Internet of things locker
The present invention relates to a re-usable internet based locking device that uses electronic keys (either single or a combination to be distributed to multiple parties) for opening and closing the locking device. It enables the institutions to offer highly secure, vault-grade locking device to their user in public places. These kiosks have security and surveillance levels that match bank ATMs. In addition, an optional visual tracking system allows the users to view the contents of their locking device, thus providing additional comfort regarding safety of their valuables in the locking device. A peripheral surveillance system with internal power backup and wireless internet connectivity is provided for alerting the central monitoring station if any distress is found in and around the kiosk.
1 . A locking device using electronic keys for providing authorized storage and retrieval of valuables, comprising, in combination:
a motherboard for commanding and controlling the status of connected peripherals in the locking device;
an outer shell defining a storage compartment to hold the valuables; and
a vibration sensor to sense unusual vibration in said locking device, wherein said sensor informs the CPU about a suspicious activity on the locking device;
a door sensor to sense whether the door is opened or closed, wherein said door sensor status communicates to a central command;
an electronic lock to releasably lock the safe wherein said lock is operated by a software control from the motherboard; and
a camera to capture images of the storage compartment to provide visual indication.
2 . The locking device of claim 1 , wherein a front panel is electrically connected to a back panel.
3 . The locking device of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless connection allowing for remote monitoring of the storage compartment.
4 . The locking device of claim 1 , further comprising a peripheral surveillance system to alert a central monitoring station in case of distress detected on or around the locking device.
5 . The locking device of claim 1 further comprising a flexible FRC cable which to extends and contracts as the storage compartment is opened and closed.
6 . The locking device of claim 1 further comprising a status display to display a status of the locking device;
an audio device to output audio feedback;
a manual override device to open the locking device;
a spring to bias a front panel towards an open position; and
a door ajar sensor.
7 . The locking device of claim 1 wherein the camera is fitted to a camera cable attached to the outer shell.
8 . The locking device of claim 1 further comprising an FRC connector socket to connect a FRC cable and a secure digital card to cache non-secure information.