Vehicle Lock Release Using GPS and Smartphone Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking systems for vehicles lack secure access control, allowing unauthorized access and failing to prevent theft effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system integrating a mechanical lock with an electronic circuit, GPS, Bluetooth, and cloud-based management, ensuring access is granted only to authorized individuals based on predefined conditions and geographical locations, using a smartphone application for secure control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mechanical lock is used, then the structure is simple and reliable, but access control is insecure and unauthorized persons can open it
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a mechanical lock with an electronic control system, GPS module, Bluetooth communication, and cloud-based management platform into an integrated locking system. The mechanical lock provides reliable physical security while the electronic components enable secure access control, authorization management, and tracking, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and security.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking system performs multiple functions: mechanical locking, electronic authorization verification, GPS location tracking, Bluetooth remote control, and cloud-based management. This multi-functionality enhances security while managing complexity through integrated design where each component serves multiple purposes.
2Reliability
If access control is enhanced with electronic systems, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses Bluetooth technology as an intermediary for communication between the smartphone and locking mechanism, and a cloud-based platform as an intermediary for authorization management. These intermediaries simplify the direct control complexity by handling communication protocols and authorization logic externally, reducing the burden on the local electronic system.
3Reliability
If GPS and Bluetooth systems are integrated, then authorization and tracking capabilities are improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The GPS and Bluetooth systems operate periodically rather than continuously. GPS location is updated at intervals to track vehicle position, and Bluetooth communication is activated only during authorization events or at scheduled intervals. This periodic operation maintains authorization accuracy and tracking capabilities while significantly reducing overall power consumption compared to continuous operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A locking and release system of a lock fitted on a vehicle comprising: a mechanical lock (10, 70) which is fixed on a door of a vehicle; an electronic circuit (11) associated with said lock (10, 70); said electronic circuit (11) comprises a Bluetooth communication device (13); an Internet communication device (14); a GPS localization device (15); said system further comprises: a cloud (30) containing the data for the management of said system; a management centre (35) of said system; said management centre (35) is adapted to communicate with said cloud (30); a smartphone (21); said smartphone (21) comprises a Bluetooth communication device (22); an HTTPS communication device (23); and a GPS localization device (24); said electronic circuit (11) and said smartphone (21) are adapted to communicate with said cloud (30); said smartphone (21) is adapted to communicate with said electronic circuit (11); said lock (10, 70) opens if the following conditions are met: the GPS position of the lock (10, 70) coincides with the delivery position; the GPS position of the smartphone (21) coincides with the delivery position; said smartphone (21) is recognized by the system; said lock comprises coupling means (56, 74), located on a first door adapted to close against closing means (59, 71) located on a second door and locking means (60, 78) adapted to lock said coupling means (56, 74) in the closed position.