Device and method for monitoring locking devices
US9196136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H36/0046
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a lock monitor module for attachment to a locking device, comprising: a sensor in communication with a detection unit for generating a locking device status signal representative of a locked state, an unlocked state, a tampered state, or a distressed state of the locking device, the sensor proximate to a lock component of the locking device; a lock monitor and evaluation software app in communication with the detection unit for receiving the locking device status signal; and a transceiver for transmitting at least one of an alarm signal and a notification signal in response to the locking device status signal.
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