A storage device (10) for storing a key, the storage device (10) comprising a housing (12, 38); a blocking structure (40); a carrier (18) for carrying 76 a key, the carrier (18) being movable relative to the housing (12, 38) between a closed position (20), in which the carrier (18) is accommodated within the housing (12, 38), and an open position (26), in which the carrier (18) at least partly protrudes from the housing (12, 38) for retrieval of a key from the carrier (18), the carrier (18) comprising a blocking member (44) and a biasing device (42) arranged to bias the blocking member (44) into engagement with the blocking structure (40) in the closed position (20); and an actuator (52) comprising a locking structure (54), the actuator (52) being arranged to move the locking structure (54) between a 40 locking position (56) to lock the blocking member (44) when engaging the blocking structure (40), and an unlocking position (84) in which the blocking member (44) is not locked by the locking structure (54).

An electronic device with light indication functionality is provided. The electronic device includes a device housing, a circuit board, a guiding ring and a plurality of light-absorbing elements. The device housing includes a housing recess and a supporting member, wherein the supporting member is formed as the bottom of the housing recess. The circuit board is disposed in the housing recess, wherein the circuit board includes a first circuit board surface and a plurality of first light sources, the first light sources are disposed on the first circuit board surface, and the first light sources provide first light beams. The guiding ring is disposed on the device housing. The light-absorbing elements are supported by the supporting member and correspond to the light-entering edge.

A method for extending and retracting a handle of a door handle assembly for a door of a vehicle includes providing a door handle assembly having a base portion, a handle portion that is movably attached at the base portion, and an electrically operable actuator that operates to move the handle portion relative to the base portion. A control controls operation of the actuator to move the handle portion between a recessed position and a partially extended position. Responsive to detecting presence of an authorized user, a sensing system determines a motion vector of the user that is indicative of a direction that the user is moving relative to the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the determined motion vector is indicative of the user approaching the door of the vehicle, the control controls operation of the actuator to move the handle portion to the partially extended position.

A method for extending and retracting a handle of a door handle assembly for a door of a vehicle includes providing a door handle assembly having a base portion, a handle portion that is movably attached at the base portion, and an electrically operable actuator that operates to move the handle portion relative to the base portion. A control controls operation of the actuator to move the handle portion between a recessed position and a partially extended position. Responsive to detecting presence of an authorized user, a sensing system determines a motion vector of the user that is indicative of a direction that the user is moving relative to the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the determined motion vector is indicative of the user approaching the door of the vehicle, the control controls operation of the actuator to move the handle portion to the partially extended position.

A circuit for a smart lock includes a state detection unit, a main control chip and a motor driving unit, the state detection unit includes optocoupler sensors U21, U31 and a Hall sensor; the optocoupler sensor U21 is configured to form a first in-position signal, the optocoupler sensor U31 is configured to form a second in-position signal, the Hall sensor is configured to detect whether the state of the lock body is unlocked in position so as to form an auxiliary signal; the main control chip is configured to output a control signal according to the first and second in-position signals and the auxiliary signal; and the motor driving unit is configured to drive the motor to rotate forward or reverse or stop rotating according to the control signal.

A circuit for a smart lock includes a state detection unit, a main control chip and a motor driving unit, the state detection unit includes optocoupler sensors U21, U31 and a Hall sensor; the optocoupler sensor U21 is configured to form a first in-position signal, the optocoupler sensor U31 is configured to form a second in-position signal, the Hall sensor is configured to detect whether the state of the lock body is unlocked in position so as to form an auxiliary signal; the main control chip is configured to output a control signal according to the first and second in-position signals and the auxiliary signal; and the motor driving unit is configured to drive the motor to rotate forward or reverse or stop rotating according to the control signal.

A door lock illumination device connected to a door, the door lock illumination device including a main body, a key hole disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a key therein, and an illumination unit disposed within at least a portion of the main body to illuminate in response to the key hole receiving the key.

A door lock illumination device connected to a door, the door lock illumination device including a main body, a key hole disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a key therein, and an illumination unit disposed within at least a portion of the main body to illuminate in response to the key hole receiving the key.

A storage apparatus having a keyless lock/unlock system. The storage apparatus may including a housing having a storage cavity and a door may be coupled to the housing. A handle is coupled to the door and defines a handle cavity. The locking system includes an electronics assembly and a locking mechanism that are in operable communication. The electronics assembly includes a reader component and an indicator component that are located within the handle cavity. The indicator component is visible through a window in the handle. When the reader component receives credential data which is then authenticated, the locking system transitions between a locked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is locked and the indicator component is in a first display state and an unlocked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is unlocked and the indicator component is in a second display state. The indicator component may be electronic paper.

A storage apparatus having a keyless lock/unlock system. The storage apparatus may including a housing having a storage cavity and a door may be coupled to the housing. A handle is coupled to the door and defines a handle cavity. The locking system includes an electronics assembly and a locking mechanism that are in operable communication. The electronics assembly includes a reader component and an indicator component that are located within the handle cavity. The indicator component is visible through a window in the handle. When the reader component receives credential data which is then authenticated, the locking system transitions between a locked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is locked and the indicator component is in a first display state and an unlocked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is unlocked and the indicator component is in a second display state. The indicator component may be electronic paper.