Digital locking system and operating method therefor

Abstract

A digital locking system is disclosed. The digital locking system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a mobile device capable of providing power to a digital lock and controlling operation of the digital lock; and a server capable of setting an access right of the mobile device to the digital lock and generating log information for locking or unlocking of the digital lock.

Description

Digital locking system and its operating method

[0001] The present invention relates to a digital locking system and its operating method, and more particularly, to a digital locking system capable of enhancing security and its operating method.

[0002]

[0003] The importance of security and convenience is growing by the day. To meet these demands, various digital locking systems are being developed. Digital locking systems can be opened and closed without a separate lock, and operate through a variety of methods, including biometric authentication such as fingerprint or iris recognition, password entry, and electronic key contact.

[0004] These digital locking systems require a power supply. To achieve this, they either connect to an external power grid or use built-in batteries. Built-in batteries increase the system's size unnecessarily, require periodic battery replacement, and incur management costs. Furthermore, power failures can lead to problems such as the digital lock system not functioning.

[0005] Furthermore, effectively managing these digital locking systems requires a central management office to manage security and access records. This necessitates the installation of additional CCTV and security systems in the digital locking system's installation space. Adding a security system to a digital locking system presents a challenge: increased costs and increased management burden.

[0006]

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a simple yet secure digital locking system and its operating method.

[0008] Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a digital locking system and its operating method that enhances the convenience of control from a remote location.

[0009]

[0010] To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a digital locking system.

[0011] A digital lock system according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a mobile device capable of supplying power to a digital lock and controlling the operation of the digital lock; and a server capable of setting the mobile device's access rights to the digital lock and generating log information on locking or unlocking of the digital lock.

[0012] In one embodiment, the digital lock may include a wireless charging interface capable of charging power in proximity to a mobile device having a battery; and optionally, a lock circuit capable of switching between locking and unlocking.

[0013] In one embodiment, the digital lock may further include a wired charging interface connectable to a battery pack or a power cable.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mobile device may be capable of selectively power charging any one of a plurality of digital locks located adjacent to each other.

[0015] In one embodiment, the locking circuit may include a solenoid electromagnet or motor capable of generating a physical force for locking or unlocking.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the digital lock may further include a position sensor capable of checking the locking or unlocking operation status.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the server may include an authentication tag extraction unit that extracts a plurality of authentication tags from mobile device authentication preliminary information having a plurality of authentication tags to identify the mobile device; an authentication tag selection unit that determines whether the authentication tag satisfies pre-stored information of the mobile device preliminary authentication information; and a connection information call unit that calls the mobile device with operation status information of the digital lock regarding whether it is locked or unlocked.

[0018] To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides an operating method of a digital locking system.

[0019] A method of operating a digital lock system according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of: positioning a mobile device with an activated application in proximity to a digital lock; receiving a UID by the mobile device connected to the digital lock via a first communication method; receiving mobile device preliminary authentication information by a server connected to the mobile device via a second communication method; and receiving digital lock setting authority information by the mobile device from the server.

[0020] In one embodiment, the digital lock is configured to operate in a first charging mode or a second charging mode, wherein in the first charging mode, the digital lock is in contact with the mobile device, and in the second charging mode, the digital lock is connectable to a battery pack or a power cable.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the step of receiving the mobile device authentication information may include the steps of: extracting the plurality of authentication tags from the mobile device authentication preliminary information having the plurality of authentication tags to identify the mobile device; determining whether the authentication tags satisfy pre-stored conditions of the mobile device authentication preliminary information; and calling the operation status information of the digital lock regarding whether it is locked or unlocked to the mobile device.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the application of the mobile device may further include a step of creating an activation button for changing the lock or unlock state of the digital lock.

[0023]

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage in that the security and management efficiency of a digital lock are maximized by using a universal mobile device.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a remote server authenticates a mobile device located close to a digital lock using a communication network, thereby enhancing the security of locking or unlocking the digital lock and facilitating history management.

[0026] According to another embodiment of the present invention, by performing a user information authentication procedure for a mobile device on a remote server, the control authority for a digital lock can be determined based on the authentication result, thereby increasing security.

[0027] According to another embodiment of the present invention, since the digital lock has a solenoid electromagnet, the digital lock system can be installed in a space that is narrow or irregularly shaped, thereby increasing space convenience and reducing the occupied area.

[0028]

[0029] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a digital locking system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the digital lock in Figure 1.

[0031] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile device in Figure 1.

[0032] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server in Figure 1.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation method of a digital locking system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing in more detail the steps in which the server receives mobile device authentication information in Figure 5.

[0035]

[0036] To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a digital locking system.

[0037] A digital lock system according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a mobile device capable of supplying power to a digital lock and controlling the operation of the digital lock; and a server capable of setting the mobile device's access rights to the digital lock and generating log information on locking or unlocking of the digital lock.

[0038] To solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides an operating method of a digital locking system.

[0039] A method of operating a digital lock system according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of: positioning a mobile device with an activated application in proximity to a digital lock; receiving a UID by the mobile device connected to the digital lock via a first communication method; receiving mobile device preliminary authentication information by a server connected to the mobile device via a second communication method; and receiving digital lock setting authority information by the mobile device from the server.

[0040]

[0041] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided to ensure that the disclosed content is thorough and complete and to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0042] In this specification, when a component is referred to as being on another component, it means that it can be formed directly on the other component, or a third component may be interposed between them. Furthermore, in the drawings, shapes and sizes are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively explaining the technical contents.

[0043] Additionally, although terms such as first, second, and third have been used to describe various components in various embodiments of this specification, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, what is referred to as a first component in one embodiment may be referred to as a second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiments. Furthermore, the term "and / or" has been used herein to mean including at least one of the components listed before and after.

[0044] In the specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, component, or combination thereof described in the specification, and should not be construed as excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof. In addition, the term "connection" is used in the present specification to mean both indirectly connecting multiple components and directly connecting them.

[0045] In addition, when describing the present invention below, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0046]

[0047] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a digital lock system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a digital lock (100) in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile device (200) in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server (300) in FIG. 1.

[0048]

[0049] Hereinafter, the configuration and operational relationship of a digital locking system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be examined with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0050]

[0051] Referring to FIG. 1, a digital locking system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention can remotely control the locking or unlocking of a device using a commonly used mobile device and manage access by a specific person to the device. The digital locking system (10) may include a digital lock (100), a mobile device (200), and a server (300).

[0052]

[0053] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, a digital lock (100) may be installed at the entrance of a space where entry by outsiders is prohibited. The digital lock (100) may be an electronic device driven by electric power.

[0054] The digital lock (100) includes a wireless charging interface (110), a first communication module (120), a third communication module (130), a UID identification module (140), a lock circuit (150), a position sensor (160), and may further include a wired charging interface (170).

[0055]

[0056] The digital lock (100) can be supplied with power from the mobile device (200) by being in proximity to the mobile device (200). The digital lock (100) can be cut off from the power supply from the mobile device (200) by being separated from the mobile device (200) by a certain distance or more.

[0057] A wireless charging interface (110) according to one embodiment may be a wireless power receiving device defined by the WPC standard. The wireless charging interface (110) may operate using a contact-type inductive charging method. To this end, the wireless charging interface (110) may include a coil that converts electrical energy using wireless power transmission technology.

[0058] A wireless charging interface (110) according to one embodiment may be implemented by a resonance charging type, a radio frequency power transfer type, or the like.

[0059] The digital lock (100) may not include a charging circuit or power supply. Since errors may occur, such as when multiple digital locks (100) are installed in a limited space and different digital locks (100) are simultaneously powered on and operated, the digital lock (100) may not include a charging circuit or power supply.

[0060]

[0061] The first communication module (120) can communicate with the outside while being powered by a wireless charging interface (110) or a wired charging interface (170) to be described later. The first communication module (120) may be Bluetooth, but is not limited thereto. The first communication module (120) can be connected (paired) with a mobile device (200) via a Bluetooth communication method. According to one embodiment, the first communication module (120) can be any one of infrared (IR), radio-frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), light fidelity (Li-Fi), and ultra-wideband (UWB).

[0062] The first communication module (120) can be connected to the first communication module of the mobile device (200). The first communication module (120) can transmit and receive a series of information regarding the access rights settings of the mobile device (200) to the digital lock (100).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first communication module (120) can transmit digital lock operation status information regarding whether the digital lock (100) is locked or unlocked to the first communication module (120) of the mobile device (200).

[0064]

[0065] The third communication module (130) may be a medium for wireless communication with the server (300). The third communication module (130) may connect the digital lock (100) and the server (300) via a mobile communication method such as Wi-Fi communication, LTE communication, or Zigbee communication. According to one embodiment, the digital lock (100) may be connected to the server (300) via the third communication module (130).

[0066]

[0067] The UID identification module (140) can store a first unique identifier (UID). The UID identification module (140) can transmit the pre-stored first UID to the mobile device (200). The first UID is unique identification information of the digital lock (100), and any one digital lock (100) can have a unique first UID.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the UID identification module (140) may receive a second UID from the mobile device (200) by calling the mobile device (200). The second UID may be control identification information for the first UID. More specifically, the second UID may be control identification information that the application (240) of the mobile device (200), which will be described later, has for the digital lock (100). The second UID may function as a means for authenticating whether the mobile device (200) has set permissions for the digital lock (100).

[0069] The UID identification module (140) can operate the lock circuit (150) so that the operating state of the digital lock (100) is switched between lock and unlock when the second UID matches the first UID.

[0070] The locking circuit (150) may be configured to selectively lock or unlock the digital lock (100) while receiving external power from a wireless charging interface (110) or a wired charging interface (170) to be described later.

[0071] The locking circuit (150) according to one embodiment may be a solenoid electromagnet. If the locking circuit (150) is a solenoid electromagnet, when power is supplied to the wireless charging interface (110), current flows through the locking circuit (150) and the digital lock (100) may be in an unlocked state. If the locking circuit (150) is a solenoid electromagnet, when power is cut off to the wireless charging interface (110), current does not flow through the locking circuit (150) and the digital lock (100) may be in a locked state.

[0072] The locking circuit (150) according to one embodiment may be a motor such as a direct current motor.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the digital lock (100) can be locked or unlocked while power is supplied, and when power is cut off, the locked or unlocked state in the powered state can be maintained.

[0074] The digital lock (100) can generate digital lock operation state information after the operation state changes from a locked state to an unlocked state or from an unlocked state to a locked state.

[0075]

[0076] The position sensor (160) can check the locking or unlocking operation status of the digital lock (100) based on the position information of the digital lock (100). More specifically, when the lock circuit (150) is a motor, the position sensor (160) can check the locking or unlocking operation status of the digital lock (100) according to the operation of the lock circuit (150).

[0077] The position sensor (160) can selectively check the operating status of the digital lock (100) in automatic mode or manual mode.

[0078] In an automatic mode according to one embodiment, the position sensor (160) can transmit lock state information about the digital lock (100) to the database (350) when it confirms the position information of the digital lock (100) corresponding to the lock state.

[0079] In a manual mode according to one embodiment, the position sensor (160) can check whether the digital lock (100) is locked. With the lock status information of the digital lock (100) generated by the position sensor (160) in the manual mode, the mobile device (200) can call the digital lock (100) to switch to the locked state.

[0080]

[0081] When the mobile device (200) approaches the digital lock (100) and the state of the digital lock (100) changes, if the location information of the digital lock (100) corresponding to the locked state is confirmed, the locked state information for the digital lock (100) can be transmitted to the database (350).

[0082]

[0083] The wired charging interface (170) can operate complementarily with the wireless charging interface (110). The wired charging interface (170) can be a roundabout wired power supply method when the digital lock (100) cannot be charged by the wireless charging interface (110), such as when the remaining battery (not shown) of a mobile device (200) having a battery (not shown) is insufficient, the mobile device (200) does not have a wireless charging interface (110), or the wireless charging interface (110) is broken.

[0084] The wired charging interface (170) may be a power supply terminal that can be powered by a wired connection to a battery pack or a USB cable. The battery pack according to one embodiment may be a wireless charging battery pack.

[0085]

[0086] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 3, the mobile device (200) is a small and lightweight electronic device with portability, and may include a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, etc.

[0087] The mobile device (200) may include a wireless power supply interface (210), a first communication module (220), a second communication module (230), an application (240), an authentication module (250), and a notification module (260).

[0088]

[0089] The mobile device (200) can function as an external power source for the digital lock (100). The wireless power supply interface (210) can provide power to the digital lock (100) via wireless communication. The wireless power supply interface (210) according to one embodiment can comply with the WPC standard. The wireless power supply interface (210) can provide power to the digital lock (100) by inducing electricity in a coil of the digital lock (100) located close to the mobile device (200).

[0090] The mobile device (200) can selectively provide power to any one of a plurality of digital locks (100) provided in adjacent locations.

[0091]

[0092] A mobile device (200) can be granted access to a digital lock (100) and call the digital lock (100) to switch to a locked or unlocked state. At this time, the mobile device (200) can transmit the second UID information of the digital lock (100) called from the server (300) to the digital lock (100).

[0093]

[0094] The mobile device (200) can install an application (240) or an application program (not shown), or access a server (300) via a uniform resource locator (URL) path. The mobile device (200) can activate the application (240), perform authentication, and control the operation of the digital lock (100). More specifically, the mobile device (200) can control the locking or unlocking of the digital lock (100).

[0095]

[0096] The first communication module (220) may be a medium for wireless communication between the digital lock (100) and the mobile device (200). The first communication module (220) may connect the digital lock (100) and the mobile device (200) by a short-range communication method. The first communication module (220) according to one embodiment may be Bluetooth, but is not limited thereto. The first communication module (220) according to one embodiment may be any one of infrared (IR), radio-frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), light fidelity (Li-Fi), and ultra-wideband (UWB).

[0097]

[0098] The second communication module (230) may be a medium for wireless communication with the server (300). The second communication module (230) may connect the mobile device (200) and the server (300) via a mobile communication method such as Wi-Fi communication, LTE communication, or Zigbee communication. According to one embodiment, the mobile device (200) may access the server (300) via a URL path or the like through the second communication module (230).

[0099]

[0100] In the application (240), a user authentication procedure for the mobile device (200) can be performed. The application (240) can be installed on the mobile device (200) and updated after installation. The application (240) can be executed within the mobile device (200).

[0101] The application (240) may be executed automatically or manually within the mobile device (200). In one embodiment, the application (240) may be automatically activated when the digital lock (100) is brought into proximity to the mobile device (200). In one embodiment, the application (240) may be automatically deactivated when the digital lock (100) is moved a certain distance away from the mobile device (200).

[0102]

[0103] In the application (240), the database (350) of the server (300) can be accessed to retrieve information about the digital lock (100) within the database. More specifically, the application (240) can retrieve information about the digital lock (100) within the database (350) in advance of the authorization and approval process for the digital lock (100) by the server (300).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the application (240) can monitor and check whether different mobile devices (200) are connected to the server (300) after access permission is granted. According to one embodiment, the application (420) can store the connection history of different mobile devices (200), and can check the connection history list of different mobile devices (200) or transmit it to the server (300) or another mobile device (200).

[0105] The application (240) can perform handshaking to improve communication efficiency with the server (300). More specifically, the application (240) can verify whether it is connected to the processor (330) through handshaking, as well as whether information exchanged between the processors (330) is accurate.

[0106]

[0107] The authentication module (250) may require authentication from the server (300) before the mobile device (200) is authorized to lock or unlock the digital lock (100). The authentication module (250) may connect to the server (300) and go through an authentication procedure only once. After the authentication procedure, the authentication module (250) may log in to the server (300).

[0108] The authentication module (250) can receive mobile authentication information from the server (300) regarding whether access to the digital lock (100) is permitted. More specifically, if access to the digital lock (100) is permitted, the authentication module (250) can receive mobile authentication information from the server (300), and if access to the digital lock (100) is not permitted, the authentication module (250) can receive approver information and approval request procedure information from the server (300).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the authentication module (250) may call the application (240) so that an activation button for locking or unlocking the digital lock (100) may be generated in the application (240) based on mobile device authentication information for a mobile device (200) to which access is granted. According to one embodiment, the authentication module (250) may call the application (240) so that a screen for performing an authorization request procedure for a mobile device (200) to which access is denied may be activated in the application (240).

[0110]

[0111] The notification module (260) can generate a warning sound under the control of the processor (330). More specifically, the notification module (260) can generate a warning sound under the control of the processor (330) when the database (350) does not receive operation status information on locking or unlocking the digital lock (100) from the application (240).

[0112] After a warning sound is generated from the notification module (260), a series of functions and operations, such as wireless charging of the aforementioned digital lock (100) and approval of access rights of the mobile device (200), can be performed. More specifically, the mobile device (200) can be brought close to the digital lock (100) to receive power from the mobile device (200), the first UID of the digital lock (100) can be confirmed, the operating state of the digital lock (100) can be switched, and the operating state information can be transmitted to the database (350).

[0113]

[0114] Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 4, the server (300) can manage a digital lock (100) and a mobile device (200). The server (300) can wirelessly control the digital lock (100) and the mobile device (200) from a remote location. The server (300) can include a second communication module (310), a third communication module (320), a processor (330), an authority control unit (340), and a database (350).

[0115] The second communication module (310) may be a medium for wireless communication with the mobile device (200). More specifically, the application (240) and the authentication module (250) of the mobile device (200), the processor (330), the authority control unit (340) and / or the database (350) may be connected through the second communication module (310). The second communication module (310) may connect the mobile device (200) and the server (300) through a mobile communication method such as Wi-Fi communication, LTE communication, or Zigbee communication. According to one embodiment, the server (300) may be connected to the mobile device (200) that has accessed a URL path through the second communication module (310).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the mobile device (200) may access the processor (330), the authorization control unit (340) and / or the database (350) in a web programming manner through the second communication module (310) to perform authorization and approval procedures for the digital lock (100).

[0117]

[0118] The third communication module (320) may be a medium for wireless communication with the digital lock (100). The third communication module (320) may connect the digital lock (100) and the server (300) via a mobile communication method such as Wi-Fi communication, LTE communication, or Zigbee communication. According to one embodiment, the server (300) may be connected to the digital lock (100) via the third communication module (320).

[0119]

[0120] According to one embodiment, the processor (330) may grant access to the mobile device (200) to the digital lock (100). The processor (330) may authenticate the mobile device (200) by checking whether the mobile device (200) has the authority and authorization. The processor (330) may perform handshaking to improve communication efficiency with the mobile device (200). More specifically, the processor (330) may check whether the application (240) is connected through handshaking, as well as whether the information exchanged between the applications (240) is accurate. The processor (330) may generate mobile device authentication information for the authenticated mobile device (200).

[0121] More specifically, the processor (330) can automatically grant access to the mobile device (200) to the digital lock (100).

[0122] The processor (330) can access an application (240) of a mobile device (200) authorized to control the digital lock (100) and generate an activation button that can lock or unlock the digital lock (100).

[0123]

[0124] A processor (330) according to one embodiment can call up location information for a mobile device (200) having a GPS module (not shown) and use it as a verification means for mobile device authentication information.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the processor (330) may generate log information for the mobile device (200), including access time information for the digital lock (100), based on information received by the database (350) from the digital lock (100) or the mobile device (200). Preferably, the information received from the digital lock (100) or the mobile device (200) may include first UID information of the digital lock (100) and / or a management number of the digital lock (100), information regarding general matters, a phone number for the mobile device (200), and USIM (universal subscriber identity module) information for the mobile device (200).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the processor (330) can optionally perform authorization and approval procedures for the digital lock (100) using an application (240) as well as a web program (not shown).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the processor (330) can control the application (240) to generate a warning sound when the database (350) does not receive operation status information for locking or unlocking the digital lock (100).

[0128]

[0129] The authority control unit (340) can grant the mobile device (200) access to the digital lock (100) in conjunction with the authentication module (250) of the mobile device (200). The authority control unit (340) can include an authentication tag extraction unit (341), an authentication tag selection unit (342), and a connection information call unit (343).

[0130] The authentication tag extraction unit (341) can extract multiple authentication tags to identify a mobile device (200) from mobile device authentication preliminary information having multiple authentication tags.

[0131] The authentication tag selection unit (342) can select whether the authentication tag satisfies the pre-stored information of the mobile device authentication preliminary information and is authenticated.

[0132] The connection information call unit (343) can call the operating status information of the digital lock (100) regarding whether it is locked or unlocked to the mobile device (200).

[0133]

[0134] The database (350) can call up and store information about the digital lock (100) and / or information about the mobile device (200).

[0135] More specifically, the database (350) can store information about the first UID of the digital lock (100) and / or the management number of the digital lock (100) and general information by calling it to the digital lock (100) or mobile device (200).

[0136] More specifically, the database (350) can call and store the access time information of the mobile device (200) to the digital lock (100) in the mobile device (200).

[0137] More specifically, the database (350) can call and store a phone number for a mobile device (200) or USIM information for the mobile device (200) in the mobile device (200).

[0138] More specifically, the database (350) can call and store operation status information regarding locking or unlocking of the digital lock (100) in the application (240). The database (350) can confirm the preliminary status of the state transition of the digital lock (100) to lock or unlock based on the log information of the mobile device (200) generated by the processor (330). If the database (350) does not receive the state transition information of the digital lock (100) from the digital lock (100), the database (350) can transmit a pre-stored guidance message or guidance voice to the mobile device (200) and confirm with the mobile device (200) whether the digital lock (100) is locked or unlocked.

[0139] More specifically, if the database (350) does not receive status transition information of the digital lock (100) from the digital lock (100), it can call the phone number of the mobile device (200) and transmit a pre-stored guidance voice.

[0140]

[0141] The database (350) can store the first UID information of the digital lock (100), the digital lock (100) management number, general information about the digital lock (100), digital lock operation status information regarding locking or unlocking of the digital lock (100), mobile device authentication information of the mobile device (200), approver information and approval request procedure information, login information of the mobile device (200), access time information of the mobile device (200) for the digital lock (100), a phone number of the mobile device (200), and USIM information of the mobile device (200).

[0142]

[0143] FIG. 5 is a flowchart schematically showing an operation method of a digital lock system according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in more detail the steps in which a server receives mobile device authentication information in FIG. 5.

[0144]

[0145] Below, the operation method of the digital locking system (10) will be described in time series.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 5, the operating method of the digital lock system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a step (S100) of placing a mobile device with an activated application close to a digital lock, a step (S200) of receiving a UID by a mobile device connected to the digital lock through a first communication method, a step (S300) of receiving mobile device authentication information by a server connected to the mobile device through a second communication method, a step (S400) of receiving digital lock setting authority information by the mobile device from the server, and further includes a step (S500) of creating an activation button for changing the lock or unlock state of the digital lock in the application of the mobile device.

[0147]

[0148] The digital lock may be configured to operate in either a first charging mode or a second charging mode. In the first charging mode, the digital lock may be in contact with the mobile device, and in the second charging mode, it may be connected to a battery pack or power cable.

[0149]

[0150] Referring to FIG. 6, the step (S300) of receiving mobile device authentication information may include the step (S310) of extracting a plurality of authentication tags from mobile device authentication preliminary information having a plurality of authentication tags to identify the mobile device, the step (S320) of determining whether the authentication tag satisfies a pre-stored condition of the mobile device authentication preliminary information, and the step (S330) of calling the mobile device with information on the operational status of a digital lock regarding whether it is locked or unlocked.

[0151]

[0152] While the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments and should be construed in accordance with the appended claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile device capable of supplying power to a digital lock and controlling the operation of the digital lock; and A digital lock system comprising a server capable of setting access rights of the mobile device to the digital lock and generating log information on locking or unlocking of the digital lock.

2. In paragraph 1, The above digital lock, A wireless charging interface capable of charging power by being in proximity to a mobile device having a battery; and A digital locking system comprising a locking circuit that can be selectively switched between locking and unlocking.

3. In paragraph 2, The above digital lock, A digital locking system further comprising a wired charging interface capable of being connected to a battery pack or power cable.

4. In paragraph 2, A digital lock system, wherein the mobile device is capable of selectively charging power to any one of a plurality of digital locks provided in adjacent locations.

5. In paragraph 2, The above locking circuit, A digital locking system comprising a solenoid electromagnet or motor capable of generating a physical force for locking or unlocking.

6. In paragraph 5, A digital lock system further comprising a position sensor capable of checking the locking or unlocking operation status of the digital lock.

7. In paragraph 1, The above server, An authentication tag extraction unit for extracting a plurality of authentication tags from mobile device authentication preliminary information having a plurality of authentication tags to identify the mobile device; An authentication tag selection unit that determines whether the authentication tag satisfies the pre-stored information of the mobile device preliminary authentication information; and A digital lock system including a connection information call unit that calls the mobile device with information on the operational status of the digital lock regarding whether it is locked or unlocked.

8. A step of placing a mobile device with the application activated in proximity to the digital lock; A step in which the mobile device connected to the digital lock and the first communication method receives a UID; A step in which a server connected to the mobile device through a second communication method receives mobile device authentication information; and A method of operating a digital lock system, comprising a step of receiving digital lock setting authority information from the server.

9. In paragraph 8, The above digital lock is configured to operate in a first charging mode or a second charging mode, A method of operating a digital lock system, wherein in the first charging mode, the digital lock is in contact with the mobile device, and in the second charging mode, the digital lock is connectable to a battery pack or a power cable.

10. In paragraph 8, The step of receiving the above mobile device authentication information is: A step of extracting the plurality of authentication tags to identify the mobile device from the mobile device authentication preliminary information having the plurality of authentication tags; A step of determining whether the authentication tag satisfies the pre-stored conditions of the mobile device authentication preliminary information; and An operating method of a digital lock system, comprising a step of calling the mobile device with information on the operational status of the digital lock regarding whether it is locked or unlocked.

11. In paragraph 8, A method of operating a digital lock system, further comprising a step of creating an activation button for changing the lock or unlock status of the digital lock in an application of the mobile device.

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