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Electronic lock having usage and wear leveling of a touch surface through randomized code entry

  • US 9,424,700 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2014
  • Issued: 08/23/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2014
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic lock comprising:

  • a latch assembly including a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position;

    a touch interface; and

    a circuit in electrical communication with the touch interface, wherein the circuit is configured to control movement of the bolt from the extended position to the retracted position responsive to a valid passcode being entered into the touch interface; and

    wherein the circuit is configured to require a wear leveling action that requires selection of one or more portions of the touch interface by a user prior to entering a passcode, wherein the selection requires a user to touch and hold the one or more portions of the touch interface for a predetermined period of time and the predetermined period of time is longer than a time period needed to enter a passcode on the touch interface.

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