TWI682299B - Keyfob regisitering method and electronic lock system - Google Patents

Abstract

A keyfob registering method is provided in the present disclosure. The method is used for an electronic lock system of a vehicle. The electronic lock system includes a keyfob control module. The method includes: detecting whether the first keyfob enters a range of a predetermined distance, wherein the predetermined distance is 15cm; when the the first keyfob enters the range of a predetermined distance, a start keyfob registering mode is triggered; registering a second keyfob; and quitting the start keyfob registering mode. A second keyfob code of the second keyfob is stored in a storage unit of the keyfob control module as a start code for starting the vehicle.

Description

Key registration method and electronic lock system

The invention relates to a key registration method and an electronic lock system, and in particular to a key registration method and an electronic lock system that allow a user to log in a key by himself.

In recent years, the keyless unlocking system or keyless starting system has gradually become a trend in the locomotive market or the automotive market. However, users cannot log in to the backup key by themselves. They need to apply for the backup key from the original factory or return to the original factory to reset. The new backup key is not convenient for users. Although it is a matter of security considerations, it cannot be improved in convenience.

Therefore, how to provide an electronic lock system that not only can flexibly log in a backup key, but also has security considerations and a corresponding key log-in method is obviously an important issue in the industry.

In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic lock system, which is disposed on a mobile vehicle. The electronic lock system includes: a key control module, including: a processing unit; a transceiver unit, electrically connected to the processing unit, detecting a Whether the first key is close to the transceiver unit within a predetermined distance; a storage unit, electrically connected to the processing unit, which stores at least one activation code; a faucet lock module, electrically connected to the key control module, wherein the faucet lock module Unlock or lock according to an unlocking signal or a locking signal of the processing unit of the key control module; wherein, when the transceiver unit detects that the first key is close to receiving When the sending unit is within a predetermined distance, it receives a first login verification code of the first key, and the processing unit compares the first login verification code with a login verification code in the storage unit to generate a comparison result. When the result is consistent, the processing unit causes the key control module to enter a start key login mode; wherein, when the key control module enters the start key login mode, a second key approaches the transceiver unit within a predetermined distance, and the transceiver unit receives For a second key code of the second key, the processing unit stores the second key code in the storage unit as a start code for starting the mobile vehicle.

In view of this, the present invention provides a key registration method for an electronic lock system of a mobile vehicle, wherein the electronic lock system includes a key control module, and the key registration method includes the following steps: detecting whether a first key Close to a predetermined distance, where the predetermined distance is less than 15cm; when the first key is connected to the predetermined distance, enter a start key login mode; log in a second key; and leave the start key login mode; wherein, the second key The second key code is stored in a storage unit of the key control module as an activation code for activating the mobile vehicle.

In summary, the electronic lock system and the key registration method of this creative embodiment can flexibly allow users to log in different keys, and also have a high degree of security, because the electronic lock system is provided by providing a unique corresponding login verification code Enter the startup key login mode, and the storage unit has limited the number of activation codes that can correspond to the activation of the mobile vehicle, so not only does the user adjust the activation key according to their own preferences, but also will not be registered with a large number of different keys, so you can take into account security .

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, preferred embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are described in detail below.

100‧‧‧Electronic lock system

1‧‧‧Key control module

2‧‧‧Faucet lock module

3‧‧‧The first key

4‧‧‧ second key

5‧‧‧Power Module

11‧‧‧Processing unit

12‧‧‧ transceiver unit

13‧‧‧Storage unit

3’‧‧‧First key

30'‧‧‧micro processing unit

31’‧‧‧ First antenna

32’‧‧‧second antenna

33’‧‧‧Energy storage unit

38‧‧‧Login verification code chip

39‧‧‧Carrier

S110~S140‧‧‧Step

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic lock system with a key according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a schematic diagram of a first key according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram of the first key of the embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart of a key registration method according to an embodiment of the invention.

In the following, various exemplary embodiments will be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some exemplary embodiments are shown. However, the inventive concept may be embodied in many different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. Rather, providing these exemplary embodiments will make the invention detailed and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the inventive concept to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the size and relative sizes of layers and regions may be exaggerated for clarity. Similar numbers always indicate similar components.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another. Therefore, the first element discussed below may be referred to as the second element without departing from the teachings of the inventive concept. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The electronic lock system and the key registration method will be described below with at least one embodiment and drawings. However, the following embodiments are not intended to limit the disclosure content.

[Embodiment of the electronic lock system of the present invention]

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic lock system with a key according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic diagram of a first key according to an embodiment of the invention.

In this embodiment, the electronic lock system 100 is set on a mobile vehicle, such as a locomotive (not shown) or an automobile (not shown). The electronic lock system 100 includes a key control module 1 and a faucet lock module 2. The key control module 1 is electrically connected to the faucet lock module 2, that is, the key control module 1 provides a control signal to the faucet lock module 2 to control the unlocking and locking of the faucet lock module 2. Among them, the control signal includes an unlock signal and a lock signal.

The key control module 1 includes a processing unit 11, a transceiver unit 12, and a storage unit 13. The processing unit 11 is electrically connected to the transceiver unit 12 and the storage unit 13.

In this embodiment, the key control system 1 is also electrically connected to a power module 5. move The force module 5 includes a battery unit (not shown) and an engine start unit (not shown). The battery unit (not shown) of the power module 5 is used to provide electrical energy for the key control module 1. The engine start unit (not shown) receives a start signal from the key control system 1 to start the engine of the locomotive or car.

In this embodiment, the battery unit (not shown) includes a lead-acid battery and a lithium battery, and the design can be adjusted according to actual needs, and is not limited in the present invention.

The storage unit 13 is a non-volatile memory (Non-volatile memory), such as a flash memory, which can be adjusted according to actual needs, and is not limited in the present invention.

The storage unit 13 stores at least a login verification code and a first activation code. In this embodiment, the storage unit 13 may also store a second activation code. That is, the number of activation codes can be adjusted and designed according to actual needs, and is not limited in the invention. In this embodiment, the storage unit 13 stores a first activation code and a second activation code. That is, the storage unit 13 stores a comparison table of activation codes. In this table, two activation codes are included, which are a first activation code and a second activation code, respectively.

In this embodiment, when the first key 3 approaches the transceiver unit 12 to a predetermined distance, the transceiver unit 12 will receive the first login verification code of the first key 3. In this embodiment, the predetermined distance is 0.1 cm to 15 cm, and the design can be adjusted according to actual needs, which is not limited in the present invention. In this embodiment, the transceiver unit 12 is a wireless transceiver, which is used to send and receive wireless signals. In addition, the transceiver unit 12 is also a radio frequency antenna identification unit, which is used to identify relevant materials of the radio frequency antenna, and can be adjusted and designed according to actual needs, and is not limited in the present invention.

The processing unit 11 compares the first login verification code with a login verification code in the storage unit 13 to generate a comparison result. If the result of the comparison is that the first login verification code of the first key 3 matches the login verification code in the storage unit 13, the processing unit 11 causes the key control module 1 to enter a startup key login mode. In this embodiment, the login verification code in the storage unit 13 is a login verification code preset at the time of manufacture of the electronic lock system 100, so the electronic lock system 100 cannot be replaced by the user by himself. That is, if it is the first login verification code of the first key 3 and the storage unit 13 The login verification code matches, and the first key 3 has a unique correspondence with the key control module 1 of the electronic lock system 100. In this embodiment, only when holding the first key 3 can the key control module 1 enter the startup key login mode. If the user approaches the transceiver unit 12 of the key control module 1 with a key having a different login verification code, the key control module 1 cannot enter the start key login mode.

When the key control module 1 enters the start key login mode, a second key 4 approaches the transceiver unit 12 within a predetermined distance, the transceiver unit 12 receives a second key code of the second key 4, and the processing unit 11 converts the second key code It is stored in the storage unit 13 to update the first activation code or the second activation code in the activation code comparison table of the storage unit 13.

Please refer to FIG. 2. In this embodiment, the first key 3 includes a login verification code chip 38 and a carrier 39. Among them, the login verification code wafer 38 is provided in the carrier 39. In this embodiment, the material of the carrier 39 includes plastic material, polyoxymethylene, glass, metal, etc., which can be adjusted and designed according to actual needs, and is not limited in the present invention.

In this embodiment, the login verification code chip 38 has a first login verification code. When the first key 3 approaches the transceiver unit 12, the transceiver unit 12 may receive the first login verification code of the login verification chip 38 of the first key 3 for comparison.

In this embodiment, the login verification code chip 38 of the first key 3 includes a preset login verification code corresponding to the key control system 1 of the electronic lock system 100 provided on the locomotive or car. That is, only the first key 3 that can provide the preset login verification code corresponding to the key control system 1 can make the key control system 1 enter the start key login mode.

If a key with another login verification code is used to approach the transceiver unit 12 of the key control system 1, the key control system 1 will not operate, that is, the key control system 1 will not enter the startup key login mode, and the user cannot log in to the new key.

In this embodiment, when the activation key corresponding to the key control module 1 approaches the transceiver unit 12 of the key control module 1, the transceiver unit 12 will receive the key code sent by the activation key, and the processing unit 11 will convert the key of the activation key Code and store in storage unit The first activation code or the second activation code in 13 is compared. When the result of the comparison is that the key code of the activation key matches the first activation code or the second activation code, the processing unit 11 will send an unlock signal to the faucet lock module 2 for unlocking, and the processing unit 11 will also send a The start signal is sent to the power module 5 to notify the power module 5 that it is ready to start. When the user presses a start button electrically connected to the power module 5, the power module 5 can start immediately.

In this embodiment, the activation key is not a traditional plug-in key, but an electronic key with an activation code, which can be unlocked and activated without going through the lock slot to unlock. That is, in this embodiment, the first key 3 only provides the first login verification code, and does not provide a first key code.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which is another schematic diagram of the first key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Fig. 3, the first key 3'includes a micro-processing unit 30', a first antenna 31', a second antenna 32' and an energy storage unit 33'.

In this embodiment, the micro-processing unit 30' of the first key 3'can use the first antenna 31' to provide a signal of a first frequency. The micro-processing unit 30' of the first key 3'can use the second antenna 32' to provide a signal of a second frequency. Among them, the first frequency is lower than the second frequency. That is, the first antenna 31' is a low-frequency antenna, and the signal transmitted at the first frequency is a signal of 134.2 kHz. The second antenna 32' is a high-frequency antenna, and the signal transmitted at the second frequency is a 433 MHz signal.

In this embodiment, the microprocessing unit 30' of the first key 3'can provide a first login verification code and a first key code to the transceiver unit 12 of the key control module 1 through the first antenna 31'. However, in this embodiment, the first key 3'will provide the first login verification code to the transceiving unit 12 only when the first key 3'approaches the transceiving unit 12 within a predetermined distance. At other distances, such as 1m, the first key 3'will only provide the first key code to the transceiver unit 12 to notify the key control module 1 that the start key has approached, so that the processing unit 11 of the key control module 1 sends an unlock The signal unlocks the faucet lock module 2 and sends a start signal to the power module 5 to make the power module enter the ready-to-start mode.

In this embodiment, the micro-processing unit 30' of the first key 3'uses the second antenna 32' to communicate over a long distance, that is, a distance of about 5m-10m. The micro-processing unit 30' of the first key 3'can communicate with the electronic lock system of the mobile vehicle (not shown) through the second antenna 32 through the signal of the second frequency, such as finding a car.

In this embodiment, the energy storage unit 33' is a battery, such as a button battery. That is, the energy storage unit 33' can provide the micro-processing unit 30' with electric energy, so that the micro-processing unit 30' transmits the signals of the first frequency and the second frequency through the first antenna 31' and the second antenna 32'.

In this embodiment, when the energy storage unit 33' cannot provide the power of the micro-processing unit 30', the first antenna 31' and the second antenna 32' can be regarded as a radio frequency identification code antenna to provide the first start Key code or other verification code.

In other embodiments, the first key 3 and the second key 4 can be used to approach the transceiver unit 12 of the key control system 1 at the same time, so that the transceiver unit 12 receives the first start key code of the first key 3 and the second key 4 Two activation key codes, and the processing unit 11 compares the first activation key code and the second activation key code with the preset login verification code in the storage unit 13, and when the comparison result is consistent, the electronic lock system 1 You can enter the start key login mode, and the user can log in the start key. In this embodiment, the user can register a third key (not shown), or re-register the second key as the activation key of the mobile vehicle (not shown).

[Example of key registration method of the present invention]

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a flowchart of a key registration method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the key registration method is applicable to an electronic lock system provided on a mobile vehicle, and its structure and function will not be repeated in this embodiment.

The key registration method includes the following steps: detecting whether a first key is approaching a predetermined distance (step S110); when the first key is connected to the predetermined distance, entering a start key registration mode (step S120); logging in at least one Start key (step S130); and leave the start key login mode (step S140).

In step S110, the transceiver unit 12 detects whether a first key 3 is approaching To a predetermined distance, in this embodiment, in this embodiment, the predetermined distance is 0.1 cm to 15 cm, and the design can be adjusted according to actual needs, and is not limited in the present invention.

In step S120, when the first key 3 approaches the transceiver unit 12 to a predetermined distance, the transceiver unit 12 receives the first login verification code of the first key 3. The processing unit 11 compares the first login verification code with a preset login verification code in the storage unit 13 to generate a comparison result. If the result of the comparison is that the first login verification code of the first key 3 matches the preset login verification code in the storage unit 13, the processing unit 11 causes the key control module 1 to enter a startup key login mode.

In step S130, when the key control module 1 enters the start key login mode, a second key 4 approaches the transceiver unit 12 within a predetermined distance, the transceiver unit 12 receives a second key code of the second key 4, and the processing unit 11 The second key code is stored in the storage unit 13 to update the first activation code or the second activation code in the activation code comparison table of the storage unit 13.

In step S140, when the number of activation codes in the activation code comparison table in the storage unit 13 has exceeded a preset value. The key control module 1 will end to activate the key registration mode. In other embodiments, when a preset time is exceeded and the user does not re-register any key, the key control module 1 will end to activate the key registration mode.

[Possible effects of the embodiment]

In summary, the electronic lock system and the key registration method of this creative embodiment can flexibly allow users to log in different keys, and also have a high degree of security, because the electronic lock system is provided by providing a unique corresponding login verification code Enter the startup key login mode, and the storage unit has limited the number of activation codes that can correspond to the activation of the mobile vehicle, so not only does the user adjust the activation key according to their own preferences, but also will not be registered with a large number of different keys, so you can take into account security .

The above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and it is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention.

100‧‧‧Electronic lock system

1‧‧‧Key control module

2‧‧‧Faucet lock module

3‧‧‧The first key

4‧‧‧ second key

5‧‧‧Power Module

11‧‧‧Processing unit

12‧‧‧ transceiver unit

13‧‧‧Storage unit

Claims (9)

An electronic lock system is provided on a mobile vehicle. The electronic lock system includes: a key control module, including: a processing unit; a transceiver unit, electrically connected to the processing unit, and detecting whether a first key is approaching The transceiver unit is within a predetermined distance; a storage unit is electrically connected to the processing unit and stores at least one activation code; a faucet lock module is electrically connected to the key control module, wherein the faucet lock module is based on An unlocking signal or a locking signal of the processing unit of the key control module respectively unlock or lock; wherein, when the transceiver unit detects that the first key is close to the transceiver unit within the predetermined distance, it receives the first A first login verification code of the key, the processing unit compares the first login verification code with a login verification code in the storage unit to generate a comparison result, and if the comparison result is consistent, the The processing unit causes the key control module to enter a start key login mode; wherein, when the key control module enters the start key login mode, a second key approaches the transceiver unit within the predetermined distance, and the transceiver unit receives the A second key code of the second key, the processing unit stores the second key code in the storage unit as a start code to start the action vehicle; wherein, the first key includes: a micro-processing unit; A first antenna is electrically connected to the micro-processing unit, the micro-processing unit uses the first antenna to send a signal of a first frequency; and a second antenna is electrically connected to the micro-processing unit, the micro-processing The unit uses the second antenna to send a signal of a second frequency, the first frequency is lower than the second frequency. As in the electronic lock system of claim 1, the micro-processing unit provides the first login verification code and a first key code through the first antenna, and the first key uses the first key code, At least enable the mobile vehicle to perform an unlocking operation, the second antenna uses the second frequency to communicate with the electronic lock system over a long distance, so that the mobile vehicle performs a predetermined operation, the predetermined operation is not to unlock the mobile vehicle With. For example, in the electronic lock system of claim 2, the first frequency signal includes the first login verification code and the first key code. For example, in the electronic lock system of claim 1, the first key includes: a login verification code chip; and a carrier, wherein the login verification code chip is disposed in the carrier. For example, the electronic lock system according to item 4 of the patent application, wherein the material of the carrier includes: plastic material, polyoxymethylene, metal or glass. For example, the electronic lock system according to item 1 of the patent scope, in which the mobile vehicle includes a locomotive or a car. A key registration method for an electronic lock system of a mobile vehicle, wherein the electronic lock system includes a key control module, the key registration method includes the following steps: detecting whether a first key approaches a predetermined distance ; When the first key is connected to the predetermined distance, enter a start key login mode; log in a second key; and leave the start key login mode; wherein, a second key code of the second key is stored in the key control Module One In the storage unit, it is used as an activation code to activate the action vehicle; wherein, the first key includes: a micro-processing unit; a first antenna, which is electrically connected to the micro-processing unit, and the micro-processing unit uses the first The antenna sends a signal at a first frequency; and a second antenna is electrically connected to the micro-processing unit, and the micro-processing unit uses the second antenna to send a signal at a second frequency, wherein the first frequency is low At the second frequency. For example, in the key registration method of claim 7, the micro-processing unit provides the first login verification code and a first key code through the first antenna, the predetermined distance is less than 15cm, and the first key is used The first key code at least enables the mobile vehicle to perform an unlocking operation, and the second antenna uses the second frequency to perform a long-distance communication with the electronic lock system to enable the mobile vehicle to perform a predetermined operation, the predetermined The action is not to unlock the action vehicle. For example, in the key registration method of claim 8, the first key includes: a login verification code chip with a first login verification code; and a carrier, wherein the login verification code chip is disposed in the carrier ; Wherein, when the first key is connected to the predetermined distance, a transceiver unit of the key control module receives the first login verification code of the login verification code chip of the first key, a The processing unit compares the first login verification code with the preset login verification code stored in the storage unit to generate a comparison result, and the processing unit provides a control signal to control a faucet clamping according to the comparison result group.

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