Hybrid Data Managed Lock System Remote Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data management lock systems face inefficiencies in updating access privileges, particularly requiring administrators to physically visit each lock or use costly hotspot readers, which is impractical for facilities with exterior-facing doors.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid data management lock system that uses electronic lock devices capable of reading various credentials, residential keys, and inhibit keys, allowing remote programming and updating of access rights through a central computer, eliminating the need for physical tours and hotspot readers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If administrators use handheld computers to transfer access privileges to each lock, then access rights can be updated, but administrators must physically visit each lock which increases time consumption and operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The lock device is equipped with a reader that can automatically read credentials and update access rights without requiring administrator intervention at each lock. The system performs self-service by automatically synchronizing access privileges from the central database to the lock device through the reader infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a reader as an intermediary component between the central database and the lock device. The reader reads credentials from users and communicates with the lock to update access rights, eliminating the need for administrators to physically visit each lock while maintaining centralized control.
2Loss of time
If hotspot readers are installed to add privileges remotely, then physical visits are eliminated, but the system cost increases and facilities with exterior-facing doors cannot be properly configured
Solution Approach 1:
The reader is designed to serve multiple functions: it reads user credentials for access control, updates lock devices with new access privileges, and inhibits stolen keys. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate hotspot readers while supporting both interior and exterior-facing door configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the remote update capability from the centralized hotspot reader model and integrates it directly into the lock device with a built-in reader. This allows each lock to independently receive updates without requiring a centralized reader infrastructure, making the system adaptable to facilities with exterior-facing doors.
3Productivity
If keys are returned to the central database for updates, then access rights can be modified, but the process requires key handling at multiple points in time which reduces operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The lock device with integrated reader performs self-service by automatically reading credentials and updating its own access rights database. Users can add new doors to their access privileges by simply presenting their key at any lock, eliminating the need to return keys to the central database for updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring the lock device with a reader capability that enables it to autonomously process credential updates. This preliminary setup allows the lock to immediately update access rights when a key is presented, without requiring subsequent key returns to the central database.
Data Source
AI summary
A residential key may be programmed by a computer with access rights information. A lock device may receive the access rights information from the residential key. The lock device may store and utilize the access rights information if the lock determines that the residential key is authorized to update the lock device.