A method for localizing a user device using a Time of Flight (ToF) antenna array disposed on a vehicle, the method includes determining, via a ToF localization controller, that the user device is less than a threshold distance from the vehicle, determining an angle of arrival via the ToF localization controller and the ToF antenna array, and generating an unlock signal that unlocks a vehicle door responsive to determining that the user device is less than the threshold distance from the vehicle door.

The lock(100) comprises a controller, a data storage device, a lock mechanism operable by the controller in a locked state or an unlocked state, and a data communication frontend comprises a first data port(108) and a second data port; Wherein the controller is configured to enter into data communication via second data port after successful completion of data communication via the first data port(108). An electronic key(200) comprises a key controller, a data storage device, a power source and a data communication frontend comprising a first data port(202) and a second data port; wherein the electronic key(200) is a physical key having a key body and is configured to work with the lock(100).

According to a first aspect, it is presented a method for requesting access to a physical space controlled by an electronic lock. The method is performed in a user device and comprises the steps of: reading a tag using a near field radio protocol, yielding a tag identifier, the tag being distinct from the electronic lock; finding, based on the tag identifier, a lock identifier associated with the tag identifier, wherein the tag identifier is distinct from the lock identifier; and sending an access request message to the electronic lock having the lock identifier.

The invention relates to a method (100) for securing a communication between a mobile communication apparatus (10) and a vehicle (5), in particular for authentication at a passive access system of the vehicle (5), wherein the vehicle (5) comprises at least one radio unit (20).

Techniques are provided for improving ranging accuracy of ultrawideband (UWB) devices. An example method for obtaining a distance measurement with a wireless node includes obtaining a first distance measurement using a first radio link, determining a status of a second radio link in response to the first distance measurement being less than a threshold distance, configuring one or more transceiver parameters associated with the second radio link in response to determining the second radio link is utilizing a non-line of sight path, and obtaining a second distance measurement using the second radio link and the one or more transceiver parameters.

Lock arrangement and method for transferring electrical power with a lock arrangement that includes a counterpart of the lock and an electrical lock including a lock case. A device for wirelessly sending electrical power to the lock case and/or into connection with the lock case is arranged in connection with the counterpart of the lock, and arranged in the lock case and/or in connection with the lock case are a device for wirelessly receiving electrical power from the device for sending electrical power that is arranged in connection with the counterpart of the lock. The counterpart of the lock wirelessly sends electrical power to the lock case and/or into connection with the lock case with the device that is for sending electrical power, and the lock case wirelessly receives electrical power from the counterpart of the lock with the device that is for receiving electrical power, when the lock and the counterpart of the lock are at a certain distance from each other. The electrical power received from the connection of the lock is measured and the power level of the electrical power sent is increased and/or decreased in such a way that the measured level of the electrical power received is between certain predetermined upper and lower values or essentially at a given preset level.

Systems and techniques for a physical access control systems with localization-based intent detection are described herein. In an example, an access control system may regulate access to an asset. The access control system is adapted to establish a first connection with a key-device. The access control system may be further adapted to receive a credential for a user over the first connection. The access control system may be further adapted to establish a second connection with the key-device. The access control system may be further adapted to determine an intent of the user to access the asset. The access control system may use location data derived from the second connection to determine the intent of the user. The access control system may be further adapted to provide the credential to an access controller, based on identifying an intent of the user to access the asset.

A method is provided for operating an electronic lock system having a long range capability and a close proximity range capability, including identifying via the long range capability an initial contact between an electronic lock and a credential, authenticating the credential via the electronic lock, and unlocking the electronic lock when the authenticated credential is sensed via the close proximity range capability. An electronic lock system is also provided which includes a credential, an electronic lock configured to communicate with the credential and having a long range capability and a close proximity range capability. The long range capability identifies initial communication between the electronic lock and the credential, the electronic lock authenticates the identified credential, and the electronic lock unlocks when the authenticated credential is sensed via the close proximity range capability.

Described herein is a wireless electronic lockset comprising a processing unit, a locking bolt, a motor, a wireless communication tag, and a wireless interface. The lockset is capable of connecting to a mobile device via a first communication protocol and/or a second communication protocol. The lockset sends a value to the mobile device via the first communication protocol and receives an actuation command via the second communication protocol if the mobile device has been verified by a server. The actuation command causes the lockset to lock or unlock the door.

In general, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for updating wireless electronic locks. One aspect is a method for updating wireless electronic locks, the method comprising scanning, by the computing device, for signals broadcast from wireless electronic locks within proximity to the computing device, the electronic locks being compatible with a mobile application executing on the computing device, while scanning, recording signal strengths of the signals broadcast from the wireless electronic locks, determining a set of the wireless electronic locks which are within an acceptable range for updating based on the signal strengths, and sending updates from the computing device to the set of the wireless electronic locks.