SMART LOCK SYSTEM

Abstract

This final report outlines the implementation of an Smart Lock System (SLS). The project was undertaken as a senior Mechanical Engineering project. SSLS is an exciting technology that could have the potential to revolutionize convenience and security for consumers worldwide. This project served primarily as a means of investigating this potential, with a particular emphasis placed on controlling overall system cost while offering security. The importance of this consideration are the uses for houses , offices, businesses and universities. It is the position of the team undertaking this project that a system with convenient features of a professional solution could be built for a small fraction of the cost.The inexpensive system attempts to maximize the available features without sacrificing the low price point. The lock in the system is independently Internet enabled to eliminate the need for a dedicated connection to a central network controller device. Instead, the lock is permitted to communicate directly over the Internet. This server is maintained by a door administrator who is able to use the web interface to manage user access profiles, remotely disable lost RFID cards, view door access logs and suspicious activity, and easily send messages to other administrators within the system. The web interface for the door administrator allows for advanced system control without the need for expensive proprietary software, advanced knowledge of the system’s architecture, or the high installation and maintenance costs associated with dedicated communication wiring. Security is also an important consideration that was addressed in this project. The database sends a positive authentication message to the lock system in order to open the door.