Systems and methods for redundant access control systems based on mobile devices
First Claim
1. A lock for providing redundant access control comprising:
- a hardware processor;
a cylinder adaptable to fit a standard profile slot, the cylinder comprising a cam to engage a bolt;
a button for engaging the cam to unlock the bolt, the button comprising a plurality of redundant access channels for receiving authentication information, the redundant access channels comprising a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad, and a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device;
a rechargeable power source, wherein the button is a freely rotating button for unlocking the bolt and energizing the rechargeable power source, the rotational energy generated by the movement of the button is converted to electric energy and stored in the rechargeable power source, and when the button is rotated to unlock the bolt, the button generates electric energy that powers the rechargeable power source;
wherein the hardware processor is configured to validate authentication information received from the passcode keypad, biometric scanner, or mobile device based on a set of rules determined by an administrator, unlock the bolt when a user is authenticated through a first channel of the plurality of redundant access channels, and when the user cannot open the lock through the first channel, allow access through a second channel of the plurality of redundant access channels.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing redundant access control systems are disclosed. According to some embodiments of the invention, the systems and methods include a smart lock that provides redundant access control. The smart lock includes a button that has a plurality of redundant access channels for receiving authentication information. The redundant access channels may include a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad for entering a token, or a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device. When the user cannot open the lock through the first redundant access channel, the smart lock is configured to allow access through a second access channel. In some embodiments, the button is a freely rotating button that translates the rotational energy into electrical energy using, for example piezo elements, to energize a rechargeable power source, such as a capacitor bank.
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24 Claims
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1. A lock for providing redundant access control comprising:
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a hardware processor; a cylinder adaptable to fit a standard profile slot, the cylinder comprising a cam to engage a bolt; a button for engaging the cam to unlock the bolt, the button comprising a plurality of redundant access channels for receiving authentication information, the redundant access channels comprising a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad, and a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device; a rechargeable power source, wherein the button is a freely rotating button for unlocking the bolt and energizing the rechargeable power source, the rotational energy generated by the movement of the button is converted to electric energy and stored in the rechargeable power source, and when the button is rotated to unlock the bolt, the button generates electric energy that powers the rechargeable power source; wherein the hardware processor is configured to validate authentication information received from the passcode keypad, biometric scanner, or mobile device based on a set of rules determined by an administrator, unlock the bolt when a user is authenticated through a first channel of the plurality of redundant access channels, and when the user cannot open the lock through the first channel, allow access through a second channel of the plurality of redundant access channels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for a user to obtain access to a lock having a plurality of redundant access channels, a rechargeable power source and a button, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing user authentication information to the lock to obtain access to a first redundant access channel of the plurality of redundant access channels, the plurality of redundant access channels comprising a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad, and a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device; receiving a response from the lock regarding whether the user'"'"'s authentication information was validated in connection with the first redundant access channel based on a set of rules determined by an administrator; unlocking the bolt when the user is authenticated through a first channel of the plurality of redundant access channels, and when the user cannot open the lock through the first channel, allow access through a second channel of the plurality of redundant access channels; and wherein the button is a freely rotating button for energizing the rechargeable power source, the rotational energy generated by the movement of the button is converted to electric energy and stored in the rechargeable power source, and when the button is rotated to unlock a bolt of the lock, the button generates electric energy that powers the rechargeable power source. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for controlling access to a lock with a plurality of redundant access channels and a rechargeable power source, the method comprising the steps of:
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displaying a set of configurable rules to an administrator to control access to the lock through the plurality of access channels, the plurality of redundant access channels comprising a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad, and a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a user'"'"'s mobile device and transmitting a response to the user'"'"'s mobile device; receiving from the administrator a selection indicating a second channel of the plurality of redundant access channels for the user to access the lock when the user cannot open the lock through a first channel of the plurality of redundant access channels; and rotating a button to engage a cam to unlock a bolt of the lock, wherein the button is a freely rotating button for energizing the rechargeable power source, the rotational energy generated by the movement of the button is converted to electric energy and stored in the rechargeable power source, and when the button is rotated to unlock the bolt, the button generates electric energy that powers the rechargeable power source. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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