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`US 20100283579Al
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`(19) United States
`c12) Patent Application Publication
`Kraus et al.
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`(10) Pub. No.: US 2010/0283579 A1
`Nov. 11, 2010
`(43) Pub. Date:
`
`(54) METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY
`CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ACCESS
`POINT
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`(75)
`
`Inventors:
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`Kevin C. Kraus, Indianapolis, IN
`(US); Greg Baldauf, Carmel, IN
`(US); Mark A. Caterino, Prospect,
`CT (US)
`
`Correspondence Address:
`MICHAEL BEST & FRIEDRICH LLP
`100 E WISCONSIN AVENUE, Suite 3300
`MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (US)
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`(73)
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`Assignee:
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`SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY,
`Carmel, IN (US)
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`(21)
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`Appl. No.:
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`12/811,349
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`(22)
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`PCTFiled:
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`Dec. 31,2008
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`(86)
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`PCTNo.:
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`PCT /US08/88599
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`§ 371 (c)(l),
`(2), ( 4) Date:
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`Jun.30,2010
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`(60) Provisional application No. 61/019,464, filed on Jan.
`7, 2008, provisional application No. 61/009,602, filed
`on Dec. 31,2007, provisional application No. 61/056,
`336, filed on May 27, 2008.
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`Publication Classification
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`(51)
`
`Int. Cl.
`(2006.01)
`GOSB 19100
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`ABSTRACT
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`A method of remotely operating a door lock. The method
`includes transmitting a first signal from a remote device to a
`router via a network; transmitting the signal from the router to
`a mesh network gateway; translating the signal from a net-
`work protocol to a mesh network protocol to produce a sec-
`ond signal; transmitting the second signal from the mesh
`network gateway to the door lock using radio frequency sig-
`naling over the mesh network; receiving the second signal at
`the door lock; and performing an operation at the door lock in
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`METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY
`CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ACCESS
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`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATIONS
`[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provi-
`sional application No. 61/009,602, filed Dec. 31, 2007; U.S.
`provisional application No. 61/019,464, filed Jan. 7, 2008;
`and U.S. provisional application No. 61/056,336, filed May
`27, 2008, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in
`its entirety.
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`BACKGROUND
`[0002] The invention relates to radio frequency mesh net-
`works for controlling security and other devices in homes, to
`a door lock that can be monitored and controlled remotely
`through a mobile device or via a computer network using a
`radio frequency mesh network, and to a gateway device that
`couples a radio frequency mesh network to a computer net-
`work.
`[0003] Many consumers would like to monitor conditions
`in their homes and be able to control devices within their
`homes remotely, for example while they are on vacation or at
`work. If used in a consumer's home, the system would be
`relatively simple and inexpensive and would be easily
`installed into existing structures. Ideally, the system would be
`able to be accessed remotely through existing communica-
`tions devices, such as the Internet and/or mobile electronic
`devices such as cell phones.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`[0004]
`In one aspect, the invention is a method of remotely
`operating a door lock. The method includes transmitting a
`first signal from a remote device to a router via a network;
`transmitting the signal from the router to a mesh network
`gateway; translating the signal from a network protocol to a
`mesh network protocol to produce a second signal; transmit-
`ting the second signal from the mesh network gateway to the
`door lock using radio frequency signaling over the mesh
`network; receiving the second signal at the door lock; and
`performing an operation at the door lock in response to the
`second signal being received by the door lock.
`[0005]
`In another aspect, the invention is a system for
`remotely controlling access to an access point. The system
`includes a lock having a locking mechanism, a radio-fre-
`quency mesh network transceiver operatively coupled to the
`lock, a power source, and at least one of a keyed entry system
`and a keyless entry system operatively coupled to the locking
`mechanism. The lock is positioned adjacent the access point
`and the locking mechanism is movable between a locked
`position and an unlocked position. The system also includes a
`radio-frequency mesh network gateway device having a
`housing, a radio-frequency transceiver, an Internet Protocol
`transceiver operatively coupled to the radio-frequency trans-
`ceiver, a power supply, and a logic and memory unit. The
`Internet Protocol transceiver is operatively connected to a
`computer network, wherein the radio-frequency mesh net-
`work gateway device is configured to communicate with the
`lock using radio frequency communications. The system fur-
`ther includes a server operatively connected to the computer
`network and a remote communication device in operative
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`communication with the server, wherein the remote commu-
`nication device is configured to remotely monitor and operate
`the lock.
`[0006]
`In another aspect, the invention is a system for
`remotely controlling access to a plurality of access points.
`The system includes a plurality oflocks, each having a lock-
`ing mechanism, a radio-frequency mesh network transceiver
`operatively coupled to each lock, a power source, and at least
`one of a keyed entry system and a keyless entry system
`operatively coupled to the locking mechanism. Each lock is
`positioned adjacent to one of the plurality of access points and
`the locking mechanism is movable between a locked position
`and an unlocked position. The system also includes a radio-
`frequency mesh network gateway device having a housing, a
`radio-frequency transceiver, an Internet Protocol transceiver
`operatively coupled to the radio-frequency transceiver, a
`power supply, and a logic and memory unit. The Internet
`Protocol transceiver is operatively connected to a computer
`network, wherein the radio-frequency mesh network gateway
`device is configured to communicate with each of the plural-
`ity oflocks using radio frequency communications. The sys-
`tem further includes a server operatively connected to the
`computer network and a mobile telephone in operative com-
`munication with the server, wherein the remote communica-
`tion device is configured to remotely monitor and operate at
`least one of said plurality of locks.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`[0007] Other objects and advantages of the invention will
`become apparent upon reading the following detailed
`description and upon reference to the accompanying draw-
`ings in which:
`[0008] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a system for coupling a
`computer network, such as the Internet, to a radio-frequency
`(RF) mesh network using a gateway device to allow remote
`monitoring and control of the RF mesh networked devices
`from a mobile device or a networked computer;
`[0009] FIG. 2 is a diagram of the system of FIG. 1 with the
`addition of a networked computer server and additional RF
`mesh network devices;
`[0010] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gateway device of
`FIG. 1 for coupling an RF mesh network to an external com-
`puter network such as the Internet;
`[0011] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a door lock that is
`configured for use with the RF mesh network of FIG. 1;
`[0012] FIG. 5 is a diagram of the system of FIG. 2 with the
`addition of a second networked computer server in commu-
`nication with the first networked computer server;
`[0013] FIG. 6 is a diagram of the system of FIG. 1 with the
`addition of a networked computer server, additional RF mesh
`network devices, and IP devices;
`[0014] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the communication
`between the RF devices, the Internet, a web application, and
`a mobile application;
`[0015] FIG. 8 illustrates a first Security window displayed
`on a mobile device;
`[0016] FIG. 9 illustrates a second Security window dis-
`played on a mobile device;
`[0017] FIG.10isanenlarged viewofthewindowofFIG. 8;
`[0018] FIG. 11 is a third Security window displayable on a
`mobile device;
`[0019] FIG. 12 illustrates a first Camera window displayed
`on a mobile device;
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`[0020] FIG. 13 illustrates a second Camera window dis-
`played on a mobile device;
`[0021] FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the window of FIG.
`12;
`[0022] FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the window of FIG.
`13;
`[0023] FIG. 16 illustrates a first Lighting & Automation
`window displayed on a mobile device;
`[0024] FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of the window of FIG.
`16;
`[0025] FIG. 18 illustrates an enlarged view of a second
`Lighting & Automation window displayable on a mobile
`device;
`[0026] FIG. 19 illustrates a first Climate window displayed
`on a mobile device;
`[0027] FIG. 20 illustrates an enlarged view of a second
`Climate window displayable on a mobile device;
`[0028] FIG. 21 illustrates an enlarged view of a third Cli-
`mate window displayable on a mobile device;
`[0029] FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of the window of FIG.
`19;
`[0030] FIG. 23 illustrates an enlarged view of a first Scene
`window displayable on a mobile device;
`[0031] FIG. 24 illustrates an enlarged view of a first Sched-
`ules window displayable on a mobile device;
`[0032] FIG. 25 illustrates a log on window for the web
`application of FIG. 7;
`[0033] FIG. 26 illustrates a Security Function page of the
`web application;
`[0034] FIG. 27 illustrates a Cameras Function page of the
`web application;
`[0035] FIG. 28 illustrates a Lighting & Automation Func-
`tion page of the web application;
`[0036] FIG. 29 illustrates a Climate Function page of the
`web application;
`[0037] FIG. 30 illustrates a Scenes Function page of the
`web application;
`[0038] FIG. 31 illustrates a Schedules Function page of the
`web application;
`[0039] FIG. 32A is a top view of the housing of a gateway
`device;
`[0040] FIG. 32B is a front view of the housing of a gateway
`device;
`[0041] FIG. 32C is a bottom view of the housing of a
`gateway device;
`[0042] FIG. 32D is a side view of the housing of a gateway
`device;
`[0043] FIG. 32E is a perspective view of the housing of a
`gateway device;
`[0044] FIG. 32F is an exploded view of a gateway device;
`[0045] FIG. 32G is a sectional view of a gateway device
`through the line G-G shown in FIG. 32B;
`[0046] FIG. 33 is a diagrammatic view of an access control
`assembly of the present invention;
`[0047] FIG. 34 is side elevational view of a lock system
`including the control assembly and an alarm control;
`[0048] FIG. 35 is front elevational view of the lock system;
`[0049] FIG. 36 is logic diagram of the basic operationofthe
`access control assembly;
`[0050] FIG. 37 is another logic diagram of the control
`assembly, shown operating a lock;
`[0051] FIG. 38 is another logic diagram of the control
`assembly, shown alternatively generating disarm and alarm
`outputs;
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`[0052] FIG. 39 is a logic diagram of the alarm control;
`[0053] FIG. 40 is a partially broken-away, front elevational
`view of an electromechanical lock system incorporating the
`control assembly;
`[0054] FIG. 41 is perspective view of a retractor mecha-
`nism;
`[0055] FIG. 42 is a diagrammatic view of an electromag-
`netic lock system incorporating the control assembly; and
`[0056] FIG. 43 is a schematic view of a combined alarm
`system and home automation system.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
`[0057] Before any embodiments of the invention are
`explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is
`not limited in its application to the details of construction and
`the arrangement of components set forth in the following
`description or illustrated in the following drawings. The
`invention is capable of other embodiments and of being prac-
`ticed or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be
`understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein
`are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded
`as limiting. The use of"including," "comprising," or "having"
`and variations thereofherein is meant to encompass the items
`listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional
`items.
`[0058] The invention is directed to a system and hardware
`for enabling remote monitoring and control of devices that are
`connected to a radio-frequency mesh network, for example in
`a home.
`[0059] FIG. 1 illustrates a system 10 that monitors and
`controls household devices including but not limited to door
`locks, deadbolts, cameras, lights, temperature controls, appli-
`ances, and the like. The system 10 includes a radio frequency
`(RF) mesh network 20 that can be coupled to a mobile device
`30 via a computer network 40, e.g. the Internet (FIG. 1). An
`RF mesh network gateway device 50 couples the RF mesh
`network 20 to the computer network 40. FIG. 1 illustrates a
`door lock 60, e.g. for use on an entrance door of a home or
`other structure, that is configured to send and receive RF
`signals as part of the RF mesh network 20. However, it should
`be understood that many other household devices can send
`and receive RF signals as part of the RF mesh network 20 and
`the illustrated door lock 60 is simply an example of one of
`these devices.
`[0060]
`In the mesh network 20 (FIG. 1), each connected
`device acts as a communication node that can send and
`receive packets of information to any other device in the
`network. If a particular packet of information is not addressed
`to the device that receives it, the device transmits the packet to
`the next device, if necessary, and if configured to do so by the
`mesh network configuration. Collectively, the devices form a
`robust wireless network with redundancy and flexibility. In
`contrast to networks in which only a centralized hub can
`transmit packets, in the mesh network 20, the networked
`devices themselves provide multiple alternative pathways
`from the control unit to more remote devices in the network.
`Thus, the networked devices in the mesh network 20 can
`transmit signals around obstacles that would block direct
`transmission from a centralized hub. Devices in the RF mesh
`network 20 as disclosed herein generally communicate with
`one another wirelessly, using radio frequency communica-
`tions. However, other communication means (e.g., wired,
`infrared, etc.) could be employed in place of or in conjunction
`with radio frequency communications. It should also be noted
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`that the use of a mesh network can increase battery life as the
`various components transmit RF signals at a lower power
`level when compared to standard wireless networks. The
`additional RF devices in the network can retransmit the sig-
`nals such that each device only needs to transmit a signal a
`short distance, and thus a lower power transceiver is adequate.
`[0061]
`In one construction, the RF mesh network devices
`communicate according to the Z-WAVE protocol. As part of
`its implementation of the mesh network 20, the Z-WAVE
`protocol includes procedures for routing of commands
`between networked devices to the correct final destination.
`Z-WAVE uses a two-way RF system that operates in the 908
`MHz band in the United States. Z-WAVE is a bi-directional
`communication protocol. A message from node A to node C
`can be successfully delivered even if the two nodes are not
`within range providing that a third node (node B) can com-
`municate with nodes A and C. If the preferred route is unavail-
`able, the message originator will attempt other routes until a
`path is found to node C. Therefore, a Z-WAVE network can
`span much further than the radio range of a single unit. The
`more nodes in a network, the more robust it becomes.
`Z-WAVE is also low power when compared to other net-
`works, thereby making it suitable for battery powered
`devices. Z-WAVE messages can also be encrypted using
`robust data encryption methods if desired. Additional
`description of the Z-WAVE protocol and devices compatible
`with this protocol can be found in U.S. Pat. No. 6,980,080,
`which is fully incorporated herein by reference. Other proto-
`cols for implementing an RF mesh network can be used as
`well, if desired.
`[0062] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the RF mesh network
`gateway device 50 of FIGS. 1 and 2. The gateway device 50
`includes an RF transceiver SOA for sending and receiving
`signals to and from the RF mesh network 20, an Internet
`Protocol (IP) transceiver SOC for communicating with the
`computer network 40, a power source SOB, a logic and
`memory unit SOF, and a user interface SOG for inputting
`information and obtaining status. Other transmission proto-
`cols besides Internet Protocol can also be employed to com-
`municate with the computer network 40.
`[0063] The RF transceiver SOA is suited for communica-
`tion at the appropriate RF mesh network frequency, for
`example 908.42 MHz in the US and 868.42 MHz in Europe,
`although other frequencies can be used as well. The RF trans-
`ceiver SOA formats the RF signals it transmits according to
`the communications protocol that is being used, e.g. the
`Z-WAVE protocol. The RF mesh network gateway device 50
`may include an antenna SOE, which can be contained within
`the housing of the gateway 50 or may be external to the
`housing.
`[0064] The IP transceiver SOC formats the signals it sends
`according to the communications protocol, e.g. Internet Pro-
`tocol, used to connect the computer network 40 (e.g. the
`Internet). The IP transceiver SOC includes a connector SOD
`for connecting to the computer network 40. In one construc-
`tion, the RF mesh network gateway device 50 connects to a
`local-area network (LAN) via an Ethernet connection,
`although other types of connections are possible. As shown in
`FIG. 1, the connector SOD includes a cable having a plug to
`connect to an Ethernet port on a router 46. As illustrated in
`FIG. 1, the router 46 can include wireless Internet Protocol
`signaling to communicate with suitable wireless-compatible
`devices such as a camera 90. The connector SOD may alter-
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`natively connect to a wireless router 46 using a wireless
`connection, for example using an IEEE 802.11x-based wire-
`less networking protocol.
`[0065] The logic and memory unit of the gateway device
`could be used for the purpose of storing and executing macros
`or scenes. These macros or scenes include a series or
`sequences ofRF network commands intended to be transmit-
`ted for the purposes of controlling other RF networked
`devices such as lights, other locks, thermostats, etc. Execu-
`tion of these macros or scenes can be setup to tak