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 a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor;
detecting a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor; and
validating that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity.
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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 a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor; detecting a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor; and validating that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. 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 an indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor; receiving an audible message from the visitor, the audible message comprising an identity attribute suggestive of an identity of the visitor; and determining whether the identity of the visitor substantially matches an identity of an authorized visitor who is permitted access to the building. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A door lock system for securing a building door, comprising:
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an outer housing; a door lock coupled to the outer housing, wherein the door lock moves between a locked state and an unlocked state; a visitor detection system coupled to the outer housing, wherein the visitor detection system comprises at least one of a camera assembly and a motion detector assembly; and a visitor communication system coupled to the outer housing, wherein the visitor communication system comprises at least one of a microphone and a speaker. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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