Intelligent locks and keys
AssigneeBrilliant Guard Limited
InventorPing Hon Ko
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Abstract
The lock (100) comprises a controller, a data storage device, a lock mechanism operable by the controller in a locked state or an unlocked state, and a data communication frontend comprises a first data port (108) and a second data port; Wherein the controller is configured to enter into data communication via second data port after successful completion of data communication via the first data port (108). An electronic key (200) comprises a key controller, a data storage device, a power source and a data communication frontend comprising a first data port (202) and a second data port; wherein the electronic key (200) is a physical key having a key body and is configured to work with the lock (100).
Claims19
A lock comprising a controller, a data storage device, a lock mechanism operable by the controller in a locked state or an unlocked state, and a data communication frontend comprising a first data port and a second data port;
- wherein the controller is configured to enter into data communication via the second data port after successful completion of data communication via the first data port;
- wherein the controller is configured to receive identification data via the first data port and to receive operational data messages via the second data port.
An electronic key comprising a key controller, a data storage device, a power source and a data communication frontend comprising a first data port and a second data port;
- wherein the electronic key is a physical key having a key body and is configured to work with a lock;
- wherein the lock comprises a lock controller, a data storage device, a lock mechanism operable by the lock controller in a locked state or an unlocked state, and a data communication frontend comprising a first data port and a second data port;
- wherein the lock controller is configured to enter into data communication via the second data port after successful completion of data communication via the first data port;
- and wherein the key controller is configured to conduct unencrypted data communication via the first data port and encrypted data communication via the second data port.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.