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Smart lock device with near field communication

US11421445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 2018
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/1021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An intelligent door lock system is coupled to a door at a dwelling. A door status device is at the dwelling. The door status device is coupled to a drive shaft of a lock device to assist in locking and unlocking a lock of a lock device at the door. The lock device is coupled to the door status device and includes a bolt. Near field communication (NFC) is used to identify a lock device via an RF protocol. An engine, an energy source and a memory are coupled together. A camera is coupled to or part of the intelligent door lock system. The camera is configured to record in response to door lock status.

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