Wireless lockset with integrated antenna, touch activation, and light communication method
US9024759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1014
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wireless electromechanical lock with one or more of an internal antenna, touch activation, and/or a light communication device that acts as a user interface. In some embodiments, the lock utilizes an antenna near the exterior face of the lockset, designed inside the metal body of the lockset itself. A light communication device is provided in some embodiments to communicate information, visually, to the user via animations and dynamic displays of light. In some embodiments, the lockset includes a touch activation capability, which can be used to lock/unlock the lock and/or otherwise provide input.
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