Biometric Combination Lock with Intelligent Identity Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current locking systems, particularly combination locks, lack integration of advanced biometric security features and intelligent verification processes, leading to a need for enhanced security and user authentication methods.
Innovation Solution
A combination lock system incorporating a biometric scanner, intelligent component for identity verification, and a sequence of visible symbols for unlocking, where the intelligent component compares scanned biometric data with stored data to confirm user identity and control the locking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional combination locks are used, then the device complexity is low, but the security and user authentication capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security mechanisms (biometric fingerprint scanner, combination code input, and intelligent verification component) into a single integrated lock system. The biometric scanner captures fingerprint data, the intelligent component verifies identity by comparing scanned data with stored data, and the locking mechanism executes based on verification results, creating a multi-layered security system that is more secure but structurally complex
Solution Approach 2:
The lock system performs multiple functions: it provides biometric authentication, accepts combination code input, verifies user identity through intelligent comparison, and controls the locking mechanism. This multi-functional design enhances security by requiring multiple verification steps while increasing device complexity through the integration of diverse security elements
2Ease of operation
If biometric scanner and intelligent component are integrated, then the user authentication capability is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The intelligent component automatically compares scanned biometric data with stored biometric data to confirm user identity without requiring manual intervention. The system self-verifies authentication by internally processing and comparing data, which enhances ease of operation while the automated processing adds computational complexity to the device
3Reliability
If multiple security elements are combined, then the security is enhanced, but the ease of operation may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary biometric verification before allowing combination code input or locking mechanism activation. By pre-verifying user identity through fingerprint scanning and intelligent comparison, the system ensures that only authorized users can proceed with unlocking, enhancing security while the sequential verification steps may increase the operational time required
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AI summary
A combination lock system has a lock body with a central portion and an surrounding portion on a face of the lock system. The central portion has a biometric scanner and the surrounding portion has a set of visible symbols that may be individually activated in sequence to indicate an unlocking code. An intelligent component in communication with the combination lock system is configured to compare scanned biometric data with stored biometric data to confirm a user identity A locking and unlocking component is attached to the lock body and is configured to be unlocked by the unlocking code being provided and the intelligent component confirming the user identity by compared biometric data.