Keyless door knob engineering choices for secure and usable access
A keyless door knob is more than a keypad added to a latch. This article explains the engineering tradeoffs behind security, usability, power, compliance, and connected access.
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Product EngineeringA keyless door knob is more than a keypad added to a latch. This article explains the engineering tradeoffs behind security, usability, power, compliance, and connected access.
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