Smart lock systems and methods
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1. A method of operating a door lock system coupled to a building, the door lock system comprising a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state, the method comprising:
- detecting, via the door lock system, a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor;
detecting, via the door lock system, a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor;
determining, via the door lock system, whether the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity that is granted unlimited access or partial access during a predetermined timeframe;
in response to determining that the first identity is granted unlimited access, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state;
in response to determining that the first identity is granted partial access, determining whether a present time is within the predetermined timeframe;
in response to determining that the present time is within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state; and
in response to determining that the present time is not within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the locked state.
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Abstract
A door lock system can comprise a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The door lock system can detect a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor. The door lock system can also detect a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor. As well, the door lock can validate that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity.
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1. A method of operating a door lock system coupled to a building, the door lock system comprising a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state, the method comprising:
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detecting, via the door lock system, a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor; detecting, via the door lock system, a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor; determining, via the door lock system, whether the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity that is granted unlimited access or partial access during a predetermined timeframe; in response to determining that the first identity is granted unlimited access, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state; in response to determining that the first identity is granted partial access, determining whether a present time is within the predetermined timeframe; in response to determining that the present time is within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state; and in response to determining that the present time is not within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the locked state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of operating a door lock system coupled to a building, the door lock system comprising a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state, the method comprising:
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receiving an audible message from the visitor, the audible message comprising an identity attribute suggestive of an identity of the visitor; determining, via the door lock system, whether the identity of the visitor substantially matches an identity of an authorized visitor who is permitted access to the building; in response to determining that the identity of the visitor substantially matches the identity of the authorized visitor, determining whether the visitor is granted unlimited access or partial access during a predetermined timeframe; in response to determining that the visitor is granted unlimited access, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state; in response to determining that the visitor is granted partial access, determining whether a present time is within the predetermined timeframe; in response to determining that the present time is within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the unlocked state; and in response to determining that the present time is not within the predetermined timeframe, stationing the door lock in the locked state. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A door lock system for securing a building door, wherein the door lock system is configured to station a door lock in an unlocked state or a locked state in response to determining whether a visitor is granted unlimited access or partial access during a predetermined timeframe, the system comprising:
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an outer housing; the door lock coupled to the outer housing, wherein the door lock moves between the locked state and the unlocked state; a visitor detection system coupled to the outer housing, wherein the visitor detection system comprises at least a camera assembly or a motion detector assembly; and a visitor communication system coupled to the outer housing, wherein the visitor communication system comprises a microphone or a speaker. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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