SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUNDANT ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS BASED ON MOBILE DEVICES

摘要

Systems and methods for providing redundant access control systems are disclosed. According to some embodiments of the invention, the systems and methods include a smart lock that provides redundant access control. The smart lock includes a button that has a plurality of redundant access channels for receiving authentication information. The redundant access channels may include a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad for entering a token, or a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device. When the user cannot open the lock through the first redundant access channel, the smart lock is configured to allow access through a second access channel. In some embodiments, the button is a freely rotating button that translates the rotational energy into electrical energy using, for example piezo elements, to energize a rechargeable power source, such as a capacitor bank.

主权项

1. A lock for providing redundant access control comprising:
a hardware processor; a cylinder adaptable to fit a standard profile slot, the cylinder comprising a cam to engage a bolt; a button for engaging the cam to unlock the bolt, the button comprising a plurality of redundant access channels for receiving authentication information, the redundant access channels comprising a biometric scanner for receiving biometric information, a passcode keypad, and a wireless transceiver for receiving a token from a mobile device and transmitting a response to the mobile device; wherein the hardware processor is configured to validate authentication information received from the passcode keypad, biometric scanner, or mobile device based on a set of rules determined by an administrator, unlock the bolt when a user is authenticated through a first channel of the plurality of redundant access channels, and when the user cannot open the lock through the first channel, allow access through a second channel of the plurality of redundant access channels.