One-time access to an automation system
Methods and systems are described for managing one-time access to an automation system. According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to grant a user access to an automation is described. The method may comprise receiving one or more access parameters to authorize one-time permission to the user to access the automation system. The method may further comprise granting one-time permission to the user to access the automation system based at least in part on the one or more access parameters. The method may additionally comprise generating a message comprising at least the one-time permission to access the automation system. The one or more access parameters may comprise at least one of a limited time frame, single use entry code, or a limited number of entries.
1. A computer-implemented method to grant a non-occupant of an automation system access to a premises associated with the automation system, comprising:
receiving, by a controller of the automation system, an authorized personnel type for access to the premises, wherein the authorized personnel type is received from a user of the automaton system that is an occupant of the premises;
receiving, by the controller of the automation system, a request from the non-occupant to access the premises while the occupant is not present, wherein the non-occupant is a non-user of the automation system;
identifying, by the controller, a personnel type of the non-occupant in the request;
determining, by the controller, at least one access parameter for the non-occupant based at least in part on the personnel type of the non-occupant and the authorized personnel type, wherein the at least one access parameter comprises an access duration to the premises for the non-occupant;
generating, by the controller, an entry code to the premises based at least in part on determining the at least one access parameter;
granting, by the controller, the non-occupant access to the premises based at least in part on generating the entry code; and
transmitting, by the controller, a notification to the occupant based at least in part on granting the non-occupant access to the premises.
2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the entry code is associated with a one-time entry to the premises.
3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the entry code is transmitted to the non-occupant via at least one of a SMS, email, ping message, or social media message.
4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting an additional notification to the occupant based at least in part on generating the entry code.
5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the entry code activates a webpage allowing the non-occupant to access the premises.
6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:
notifying an administrator of the automation system after generating the entry code.
7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the entry code is valid for a predetermined duration.
8. The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , further comprising:
revoking a credential of the entry code based at least in part on the predetermined duration expiring.
9. The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , further comprising:
setting the predetermined duration based at least in part on the personnel type of the non-occupant.
10. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:
granting the non-occupant access to a subset of the premises based at least in part on the personnel type of the non-occupant and the authorized personnel type, wherein access to the subset of the premises is granted based at least in part on generating the entry code.
11. The computer-implemented method of claim 10 , further comprising:
arming a subset of the automation system based at least in part on granting the non-occupant access to the subset of the premises.
12. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:
revoking the entry code after granting the non-occupant access to the premises.
13. An apparatus to grant a non-occupant of an automation system access to a premises associated with the automation system, comprising:
a processor of a controller of the automation system;
a memory in electronic communication with the processor; and
instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
receive an authorized personnel type for access to the premises, wherein the authorized personnel type is received from a user of the automaton system that is an occupant of the premises;
receive a request from the non-occupant to access the premises while the occupant is not present, wherein the non-occupant is a non-user of the automation system;
identify a personnel type of the non-occupant in the request;
determine at least one access parameter for the non-occupant based at least in part on the personnel type of the non-occupant and the authorized personnel type, wherein the at least one access parameter comprises an access duration to the premises for the non-occupant;
generate an entry code to the premises based at least in part on determining the at least one access parameter;
grant the non-occupant access to the premises based at least in part on generating the entry code; and
transmit a notification to the occupant based at least in part on granting the non-occupant access to the premises.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the entry code is associated with a predetermined quantity of entries to the premises.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
revoke the entry code after the predetermined quantity of entries to the premises has been met.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
arm the automation system after revoking the entry code.
17. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
notify an administrator of the automation system after generating the entry code.
18. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processor of a controller of an automation system to:
receive an authorized personnel type for access to a premises associated with the automation system, wherein the authorized personnel type is received from a user of the automaton system that is an occupant of the premises;
receive a request from a non-occupant of the automation system to access the premises while the occupant is not present, wherein the non-occupant is a non-user of the automation system;
identify a personnel type of the non-occupant in the request;
determine at least one access parameter for the non-occupant based at least in part on the personnel type of the non-occupant and the authorized personnel type, wherein the at least one access parameter comprises an access duration to the premises for the non-occupant;
generate an entry code to the premises based at least in part on determining the at least one access parameter;
grant the non-occupant access to the premises based at least in part on generating the entry code; and
transmit a notification to the occupant based at least in part on granting the non-occupant access to the premises.
19. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 18 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
revoke the entry code after a predetermined quantity of entries to the premises has been met.
20. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 19 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
arm the automation system after revoking the entry code.