A padlock device includes a housing; a shackle associated within the housing and having, with respect to the housing, a closed configuration and an open configuration; a latch subsystem associated with the housing for securely retaining the shackle in the closed configuration, the latch subsystem electrically operable to release the shackle; a biometric sensor associated with the housing to electronically sense fingerprint data from a finger being sensed; a control subsystem in the housing in communication with the biometric sensor and the latch subsystem, the control subsystem comprising: internal processor-readable memory configured to store one or more fingerprint records, each fingerprint record comprising authorized fingerprint data associated with a respective fingerprint identifier; processing structure configured to receive sensed fingerprint data from the biometric sensor and to cause the latch subsystem to release the shackle in the event of a release condition requiring at least that the sensed fingerprint data corresponds to authorized fingerprint data in at least one of the fingerprint records; the processing structure configured to present a management interface accessible by an external device in authorized communication with the control system to selectively: store one or more fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory; and delete or disable one or more stored fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory based at least on one or more respective fingerprint identifiers provided by the external device. A padlock system includes the padlock device; and a processor-readable medium embodying a computer program for provisioning an external device to conduct authorized communications with the padlock device, the computer program including program code for presenting a user interface on the external device for enabling the authorized manager to conduct managing of fingerprint records for the padlock device; and program code for accessing the management interface of the padlock device in accordance with the managing.

A padlock device includes a housing; a shackle associated within the housing and having, with respect to the housing, a closed configuration and an open configuration; a latch subsystem associated with the housing for securely retaining the shackle in the closed configuration, the latch subsystem electrically operable to release the shackle; a biometric sensor associated with the housing to electronically sense fingerprint data from a finger being sensed; a control subsystem in the housing in communication with the biometric sensor and the latch subsystem, the control subsystem comprising: internal processor-readable memory configured to store one or more fingerprint records, each fingerprint record comprising authorized fingerprint data associated with a respective fingerprint identifier; processing structure configured to receive sensed fingerprint data from the biometric sensor and to cause the latch subsystem to release the shackle in the event of a release condition requiring at least that the sensed fingerprint data corresponds to authorized fingerprint data in at least one of the fingerprint records; the processing structure configured to present a management interface accessible by an external device in authorized communication with the control system to selectively: store one or more fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory; and delete or disable one or more stored fingerprint records in the internal processor-readable memory based at least on one or more respective fingerprint identifiers provided by the external device. A padlock system includes the padlock device; and a processor-readable medium embodying a computer program for provisioning an external device to conduct authorized communications with the padlock device, the computer program including program code for presenting a user interface on the external device for enabling the authorized manager to conduct managing of fingerprint records for the padlock device; and program code for accessing the management interface of the padlock device in accordance with the managing.

Disclosed are an electronic lock (100) and a light colour control method for the electronic lock (100). The electronic lock (100) comprises a lock body (1), a lock hook (2), at least two shifting beads (3), a lock shifter (4), a motor (5), a motor actuator (6), and an elastic member (7), wherein the shifting beads (3), the lock shifter (4), the motor (5) and the motor actuator (6) are mounted in the lock body (1), the motor actuator (6) is mounted on the motor (5) and interlinked with the lock shifter (4), the lock hook (2) is mounted on the lock body (1) and is able to move with respect to the lock body (1), the shifting beads (3) cooperate with the lock hook (2) such that the electronic lock (100) is transformable between a locked state and an unlocked state, and the elastic member (7) is mounted in the lock body (1) and exerts an acting force on the shifting beads (3) in opposite directions towards the lock hook (2) so that the shifting beads (3) do not exert any acting force on the lock shifter (4) during a progress of unlocking and locking. In the electronic lock (100), the shifting beads (3) do not exert any acting three on the motor (5) during a progress of unlocking and locking, and the motor (5) is in an unloaded state, thereby lowering demand for power supply and for the voltage and power of the motor (5), reducing energy loss and prolonging the service life of the electronic lock.

Disclosed are an electronic lock (100) and a light colour control method for the electronic lock (100). The electronic lock (100) comprises a lock body (1), a lock hook (2), at least two shifting beads (3), a lock shifter (4), a motor (5), a motor actuator (6), and an elastic member (7), wherein the shifting beads (3), the lock shifter (4), the motor (5) and the motor actuator (6) are mounted in the lock body (1), the motor actuator (6) is mounted on the motor (5) and interlinked with the lock shifter (4), the lock hook (2) is mounted on the lock body (1) and is able to move with respect to the lock body (1), the shifting beads (3) cooperate with the lock hook (2) such that the electronic lock (100) is transformable between a locked state and an unlocked state, and the elastic member (7) is mounted in the lock body (1) and exerts an acting force on the shifting beads (3) in opposite directions towards the lock hook (2) so that the shifting beads (3) do not exert any acting force on the lock shifter (4) during a progress of unlocking and locking. In the electronic lock (100), the shifting beads (3) do not exert any acting three on the motor (5) during a progress of unlocking and locking, and the motor (5) is in an unloaded state, thereby lowering demand for power supply and for the voltage and power of the motor (5), reducing energy loss and prolonging the service life of the electronic lock.

Systems, devices, and methods for controlling access to a secure space are disclosed. The system includes a locking device fastenable to an access point of the secure space, a server, and a network for communication between the locking device and server. The server includes a storage unit to store authorization data for the locking device and the user computing device, and a processing unit for receiving a request from the user computing device to access the locking device; authenticating the user computing device; generating authorization data; and providing at least part of the authorization data to each of the locking device and the user computing device. The locking device includes an actuator, a memory, and a processing unit for receiving a security command from the user computing device; determining whether the security command includes requesting data that corresponds to the authorization data; and generating a control signal for the actuator to move the locking device based on the security command.

An electronic straight shackle lock apparatus and system. Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock that provides a high level of security at a relatively low cost and without any opening for a physical mechanical key. Certain embodiments provide for an easy-to-use and compact adapter for a keyless, electronic straight shackle lock and the ability to manually override the electronic lock. Certain benefits and advantages of the present disclosure include a compact and flexible locking system that can be installed on many different enclosures and doors that can be locked and unlocked using an electronic device via a wireless signal.

A system is provided for unlocking a lock comprising: an electronic locking core (1) for insertion in a lock body (18), and a separate power source (40). The locking core (1) comprises: a casing (12) housing an electronic circuit board (20), and a motor (26). The motor (26) is configured to move a locking member (28) located at one end of the casing (12) and externally thereof that transitions a latch of the lock between a locked and an unlocked configuration. A terminal (56) is located at the opposite end of the casing (12) to receive power from the separate power source (40). The power source (40) is housed within a cartridge (42) separate from and connectable to the locking core (1), the cartridge (42) including a co-operating terminal to connect the power source (40) to the electronic circuit board (20). The motor (26) is activated to move the locking member (28) to unlock the lock when the separate power source (40) is connected to the locking core (1) and the electronic circuit board (20) receives a unique data code from a remote source.

A system is provided for unlocking a lock comprising: an electronic locking core (1) for insertion in a lock body (18), and a separate power source (40). The locking core (1) comprises: a casing (12) housing an electronic circuit board (20), and a motor (26). The motor (26) is configured to move a locking member (28) located at one end of the casing (12) and externally thereof that transitions a latch of the lock between a locked and an unlocked configuration. A terminal (56) is located at the opposite end of the casing (12) to receive power from the separate power source (40). The power source (40) is housed within a cartridge (42) separate from and connectable to the locking core (1), the cartridge (42) including a co-operating terminal to connect the power source (40) to the electronic circuit board (20). The motor (26) is activated to move the locking member (28) to unlock the lock when the separate power source (40) is connected to the locking core (1) and the electronic circuit board (20) receives a unique data code from a remote source.

An electronic lockbox uses a rotary actuator with multiple positions to achieve multiple locking states. Multiple positions of the actuator are detected, using optical sensors. The locking mechanism includes an outer sleeve and an inner cylindrical barrel that are coupled with torsion springs. The lockbox has a shackle and a key bin that are retained by the inner barrel when in the locked state, and the barrel can be rotated to either release the shackle or to release the key bin that typically holds a building's key.

A hoop lock including a shackle, a crossbar, and a locking assembly operable to secure the shackle to the crossbar. The shackle may include a straight foot and a bent foot, and the locking assembly may engage the straight foot and the bent foot to secure the shackle to the crossbar.