Abstract: The invention relates to power systems and locks (100, 300, 500, 700, 900, 1000). More particularly, the invention relates to mobile phone (101, 301, 501, 701, 901, 1001)-based powering of locks. Wallet (103, 312, 512, 712, 912) based access credentials are fast becoming an industry standard access method in digital access management. This publication discusses strategies to combine virtual key credentials from applications with self-powering in digital locks. The invention allows the use of self-powered locks by all or some consumers, without a dedicated application from the lock manufacturer. The invention is simpler, as the consumer can open the lock from his mobile wallet application, or with a separate mobile Keys application (716, 1012). The invention also reduces the end cost to the consumer, because self-powered locks typically present life-time financial savings to consumers.

Abstract: This document discloses a solution for configuring access rights in a locking system comprising a plurality of electromechanical locks and a plurality of keys to users of the system. Each key stores encrypted data defining an opening right to a particular subset of the plurality of electromechanical lock, the subset of locks assigned to the respective user. The system further comprises a service key storing, as a default, no encrypted data to any of the subsets of locks.

Abstract: Door lock systems are disclosed. More particularly, virtual keys in door lock systems of properties such as houses and apartments, and public properties such as parking garages, or sports facilities, are disclosed. This includes managing virtual key based access of temporary users, to a property or a vehicle sealed by a self-powered lock, from the mobile phone of a permanent user. This is achieved by virtual configurable software keys which are operable with a mobile application, and configurable from the mobile application of the permanent user. These virtual configurable software keys are typically text strings with a data footprint sufficiently small to be transmitted over NFC.

Abstract: An electromechanical lock cylinder.

Abstract: The method includes: switching (1202), in a magnetically-operated actuator, between a first mechanical state and a second mechanical state using either a first internal magnetization configuration or a second internal magnetization configuration; after the switching (1202), measuring (1204), by a magnetic sensor, a prevailing magnetic field caused by the magnetically-operated actuator, testing (1206) the prevailing magnetic field against a predetermined condition, and based on the testing (1206), detecting (1208) whether the switching between the first mechanical state and the second mechanical state was completed or not completed.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a lock arrangement comprising a lock cylinder having a housing with an external thread to couple the lock cylinder with a lock case, wherein the housing further comprises a flange and at least one groove extending in a longitudinal direction of the lock cylinder.

Abstract: Door lock systems are disclosed. More particularly, virtual keys in door lock systems of properties such as houses and apartments, and public properties such as parking garages, or sports facilities, are disclosed. This includes managing virtual key based access of temporary users, to a property or a vehicle sealed by a self-powered lock, from the mobile phone of a permanent user. This is achieved by virtual configurable software keys which are operable with a mobile application, and configurable from the mobile application of the permanent user. These virtual configurable software keys are typically text strings with a data footprint sufficiently small to be transmitted over NFC.

Abstract: A mobile phone can be used to open doors of buildings and vehicles, instead of a dedicated physical key. For example, the mobile phone can provide the operating power to the lock without a power cord. A mobile station app can communicate with the lock via a short-range wireless communication connection, and open and close the lock.

Abstract: The invention relates to locks. More particularly, aspects of the invention relate to a lock that can be used to lock a door, and which features multiple modes to access the lock in order to open or close the lock. The disclosed lock combines different power sources with different access technologies resulting in a lock that will remain functional for a very long time without maintenance.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a tailpiece attaching arrangement (100) comprising a cylindrical frame (102), a cylindrical attaching member (104) and a locking member (106) wherein the cylindrical attaching member (104) is configured to attach the tailpiece (108) into the cylindrical frame (102), and the locking member (106) is configured to lock the attaching member (104). According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a lock arrangement (126) comprising the tailpiece attaching arrangement (100) and a lock cylinder (128).