Model Q 스마트 도어락 by Yu-Cheng Lai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 철상 in 가구 액세서리, 하드웨어 및 소재 디자인 Competition Category.

철가구 액세서리· 2024

Model Q 스마트 도어락

by Yu-Cheng Lai

Client: ecoKeyless

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 가구 액세서리 Category

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The Design

About Model Q 스마트 도어락

Model Q는 세계 최초로 휴대폰을 키로 사용하는 혁신 기술을 탑재하여, 올바른 휴대폰을 가진 올바른 사용자만이 해당 문을 열 수 있도록 보장합니다. 휴대폰을 꺼낼 필요 없이 단순히 접근하는 것만으로 0.001초 이내에 문을 열 수 있습니다. 또한 인터넷 연결 없이도 원격으로 임시 비밀번호를 설정할 수 있는 업계 선례를 확립했습니다. 컴팩트한 크기와 인체공학적 구조로 모든 문과 사용자를 위한 포용성을 우선시하며, Model Q는 주거 공간 디자인과 조화를 이루고, 손이 작거나 힘이 약하거나 장애가 있는 사람들도 편리하게 사용할 수 있습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Model Q 스마트 도어락, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Model Q 스마트 도어락, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Model Q 스마트 도어락, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Model Q is equipped with patented technology that allows authorized users with designated smartphones to unlock doors in just 0.001 seconds through proximity sensing, eliminating the need for manual interaction. It can accommodate various door types, even glass doors, as it is the world's smallest one-piece push-pull door lock with a unique design that conceals the lock body within the door. The user-friendly features include an ergonomic shape, anti-slip coating, and inclusive structural design, allowing easy operation from both right and left sides for users of all ages. Its security is further fortified by a patented 99.99% antivirus panel, offering enhanced protection when using passwords and physical keys.
Dimensions & Packaging: 70mm (W) * 175mm (L) * 35mm (T), with four CR123 / CR123A lithium batteries for each lock.
Tags: Smart door lock, security, convenience, PKI, MFA, password, phone as a key, keyless, antimicrobial, waterproof
Production Technology: Systematically, our patented technology, building on the sturdy foundation of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), simplifies the intricate security processes. It also sets an industry precedent with a remote setup for temporary passwords without internet connection. Exteriorly, the compact size, concealed lock body, and the option to open from both right and left sides prioritize inclusivity, while minimizing impact on the door’s design. The ergonomic shape, coupled with carefully calibrated force dynamics, ensures effortless operation for users of all abilities, ages, and genders.
Design Challenge: The challenges involved designing and developing the keyless technology capable of ensuring cost-effectiveness in end-product manufacturing, all while maintaining a sleek and compact size that seamlessly integrates with the overall decor.
Research: Following in-depth research of the mature smart door lock markets, we saw an unmet demand among users for an elevated standard of security and convenience. Our pursuit led us to develop a solution designed to eradicate concerns related to replication, misjudgment, and privacy breaches. Our goal is to make opening the door as simple as it was before, but without needing a key anymore.
Inspiration: Our motivation stems from the increasing concerns surrounding the cybersecurity of electronic consumer products and the inconvenience of access management. As we addressed these challenges, we realized the potential of applying our semiconductor technology, originally developed for businesses, to enhance security in consumer products. Recognizing that a door lock is the first step in keeping people safe, we decided to start our work here.
Project Duration: The project will finish in April 2023 in Taiwan. It has won the 2023 iF Design Award in the professional concept and product concept categories. It has also won the 2022 Muse Design Award in the product design - safety category.
Operation Flow: Users have multiple unlock options: pre-authorized smartphones, passwords, or physical keys. Simply register the smartphone through our app to enjoy easy access within 1 meter when it has over 5% power. Password entry permits the inclusion of 32 fake digits before and after the real code, preventing snooping. Temporary passwords can be generated for special occasions. Plus, for seamless entry, doors automatically open when using a smartphone or password, eliminating the need to push the grip.
Patents: Boken certified 99.99% antivirus panel. TW-2260028. 2022. Taiwan.
Certified “IEC 62443-4-1:2018.” FR_Cyber10082. 2022. Lcie Bureau Veritas.
Patented “Management System and Method for Secure Signing of Certificates.” US 11,418,350 B2. 2022. United States.
Patented “Management System and Method for Secure Signing of Certificates.” TW I744844. 2021. Taiwan.
Patented “System and Method for Securely Transmitting Electronic Information.” TW1745103. 2021. Taiwan.
Patented “Protection System and Protection Method for Software and Firmware or Information.” JP7141190. 2022. Japan.
Patented “Protection System and Protection Method for Software and Firmware or Information.” TW1775061. 2021. Taiwan.
Patented "Control System and Method Thereof for Secure Manufacturing.” US 11,455,379 B2. 2022. United States
Patented "Control System and Method Thereof for Secure Manufacturing.” TW I718525. 2021. Taiwan.
Patented "Positioning System and Method." US 10,228,440 B2. 2019. United States.
Patented "Positioning System and Method." TW I555998. 2016. Taiwan.
Patented "Positioning System and Method." CN 3730428. 2015

Pending patent number:
“Artificial Intelligence System and Method Thereof for Defending Against Cyber Attacks” in TW. 2022.
“Network Equipment and Processing System and Method for Learning Network Behavior Characteristics” in TW and JP. 2021.
“Processing System and Method for Updating Firmware Online” in TW. 2021.
“Management System And Method For Secure Signing Of Certificates” in CN and JP. 2020.
“Protection System And Protection Method For Software And Firmware Or Information” in US and EU. 2020.
"Control System and Method Thereof for Secure Manufacturing” in CN and EU. 2019.
Team Members: Yu-Cheng Lai, Chen-Yu Hung, Kun-Hui Hung