Methods and systems for access control and awareness management

US11151816B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Latch, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER · New York, US
• Michael Brian Jones · New York, US
• Ali Akbar HUSSAIN · Plymouth, US
• James Griszbacher · New York, US
• Ivan Almaral SOLE · New York, US
• Timothy H. HEARN · Cherry Hill, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 18, 2019
• Grant date: Oct 19, 2021
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W84/18
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.