Mobile device that detects tappings/vibrations which are used to lock or unlock a door
US9447609B2 · kind B2 · utility
58Cited by
34References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00746
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An intelligent door lock system is configured to be in communication with a mobile device. The intelligent door lock system includes a drive shaft of a lock device for a door. A circuit is coupled to an engine with a memory. A device is provided that converts energy into mechanical energy and is coupled to the drive shaft. The intelligent door lock system is configured to be in communication with a mobile device that includes a vibration/tapping sensing device. The vibration/tapping sensing device is configured to lock or unlock the door in response to knocking or tapping at the mobile device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.