Magnetic Door Lock Calibration for Accurate Locked-State Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Magnetic-induction door locks are prone to interference from external magnetic fields, leading to inaccurate detection of the door's locked state, and existing calibration methods are complex, making them difficult for non-experts to calibrate.

Innovation Solution

Collect magnetic-field-intensity numerologies at different door states (ajar, open, locked) and map these to a database, using a sensor and transmitter to transmit these relationships for accurate door state determination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If magnetic-induction door locks are used for automatic door state detection, then automation is improved, but detection precision deteriorates due to external magnetic field interference

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic door state detectionVSAvoiddoor locked state detection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing calibration operations before the door lock is put into service. The calibration process pre-establishes the magnetic field intensity characteristics for different door states (open, closed, locked) and stores reference values in a database. This preliminary calibration enables the door lock to automatically compensate for magnetic field interference during actual operation, maintaining detection precision while preserving automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If complex calibration methods are used to improve detection accuracy, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates as non-experts cannot perform calibration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedoor state detection accuracyVSAvoidcalibration operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the door lock to perform automatic calibration without requiring user intervention or expert knowledge. The system automatically collects magnetic field intensity data at different door states, processes the data through established algorithms, and stores the calibration results in a database. This self-calibrating capability eliminates the need for manual calibration operations while maintaining high detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If manual calibration operations are required to achieve accurate detection, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases making calibration difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedoor locked state detection accuracyVSAvoidcalibration process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical calibration operations with an automated electronic system. Instead of requiring physical adjustment of components or manual data collection procedures, the system uses a sensor to automatically measure magnetic field intensity, a processor to analyze the data according to predetermined algorithms, and a database to store calibration results. This substitution of mechanical calibration with an electronic automated system reduces complexity while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables accurate and simplified calibration of magnetic-induction door locks by mapping door states to magnetic-field-intensity patterns, improving detection accuracy and ease of calibration.

Implementation Method 1

a first magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of a door in an ajar state, a second magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of the door in an open state, and a third magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of the door in a locked state are collected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field detection: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentUS12460951B2Method for door lock calibration, door lock, and non-transitory computer storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.04 SHENZHEN KAADAS INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
  • US12460951B2 patent drawing
  • US12460951B2 patent drawing
  • US12460951B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method for door lock calibration, a calibration apparatus, a door lock, and a non-transitory computer storage medium are provided. The method for door lock calibration includes the following. A first magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of a door in an ajar state, a second magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of the door in an open state, and a third magnetic-field-intensity numerology at a position of the door in a locked state are collected. A mapping relationship between the ajar state of the door and the first magnetic-field-intensity numerology, a mapping relationship between the open state of the door and the second magnetic-field-intensity numerology, and a mapping relationship between the locked state of the door and the third magnetic-field-intensity numerology are transmitted to a database.