Electronic lock system having proximity mobile device
AssigneeSpectrum Brands, Inc.
InventorsNedal Almomani, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
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AssigneeSpectrum Brands, Inc.
InventorsNedal Almomani, Thuan Nguyen, Elena Gorkovenko, Wei Hsu, Yos Singtoroj
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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.
An electronic lock for mounting on a door including an interior side, an exterior side and an edge extending between the interior side and the exterior side, the door defining a bore extending between the interior side and the exterior side and including a side bore extending through the edge, the electronic lock comprising:
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