IoT device PIN sharing system

Abstract

It provides a way to correctly assign proximity cards or PINs to tenants and corresponding door lock users without requiring significant effort or time. [Solution] The system includes a cloud server 1, at least one first intelligent connection device 2, at least one second intelligent connection device 3, and at least one smart lock 4. The first intelligent connection device 2 connects to the cloud server 1 via application software, remotely sets the PIN information for the smart lock 4, transmits the PIN information to the second intelligent connection device 3 via the cloud server 1, and the second intelligent connection device 3 can open and share the PIN information received through its application software. In this way, the objective of opening the smart lock 4 can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a password sharing system for IoT devices, and particularly to a password sharing system that is convenient for managing and controlling locks.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, door locks could only be opened by keys. However, in order to improve security and provide convenience in use, many new door locks can be opened by sensing, scanning, or entering a password. Most current new door locks require a so-called proximity card to be close to the door lock to open after approaching the door lock. The proximity card is safer and faster than a key, but the user has to carry it and there is a risk of loss. Also, in order to eliminate the hassle of carrying a proximity card, even if switching to entering a password into the door lock, in addition to the time-consuming password entry, it is common to forget the password. Therefore, for hotels or homeowners who own multiple properties, a method of simultaneously controlling multiple door locks and correctly assigning proximity cards or passwords to tenants or corresponding door lock users is very laborious and time-consuming. Therefore, how to improve the above-mentioned drawbacks is the technical difficulty that the creator of this case wants to solve.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of the present invention is to achieve the objective of opening a smart lock, which is configured to consist of a cloud server, at least one first intelligent connection device, at least one second intelligent connection device, and at least one smart lock, and is mainly connected to the cloud server via application software of the first intelligent connection device, remotely set the PIN information of the smart lock, transmit the PIN information to the second intelligent connection device via the cloud server, and the second intelligent connection device can open and share the PIN information received through its application software.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the cloud server includes an authentication module, a configuration module, a sharing module, and a storage module.

[0005] To achieve the above objective, the first intelligent connected device is either a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer, and has network capabilities.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the second intelligent connected device is either a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer, and has network capabilities.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the smart lock includes a data processing module and a wireless signal transmission / reception module, and connects to a cloud server via the wireless signal transmission / reception module. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of the system of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a second schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Please refer to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, which are system block diagrams and schematic diagrams of preferred embodiments of the present invention. These figures clearly show that the present invention mainly includes the following: Cloud server 1 and at least one first intelligent connection device 2 are connected to cloud server 1 and are equipped with application software 31. At least one second intelligent connection device 3 is equipped with application software 31 and is connected to the cloud server 1. At least one smart lock 4 is connected to the cloud server 1. The aforementioned cloud server 1 includes an authentication module 11, a configuration module 12, a sharing module 13, and a storage module 14. Among these, the first intelligent connected device 2 is one of the following: a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer, and is equipped with network capabilities. Among these, the second intelligent connected device 3 is one of the following: a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer, and is equipped with network capabilities. Within this, the smart lock 4 includes a data processing module 41 and a wireless signal transmission / reception module 41, and is connected to the cloud server 1 via the wireless signal transmission / reception module 41. The first intelligent connection device 2 of this invention is mainly owned by the hotel or landlord, and the second intelligent connection device 3 is owned by the tenant or lessee. First, the hotel or landlord connects to the cloud server 1 via application software 21 built into the first intelligent connection device 2. After authenticating their identity using the authentication module 11 and verifying their identity, the hotel or landlord can set a series of PIN codes for the smart lock 4. The PIN information is transmitted to the second intelligent connection device 3 via the shared module 14 of the cloud server 1, and the tenant or lessee can open the device via the application software 31 installed on the second intelligent connection device 3 using the received PIN information. The smart lock 4 opens immediately after receiving the PIN information through the cloud server.

[0010] Based on the above, when a tenant or lessee uses the application software 31 built into the second intelligent connection device 3, they must be authenticated through the authentication module 11 of the cloud server 1, that is, they must enter basic information such as their name, ID number, and contact number. The hotel or landlord can use the application software 31 of the first intelligent connection device 2 to verify the identity of the tenant or lessee on the cloud server 1 before sending the PIN information to the sharing module 13 via the cloud server 1. Once the PIN information is sent to the tenant or lessee's second intelligent connection device 3, and the tenant or lessee opens the PIN information through the application software 31 of the second intelligent connection device 3, the PIN information is sent to the smart lock 4 via the cloud server 1. The smart lock 4 determines that the PIN information is correct through its data processing module 41 and then opens the smart lock 4.

[0011] Furthermore, since hotels and landlords have properties with many rooms, i.e., multiple smart locks 4, after connecting to the cloud server 1 via the application software 21 of the first intelligent connection device 2, each smart lock 4 is numbered or annotated by the configuration module 12 of the cloud server 1, then PIN information corresponding to each smart lock 4 is set, and finally, this PIN information is transmitted to the second intelligent connection device 3 of the tenant or lessee corresponding to each smart lock 4 via the common module 13 of the cloud server 1.

[0012] Furthermore, in order to record the usage history of tenants or lessees, or to facilitate management and security for the hotel or landlord when there are multiple tenants or lessees using the same smart lock 4, the unlocking records of the smart lock 4 will be stored in the storage module 14 of the cloud server 1. Of course, the PIN information and other data set by the hotel or landlord via the setting module 12 will also be stored in the storage module 14 of the cloud server 1.

[0013] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, since the user first authenticated their identity to the cloud server 1 through the second intelligent connection device 3 at location A and obtained the smart lock 4 at location A, if the user is at location B and needs to use the smart lock 4 at location B, the hotel or landlord can grant the user permission to use the smart lock 4 at location B through the cloud server 1. This embodiment primarily describes a case where the same user (tenant or landlord) performs authentication processing from the cloud server 1. The hotel or landlord can grant the user the right to use other smart locks 4. This allows the user to obtain permission immediately when they need to use a smart lock 4 in another location.

[0014] Furthermore, since the second intelligent connection device 3 has network functionality and the smart lock 4 also has a wireless signal transmission / reception module 42, after the tenant or lessee receives the PIN information, the second intelligent connection device 31 directly transmits the PIN information to the smart lock 4. After the smart lock 4 receives the PIN information, it determines through its data processing module 41 that the PIN information is correct, and the smart lock 4 opens immediately.

[0015] Furthermore, if the smart lock 4 is used by an individual user other than a hotel or landlord, when adding a new smart lock 4, the first intelligent connection device 2 can first connect to the cloud server 1 via the application software 21, authenticate the ID with the authentication module 11, and then bind the newly added smart lock 4, allowing the individual user to quickly manage and use the new smart lock 4.

[0016] Furthermore, if an individual user wishes to temporarily give their smart lock 4 to someone else, such as a friend or temporary cleaner, they must first connect to the cloud server 1 via the application software 21 of the first intelligent connection device 2 for authentication and generate temporary PIN information to share with the second intelligent connection device 3 of the friend or temporary cleaner. The friend or temporary cleaner can then use the smart lock 4. Additionally, temporary residents or temporary cleaners can set a period during which they must use a PIN generated temporarily by the individual user, as they will not be using the service for an extended period or for a specified time. For example, if a cleaning staff member cleans every Monday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the temporary PIN information can only be used during that time. At other times, even if the temporary PIN information is used, the smart lock cannot be opened.

[0017] Following the above, the shared mode can also be used by the family and children of the individual user. Similarly, the application software 31 of the first intelligent connected device 2 is first connected to the cloud server 1 and authenticated. Next, it connects to one of the smart locks 4, synchronizes the PIN information of the smart lock 4 with that of the other smart locks 4, synchronizes the permissions of the other smart locks 4, and grants access to the personal user's family or children. Using this sharing mode, family members or children can quickly open other synchronized smart locks.

[0018] To sum up, compared with various drawbacks and inconveniences of conventional door locks by means of password sensing, scanning, or input, The present invention is a special system design of a first intelligent connection device 2, a second intelligent connection device 3, and a smart lock 4 via a cloud server 1, enabling a hotel or a homeowner to remotely and quickly share the password of the smart lock 4 with a tenant or a lessee, and at the same time, it is also possible to control multiple smart locks 4. The above-mentioned embodiments are used to illustrate one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

Explanation of Reference Signs

[0019] 1 Cloud server 11 Authentication module 12 Setting module 13 Sharing module 14 Memory module 2 First intelligent connection device 21 Application software 3 Second intelligent connection device 31 Application software 4 Smart lock 41 Data processing module 42 Wireless signal transceiver module

Claims

1. IoT device PIN sharing system, It includes a cloud server, at least one first intelligent connection device, at least one second intelligent connection device, and at least one smart lock, The first intelligent connection device includes application software and is connected to the cloud server. The second intelligent connection device comprises application software and is connected to the cloud server. The smart lock is connected to the cloud server, First, the application software of the first intelligent connection device connects to the cloud server, remotely setting the PIN information for the smart lock; then, the PIN information is transmitted to the second intelligent connection device via the cloud server; the second intelligent connection device can open and share the received PIN information through its application software; in this way, the objective of opening the smart lock can be achieved. The cloud server comprises an authentication module, a configuration module, a sharing module, and a storage module. Through the authentication module of the cloud server, authentication is performed for the use of the application software of each of the multiple second intelligent connected devices. The cloud server configuration module assigns a number or annotation to each of the multiple smart locks, and sets corresponding PIN information for each. The configured PIN information is transmitted to the corresponding second intelligent connection device of each smart lock via the shared module of the cloud server. The storage module of the cloud server stores a record of each smart lock being unlocked. This allows for the management of multiple smart locks. IoT device PIN sharing system.

2. The IoT device password sharing system according to claim 1, wherein the first intelligent connection device is a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer and has network functionality.

3. The IoT device password sharing system according to claim 1, wherein the second intelligent connection device is a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer and has network functionality.

4. The IoT device PIN sharing system according to claim 1, wherein the smart lock includes a data processing module and a wireless signal transmission / reception module, and is connected to the cloud server via the wireless signal transmission / reception module.

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