Mobile Key Interface for Electronic Programmable Key Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic programmable key and mechatronic lock systems lack the ability for real-time access rights management and communication, requiring keys to be physically connected to stationary devices for programming and access log updates, limiting on-demand access and efficient administration.
Innovation Solution
A mobile key interface device that couples with the electronic programmable key via a contact pin, establishing a communication channel through a mobile communication device, allowing for real-time access rights alteration, information retrieval, and power transfer, enabling on-demand access without the need for stationary devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic programmable keys are programmed using stationary key programming devices, then access rights can be securely managed, but real-time on-demand access and key programming capability is lost when users are in the field
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection required by stationary key programming devices with a wireless communication system. The mobile computing device establishes wireless communication with both the electronic programmable key and the network, eliminating the need for physical docking stations and enabling remote programming capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile computing device serves as an intermediary between the electronic programmable key and the network. It receives programming instructions from the network, processes them locally, and applies them to the key, enabling real-time key management without requiring direct connection to centralized programming equipment.
2Speed
If administrators use stationary key programming devices to manage access rights, then secure control is maintained, but response time for granting access in the field is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic programmable key performs self-programming by receiving programming instructions directly from the mobile computing device via wireless communication. This eliminates the need for the key holder to travel to a stationary programming device, enabling immediate access rights modification at the location where access is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static, location-bound programming model to a dynamic, mobile programming model. The mobile computing device and wireless communication enable the programming function to move with the user, providing real-time access management wherever the user is located.
3Ease of operation
If electronic programmable keys require physical connection to stationary devices for programming, then system security is maintained, but user convenience and on-demand access is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical docking connection with wireless communication protocols. The mobile computing device communicates with the electronic programmable key through wireless signals, maintaining security through encrypted communication channels while eliminating the need for physical connection to stationary devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile computing device acts as a secure intermediary that mediates between the user and the electronic programmable key. It implements security protocols, authenticates users, and manages the programming process remotely, maintaining security requirements while enabling convenient on-demand access.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for communicating information, altering access rights, and transferring power to and from an electronic programmable key are disclosed. Using a wireless channel of communication established between the key and a mobile device, information and access rights can be communicated from and to the electronic programmable key. Using the mobile communication device's network connection, a further channel of communication may be established between a control center and the electronic programmable key.