Electronic Lock Pairing Passcodes for Remote Guest Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic locks require a guest user to physically actuate a pairing button on the interior assembly to pair a mobile device, necessitating the owner's presence, which is inconvenient and impractical in certain scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for secure passcode-triggered wireless communication pairing, where a pairing passcode is generated and provided to a guest user via a mobile application, allowing the guest user to pair their device with the electronic lock without needing access to the interior side of the door.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a physical pairing button on the interior assembly is used for wireless pairing, then security against MITM attacks is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because the guest user needs physical access to the interior side of the door
Solution Approach 1:
A passcode serves as an intermediary authentication mechanism between the guest user and the electronic lock. The passcode can be remotely transmitted to the guest user and entered through the keypad on the exterior assembly, eliminating the need for physical access to the interior pairing button while maintaining security through verified authentication.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical pairing button system is replaced with an electronic passcode verification system. Instead of requiring physical actuation of a button on the interior assembly, the system uses a keypad for passcode entry and electronic verification, substituting mechanical interaction with electronic authentication that can be performed remotely.
2Reliability
If the owner must be present at the premises to enable guest pairing, then security control is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to the inconvenience and infeasibility in various scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic lock system pre-configures the passcode and authentication mechanisms in advance, allowing the owner to grant pairing access remotely without being physically present. The system is prepared to accept and verify passcodes from authorized users at any time, eliminating the need for the owner's physical presence during the pairing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic lock system enables self-service pairing capability where the guest user can independently complete the pairing process by entering the passcode on the keypad. The system automatically verifies the passcode and establishes the wireless connection without requiring the owner's physical presence or direct intervention during the pairing moment.
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AI summary
Secure passcode-triggered wireless communication pairing of a mobile device with an electronic lock is provided. The passcode is a limited-use (e.g., one time use, useful for a limited time span) pairing passcode that may be generated at the electronic lock or by an application executing on an administrative user's mobile device that can be communicated to a guest user as part of an invitation to connect to the electronic lock. The pairing passcode is not a lock actuation passcode and cannot be used to actuate the electronic lock from a locked to an unlocked position. Rather, the pairing passcode enables the guest user to pair a mobile device with the electronic lock and, once paired, to use an application executing on the guest user's mobile device to actuate the electronic lock.