Patent ID: 7548151

Claim:
A power management lock system for use with a single unit of a multi-unit building, including a server associated with a network thereof, the system comprising: a lock unit including a control assembly, a locking mechanism configured to lock and unlock a door of the single unit, and a credential sensing mechanism to enable operations of the locking mechanism in accordance with a verification, by the credential sensing mechanism, of an identity of an authorized potential occupant seeking entry to the single unit; a transceiver, coupled to the lock unit, disposed in signal communication with the server to communicate information relating to the lock unit to the server; and a sensor disposed in signal communication with the control assembly and configured to sense whether the door is open and to indicate to the control assembly when the door is open, wherein the control assembly is configured to receive the open door indication and, upon such receipt, to cease provision of power to the locking mechanism and the credential sensing mechanism and to simultaneously maintain provision of power to the transceiver.