DOOR LOCK WITH AUTHENTICATION MODULE
A system for a door includes a door lock having a handle assembly and a lock. The lock is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. An authentication module is mounted to the door lock at a position offset from a surface of the door. The authentication module is operably coupled to the lock.
1 . A system for a door comprising:
a door lock including a handle assembly and a lock, the lock being movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; and
an authentication module mounted to the door lock at a position offset from a surface of the door, the authentication module being operably coupled to the lock.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is oriented at a non-parallel angle to the surface of the door.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is mounted adjacent to an end of the handle assembly.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module includes a housing, the housing being integrally formed with the handle assembly.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module and the handle assembly being movable about an axis of rotation in unison.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is coupled to the handle assembly, and at least a portion of the handle assembly is movable about an axis of rotation relative to the authentication module.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the handle assembly further comprises a rod and a handle extending perpendicularly from the rod, the handle being movable relative to the authentication module.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is configured to actuate the lock from the engaged position to the disengaged position in response to receiving valid authentication data.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the valid authentication data is provided by a portable device.
10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the authentication module further comprises:
a housing;
a cover connected to the housing to define a cavity between the housing and the cover; and
a control board and at least one detector for receiving authentication data arranged within the cavity.
11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein a logo is displayed on the cover and a detection region associated with the at least one detector is arranged at a center of the logo.
12 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the authentication module is configured to perform a biometric recognition operation.
13 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the at least one detector is an antenna, and the antenna extends about a periphery of the cavity.
14 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the door lock further comprises an actuator connected to the lock, the control board being arranged in communication with the actuator.
15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the control board is hard-wired to the actuator via at least one wire.
16 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the at least one wire is extends from the cavity through a portion of the handle assembly.
17 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the control board is configured to wirelessly communicate with the actuator.
18 . A system for a door comprising:
a door lock including a handle assembly; and
an authentication module mounted to the door lock at a position offset from a surface of the door, the authentication module including a display screen operable to portray a message.
19 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the message is a static message.
20 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the authentication module further comprises a microphone and a speaker and the display screen is operable to perform a video conference.