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Overview: The August Smart Lock is a new iPhone-compatible locking system. This is a simple universal lock that is designed to connect to a smartphone using Bluetooth.

o    Overview of the project

Keylock pro PF is an advanced digital lock product. This product is designed for private house. The latest product has two approaches to unlock. Firstly, people can use fingerprint to unlock the door. Furthermore, people can also use RF card as a key.

o    The problem solved (the design challenge)

This product solves the problem that once people forget the key, they will not chance to unlock the door. If this product is used, people will enjoy a agreeable and fancy experience.

o    Technology/tools used to make the work

This product has four methods to unlock. So there are four tools, which including an Optical Fingerprint Reader, an optional RF card reader, a pin panel and finally the mechanical keyhole. In spite of other three normal methods, the fingerprint method is a new stuff in this product.

o    Interface Designs or Graphical Style (the look and feel of the project)

 o    User Engagement (how users interacted with the work),

Users do not need mechanical keys in most of times, because they can enter a door via scanning fingerprint. This a breakthrough in digital lock fields. People do not bother with the trouble that cannot find the key.

o    Impact of Use (user reviews, articles, statistics...)

The owner must keep an 8 original number to control the system. Such as add a new fingerprint.

Children’s fingerprint may not work on this product, because the size of their fingerprint is not big enough.

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o   Overview (synopsis) of the project

This is an extant beautiful access system which is produced by Lockitron company. The preorder price is $99. It is a good symbol of the combination between real lock and phone system, just like their advertisement word, ‘Unlock your door without keys’.

o    The problem solved (the design challenge)

The design is facing challenge that people can open the door without key, it is difficult to solve. The upgrade of access system is related a lot of problems. Such as the security problem and whether it is real convenient.

o    Technology/tools used to make the work

They use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology. Smartphone plays a remote controller. People can easily control the door whether you want to open or close it. This function is realized by Bluetooth technology. Secondly, if you do not at home, you can also remote the lock by internet. In addition, the ‘virtual key’ can be a message which is sent to your friend, so that you can give the authority to anybody you want they come in instantly.

o    Interface Designs or Graphical Style (the look and feel of the project)

The system consist of two parts which are lock and phone application. The interface design is clear and simple. Users can easily control the function.

o    User Engagement (how users interacted with the work)