Fortune Brands Innovations. has been granted a patent for a system that enables guest access to electronic locks. The system includes a server that manages user permissions and profiles, facilitating communication between devices to allow guests to unlock locks using a designated user profile. GlobalData’s report on Fortune Brands Innovations gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Guest user access system for electronic locks
The patent US12008850B2 describes a system designed to facilitate guest access to an electronic lock through a networked server. The system includes a server with a network interface and a processing circuit that manages user permissions. A first user can grant access to a guest user via a second user device, which accesses a guest user profile. The processing circuit determines if the guest can access this profile based on whether the second device has the necessary application installed or if the guest has a registered account. If access is denied, the system notifies the second device, allowing the guest to either install the application or create an account. Once access is confirmed, the guest user profile is transmitted to the second device, enabling the guest to unlock the electronic lock.
Additionally, the system incorporates an electronic lock equipped with a wireless transceiver for communication with the second user device. Notably, the electronic lock can make access decisions based on the guest user profile without needing to communicate directly with the server. The processing circuit can also gather location data from the electronic devices interacting with the lock, allowing it to transmit the current location of the lock to the second device. Furthermore, the system can generate a mapping interface based on location and filter criteria provided by the devices, enhancing user experience by integrating location parameters and timestamps into the access process. This innovative approach streamlines guest access while maintaining security and flexibility in electronic lock management.
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