RealPage has been granted a patent for methods and systems that manage property access through electronic locks. The patent details a process involving service requests, time windows for access, and the generation of security keys based on user proximity and authentication information. GlobalData’s report on RealPage gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on RealPage, Decentralized machine learning was a key innovation area identified from patents. RealPage's grant share as of June 2024 was 86%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Electronic lock access control methods and systems

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: RealPage, Inc.

The patent US12008095B2 outlines a method for managing access to security devices through a structured service request system. The process begins with two users submitting service requests via their respective devices, each defining a specific time window for access to designated security devices. A third user device is then assigned to manage these requests, allowing the third user to select and access the security devices during the defined time windows. The method incorporates proximity detection and movement-based inputs to facilitate secure access, utilizing authentication information that includes timing data to generate security keys valid for the duration of the requests. Upon successful authentication, access to the security devices is granted, while revocation of the security keys occurs upon closing the service requests.

Additionally, the patent details the technical aspects of the authentication process, including the use of random bitstrings and non-reversible functions to generate expected authentication responses. The system is designed to operate via short-range communication techniques, ensuring secure and efficient interactions between user devices and security devices. The method also emphasizes the importance of sensor data to detect user movements, which are integral to the access requests. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive framework for secure access management, leveraging time-sensitive service requests and advanced authentication mechanisms to enhance security device interactions.

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