CA2957856A1 - Remote door lock sensor system - Google Patents

Abstract

A door lock system that allows users to remotely verify that the door is locked and the deadbolt is engaged. The user access lock information via a wireless sensor that uses RF
WiFi or Bluetooth to transmit sensor information to router that user access via a secure software application that is installed on mobile device.

Description

DOOR LOCK SENSOR locked/unlocked from an extended on an extended state based on a position of the BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
locking latch 120.
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0006] FIG 3 The dead bolt lock 60 is displayed in the unlocked position with the bolt retracted.

[0002] The present general inventive concept relates to a door locking system that [0007] FIG 4 The deadbolt lock 60 is displayed incorporates a wireless door lock sensor. The in the locked position 117 with the bolt contact or tact sensor is integrated with PCB extended 114 and contacting the height circuit board that utilizes a microprocessor that adjustment screw 112 that depresses the has a System on Chip (SoC) architecture that is button and creates a circuit and the signal is battery powered and links or pairs via radio received by the microprocessor and the state frequency (RF) such as Bluetooth to of the lock is transmitted via RF Blue Tooth (BT) transmitter/receiver or to a Wi-Fi router. User or Wi-Fi to a router that can be accessed by can remotely via an app check and determine secure software application graphical user the deadbolt position of any installed deadbolt interface see FIG 7 remotely via smartphone or that is equipped with the described invention.
pc or tablet.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a conventional perimeter door lock system 10. A
perimeter door 20, ie door used to enter home or building, has a height H approximately with a door knob lock 50 and a deadbolt lock 60. The perimeter door 20 is mounted to a door frame 40 using hinges 30 is typically mounted using three (3) door hinges.

[0005] FIG. 2 illustrates an enhanced view of an example of a deadbolt lock 60 of FIG. 1 FIG. 2 provides the barest of components of the deadbolt lock and sensor insert includes a mounting plate and 118 to the perimeter door 20, a deadbolt 114. Configured to move in responds to the rotation of the lock latch 120, and the striker plate 119 behind strike plate is the sensor insert 100 that has an integrated plate with an opening for the deadbolt 114 as well and is mounted to the door frame 40.
Using two 2 0.5" manufactured-provided screws 111 After being inserted into the metal strike plate 119, the deadbolt 114 may be SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION router or Bluetooth, the system could be used similar to an alarm system should door be [0008] Embodiments of the present general unlocked the owner or user mobile device is inventive concept provide are for remote notified.
wireless door sensor that determines if the deadbolt lock bolt is extended and engaged and [001]
that the door is locked.
BRIEF DESCRITION OF THE DRWAWINGS
[0009] Features and utilities of the present [0016] These and/ or other features and general inventive concept will be set forth in utilities of the present general inventive part in the description which follows and, in concept will become apparent and readily part, will be learned by practice of the general appreciated from the following descriptions of inventive concept.
the embodiment, taken in conjunction with [0010] The door lock sensor system utilizes a accompanying drawings of which:
sensor that is mounted in the door frame, the [0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a unit consists of a plastic or metal insert that perimeter door equipped with conventional incorporates a plate with an opening that door locking system.
allows the dead bolt to pass through the plate and press the button at the end of the tube that [0018] FIG.2 illustrates an enhanced view of is in the shape of the deadbolt. the conventional deadbolt lock with wireless sensor.
[0011] The button located at bottom of the tube has a screw that allows user to make [0019] FIG. 3 illustrates an enhanced view adjustments to insure that the deadbolt makes of the deadbolt lock in the unlocked position.
contact with the button via the screw this allows for different installation gaps. [0020] FIG. 4 illustrates an enhanced view of the deadbolt lock in the locked and extended [0012] When the deadbolt presses against the position contacting the screw adjustment adjustment screw and intern presses the contact or tact sensor it creates a circuit. [0021] FIG. 5 illustrates the three dimensional cross section of the insert with [0013] The sensor sends a signal to the different deadbolt shapes combined with microprocessor which transmits the sensor.
information via Radio Frequency (RF) using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to a router. [0022] FIG. 6 illustrates different views of the sensor module.
[0014] The user interacts with door sensors via a secure custom software application that [0023] FIG. 7 illustrates software allows the user to check and determine the graphical user interface.
deadbolt lock position via internet and user's WiFi Router or Bluetooth (transmitter /receiver) [0015] The user can make changes to door lock notification settings remotely via the WiFi DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE configures to move in responds to the rotation PREFFERED EMBODIMENT of the locking latch a metal strike plate 119 and sensor insert 100 mounted to the door frame [0024] Reference will now be made in detail 40.
to the embodiment of the present inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in [0031] FIG. 2 provides a view of the side and the accompanying drawings, wherein like rear of sensor insert 100 it incorporates a base reference numerals refer to the like elements unit 101 which house a circuit board and throughout. The embodiment is described battery plus the button sensor and is sealed in a below in order to explain the present general casing base. The base unit has an on/ off/ set concept while referring to the figures. button 110 and provides an access port for the integrated circuit board and battery 109.
[0025] As used herin, the term "computer or "mobile device or computing device "is a [0032] FIG. 3 provides an illustration when the general purpose device that can be deadbolt lock is open or unlocked 116 handle programmed to carry out a finite set logic position unlocked. 103 is the adjustment screw operations. A computer can include at least one that is screwed into the button 102 to allow for processing element, typically a central distance adjustment.
processing unit CPU or a System on Chip (SoC).
[0033] FIG. 4 provides an illustration of the [0026] As a user herein a mobile device deadbolt being locked handle position 117 includes, but is not limited to a cell phone, such extending the bolt 114 making contact with the as Apple's lphone or other mobile devices screw 103 that is connected to the button 102.
that are based on Google's Android operating [0034] When deadbolt 114 makes contact the system.
screw and the button is pressed 102 the event [0027] For the purpose of the present is sent to the microprocessor and the event is invention, the Internet, extranet and intranets stored and the information is also transmitted collectively are referred to as "Network via RF via WiFi or Bluetooth to the router that is Systems" connected to the internet?.
[0028] In the embodiment, the intelligent door [0035] The user installs a software application lock sensor system is determined by lock insert see FIG. 7 on a mobile device that allows for illustrated 100 remote sensor monitoring via internet or directly via the Wi-Fi router that the sensor unit [0029] FIG. 2 illustrates an enhanced view of 100 is connected to.
lock 60 insert that is installed into the door frame 40 as shown .
[0036] The software allows the user to change notification settings, that would allow the user [0030] FIG. 2 Illustrates an enhanced view of an to be notified if the deadbolt lock is unlocked by example of a deadbolt lock 60 in order to briefly sending a signal from the door sensor 100 via convey the nature of the device. The deadbolt Wi-Fi to the router and then router sends the lock 60 includes a mounting plate 118 mounted unlock event via internet to the users mobile to the perimeter door 20 a deadbolt 114 device provided the application is running and user has a cellular signal 3G or 4G or Lte.
[0037] The users mobile phone account must have a data plan to be able to connect via the internet when the user is not in range of the WiFi router that the sensor insert 100 is connect to allow for sensor status to be checked.
[0038] The user can also log on to the internet via any other Wi-Fi router that provides internet access to check door status via secure software application to check door lock status and receive notifications while connected.
[0039] FIG. 5 Illustrates sensor inset 100 which consist of base unit 101 the buttons base 104 and button itself 102 and the screw ois103 that houses all the electronic components including the battery and a cylindrical tube with a mounting plate 105 which can be manufactured from plastic or metal. The examples provided are different deadbolt shapes such as 106 perfect cylinder 106 or rectangle deadbolt 107 or rectangle with rounded corners 108 [0040] FIG. 6 this is a detailed illustration from multiple angles base 101 unit separately and illustrating the screw adjustment extended and also in position zero flat against the button. This is how depth adjustments can be made for different installation gaps.