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Systems and methods for redundant access control systems based on mobile devices

  • US 10,013,825 B2
  • Filed: 03/03/2016
  • Issued: 07/03/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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