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Title:
KEY STORAGE DEVICE WHICH BE ACCESSED BY BIOMETRIC KEY STORAGE SYSTEM AND SUPPORT SEVERAL USERS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2017/180068
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users is composed of the structure of Roller 1 (10) equipped with more than one slot (23) functioning for the interior area of the room (15) for the storage of keys or key cards (14) connected and controlling the function with the control unit (40). Part of the control unit (40) is connected to the Biometric Key Storage (50) and functions to read the values in the Biometric Key Storage system to identify users set in advance. The Biometric Key Storage (50) will identify at least one user set for pairing with a slot (23) as the terms for having the control unit (40) order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to turn a slot (23) set for pairing in advance to turn to the required position, particularly at the front of the structures of main housings (60), so the user can pick up spare keys or key cards.

Inventors:
PHIENTHARNTHAM SUTHIRAK (TH)
Application Number:
PCT/TH2016/000035
Publication Date:
October 19, 2017
Filing Date:
April 11, 2016
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
PHIENTHARNTHAM SUTHIRAK (TH)
International Classes:
E05G1/06
Domestic Patent References:
WO2008055364A12008-05-15
Foreign References:
CN1129275A1996-08-21
CN102213041A2011-10-12
CN102241314A2011-11-16
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SEESON, Jiraroj (TH)
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Claims:
Claims

1. Kcy storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users is composed of the interior area of the room (15) for storing numerous keys or key cards (14) set inside the structure of Roller 1 (10). The structure of more than one set of the

5 structure of Roller 1 (10) is expanded into a network at the top and side to create numerous slots (23) for several accommodation units and multiple users. The structure of more than one set of the structure of Roller 1 ( 10) is installed inside the structure of main housings (60) with the following Special Features:

The structure of Roller 1 (10) is composed of slots (23). More than one slot functions as ] 0 the interior area of the room (1 ) for storing keys or key cards ( 14) that are connected and control work with the control unit (40). Part of the control unit (40) is connected to the Biometric Key Storage (50) and functions to read the values in the Biometric Key Storage to identify users set in advance. The Biometric Key Storage (50) identifies at least one user for whom settings have been made to pair with a number of slots (23) to serve as the terms for the control unit (40) to 15 order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to rotate the slot (23) with settings to pair in advance to ensure that the corner turns to the required position, particularly at the front of the structure of the main housings (60), so users can pick up spare keys or key cards.

2. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claim 1 is such that the structure of Roller 1 (10) is composed 0 of Wall 1 (11) and Wall 2 (12), which are opposite to each other, particularly part of the circle or as designated by the outer edge. Axle 1 (20) is installed at the center of Wall 1 (1 1 ) and Wall 2 (12) to determine the interior area of the room (15) for storing keys or key cards (14) between Wall 1 (1 1 ) and Wall 2 (12), which are opposite to each other.

3. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support 5 several users in accordance with claims 1-2 is such that the interior of the room (15) for storing keys or key cards (14) is composed of Wall 3 (13) in a certain number placed perpendicularly to Wall 1 (1 1) and Wall 2 (12) where the upper edge is connected to the Wall 1 (1 1 ) and the lower edge is connected to the Wall 2 ( 12).

4. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-3 is such that End 1 (21 ) of Wall 3 (13) will be pointed at Axle 1 (20) and End 2 (22) of Wall 3 (13) will be pointed opposite to Axle 1 (20).

5. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-4 is such that Wall 3 (13) in a certain number, particularly more than one wall, has plans for connecting to Wall 1 (1 1 ) and Wall 2 ( 12) in the same plan on a continual basis as part of the circular structure of Roller 1 (10) to create one slot (23).

6. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-5 is such that part of the Axle 1 (20) is connected to the rotator of the axle structure (30) that is composed of a motor (31 ), a belt (32) and a gear set (33) that work together. The motor (31 ) functions to move the belt (32), so the belt (32) drives Axle 1 (20) in order to drive the structure of Roller 1 (10) to rotate so the slot (23) moves to the required position for use. 7. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-6 is such that part of the rotator of the axle structure (30) is connected and controlled with the control unit (40). The control unit (40) functions to order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work.

8. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-7 is such that the Biometric Key Storage (50) identifies users based on any one or more of the following: facial, voice, fingerprint or retinal examinations.

9. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-8 is such that a position, particularly on at the front of the structure of the main housings (60) at the position where the slot (23) stops rotating at the door (41 ) for users to pick up keys or key cards inside the slot (23).

10. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-9 is such that the door (41) is connected to a number of sensors (42) functioning to pair a certain number function to detect moving objects at the front of the door (41 ) that is connected and controlled with the control unit (40) for opening and closing the door (41 ) automatically.

1 1. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-10 is such that part of the control unit (40) is connected to an electric alarm or speaker (43) that functions with a number of the sensors (42) to alert in cases where the door (41) fails to close within a set period of time. 1 . Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-11 is such that part of the control unit (40) is connected to the equipment of accepting coins or bills (51) and function to accept coins or bills as the terms for ordering the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work.

13. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-12 is such that part of the control unit (40) is connected for wireless communications and relies on transmitting signals with the central processing unit (61) for the purpose o remotely controlling work in ordering the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work.

14. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-13 is such that the central processing unit (61 ) is a computer (62) or smart phone (63) or tablet (64).

15. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-14 is such that the control unit (40) is connected to the hard disk or RAM or Flash Memory ( 16) in order to save data. 16. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-15 is such that the structure of Roller 1 (10) and the rotator of the axle structure (30) are more than one in number of sets expanded as a network to the upper and lower sections to create numerous slots (23).

17. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-16 is such that the inside of the structure of the main housings (60) is composed of the structure of Roller 1 (10) with more than one set of the rotator of the axle structure (30) with more than one set.

18. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-17 is such that the Biometric Key Storage (50) and the control unit (40) are at least one in number.

19. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-18 is such that part of the control unit (40) is equipped with at least one or many INFRARED READERS, NFC, BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC, RFID, NFC, SCANNERS (17) to identify the holders of the aforementioned reading equipment.

20. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-19 is such that part of the control unit (40) is connected to the data entry equipment (44), which is similar to a keyboard, a touch screen, a mouse or sound for linking with the control unit (40) for setting the values of the Biometric Key Storage (50) to identify at least one user to be paired with a slot (23) or the values of either one or several INFRARED READERS, NFC, BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC, RFID, NFC, SCANNERS (17) to identify the holder of the reader with settings for pairing with a slot (23).

21. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1-20 is such that there is a method for remote ordering of work by users from the central processing unit (61 ) with a wireless connection for ordering the control unit (40) to work. Users are registered in the identification system and a code is periodically received and sent to the control unit (40). When the control unit (40) received the temporary code, it will examine the registered user for whom settings have been made for pairing with a slot, (23) whether or not it was set in advance. If the code is correct, the control unit (40) will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work in order to turn a slot (23) for which values have been set for pairing with registered users at a set position.

22. Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users in accordance with claims 1 -21 is such that there is a method by which users are registered in the system for access and linkage with the central processing unit (61 ) to revise the user's details and personal information by linking with a computer working with a USB Fingerprint reader or smart phone (63) or tablet (64) with a system for reading fingerprints for making changes or addition to information on secondary users, including the temporary closure or cancellation of use by the primary or secondary user.

Description:
KEY STORAGE DEVICE WHICH BE ACCESSED BY BIOMETRIC KEY STORAGE SYSTEM AND SUPPORT SEVERAL USERS

Background of Relevant Arts or Science

Equipment for allowing entry to residences in the form of material objects such as keys or key cards, etc. for access or entry to rooms; the disadvantage is that keys or key cards might get lost or forgotten. In addition, use for a certain period of time can result in damages preventing access or entry, particularly with key cards.

There are access systems installed and used together with doors, namely, key code or Biometric Key Storage systems. The aforementioned systems are high-priced and make investment difficult for use with every room, particularly when the rooms are numerous. Moreover, the maintenance burden is increased. Therefore, most key code or Biometric Key Storage systems are installed for use in accessing main buildings only.

In this invention, a Biometric Key Storage system was created for handling multiple users. The system was designed to be small in size with ability to store a large number of keys or key cards. The design was also aimed at use in buildings with numerous rooms and installation at a certain point of a building for access with Biometric Key Storage to check the cards of users based on facial, voice, fingerprint and retinal examinations, etc. for permission to access storage for spare keys or key cards. The system was created to prevent problems with forgotten keys or key cards in the form of material objects. And usage even allows for entry to apartments, condominiums, clubhouses at golf courses and department stores, in markets, communities or other venues for leaving keys or key cards, etc. It can also be a system that might make it unnecessary to carry keys or key cards in the future.

Invention Characteristics and Objectives

Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users is composed of the following characteristics: The structure of Roller 1 for storing keys or key cards is composed of Wall 1 and Wall 2, which are opposite to each other, particularly parts of the circular section or as designated by the outer edge. Axle 1 is installed at the center of Wall 1 and Wall 2 to designate the space for storing keys or key cards between Wall 1 and Wall 2, which are opposite to each other. The interior of the room for storing keys or key cards is composed of Wall 3. The number of placed perpendicular to Wall 1 and Wall 2 at the upper edge connected to Wall 1 and at the lower edge connected to Wall 2. End 1 of Wall 3 will be pointed at Axle 1 and End 2 of Wall 3 will be pointed opposite to Axle 1. Characteristically, multiple sets of Wall 3, particularly when there is more than one side, are planned for connections to Wall 1 and Wall 2 in the same plan and on a continual basis as part of the circle for creating a slot for storing large numbers of keys or key cards inside the structure of Roller 1.

Part of Axle 1 is connected to the rotator for the structure of Roller 1 , which is composed of a motor, a belt and a gear set that work together. The motor functions to move the belt, so the belt moves Axle 1 to ensure that the structure of Roller 1 rotates to move toward a slot to the position required for use.

Part of the rotator for the structure of the Rollers is connected and controls function by a control unit. The control unit functions to order the rotator of the structure of the Rollers to function.

Part of the control unit is connected to the Biometric Key Storage and functions to read the values in Biometric Key Storage to serve as the terms for ordering the Roller rotator to work.

Part of the control unit is connected to the coin or bill slot to serve as the terms for ordering the Roller rotator to work.

Part of the control unit has a wireless communication connection and relies on a transmission cable attached to the central processing unit to control remote actions in ordering the Roller rotator to work and part of the controller orders data to be saved on the work history of the Biometric Key Storage for handling multiple users. The central processing unit is a computer or smart phone or tablet, etc. The structures of Roller 1 on the rotator of the Roller structures are greater in number than one set that is expanded into a network to the upper section and side section. All of the aforementioned is installed inside the structure of the main building at the structure of Roller 1. Many rotator sets for the structures of the Roller are connected and controlled by the Biometric Key Storage in addition to at least one control unit.

Part of the control unit has been successful as an alternative for installation and connection to access systems that are not Biometric Key Storage systems, e.g. INFRARED READERS, NFC, BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC , RFID , NFC , SCANNERS (17), etc. The aim of the invention is to arrange a Biometric Key Storage system for handling multiple users with a place to keep spare keys accessed by Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users that is designed for a small size with capacity for storing numerous keys or key cards to be used in buildings with a large number of rooms for accommodations. It is also arranged for installation at a certain position of the building and can be used with apartments, condominiums, clubhouses on golf courses, department stores and markets in communities or other places for keeping keys key cards, etc. to prevent forgotten keys or key cards and will be a system that will not require keys or key cards in the future.

Branch of Science Associated with the Invention

Engineering related to Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users

Full Disclosure of the Invention

Figures 1 and 2 show the components of Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users and is composed of the structure of Roller 1 ( 10) for storing either keys or key cards (14) or many objects together. The aforementioned is composed of Wall 1 (1 1) and Wall 2 (12), which are opposite to each other, particularly concerning parts of the circular section or as designated by the outer edge. Axle 1 (20) is installed at the center of Wall 1 (1 1) and Wall 2 ( 12) to designate the interior area of the room (15) for storing keys or key cards (14) between Wall 1 (1 1) and Wall 2 (12) which are opposite to each other. The interior of the room (15) for storing keys or key cards (14) is composed of a number of Wall 3 (13) parts placed perpendicular to Wall 1 (1 1 ) and Wall 2 (12) where the upper edge is connected to Wall I (1 1) and where the lower edge is connected to Wall 2 (12). End 1 (21 ) of Wall 3 (13) will be pointed at Axle 1 (20) and End 2 (22) of Wall 3 (13) will be pointed opposite to Axle 1 (20). Characteristically, part of Wall 3 (13), particularly the part where there is more than one wall, has plans for connected with Wall 1 (1 1) and Wall 2 (12) in the same plan on a continuous basis as part of the circular structure of Roller 1 (10) to create a number of slots (23) for storing large numbers of keys or key cards (14). Part of Axle 1 (20) is connected to the rotator of the axle structure (30) that is composed of a motor (31 ), a belt (32) and a gear set (33) that work together. The motor (31 ) functions to move the belt (32), so the belt (32) drives Axle 1 (20) in order to drive the structure of Roller 1 (10) to rotate to move at the slot (23) to the position required for use.

Part of the rotator of the axle structure (30) is connected and controlled by the control unit (40). The control unit (40) functions to order the rotator of the axle structure (30).

Part of the control unit (40) is connected to the Biometric Key Storage (50) and functions to read the values in the Biometric Key Storage system in order to identify users as set in advance to be the terms for ordering the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work. They Biometric Key Storage (50) will identify at least one user set for pairing with a slot (23) as the terms for having the control unit (40) order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to turn the slot (23) paired to turn to the required position, particularly at the front of the structures of main housings (60) using the Biometric Key Storage (50) in this invention and is not limited to only identifying users based on one or more facial, voice, fingerprint and retinal examinations, etc.

One position, particularly at the front of structures of main buildings, which is the place where at least one slot (23) stops turning as previously set, there is a door (41) for users to pick up keys or key cards (14) inside the slot (23). The door (41 ) is connected to a sensor (42) that functions to detect movements at the front of the door (41 ) that is connected and controlled by the control unit (40). By detecting moving objects, the control unit (40) will order the door (41), which will remain open for the user to pick up keys or key cards (14). If moving objects cannot be detected within a set period of time such as 5-10 minutes, the control unit (40) will order the door (41 ) to close.

Part of the control unit (40) will be connected to an electric alarm or speaker (43) that works with the sensor (42) in order to alert about cases where the door (41 ) does not close within a set period of time such as 5-10 minutes as previously set.

Figure 3 (See Figures 1 and 2 herein) illustrates the part of the control unit (40) connected to the equipment for accepting coins or bills (51 ) that functions to accept coins or bills as the terms for ordering the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work when coins or bills are inserted into the equipment for accepting coins or bills (51 ). Data on the acceptance of coins or bills is then transmitted to the control unit (40). Once the control unit (40) has received the data, it will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to function in concurrence with another portion of the data, which is the data in the Biometric Key Storage.

Part of the control unit (40) is linked with a wireless connection and relies on sending the signal to the central processing unit (61 ) in order to control the function remotely to order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work, and part of the control unit (40) will transmit data to be saved on the work history of the Biometric Key Storage for handling multiple users. The central processing unit (61) is a computer (62) or smart phone (63) or tablet (64), etc. The control unit (40) has successfully been linked with the hard disk or RAM or Flash Memory (16), etc. for saving data. Figure 4 (See Figures 1 and 2 herein) illustrates the structure of Roller 1 (10). There is more than one set of rotators for the axle structure (30) that expand into the network for the top and side to create a large number of slots (23) for buildings where there are many guests or residents, e.g. 1 ,000 slots, etc., all of which are installed inside the structure of the main housings (60). More than one set of the structure of Roller 1 (10) with more than one set of rotators for the axle structure (30) are connected and controlled by at least one Biometric Key Storage (50) and control unit (40).

Part of the control unit (40) has been a successful alternative for the installation and control of one or many modes of access that arc not Biometric Key Storage (50), e.g. INFRARED READERS, NFC,BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC, RFID, NFC, SCANNERS (17), etc. in order to identify the access of holders of the aforementioned readers.

Part of the control unit (40) can be connected to the data entry equipment (44) which can be keyboard, mouse or voice equipment, to link with the control unit (40) for setting the values of Biometric Key Storage (50) in order to identify at least one user set to be paired with one slot (23) or to make settings for one or many INFRARED READERS, NFC, BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC, RFID, NFC, SCANNERS (17) to identify holders of the readers set to be paired with one slot (23). Figure 5 (See Figures 1 and 2 herein) illustrates the diagram of the system for to build understanding about the system in this innovation. It also illustrates the function of the Biometric Key Storage for handling multiple users as follows:

Step 1 : Users insert coins or bills into the equipment for accepting coins or bills (51). Once coins or bills are inserted into the equipment for accepting coins or bills (51), data on the insertion of coins or bills will be transmitted to the control unit (40). Once the control unit (40) receives the data, it will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) to work in concurrence with another portion of the data in the Biometric Key Storage (50). This invention can skip this step if the system permits independent use.

Step 2: Users can read values with Biometric Key Storage (50), e.g. scan to examine fingerprints to identify users. The fingerprint reader will transmit user identification data to the control unit (40). Once the control unit (40) receives the user identification data, it will check to determine whether or not the data matches the user data previously set in advance. Once the user identification data is detected by the control unit (40), it will be paired with a slot (23) set for pairing in advance. Then the control unit (40) will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) that is composed of a motor (31), a belt (32) and a gear set (33) to drive Axle 1 (20), so the structure of Roller 1 (10) turns to move a slot (23) previously set for pairing with a set position, particularly at the front of structures of main housings (60), which is a position aligned with the door (41). The door (41) will open automatically from the connection and control of the control unit (40) to allow users to pick up keys or key cards (14) inside a slot (23) previously set to be paired. Later on, the door (41 ) will close when the sensor (42) is unable to detect moving objects at the front of the door (41 ), which means either the user has already picked up the keys or key cards and left and/or the door (41 ) will close within a set period of time, e.g. 5-10 minutes, etc.

In cases involving remote orders by users from a central processing unit (61) such as a smart phone (63), the work will be linked by a wireless connection in order to order the control unit (40) to work by a previously registered user in the identification system and enter a temporary code for transmission to the control unit (40). Once the control unit (40) has received the temporary code, it will work to check whether or not the user is registered and set to be paired with previously designated a slot (23). If correct, the control unit (40) will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) that is composed of a motor (31), a belt (32) and a gear set (33) to drive Axle 1 (20), so the structure of Roller 1 (10) turns to move a previously designated slot (23) to be paired with a registered user, particularly at the front of the structures of main housings (60), which is a position aligned with the door (41) to allow users to pick up keys or key cards.

In addition, users are able to register in the system to access and connect with the central processing unit (61 ) in order to revise personal details by connecting with a computer (62) working with a USB Fingerprint reader or smart phone (63) or tablet (64) that is capable of reading fingerprints. For example, in cases where the users wants to make changes or additions for a secondary users to enter, the secondary user can be added and saved in the Biometric Key Storage system. For example, the fingerprints of the secondary user can be stored or the system for use in readying with the Biometric Key Storage (50) without having the system administrator process the transaction, which would waste time and cause difficulty. It would also involve working remotely from the central processing unit (61) , e.g. the primary user might be abroad and need to have a secondary user who is able to access, etc., including the temporary closure or cancellation of use by the primary or secondary user. In cases involving orders to work without using Biometric Key Storage (50), e.g. one or many INFRARED READERS, NFC, BARCODES, QR CODES, or MAGNETIC CARDS or IC, RFID, FC, SCANNERS (17), etc. The equipment is used to read values with readers (45) and the readers (45) will transmit data to the control unit (40) in order to perform the task of checking whether or not the reader is the right reader set for pairing with a previously designated slot (23) previous. If correct, the control unit (40) will order the rotator of the axle structure (30) that is composed of a motor (31 ), a belt (32) and a gear set (33) to drive Axle 1 (20), so the structure of Roller 1 (10) turns to move a slot (23) to the set position, particularly at the front of structures of main housings (60), which is a position aligned with the door (41 ) for users to pick up keys or key cards. The administrator will perform the task of managing the entire system, e.g. the registration system for new users, revisions in user data and various details, including the deletion of inactive users, checking data on usage history as commercial and statistical data, etc. The aforementioned is carried out via the central processing unit (61) and can order remotely from the central processing unit (61 ) to order and regulate the control unit (40) to order the rotator of the axle structure (30) working to drive Axle 1 (20), so the structure of Roller 1 (10) turns to move the slot (23) to the required position in necessary cases.

This innovation can not only be used for storing keys or key cards, but can also be used for access to all types of stored material and industrial objects.

Brief Description of Drawings Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the components of Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users as assembled in this invention.

Figure 3 illustrates part of the control unit (40) of Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users that is linked with equipment for accepting coins or bills (51 ) in this invention. Figure 4 illustrates the structure of Roller 1 (10), the rotator of the axle structure (30) of

Key storage device which be accessed by biometric key storage system and support several users for which there is more than one set that expands into a network at the top and side of this invention.

Figure 5 illustrates the system chart showing the function of the Biometric Key Storage for handling multiple users in this invention. Best Invention Method

As previously stated in the full disclosure of the invention.