ELECTRONIC LOCK SYSTEM HAVING PROXIMITY MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

An electronic lock, such as a deadbolt, with a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The lock includes a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device. A circuit is provided that is configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position. The circuit includes a sensor, such as a contract sensor or a proximity sensor, which detects when a user is within range of a RFID device. When this happens, the sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal, which is used to activate the RFID device for a predetermined period of time. If the RFID device reads a valid access code, the device is unlocked.

主权项

1. An electronic lock for use with a mobile device, the electronic lock comprising:
a locking device movable between a locked position and an unlocked position; a key fob including a RFID circuit indicative of a valid access code for the locking device; a circuit configured to control movement of the locking device between the locked position and the unlocked position, wherein the circuit includes:
a contact sensor having a contact region, wherein the contact sensor is configured to generate an electrical signal responsive to detecting contact with the contact region;a RFID device configured to wirelessly receive an access code from a RFID circuit in range of the RFID device; anda processing unit in electrical communication with the contact sensor and RFID device, wherein the processing unit is configured to selectively activate the RFID device for a predetermined time period responsive to receiving the electrical signal from the contact sensor, wherein the processing unit is configured to actuate movement of the locking device to the unlocked position responsive to the RFID device reading the valid access code.