Door Access Control System with a Cloud Function

• US 20160093130A1
• Filed: 05/18/2015
• Published: 03/31/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: I-TEK Metal Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• Original Assignee: I-TEK Metal Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• Inventors: Shen, Jimmy, Huang, Tsung-Yu
• Granted Patent: US 9,378,597 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00325 and the lock having only one limited data transmission range
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00611 by using inductive transmission
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00777 by induction
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2209/02 Access control comprising means for the enrolment of users
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2209/64 using a proximity sensor
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00174 Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys mechanical locks with electric permutation E05B49/00; arrangements for sensing or reading record carriers G06K7/00; electronic switching H03K17/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00182 operated with unidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00309 operated with bidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00571 operated by interacting with a central unit
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00658 operated by passive electrical keys
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00904 for hotels, motels, office buildings or the like
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00944 Details of construction or manufacture
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/20 involving the use of a pass
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/21 having a variable access code
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/257 electronically G07C9/26 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/27 with central registration
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/28 the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/06 Authentication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/08 Access security
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/50 Secure pairing of devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/71 : Hardware identity
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/021 : Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/80 : Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

Abstract

A door access control system (9) with a cloud function includes a door lock (10) mounted to a door (435). A door lock controller (611) is mounted in the door (435) and is electrically connected to the door lock (10). A wireless charging device (511) is electrically connected to the door lock controller (611). A main control unit (659) is provided for operating the door lock controller (611). The door access control system (9) further includes a cloud server (711) that can be connected to the door lock controller (611). The main control unit (659) can be connected to and log in the cloud server (711).

Claims

1. A door access control system comprising:

an active door opening unit including an ultrahigh frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) module, a battery electrically connected to the UHF RFID module, and a low frequency (LF) reception module, with the UHF RFID module including a first memory storing an access identification number;

a radio frequency identification (RFID) communication controllable device configured to install a door access control program capable of performing a user deletion function and a cloud login function;

a door lock including a latch head slideable between a latching position and an unlatching position, with the door lock further including a locking mechanism operably connected to the latch head, with the door lock adapted to be mounted to a door;

a control module connected to the locking mechanism and controlling the locking mechanism to be in a locking state preventing movement of the latch head from the latching position to the unlatching position or an unlocking state permitting movement of the latch head from the latching position to the unlatching position;

a power supply unit electrically connected to the control module;

a main memory electrically connected to the control module, with the main memory storing a first access list consisting of at least one authorized access identification number;

a passive induction module electrically connected to the control module, with the control module configured for receiving the access identification number of the UHF RFID module via the passive induction module;

a low frequency (LF) transmission module electrically connected to the control module, with the control module controlling the power supply unit to supply electricity to the LF transmission module, with the LF transmission module setting a received signal strength indication value to decide a communication range of the LF transmission module;

a cloud server including a storage device storing a second access list consisting of at least one authorized door access identification number; and

a wireless transmission module electrically connected to the control module, with the control module configured to be connected to the cloud server via the wireless transmission module, permitting the cloud server to update the first access list of the main memory, with the RFID communication controllable device configured to be connected to the cloud server,

wherein when the RFID communication controllable device executes the cloud login function of the door access control program, the RFID communication controllable device is permitted to be connected to the cloud server and is permitted to log in the cloud server by inputting an account and a code,

wherein when the RFID communication controllable device does not execute the cloud login function of the door access control program, the RFID communication controllable device is prevented from being connected to the cloud server,

wherein when the RFID communication controllable device logs in the cloud server, the RFID communication controllable device is permitted to perform the user deletion function or the cloud login function to change a content in the second access list of the cloud server, and the cloud server updates the first access list of the main memory according to the second access list,

wherein when at least one of the account and the code inputted by the RFID communication controllable device is incorrect, the RFID communication controllable device is prevented from logging in the cloud server, preventing the RFID communication controllable device to perform the user deletion function and the cloud login function, and the cloud server is prevented from updating the first access list of the main memory,

wherein when the active door opening unit is outside of the communication range of the LF transmission module, operation of the UHF RFID module is prevented,

wherein when the active door opening unit is within the communication range of the LF transmission module, the LF reception module activates the UHF RFID module to operate by using electricity of the battery,

wherein when the UHF RFID module operates, the control module uses the passive induction module to receive the door access identification number of the UHF RFID module,

wherein when the control module identifies that the access identification number of the UHF RFID module is identical to one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module is permitted to set the locking mechanism in the unlocking state, and

wherein when the control module identifies that the access identification number of the UHF RFID module is not identical to any one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module sets the locking mechanism in the locking state.

2. The door access control system as claimed in claim 1, with the active door opening unit further including a high frequency (HF) radio frequency identification module having a second memory storing an access identification number, with the door access control program of the RFID communication controllable device further including a third access list and a user adding function, with the door access control system further comprising:

an active induction module electrically connected to the control module, with the control module configured for driving the active induction module to read the access identification number of the HF RFID module,

with the RFID communication controllable device executing the user adding function, when the active door opening unit is within the communication range of the RFID communication controllable device, the RFID communication controllable device obtains the access identification number of the HF RFID module, adds the access identification number of the HF RFID module into the third access list of the RFID communication controllable device, sets the access identification number of the HF RFID module as an authorized access identification number,

wherein when the RFID communication controllable device obtains the access identification number of the HF RFID module and logs in the cloud server, the RFID communication controllable device adds the access identification number of the HF RFID module into the second access list of the cloud server by executing the user adding function, granting door access authority to the HF RFID module,

wherein when the battery is unable to provide electricity to the UHF RFID module for operation and when the active door opening unit is within the communication range of the active induction module, the control module drives the active induction module to read the access identification number of the HF RFID module,

wherein when the battery is unable to provide electricity to the UHF RFID module for operation and when the active door opening unit is outside of the communication range of the active induction module, the control module is prevented from driving the active induction module to read the access identification number of the HF RFID module,

wherein when the control module identifies that the access identification number of the HF RFID module is identical to one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module sets the locking mechanism in the unlocking state, and

wherein when the control module identifies that the access identification number of the HF RFID module is not identical to any one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module sets the locking mechanism in the locking state.

3. The door access control system as claimed in claim 2, further comprising:

an infrared activation module electrically connected to the control module, with a detection range of the infrared activation module smaller than the communication range of the LF transmission module,

wherein when the passive induction module receives the access identification number of the UHF RFID module and when a user carrying the active door opening unit is outside of the detection range of the infrared activation module, the control module is prevented from setting the locking mechanism in the unlocking state,

wherein when the passive induction module receives the access identification number of the UHF RFID module and when the user carrying the active door opening unit is within the detection range of the infrared activation module, the control module sets the locking mechanism in the unlocking state,

wherein when the HF RFID module is outside of the detection range of the infrared activation module, the control module is prevented from driving the active induction module, and

wherein when the HF RFID module is within the detection range of the infrared activation module, the control module drives driving the active induction module to read the access identification number of the HF RFID module.

4. The door access control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:

a receiver electrically connected to the power supply unit, with the receiver including a charging circuit and an antenna electrically connected to the charging circuit, with the receiver adapted to be mounted to the door; and

a transmitter including a wireless transmitting circuit and an antenna electrically connected to the wireless transmitting circuit, with the transmitter adapted to be mounted to a door frame to which the door is pivotably mounted, with the transmitter adapted to be connected to a power supply,

wherein when the door is in the open position, the receiver is not aligned with the transmitter, and

wherein when the door is in the closed position, the receiver is aligned with the transmitter, the receiver receives radio wave from the transmitter, converts the radio wave into electricity, and stores the electricity in the power supply unit.

5. The door access control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:

a lighting module electrically connected to the control module,

wherein when the access identification number of the UHF RFID module is identical to one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module controls the lighting module to generate an indicative light source, and

wherein when the access identification number of the UHF RFID module is not identical to any one of the at least one authorized access identification number of the first access list of the main memory, the control module controls the lighting module not to generate the indicative light source.

6. The door access control system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising

an inertia detection unit electrically connected to the control module;

and

an alarm device electrically connected to the control module,

wherein when the door access control system is stricken by an external force, the inertia detection unit outputs a signal to the control module, and the control module activates the alarm device to send out an alarm message.

7. The door access control system as claimed in 1, with the door lock further including:

a case adapted to be mounted in the door, with the case including a chamber, with the latch head slideably received in the chamber; and

an unlatching mechanism pivotably received in the chamber and including a follower portion operatively connected to the latch head, with the follower portion pivotable between a release position and a pressing position,

with the locking mechanism mounted in the chamber and electrically connected to the power supply unit, with the locking mechanism including a locking block movable between a front position and a rear position, with the power supply unit providing electricity required for moving the locking block between the front position and the rear position,

wherein when the latch head is in latching position, if the unlatching mechanism pivots from the release position towards the pressing position, the latch head moves from the latching position towards the unlatching position,

wherein when the unlatching mechanism is in the pressing position, the latch head is in the unlatching position,

wherein when the locking block is in the front position, pivotal movement of the unlatching mechanism from the release position to the pressing position is not permitted, and

wherein when the locking block is in the rear position, pivotal movement of the unlatching mechanism from the release position to the pressing position is permitted.

8. The door access control system as claimed in claim 7, with the door lock further including:

a base fixed in the chamber, with the base including a track and a groove in communication with the track, with the locking block slideably received in the track of the base and including a receiving groove, with the locking block limited by the track and movable in the transverse direction between the front position adjacent to the unlatching mechanism and the rear position distant to the unlatching mechanism;

a shaft mounted in the receiving groove of the locking block;

a first sliding block slideably mounted on the shaft, with the first sliding block limited by the shaft and movable in the transverse direction between a central position in a central portion of the receiving groove and a non-central position not in the central portion of the receiving groove;

a first compression spring mounted around the shaft;

a second compression spring mounted around the shaft, with the first sliding block located between the first and second compression springs, with the first and second compression springs biasing the first sliding block to the central position;

an electric driving device mounted in the groove of the base and electrically connected to the power supply unit, with the electric driving device including a driving shaft having a threaded section at an intermediate portion thereof, with the driving shaft controlled to rotate in a forward direction or a reverse direction opposite to the forward direction;

a second sliding block including a screw hole in threading connection with the threaded section of the driving shaft;

a follower plate including a first portion coupled to the first sliding block and a second portion coupled to the second sliding block,

wherein when the driving shaft rotates in the forward direction, the second sliding block, the follower plate, and the first sliding block move towards the unlatching mechanism,

wherein when the driving shaft rotates in the reverse direction, the second sliding block, the follower plate, and the first sliding block move away from the unlatching mechanism,

wherein when the unlatching mechanism is in the release position, rotation of the driving shaft in the forward direction causes movement of the locking block from the rear position towards the front position,

wherein when the unlatching mechanism is in the pressing position, the locking block is blocked by the unlatching mechanism, rotation of the driving shaft in the forward position causes the first sliding block to move from the central position to the non-central position and to compress the first compression spring, permitting the locking block to be retained in the rear position,

wherein when the locking block is in the rear position, the locking block disengages from the unlatching mechanism, permitting the unlatching mechanism to move from the release position to the pressing position,

wherein when the locking block is in the front position, the locking block engages with the unlatching mechanism, not permitting the unlatching mechanism to move from the release position to the pressing position, and

wherein when the locking block is in the front position, rotation of the driving shaft in the reverse direction causes movement of the locking block from the front position to the rear position.

9. The door access control system as claimed in claim 8, with the door lock further including:

a third compression spring mounted around the driving shaft; and

a fourth compression spring mounted around the driving shaft, with the second sliding block located between the third and fourth compression springs,

wherein when the locking block moves from the rear position towards the front position, the second sliding block compresses the third compression spring,

wherein when the locking block moves from the front position to the rear position, the second sliding block compresses the fourth compression spring,

wherein when the locking block is in the front position, if the driving shaft keeps rotating in the forward direction, the second sliding block keeps compressing the third compression spring, the screw hole of the second sliding block disengages from the threaded section of the driving shaft, and the third compression spring biases the screw hole of the second sliding block to abut an end of the threaded section of the driving shaft, and

wherein when the locking block is in the rear position, if the driving shaft keeps rotating in the reverse direction, the second sliding block keeps compressing the fourth compression spring, the screw hole of the second sliding block disengages from the threaded section of the driving shaft, and the fourth compression spring biases the screw hole of the second sliding block to abut another end of the threaded section of the driving shaft.

10. The door access control system as claimed in claim 9, with the threaded section of the driving shaft having a length in the transverse direction slightly larger than a spacing between the rear position and the front position of the locking block in the transverse direction.

11. The door access control system as claimed in claim 10, with the base further including a positioning groove located between the track and the groove and intercommunicated with the groove, with the driving shaft further including an end distant to the threaded section of the driving shaft, with the door lock further including:

a pivotal block detachably received in the positioning groove of the base, with the pivotal block including a pivotal hole, and with the end of the driving shaft pivotably received in the pivotal hole of the pivotal block.

12. The door lock as claimed in claim 11, with the base further including a first sliding groove extending from the second side towards the first side and intercommunicating with the groove, with the cover plate further including a second sliding groove aligned with the first sliding groove, with the second sliding block including a first lug and a second lug, with the first lug slideably received in the first sliding groove of the base, and with the second lug slideably received in the second sliding groove of the cover plate.

13. The door lock as claimed in claim 7, with the locking block including a wider portion and a narrower portion, with the wider portion including two outer surfaces spaced from each other in a width direction perpendicular to the transverse direction and an end face extending between the two outer surfaces, with the narrower portion including two inner faces between the two outer surfaces in the width direction, with the locking groove formed in the end face of the wider portion, with the locking block further including a through-hole extending from one of the two inner faces through another of the two inner faces, with the wider portion of the locking block located outside of the track of the base, with the narrower portion located in the track, with the base further including first and second sides spaced from each other in the width direction,

with the unlatching mechanism further including a first driven ring, a second driven ring, and a first follower ring between the first and second driven rings, with the first and second driven rings coupled to and jointly pivotable with the first follower ring, with the first driven ring including a first protrusion on an outer periphery thereof, with the second driven ring including a first projection on an outer periphery thereof, with the follower portion formed on the outer periphery of the first follower ring, with the case further including a side having a first pivotal hole pivotably receiving the first driven ring, with the case further including a first screw hole aligned with the wider portion of the locking block, with the door lock further including:

a lid mounted to the case to close the chamber, with the lid including a second pivotal hole pivotably receiving the second driven ring, with the lid further including a second screw hole aligned with the wider portion of the locking block;

a cover plate mounted to the first side of the base, with a spacing between the two inner faces of the locking block smaller than a bottom of the track and an inner face of the cover plate;

a guiding block slideably received in the through-hole of the locking block, with the guiding block including two ends respectively abutting the bottom of the track and the inner face of the cover plate, permitting the locking block to move in an axial direction of the guiding block parallel to the width direction between a first position adjacent to the side of the case and a second position adjacent to the lid, with the guiding block and the locking block jointly movable between the front position and the rear position;

a switching screw selectively engaged with the first screw hole of the case or the second screw hole of the lid,

wherein when the switching screw engages with the first screw hole of the case, the switching screw biases the locking block to the second position, the locking groove of the locking block is aligned with the first projection of the second driven ring in the axial direction of the guiding block, and the locking groove of the locking block is spaced from the first protrusion of the first driven ring in the axial direction of the guiding block,

wherein when the switching screw engages with the second screw hole of the lid, the switching screw biases the locking block to the first position, the locking groove of the locking block is aligned with the first protrusion of the first driven ring in the axial direction of the guiding block, and the locking groove of the locking block is spaced from the first projection of the second driven ring in the axial direction of the guiding block,

wherein when the locking block is in the first position and moves from the rear position to the front position, the locking groove of the locking block engages with the first projection of the second driven ring, and

wherein when the locking block is in the second position and moves from the rear position to the front position, the locking groove of the locking block engages with the first projection of the first driven ring.