E05B39/04

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO SELF-STORAGE UNITS
20230096650 · 2023-03-30 ·

The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for randomly generating unlock codes and identifiers for locks, and creating unlock code and identifier pairs. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is integrated with, or part of, a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely controlled, whereby users can request an unlock code via text messaging using a mobile device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RANDOMLY GENERATING AND ASSOCIATING UNLOCK CODES AND LOCK IDENTIFIERS
20220343416 · 2022-10-27 ·

The disclosure generally relates to a system and method for randomly generating unlock codes and identifiers for locks, and creating unlock code and identifier pairs. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention is integrated with, or part of, a distributed management system that controls access to various locations, such as, for example, self-storage units, hotel rooms, apartment buildings, storage containers, short-term housing rentals, lockers, equipment rooms, vaults, hospitals, airports, government facilities, nuclear power facilities, water treatment facilities, weapon storage facilities, aircraft cockpits, and any other setting that requires restricted, selective, or monitored access that can be remotely controlled, whereby users can request an unlock code via text messaging using a mobile device.

EXIT DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230084054 · 2023-03-16 ·

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SMART CAM LOCKS AND KEY LOCK BOXES
20230162548 · 2023-05-25 ·

The present disclosure generally relates to providing electronic locking systems. Using novel designs and network technology, the present systems, methods, and apparatuses can provide a secure alternative to a cam lock or a lock box for storing items that may be left unattended, without the use of a physical key. For example, in certain embodiments, the present systems, methods, and apparatuses can facilitate the locking and unlocking of a cam lock or a lock box by using a digital construct, an encryption system, and various native and/or third-party software components.

Electronic door locks, systems, and networks
09852564 · 2017-12-26 · ·

Electronic locks, electronic lock systems, and electronic lock networks are provided, and can include a latch, an interior unit including an interior handle operable to place the latch in the unlatched position, an interior user-interface, and an interior controller coupled to the interior user-interface; an exterior unit including an exterior handle having an active mode and a non-active mode, the exterior handle operable to place the latch in the unlatched position when in the active mode, an exterior user-interface, a fingerprint sensor configured to sense fingerprint data, and an exterior controller configure to receive the sensed fingerprint data, output the sensed fingerprint data, and place the exterior handle in the active mode upon receiving an active signal; and a main controller coupled to the interior controller and the exterior controller, the main controller configured to receive the sensed fingerprint data from the exterior controller, compare the sensed fingerprint data to a known fingerprint data, and output the active signal to the exterior controller based on the comparison.

LOCK INDICATOR, CARTRIDGE, AND A MECHANICAL LOCK ASSEMBLY
20220372792 · 2022-11-24 ·

A lock indicator and a mechanical lock assembly, comprising: a switch; a transmitter coupled to a power source; and a bolt member moveable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the housing, wherein the switch is configured to engage the bolt member and is actuatable by the bolt member to determine the position of the bolt member, and the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the position of the bolt member to a remote device.

LOCK INDICATOR, CARTRIDGE, AND A MECHANICAL LOCK ASSEMBLY
20220372792 · 2022-11-24 ·

A lock indicator and a mechanical lock assembly, comprising: a switch; a transmitter coupled to a power source; and a bolt member moveable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the housing, wherein the switch is configured to engage the bolt member and is actuatable by the bolt member to determine the position of the bolt member, and the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the position of the bolt member to a remote device.

Exit device systems and methods

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

SHOWER FALL PREVENTION DEVICE
20170224566 · 2017-08-10 ·

A device may be provided for preventing fatal bathroom accidents relating to falls. Such a shower fall prevention device may be attached to a fixing point on a ceiling of a shower and may have two arm pit hooks pivotably connected to the fixing point. It may further comprise a rod connected between the fixing point and a bar, where arm pit hooks may be connected on right and left ends of the bar. The device may further comprise a strong rubber band or an extendable and retractable belt, connected between the fixing point and the rod. The device may further comprise a handle next to the rod and connected to the bar via an extension of a free end of one of the arm pit hooks, and may further comprise a cushion formed on an extension of a free end of one of the arm pit hooks.

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC LOCK
20210396049 · 2021-12-23 ·

The disclosure is an intelligent electronic lock. The intelligent electronic lock includes: an electronic lock shell, a wireless communication module, an instruction input device, the instruction input device is arranged on the electronic lock shell for instruction input, a processor, the processor is connected to the wireless communication module and the instruction input device is connected to receive and send signals, and the electronic rope.