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Increased security electronic lock

  • US 9,805,534 B2
  • Filed: 06/10/2015
  • Issued: 10/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A biometric locking device comprising:

  • a processor;

    a memory coupled to the processor;

    a wireless communication interface coupled to the processor;

    a first biometric sensor coupled to the processor;

    a locking mechanism;

    a motion sensor coupled to the processor; and

    a motor coupled to the processor and to the locking mechanism,wherein the biometric locking device is configured to receive reference biometric data of an authorized user from a second biometric sensor,wherein the biometric locking device is configured to unlock the locking mechanism when biometric data that, is obtained by the first biometric sensor is determined to match the reference biometric data,wherein the motion sensor is configured to generate acceleration data indicative of a rate of acceleration of the motion sensor,wherein the biometric locking device is configured to determine a first rate of acceleration, indicative of a maximum rate of acceleration during a characterization period, based on the acceleration data generated by the motion sensor during the characterization period,wherein the biometric locking device is configured to send a message that indicates a possible security issue to a first party when the acceleration data generated by the motion sensor indicates a rate of acceleration more than a predetermined amount greater than the first rate of acceleration.

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