WO2016028193A2

WO2016028193A2 - Biometric locking device

Info

Publication number: WO2016028193A2
Application number: PCT/RU2015/000525
Authority: WO
Inventors: Роман Евгеньевич ВОЛОСЕВИЧ
Original assignee: Роман Евгеньевич ВОЛОСЕВИЧ
Priority date: 2014-08-18
Filing date: 2015-08-19
Publication date: 2016-02-25
Also published as: WO2016028193A3

Abstract

A biometric bicycle lock comprising a body, a power supply and, situated on the body, an optical sensor for reading fingerprints, an embedded button for activating a fingerprint memorizing mode, a light emitting diode indicator of the state of charge of an alkaline battery and of the operating mode of the lock, and a rotating switch for memorizing a plurality of fingerprints. The technical results are an increase in the functional capabilities of the device, improved usability, a high unlocking speed, and a reduction in risks related to human factors, such as losing a key or forgetting a code.

Description

BIOMETRIC LOCKING DEVICE

Biometric locks are already known, their advantages are the lack of need for keys, the speed and convenience of closing and opening. The disadvantage is the dependence on the power source, the inability to transfer the key to another person whose fingerprint is not in the lock's memory. The last drawback is not important when using a biometric lock as a bicycle lock, as one bike lock is used, as a rule, by one or two people.

The problem of dependence on the power source is solved with the help of a solar battery.

Mechanical bicycle locks are either code (Fig. 1), or with a key (Fig. 2). The disadvantages of these locks is the ability to lose keys or forget the code.

As examples of locking devices with a cable that can be opened with a key, you can use the KZK 250 lock:

http://www.krossvelo.ru/p-velozamok_s_klj uchom_kzk_250 / or device according to patent US 8505342 B1 08/13/2013.

The disadvantage of these devices is the need for their owner to carry keys with them, with the possibility of loss or theft, which will lead to the inability to unlock the locking device.

As a prototype, a BBL-45 code locking device, cable-lock BBB CodeLock, 15x 1800 mm, including a housing, a code lock with a four-digit code, which can be changed by owner, can be taken:

http://ultrabike.ru/index.php?productID=27639&gclid=CLqHoqGHL8CFQ TicgodGkgAcw. The main disadvantage of the prototype, as well as other combination locks, is the impossibility of opening it if the owner has forgotten the installed code.

The castle described here is devoid of the disadvantages of mechanical locks.

The technical results of the utility model include expanding the functionality of the device, increasing usability, reducing risks associated with the human factor: losing a key, forgetting the code, the speed of opening the lock.

The shape of the described lock resembles an ordinary bicycle lock with a key (Fig. 2).

The schematic diagram of the castle is shown in Fig. 3

where 1 is an optical sensor for reading fingerprints

2 - a recessed button to enter the fingerprint memory mode

3 - LED indicator of alkaline battery charge and lock operating mode

4 - rotary switch for storing multiple fingerprints

5 - lock case, on the surface of which a solar battery is located.

Any cable of various thicknesses known in the art for use in such locking devices can be used in the lock.

Inside the case there is an alkaline battery, a solar battery, a microchip for controlling the lock and recording fingerprints, a speaker, a lock mechanism.

At the end of the case is an optical sensor for reading a fingerprint. On the side surface there is a solar battery, an LED indicator and a recessed button (for pressing sharp subject - a needle, a screwdriver, etc.) for storing / changing fingerprints.

To program the lock, when the lock is open, press the recessed button on the lock case. The indicator light starts to glow blue, signaling the readiness of the lock to remember the fingerprint. Then you need to put your finger on the lock sensor. When the sensor reads the fingerprint and it is stored in the memory, an audible signal sounds, the indicator light goes out.

The memory is designed for several (6-10) cells for recording prints. The numbers on the switch (p. 5 in Fig. 3) from 1 to 6 or 10 indicate the number of the stored fingerprint. Turning the switch, we determine the number of the currently stored fingerprint. For example, when the number 2 is opposite the mark (as in Fig. 3), we add a fingerprint into the lock memory in the cell under Not 2. When a new fingerprint is written to this cell, the old fingerprint is erased.

Also, when the lock is opened, the LED indicator indicates a low charge of the alkaline battery - flashes in red.

It is preferable that the lock is powered by a solar battery with an accumulator and an alkaline battery located in a socket in the housing. The power supply from the solar battery gives the lock the necessary autonomy, even in case of failure of the alkaline battery, the lock continues to work.

It is possible to power the lock only due to an alkaline battery located in the socket in the housing, or only due to the solar battery, but these two options are less reliable.

The advantages of the described biometric bike lock are:

1. There is no need to store keys or remember the code from the code lock, in contrast to conventional mechanical bicycle locks.

2. Not dependent on a power source, unlike a conventional biometric lock. 3. Due to the presence of a solar battery, it gives the user psychological confidence in the uptime of the lock.

4. Significantly reduced the amount of time spent opening the lock. - no need to search for a key or dial a code.

This lock can also be used to close hand luggage (suitcases, cases, etc.), as a lock in summer cottages, garages, etc.

Claims

Utility Model Formula

1. Biometric locking device, including a cable, a case, a power source, an optical sensor for reading fingerprints located on the case, a recessed button to enter the fingerprint memory mode, a rotary switch indicating the number of the fingerprint stored in the memory.

2. The locking device according to claim 1, where the power source is a solar battery located on the housing with an accumulating device located in the housing.

3. The locking device according to claim 1, where the power source is an alkaline battery located in the housing.

4. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein the power source is an alkaline battery located in the housing and a solar battery located on the housing with an accumulating device.

5. The locking device according to claim 3 or 4, including an alkaline battery charge indicator located on the housing.

6. The locking device according to claim 1, which is a bicycle lock.