Electric Scooter Temporary Lock via Biometric Authentication

The scooter is equipped with a temporary lock button that allows users to independently lock the scooter without needing a mobile phone. The system uses local biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) stored in the scooter's controller, enabling the scooter to serve itself for locking operations. This eliminates dependence on phone signal and battery while maintaining security through the temporary lock mechanism that only the original user can release within a specified time window.

The locking function is segmented into two independent modes: temporary lock (for short-term abandonment) and permanent lock (for ending usage). The temporary lock button on the scooter handles immediate locking needs, while the mobile app handles permanent locking and billing. This segmentation allows the scooter to operate independently for temporary locking without requiring phone connectivity, resolving the contradiction between security and operational convenience.

The user performs a preliminary temporary lock action by pressing the lock button on the scooter before stepping away. This preliminary locking action maintains the scooter in a restricted state during the temporary abandonment period, preventing unauthorized use while allowing the user to quickly resume usage by providing biometric authentication within the time window. This resolves the contradiction by establishing a preliminary protective measure that balances quick access with security.

The lock state is made dynamic through the temporary lock mechanism, which automatically transitions from locked to unlocked state after a predetermined time period if authentication is provided. The system dynamically adjusts the security level based on time elapsed since locking, allowing full access after the time window expires. This dynamic behavior enables both quick resumption of use and protection during temporary abandonment.