In addition, the first server 2 may naturally be equipped with a display output unit, an audio output unit, etc. as output units.

[0081] Although not specifically shown here, the first server 2 is connected to the common area electric lock device 25 by wire or wirelessly, as in Patent Document 1. The common area electric lock device 25 is a known technology, and is disposed in a common area such as the entrance of the building 6 (for example, the entrance to an apartment building), and is equipped with an information reading unit, a memory unit, a lock control unit, a common area gate locking / unlocking device, a power supply unit, etc. The functions of each of the above units are known technology, so they will not be described here (see paragraphs 0028, 0029, 0030, etc. of Patent Document 1).

[0082] <Second Server 3> 8 is a block diagram of the second server 3. The second server 3 also has hardware such as an input unit 3a and a communication unit including a transmission means 3c for transmitting identification information and the like, a control device 27 for processing information, a second storage unit 3b, and the like, similar to those of the first server 2. Therefore, the explanations of the communication unit and control unit will be given by reference to those of the first server 2, and the configuration of each unit will be simply illustrated here.

[0083] In Figure 8, 3a is a property information receiving unit (input unit) that receives property information. This property information receiving unit (input unit) may have a separate or integrated housing, similar to the first information input device (first information processing device) 2b on the first server 2 side. This property information receiving unit 3a receives identification information b of the smart lock 1 via wired or wireless communication. It also receives property information a and identification information c of the common area from the first server 2.

[0084] In a preferred embodiment, the property information receiving unit (input unit) 3a simultaneously or at different times receives "property information" a including at least the property UUID and room ID, and key information c of the common area (herein also referred to as "logical ID" for convenience). 27 is a control device. The function of this control device 27 is similar to that of the control unit 23 of the first server 2.

[0085] 3b is a second storage unit. This second storage unit 3b has "property information a," "identification information b that identifies the smart lock 1," "logical ID c," "smart key information (key information for the private section) d required for authentication," as well as other information such as the first server 2, the user terminal 5, and its own server identification information.

[0086] Therefore, in the embodiment, the second server 3 stores the identification information b that identifies the smart lock 1 in the second storage unit 3b, and can therefore assign the identification information b to the smart lock 1 at an appropriate time via a transmission means 3c for the identification information b etc. and the Internet N. Therefore, in the embodiment, the terminals 4 and 5 can receive (read) the identification information b not only from the server but also from the smart lock 1.

[0087] The smart key information d required for the authentication can be received from a mobile terminal (e.g., a laptop computer, a smartphone, etc.) 28 owned by the administrator or from the server side via the network N. In addition, although not specifically shown, each piece of information is tabulated and managed using random numbers and variables, similar to the first server 2.

[0088] Reference numeral 29 denotes an authentication means, which, when a request such as "property information a," "smart lock identification information b," "logical ID (key information for the common area) c," "smart key information (key information for the private area) d," etc. is received via communication from the user terminal 5, determines whether the terminal information of the user terminal 5 matches the registered identification information of the user terminal 5. In the embodiment, the transmission means 3c of the identification information, etc., can transmit the "identification information b," "private area key information," and "common area key information" to the setting company terminal 4 or the smart lock 1 simultaneously or at different times, for example, when a building 6 is newly constructed.

[0089] At construction sites, there is an installation method known as the "embedded method." In this method, property information a and identification information b are entered on the display screen of a setting smartphone and written to a writable memory on the smart lock 1 side via short-range wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth). Depending on the embodiment, the second server 3 may already associate the property information a with the identification information b and transmit it to the smart lock 1 at an appropriate time. Therefore, the time, location, and authorized terminal for associating the property information a with the identification information b, or the property information a with the identification information b, etc., can be freely selected.

[0090] Furthermore, when the linking is performed or when the smart lock 1 is installed at the entrance 7 of the building 6, identification information b, etc. is transmitted to the smart lock 1 at an appropriate time in response to a request from the terminal. The property information receiving unit (input unit) 3a and the means 3c for transmitting identification information, etc. have the same functions as the communication device of the first server 2.

[0091] <Linking at the time of new construction> 9 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a specific example of setting key information for an exclusive area in the smart lock of a building according to the first embodiment. Each step has already been explained with reference to FIG. 2, so only a brief explanation will be given here.

[0092] In Figure 9 (see also Figure 2), servers 2 and 3 are depicted at the bottom of the drawing. In this embodiment, the servers consist of a first server 2 and a second server 3 connected to the first server via a network N. In a preferred embodiment, the first server 2 and the second server 3 are linked to each other in advance, and the property information a and common area key information (also called logical ID) c held by the first server 2 are also sent to the second server 3, allowing them to share information with each other. The second server 3 holds identification information b that identifies the smart lock 1 using a property information receiving unit (input unit) 3a, which corresponds to a second information processing device.

[0093] As already explained in FIG. 2, in Step 1, a terminal (the setting company terminal 4 or the user terminal 5) requests the server 3 to obtain the identification information of the smart lock 1 via the network N. The server can be accessed by reading a QR code (registered trademark) used on the packaging, product, etc. of the smart lock 1 with the terminal.

[0094] Since the server 3 stores at least the identification information of the smart lock 1 in its memory, in Step 2, the terminal (2 or 3) receives the identification information b of the smart lock 1 from the second server 3 via the network N (sending and receiving). In Step 3, the terminal requests the key information of the private area from the server via the network N based on the identification information b. In Step 4, after the server accepts the request for the key information of the private area, it assigns the smart key information d of the private area associated with the requested identification information b to the terminal via the network N (sending and receiving smart key information). In Step 5, the terminal assigns the smart key information d to the smart lock 1 using a communication means (setting the key information of the private area). After that, if key information of the common area is desired, proceed to Step 6 (requesting key information of the common area) and Step 7 (assigning key information of the common area).

[0095] Next, FIG. 10 (see also FIG. 3) is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified version of the first embodiment. The explanation of the same components as in FIG. 9 is incorporated herein by reference. The main difference between this modified version and the first embodiment is the method of acquiring the identification information b that identifies the smart lock 1. That is, as already explained in FIG. 2, when the terminal acquires the identification information b of the smart lock 1, it is possible to acquire it directly from the smart lock 1 by a communication means (e.g., reading). In such an embodiment, i.e., an embodiment in which the terminal receives (e.g., reads) the identification information b from the smart lock 1, the server transmits the identification information b to the smart lock 1 via the network N at an appropriate time in advance (Step 1), and then acquires the identification information b from the smart lock 1 in Step 2.

[0096] Therefore, in Step 3, terminals 4 and 5 request key information d for the private area from server 3 via network N based on the identification information b. In Step 4, after the server accepts the request for key information d for the private area, it associates the requested identification information b with the key information d for the private area and assigns it to the terminal via network N (sending and receiving key information for the private area). In Step 5, the terminal assigns the key information for the private area to smart lock 1 using a communication means (short-range communication) (setting of key information for the private area is completed). After that, if key information for the common area is desired, proceed to Step 6 (request for key information for the common area) and Step 7 (assignment of key information for the common area).

[0097] In practical terms, when a property is newly constructed, that is, when the property is first set up, there is no line to the network N including the Internet, so the property is created using a local first server 2. The first server 2 may be, for example, "VERSA... (trademark)" manufactured by the applicant. In this embodiment, the first server 2 is physically divided into an installed first server 2a and a portable first server 2b. The portable first server 2b is, for example, a laptop computer, and property information related to the building is input. The property information a is generated, for example, using appropriate software. The generated property information a can be displayed, for example, as a two-dimensional code, on the display unit of the portable first server 2b.

[0098] Next, in this embodiment, the setting agent terminal 4 indirectly acquires the two-dimensional code from the portable first server 2b (or from the portable first server 2b, depending on the embodiment) via the network N. For example, when the setting agent terminal 4 reads the two-dimensional code from the display of the portable first server 2b, the portable first server 2b can instantly access information on the Web. Therefore, depending on the embodiment, the setting agent terminal 4 can also read the "serial number" from the product, packaging box, wrapping paper, card, etc. The setting agent can then operate the setting agent terminal 4 they own to access the property information a on the portable first server 2b.

[0099] Next, the setting company terminal 4 that has handled the property information etc. sends at least the property information a to the smart lock 1 using the communication means of the setting company terminal 4. As a result, the smart lock 1, which has no data, can record at least the property information a in the memory unit 1b by linking it to the identification information b.

[0100] Next, the property information a is uploaded from the portable first server 2b to the stationary first server 2a directly (for example, by using a plug-in storage medium) or indirectly (for example, by using communication). In other words, the portable first server 2b transmits the property information a to the stationary first server 2a.

[0101] Incidentally, when linking a property during new construction, there are two modes, for example (i) the linking work is performed by the setup contractor terminal 4 including the setup contractor, and (ii) the control device 27 of the cloud-based second server 3 links the property information a to the identification information b of the smart lock 1 based on the stored information in the second memory unit 3b.

[0102] In practice, when an installation contractor (SD store) installs the smart lock 1, either (a) or (b) is adopted as appropriate. In the former case, the installation contractor alone can link, for example, property information a and smart lock 1's identification information b, or property information a and smart lock 1's identification information b, and key information d and logical ID c on-site. In a preferred embodiment, the smart lock 1 is initialized. This initialization is performed to ensure that the second server 3 and smart lock 1 are linked. The reason for this is that, since various models of smart locks 1 are available on the market, it is necessary to classify the contract with the user terminal (customer) that purchased the smart lock 1.

[0103] Finally, the "key information" is sent to a user terminal 5 with legitimate authority, such as a resident of the building 6 or a manager managing the building. In addition, the user terminal 5 receives key information for the common areas of its own building 6 from the second server 3 via the network N. When the user terminal 5 accesses the second server 3, the second server 3 performs authentication based on the identification information of the user terminal 5 and the terminal identification information registered in the server. If the authentication is successful, the second server 3 can send not only the "key information (private area key information)" of the smart lock 1 but also the key information (logical ID) of the common areas of the building 6 to the user terminal via the network N, thereby enabling the user terminal 5 to use both the common area electrical device 25 and the smart lock 1.

[0104] This embodiment not only discusses linking when a building is newly constructed, but also when a building is already installed after construction. When a building is already installed, the user terminal 5 can send property information to the smart lock 1. Although not specifically shown, the user terminal 5 can have the authentication device authenticate the mechanical insertion key, and if the authentication is successful, can also obtain an "ID" from the authentication device. Then, the user terminal 5, which holds the "ID," makes an inquiry to the first server 2 via the network N (requesting the property UUID, property information, etc.).

[0105] Either the first server 2 or the second server 3 authenticates the "ID" and, if the authentication is valid, transmits the property UUID, property information, etc. to the user terminal 5. After that, the property UUID, property information, etc. held by the user terminal 5 are transmitted to the smart lock 1. As mentioned above, the smart lock 1 is initialized and is an "empty" device that does not remember the property UUID, property information, etc. As in the first embodiment, "transmitting" transmits at least the property information to the smart lock 1 using the communication means of the user terminal 5 for the smart lock 1.

[0106] <Appendix 1> When the present invention is understood from the viewpoint of the server, Private area of ​​apartment building Smart locks installed in The private area side A terminal that has the right to acquire identification information and that can communicate with the terminal via a network, apartment complex and a server that holds key information including property information that identifies the gate, If the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for the private area to the smart lock, or if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the setting company terminal registers key information for the common area to the door lock control device for the common area. Gate Information Management System The aforementioned a server, wherein the terminal If the terminal is a user terminal, the server has a communication function to receive the identification information from the user terminal and transmit key information for the private area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal, and if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server has a communication function to receive identification information for the private area from the setting company terminal and transmit key information for the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information for the private area to the setting company terminal. In the above configuration, it is preferable that the key information is key information for a private area in an apartment building, and the server generates key information for a common area linked to the key information for the private area, and transmits the key information for the common area to either the setting company terminal or the user terminal via the network.

[0107] <Appendix 2> When the present invention is understood from the viewpoint of a program, Private area of ​​apartment building Smart locks installed in The private area side A terminal that has the right to acquire identification information and that can communicate with the terminal via a network, apartment complex and a server that holds key information including property information that identifies the gate, If the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for the private area to the smart lock, or if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the setting company terminal registers key information for the common area to the door lock control device for the common area. A program for a gate information management system, which is installed in a computer, includes: In the case of a user terminal, the server sends the a reception function for receiving identification information; The key information of the private part of the apartment building associated with the identification information is transmitted to the user terminal. a communication function for transmitting; On the other hand, if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the servera reception function for receiving identification information; The key information of the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information of the private area side is transmitted to the setting company terminal. Sending communication function and , respectively. This is a program for the gate information management system to be executed.

[0108] <Appendix 3> When initializing smart lock 1, there are two patterns: (i) key information is generated on the server or user terminal and assigned to the smart lock, and (ii) a unique ID is assigned to each lock and registered on the lock when it is shipped from the factory, and the same ID is also recorded on the server, and the smart lock and server communicate via the user terminal during the initialization process.

[0109] <Appendix 4> In a preferred embodiment, the setup company terminal 4 or the user terminal 5 reads the property information a assigned to the smart lock 1, compares it with the property information stored on the server, and assigns the corresponding logical ID (common area key information) to the smart lock 1 and the user terminal 5. [Industrial Applicability]

[0110] The present invention can be used in the field of building materials in which smart locks are installed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] X...Gate information management system, 1...Smart lock, 1b...smart lock memory section, 17...Smart lock control unit, 2...First server, 2a...Property information generation department, 2b...first storage unit for property information; 3...Second server, 3a...Property information receiving unit, 3b...Second storage unit for property information; 3c...Transmission means for the identification information of the second server, etc. 6...Building, 7...Entrance (gate), 21... Property information input section of the first server 23...Control unit of first server, 24... Property information output unit of the first server, 25... Electrical equipment in common areas (door lock control devices in common areas), 27...Control device of second server, 29...Second server authentication means, 4...Setting company terminal, 5...user terminal, 32...Memory section of user terminal, N...Network, a…Property information, b...smart lock identification information, c...Logical ID (key information for common area), d...Key information for the private area (smart key information).

Claims

1. A gate information management system comprising a smart lock installed in the private area of ​​an apartment building, a terminal having the authority to obtain identification information of the private area, and a server capable of communicating with the terminal via a network and holding key information including property information that identifies the gate of the apartment building, If the terminal is a user terminal, the server receives the identification information from the user terminal and transmits key information for the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal, so that the user terminal registers the key information for the common area when registering the key information for the private area to the smart lock, On the other hand, if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server receives identification information for the private area from the setting company terminal and associates and stores the identification information for the private area with the key information for the common areas of the apartment building.Gate information management system.

2. A system comprising: a smart lock installed in the private area of ​​an apartment building; a terminal having the authority to obtain identification information of the private area; and a server capable of communicating with the terminal via a network and holding key information including property information that identifies the gate of the apartment building; If the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for the common area when registering key information for the exclusive area to the smart lock, or if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server of the gate information management system receives identification information for the exclusive area from the setting company terminal, If the terminal is a user terminal, the server has a communication function of receiving the identification information from the user terminal and transmitting key information for the common area of ​​the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal; On the other hand, if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the server is a server of a gate information management system that has a memory function for storing identification information for the exclusive area and key information for the common areas of the apartment building in association with each other from the setting company terminal.

3. A system comprising: a smart lock installed in the private area of ​​an apartment building; a terminal having the authority to obtain identification information of the private area; and a server capable of communicating with the terminal via a network and holding key information including property information that identifies the gate of the apartment building; A program for a gate information management system in which, if the terminal is a user terminal, the user terminal registers key information for a common area when registering key information for a private area to the smart lock, or, if the terminal is a setting company terminal, the setting company terminal transmits identification information for the private area to the server, A gate information management system program that causes a computer to execute the following functions: if the terminal is a user terminal, the server executes a reception function to receive identification information for the private area from the user terminal, and a communication function to transmit key information for the common areas of the apartment building associated with the identification information to the user terminal; and if the terminal is a configuration agent terminal, the server executes a reception function to receive identification information for the private area from the configuration agent terminal, and a storage function to store the identification information for the private area and key information for the common areas of the apartment building in the server.

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