Analysis of the Market and Existing Problems of Fingerprint Lock

Fingerprint locks are safety products produced through the precise combination of electronic components and mechanical components. Fingerprint locks are used as the representative of the door lock applications in fingerprint recognition technology. Two prominent features determine that fingerprint locks will become the commanding heights for the development of the future lock industry. The first is security. With the continuous upgrading of fingerprint recognition technology, various sites are widely used, ID cards are also used, security is more and more reliable, and second, convenience is compared to other biological identification technologies (Facebook, pupil, sound). , palms, etc.) Fingers are more applicable and cost-effective, and the password is not easy to memorize. The card is as easy to lose and forget to carry as the key. Fingerprinting is more convenient.

Fingerprint lock classification is divided according to anti-theft performance. At present, popular fingerprint locks are divided into two categories: ordinary fingerprint locks and fingerprint anti-theft locks. Ordinary fingerprint lock has little difference with the original electronic lock. It is mainly used for fingerprint authentication, but it is differently used for existing domestic security doors. This kind of fingerprint lock does not have world hooks, and it cannot use the security door world security system (all imported fingerprints). Locks are not in line with national industry standards and can only be used for wooden doors. Fingerprint anti-theft lock, better security, suitable for standard security doors, and the security door with the world lock system automatically or semi-automatically linked together, does not affect the performance of the original security door.

According to the classification of identification carriers, fingerprint locks can be classified into optical fingerprint locks and semiconductor (capacitive, pressure bar, and thermal sensing) fingerprint locks. Optical fingerprint lock is relatively stable, adaptable, and used for anti-theft locks. The semiconductor fingerprint lock has a relatively small volume and a wider recognition range, which is more obvious for dry fingerprint users. However, semiconductor fingerprint locks have high requirements for the use of the environment, and are easily scratched and scrapped. They are mostly used in places (such as banks) and products (such as mobile phones and notebook computers) where people are watching. Both materials have their advantages and disadvantages. The optics are afraid of dryness and semiconductors are afraid of being wet. Fingerprint lock on the market in addition to fingerprint identification, but also add a password function, the password function as a security setting, the password length between 4-12 digits, numeric keys generally use 0-9 full digital input mode. This type of fingerprint lock is also often referred to as a fingerprint password lock, and the fingerprint, password, and emergency key can be turned on separately.

Fingerprint lock currently exists problems First, the fingerprint recognition rate needs to be improved. Usually 3% - 5% of users cannot use fingerprint locks, or need to identify multiple times to pass. If the fingerprint lock can be more than 98% of people can use it is very good. Second, the battery life is short. Usually, the battery life of the fingerprint lock is indicated by the manufacturer for one year. However, in practical applications, many fingerprint locks are less than six months old, and the manufacturer does not prompt the user to replace the battery. What is more, the user is rejected. Third, the stability of fingerprint locks is not high. Fingerprint lock is a motor combined device. The quality of the lock cylinder and the reliability of the circuit will affect the stability of the fingerprint lock.

Fingerprint lock market analysis According to China's statistics on the lock market, whether the traditional lock exports, or domestic, including traditional hardware products, the overall sales tend to decline in the form of fingerprint locks, although the proportion is not high, but the rising momentum is very fast.

Fingerprint locks currently on the market can be divided into three large grades. First, there is basically no branded product. This kind of product is only assembled by some small factories or workshops. The manufacturer does not have the core technology and can not guarantee the product quality, let alone after-sales service; the hardware components of the product are also outsourcing, not their own products, and the products The structure only slightly understands fur and the product is simply assembled. Second, mid-range goods. Manufacturers of such products have a certain scale and strength, and their production processes have also greatly improved, but they generally do not possess patented technologies. Third, high-end products. Manufacturers of these products are mostly well-known enterprises in the domestic fingerprint lock industry, and have their own R&D, production, sales, and after-sales links, and a complete service system. After many years of groping and constantly improve the progress according to customer needs, experience time and market baptism is still steady development of the company, product stability and after-sales service have a certain degree of protection, this type of product is generally considered fingerprint lock luxury goods.