Door keys have been around since the sixth century BC. the provide an inexpensive, though imperfect method of access to homes, vehicles and even cupboards.
why do we still use them? fingerprint technology has come along way to fill that void. it’s already in banks, laptops, and smartphones. ola fingerprint smart lock wants to bring it to the forefront with faster operation, longer battery life, and phone-less independence. made of zinc aluminum alloy, the lock incorporates the most advanced fingerprint sensor from sweden. it utilizes a radio frequency signal to scan the pattern under the surface of the skin to guarantee its authenticity.
the body is has no keyholes to deny any idea of lock picking, and is installable in minutes with a mortise lock or a standard latch bolt system. the ola fingerprint lock uses four AA batteries with a back up AAA battery that are all replaceable by dissembling the back casing on the side of the home. it is self contained, but to expanded its functionality, it is equipped with bluetooth 4.0 and an app that is intuitive and intentionally minimal. it grants access to friends and family members with either a bluetooth key, or by registering their fingerprints. the ola fingerprint lock currently looking for funding on its kickstarter campaign with a march 2016 shipping date.
the companion app for ola
the sensor uses radio frequency signal to scan the pattern under the surface of the skin
schematics of the ola fingerprint lock
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