20240087383.USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS simplified abstract (apple inc.)
Contents
- 1 USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mischa K. Mclachlan of San Francisco CA (US)
Andrew S. Kim of Walnut Creek CA (US)
Matthew C. Sanders of Santa Clara CA (US)
Trevor W. Young of Livermore CA (US)
USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240087383 titled 'USER INTERFACES FOR MANAGING LOCKS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application relates to user interfaces for managing locks, including configuring lock accessory devices and displaying user interfaces for home automation systems.
- Short-range communication user interface for an express mode of the lock accessory device
- PIN user interface object for enabling a code for accessing the lock accessory device
- User interface displaying statuses indicating access to multiple lock accessory devices in a home automation system
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart home systems, security systems, and access control systems.
Problems Solved
This technology simplifies the management and configuration of lock accessory devices, enhancing user experience and security in smart home environments.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user convenience, enhanced security features, and streamlined access control management.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include smart home device manufacturers, security companies, and access control system providers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of mobile apps to control smart locks and access control systems, but the specific features described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the user interface adapt to different types of lock accessory devices? 2. Are there any compatibility issues with existing home automation systems when integrating this technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing locks. in some examples, an electronic device displays user interfaces for configuring a lock accessory device based on detected features of the lock accessory device, such as a short-range communication user interface for enabling an express mode of the lock accessory device and/or a pin user interface object for enabling a code for accessing the lock accessory device. in some examples, an electronic device displays a user interface corresponding to a respective user of a home automation system that includes statuses indicating whether the respective user has access to a plurality of lock accessory devices of the home automation system.
