SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device, detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock, and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device.

主权项

1. A method of operating a remotely operable lock, the method comprising:
authenticating, at a web service, credentials or a request received from a portable electronic device having a high-powered radio for communicating with the web service and a low-powered radio for communicating directly with the remotely operable lock or indirectly with the web service, in respective high-power and low-power communication channels; securing a connection between the web service and the remotely operable lock allowing bidirectional communications between the web service and the remotely operable lock, the securing including encrypting the high-power or the low-power communication channels using encryption data decryptable by the web service or the remotely operable lock but not decryptable by the portable electronic device; detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock; and based on a successful authentication of the received credentials or request, issuing a secure command for receipt by the lock from the portable electronic device or the web service, the secure command including a command to change or query either the status of the lock or data on the lock without requiring further authentication by the lock from the web service.