Schlage Lock Company LLC (20240267381). BLOCKCHAIN FOR ACCESS CONTROL simplified abstract
Contents
BLOCKCHAIN FOR ACCESS CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joseph W. Baumgarte of Carmel IN (US)
Robert Martens of Carmel IN (US)
Sean Neal of Indianapolis IN (US)
BLOCKCHAIN FOR ACCESS CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240267381 titled 'BLOCKCHAIN FOR ACCESS CONTROL
The abstract describes a method of using a blockchain in an access control environment, where a mobile device requests access to a secured passageway, receives a lock-specific access token after blockchain validation, transmits the token to the lock device, receives a verification message upon successful authentication, and notifies the first node device to update the blockchain.
- Mobile device sends access request to first node device
- Receives lock-specific access token after blockchain validation
- Transmits token to lock device for authentication
- Receives verification message upon successful authentication
- Notifies first node device to update the blockchain
Potential Applications: - Access control systems in buildings - Secure entry points in smart homes - Authorization processes in secure facilities
Problems Solved: - Enhancing security in access control systems - Streamlining authentication processes - Providing a tamper-proof record of access transactions
Benefits: - Improved security measures - Efficient and reliable access control - Enhanced transparency in access transactions
Commercial Applications: Title: Blockchain-Based Access Control System for Secure Environments Description: This technology can be utilized in commercial buildings, residential complexes, and high-security facilities to ensure secure access control and streamline authentication processes. The market implications include increased demand for advanced access control solutions in various industries.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to blockchain-based access control systems, mobile device authentication methods, and secure entry systems to understand the technological landscape in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring ways to enhance blockchain technology for access control applications, improve mobile device security measures, and optimize authentication processes for secure environments.
Questions about Blockchain-Based Access Control Systems: 1. How does this technology improve security in access control systems? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing blockchain-based access control systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of using a blockchain in an access control environment according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by a mobile device, a request to access a passageway secured by a lock device to a first node device, wherein a plurality of node devices including the first node device store the blockchain, receiving, by the mobile device, a lock-specific access token from one of the plurality of node devices in response to validation of a blockchain transaction associated with the request received from the mobile device by the plurality of node devices, transmitting, by the mobile device, the lock-specific access token to the lock device, receiving, by the mobile device, a verification message from the lock device in response to successful authentication of the lock-specific access token, and transmitting, by the mobile device, a notification of verification to the first node device to amend the blockchain.
