Access control method and apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of access control systems, and relates to an access control method and apparatus. In the present invention, customer information does not need to be collected, and thus there is no problem of personal privacy leakage; it is convenient for a customer to choose and purchase commodities while the customer is reminded to close the door within a specified time, and at the same time, a worker can provide help for the customer in a timely time upon receiving warning information, thereby ensuring the safety of the commodities, and providing a service for the customer; work modes can include two operating modes, so that the worker can pick up items in a short time and store commodities for a long time; and in the present invention, as a system platform scheme, an operating interface can be customized, interface upgrading can be achieved by means of a card insertion interface, time parameters such as door opening and alarming can be adjusted according to the requirements of customers so as to meet the requirements of different customers.

Description

A method and device for access control Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method and device for access control, belonging to the technical field of access control systems. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the technological era, intelligent control is gradually replacing traditional mechanical control. Intelligent control has been combined with locks and is widely used in various industries, replacing traditional door locks and giving rise to smart locks such as fingerprint locks, password locks, and facial recognition locks, in order to make things more convenient for users. However, since the purpose of these smart locks is to make things more convenient for users and improve security, they require the backend to collect and enter user information, which can easily lead to the risk of leakage of users' personal privacy. They do not have a fully open model, so they cannot be applied to convenient service industries such as buying and selling goods and shopping in supermarkets. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an access control method and device for supermarket vending machines, which can simultaneously meet the needs of both customer shopping and staff storage of goods. It does not require the collection of customer information, and the door can be opened in a short time through a virtual button to facilitate customer shopping. After the door has been open for a certain period of time, an alarm will be issued to remind the customer to close the door. It can also remind staff to come to the site to solve customer problems.

[0004] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an access control method, including three working modes: guest mode, staff mode, and management mode;

[0005] Guest Mode 1:

[0006] After the guest presses the button on the controller, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest.

[0007] Guest Mode 2:

[0008] After the guest performs a swipe gesture on the controller screen, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest.

[0009] Staff mode:

[0010] After the staff presses the button on the controller, the display screen enters the staff mode option interface. There are two types of touch buttons on the interface: the pickup mode interface and the goods storage mode interface.

[0011] Pickup Mode Interface 1:

[0012] When the staff presses the pickup mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will be saved on this screen and the staff can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and the staff can then open the door.

[0013] Pickup Mode Interface 2:

[0014] After staff members use the camera to collect facial recognition data, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and staff members can then open the door.

[0015] Pickup Mode Interface 3:

[0016] After the staff performs a gesture swipe operation on the controller screen, the controller will send an unlock signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlock signal, it will unlock, and the staff can then open the door.

[0017] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 1:

[0018] When a staff member presses the storage mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff member can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will remain on this screen and the staff member can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and the staff member can then open the door to store the goods.

[0019] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 2:

[0020] When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, after facial recognition is captured by the camera, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store cargo.

[0021] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 3:

[0022] When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, they can perform gesture swipe operations on the controller screen. The controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store the cargo.

[0023] Management personnel mode:

[0024] Managers can double-click the cargo mode interface to enter a password input screen. The password is entered here; if incorrect, it will remain on this screen for later re-entry. After a correct password is entered, the system will access interfaces to change the pickup mode password and the storage mode password. Passwords can be changed by selecting a mode.

[0025] After the manager uses the camera to collect facial recognition data, they can access the interface to change the password for the pickup mode and the password for the stored goods mode, and can change the password by selecting the mode.

[0026] Administrators can access the password change function by pressing and holding the button on the side of the control box for 3 seconds.

[0027] After the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door has been open. If the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the controller will not sound an alarm. If the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the door lock will transmit an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness. The controller will then transmit a warning voice message to the speaker, which will start playing a warning voice message to remind the guest to close the door.

[0028] The door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will send a signal to the speaker to stop playing the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will send a signal to the speaker to play the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice message until the door is closed.

[0029] In the pickup mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door is in the open state; if the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the controller will not sound an alarm; if the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the door lock transmits an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness; the controller transmits a warning voice message to the speaker, and the speaker starts playing a warning voice message to remind the staff to close the door.

[0030] In the pickup mode of the staff mode, the door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will transmit a signal to stop playing the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will transmit a signal to play the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice until the door is closed.

[0031] In the storage goods mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the controller will no longer send alarm signals. The staff needs to close the door manually, and the controller system will then be powered on again.

[0032] An access control device includes a controller, a door lock, a wiring harness, and a switching power supply. The controller is connected to the wiring harness and the switching power supply. The wiring harness is connected to the door lock. The switching power supply is connected to AC mains power. The controller includes a WiFi antenna, indicator lights, a display screen, button A, button B, a speaker, a 2-pin power socket, and a 5-pin door lock control socket. The door lock includes a lock body suction plate, a lock body, and a 4-pin plug. The wiring harness includes a 4-pin socket and a 5-pin plug. The switching power supply includes a switch, a power supply, a three-phase plug, and a 2-pin plug. The 4-pin plug of the door lock is mated with the 4-pin socket of the wiring harness and secured by threads on the plug and nuts on the socket. The 5-pin plug of the wiring harness is mated with the 5-pin door lock control socket of the controller and secured by threads on the plug and nuts on the socket. The 2-pin plug of the switching power supply is mated with the 2-pin power socket of the controller and secured by threads on the plug and nuts on the socket. The three-phase plug of the switching power supply is connected to AC mains power.

[0033] The controller has a touch screen display, and buttons A and B are touch buttons. The touch screen display interface can be adjusted according to different users.

[0034] The controller can be controlled via RFID card swiping, mobile phone NFC sensing, mobile APP or touch password input.

[0035] The beneficial effects of this invention are: this invention does not require the collection of customer information, so there is no issue of personal privacy leakage; while facilitating customers' selection of goods, it also reminds customers to close the door within a specified time, and at the same time, it helps staff to provide timely assistance to customers after receiving the warning information, thus ensuring the safety of goods and providing services to customers; the staff mode can be divided into two operating modes to facilitate staff to pick up items in a short time and store goods for a long time.

[0036] As a system platform solution, this invention allows for customization of the user interface. Through a card interface, the interface can be upgraded, and time parameters such as door opening and alarm can be adjusted according to customer needs to meet the requirements of different customers.

[0037] This device has a built-in WIFI signal and can be upgraded with software to load customized receiver devices such as mobile phones or remote controls, enabling remote door opening and control to meet the needs of different customers. By being equipped with different door locks, this device can be used with various door types to meet the needs of different customers. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0039] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the controller of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the door lock of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the wire harness of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the switching power supply of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 is a control flowchart of the guest mode of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 is a control flowchart of the worker mode of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 is a control flowchart of the present invention using the RFID card swiping mode;

[0046] Figure 8 is a control flowchart of the mobile phone NFC sensing mode of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 9 is a control flowchart of the mobile APP mode of the present invention.

[0048] In the diagram: 1. WiFi antenna; 2. Indicator light; 3. Display screen; 4. Button A; 5. Button B; 6. Speaker; 7. 2-PIN power socket; 8. 5-PIN door lock control socket; 9. Lock body suction plate; 10. Lock body; 11. 4-PIN plug; 12. 4-PIN socket; 13. 5-PIN plug; 14. Switch; 15. Power supply; 16. Three-phase plug; 17. 2-PIN plug. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Figures 5 to 9 show a method for access control, including two working modes: guest mode and staff mode.

[0050] Guest Mode 1:

[0051] After the guest presses the button on the controller, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest.

[0052] Guest Mode 2:

[0053] After the guest performs a swipe gesture on the controller screen, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest.

[0054] Staff mode:

[0055] After the staff presses the button on the controller, the display screen enters the staff mode option interface. There are two types of touch buttons on the interface: the pickup mode interface and the goods storage mode interface.

[0056] Pickup Mode Interface 1:

[0057] When the staff presses the pickup mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will be saved on this screen and the staff can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and the staff can then open the door.

[0058] Pickup Mode Interface 2:

[0059] After staff members use the camera to collect facial recognition data, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and staff members can then open the door.

[0060] Pickup Mode Interface 3:

[0061] After the staff performs a gesture swipe operation on the controller screen, the controller will send an unlock signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlock signal, it will unlock, and the staff can then open the door.

[0062] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 1:

[0063] When a staff member presses the storage mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff member can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will remain on this screen and the staff member can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and the staff member can then open the door to store the goods.

[0064] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 2:

[0065] When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, after facial recognition is captured by the camera, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store cargo.

[0066] Storage Cargo Mode Interface 3:

[0067] When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, they can perform gesture swipe operations on the controller screen. The controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store the cargo.

[0068] After the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door has been open. If the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the controller will not sound an alarm. If the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the door lock will transmit an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness. The controller will then transmit a warning voice message to the speaker, which will start playing a warning voice message to remind the guest to close the door.

[0069] The door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will send a signal to the speaker to stop playing the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will send a signal to the speaker to play the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice message until the door is closed.

[0070] In the pickup mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door is in the open state; if the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the controller will not sound an alarm; if the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the door lock transmits an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness; the controller transmits a warning voice message to the speaker, and the speaker starts playing a warning voice message to remind the staff to close the door.

[0071] In the pickup mode of the staff mode, the door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will transmit a signal to stop playing the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will transmit a signal to play the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice until the door is closed.

[0072] In the storage goods mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the controller will no longer send alarm signals. The staff needs to close the door manually, and the controller system will then be powered on again.

[0073] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, an access control device includes a controller, a door lock, a wiring harness, and a switching power supply. The controller is connected to the wiring harness and the switching power supply, the wiring harness is connected to the door lock, and the switching power supply is connected to AC power.

[0074] The controller includes a WiFi antenna 1, an indicator light 2, a display screen 3, buttons A4 and B5, a speaker 6, a 2-pin power socket 7, and a 5-pin door lock control socket 8. The door lock includes a lock body suction plate 9, a lock body 10, and a 4-pin plug 11. The wiring harness includes a 4-pin socket 12 and a 5-pin plug 13. The switching power supply includes a switch 14, a power supply 15, a three-phase plug 16, and a 2-pin plug 17. The 4-pin plug 11 of the door lock is connected to the 4-pin socket 12 of the wiring harness and secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The 5-pin plug 13 of the wiring harness is connected to the 5-pin door lock control socket 8 of the controller and secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The 2-pin plug 17 of the switching power supply is connected to the 2-pin power socket 7 of the controller and secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The three-phase plug 16 of the switching power supply is connected to AC power.

[0075] The controller's display screen 3 is a touch screen, and buttons A4 and B5 are touch buttons. The display interface of the touch screen can be adjusted according to different users.

[0076] The controller can be controlled via RFID card swiping, mobile phone NFC sensing, mobile APP or touch password input.

Claims

1. A method for controlling access control, characterized in that: It includes three working modes: guest mode, staff mode, and management mode. Guest mode: After the guest presses the button on the controller, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest. After the guest performs a swipe gesture on the controller screen, the controller's display screen will start playing an unlocking prompt message, and the speaker will start playing an unlocking voice message. After the set time expires, the controller will transmit the unlocking command to the door lock through the wiring harness. After the door lock executes the unlocking command, the door can be opened by the guest. Staff mode: After the staff presses the button on the controller, the display screen enters the staff mode option interface. There are two types of touch buttons on the interface: the pickup mode interface and the goods storage mode interface. Pickup Mode Interface 1: When the staff presses the pickup mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will be saved on this screen and the staff can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and the staff can then open the door. Pickup Mode Interface 2: After staff members use the camera to collect facial recognition data, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and staff members can then open the door. Pickup Mode Interface 3: After the staff performs a gesture swipe operation on the controller screen, the controller will send an unlock signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlock signal, it will unlock, and the staff can then open the door. Storage Cargo Mode Interface 1: When a staff member presses the storage mode interface, the display screen enters the password input interface, where the staff member can enter the password. If the password is incorrect, it will remain on this screen and the staff member can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. Once the door lock receives the unlocking signal, it will unlock, and the staff member can open the door to store the goods. Storage Cargo Mode Interface 2: When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, after facial recognition is captured by the camera, the controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store cargo. Storage Cargo Mode Interface 3: When staff are in the cargo storage mode interface, they can perform gesture swipe operations on the controller screen. The controller will send an unlocking signal to the door lock through the wiring harness. After receiving the unlocking signal, the door lock will unlock, and staff can then open the door to store the cargo. Management personnel mode: Managers can double-click the cargo mode interface to enter the password input interface. The manager enters the password on this interface. If the password is incorrect, it will be saved on this interface and the manager can re-enter the password. After the password is entered correctly, the manager enters the interface to change the pickup mode password and the storage mode password, and can change the password by selecting the mode. Administrators can access the password change function by pressing and holding the button on the side of the control box for 3 seconds.

2. The access control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guest mode is as follows: After the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door is in the open state. When the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the controller will not sound an alarm. When the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the staff, the door lock transmits an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness. The controller then transmits a warning voice message to the speaker, and the speaker starts playing a warning voice message to remind the guest to close the door.

3. The access control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will send a signal to the speaker to stop playing the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will send a signal to the speaker to play the warning voice message, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice message until the door is closed.

4. The access control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the pickup mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the door lock calculates the time the door is in the open state; if the door is open for less than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the controller will not sound an alarm; if the door is open for more than or equal to the alarm time set by the administrator, the door lock transmits an alarm command to the controller through the wiring harness; the controller transmits a warning voice message to the speaker, and the speaker starts playing a warning voice message to remind the staff to close the door.

5. The access control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the pickup mode of the staff mode, the door lock uses internal sensors to determine whether the door is closed and sends a signal to the controller. If the controller receives a signal that the door is closed, it will transmit a signal to stop playing the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will stop playing. If the controller receives a signal that the door is still open, it will transmit a signal to play the warning voice to the speaker, at which point the speaker will continue to play the warning voice until the door is closed.

6. The access control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the storage goods mode of the staff mode, after the door is opened, the controller will no longer send alarm signals. The staff needs to close the door manually, and the controller system will then be powered on again.

7. An access control device, characterized in that: The system includes a controller, a door lock, a wiring harness, and a switching power supply. The controller connects to the wiring harness and the switching power supply. The wiring harness connects to the door lock, and the switching power supply connects to AC power. The controller includes a WiFi antenna, indicator lights, a display screen, button A, button B, a speaker, a 2-pin power socket, and a 5-pin door lock control socket. The door lock includes a lock body suction plate, a lock body, and a 4-pin plug. The wiring harness includes a 4-pin socket and a 5-pin plug. The switching power supply includes a switch, a power supply, a three-phase plug, and a 2-pin plug. The 4-pin plug of the door lock mates with the 4-pin socket of the wiring harness and is secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The 5-pin plug of the wiring harness mates with the 5-pin door lock control socket of the controller and is secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The 2-pin plug of the switching power supply mates with the 2-pin power socket of the controller and is secured by the threads on the plug and the nuts on the socket. The three-phase plug of the switching power supply is connected to AC power.

8. The access control device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The controller has a touch screen display, and buttons A and B are touch buttons. The touch screen display interface can be adjusted according to different users.

9. The access control device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The controller can be controlled via RFID card swiping, mobile phone NFC sensing, mobile APP or touch password input.

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