Is it feasible to use electronic locks outdoors?
Allen Kwong, 3 Apr 2024
室外使用電子鎖是可行的,只是需要額外考慮一些環境因素和保護措施:
1. 防水防塵性能
室外電子鎖必須具備足夠的防水防塵能力,能抵禦風吹雨淋和潮濕環境。大多數專為室外使用而設計的電子鎖均會採用堅固的鋁合金外殼,並獲得IP65或更高的防水防塵等級認證。
2. 耐低溫性能
在寒冷氣候下,電子鎖的電子元件仍需保持正常運作,部分型號還設有防凍結等級,適合安裝在偏遠或高海拔地區。通常會採用耐低溫電池和加熱器設計。
3. 防暴性能
為防止遭到暴力破壞,室外電子鎖的外殼設計更加堅固,會使用特殊防鑽防撞的合金材料。內置的電路板也會作防撞固定,確保鎖體不會輕易損毀。
4. 供電方式
室外電子鎖供電比室內型號更複雜,除了採用常規電池或乾電池外,也會設置太陽能電池板或鋰電池組等,以獲得持久續航力。
5. 照明警報功能
優秀的室外電子鎖還會設有紅外線運動探測器、報警器、照明裝置等,配合智能控制系統,可主動提醒使用者無人授權的開鎖情況。
6. 連接方式
室外電子鎖通常與室內鎖體分離設計,會採用無線射頻、藍牙、網絡等方式進行連接控制。可選擇較強的2.4G或5G頻段減少干擾。
7. 天氣保護
在嚴酷的環境下使用時,電子鎖需要設置有遮陽、防風和防凍雪等應對措施,如太陽能電池除冰加熱、擋風罩等。
需要注意的是,室外電子鎖的售價會比起室內型號貴一些,而且也需要做好定期維護保養的工作。如果預算充足、居住地環境條件較差,室外電子鎖無疑是更加可靠的選擇。
長者使用電子鎖的利與弊
Allen Kwong, 1 Mar 2024
電子門鎖近年日漸普及,為居家防衛及出入管理帶來了很大的方便。不過,對於上年紀的長者來說,使用電子鎖也有一些需要考慮的利弊。
以下就為大家分析電子鎖對長者的好處及潛在的壞處:
好處:
1. 提高出入安全
適合長者使用的電子鎖,通常設有密碼鎖、指紋識別或密鑰卡等功能,比傳統鎖匙更便於開啟。而且密碼和生物識別技術可2. 有效防止意外遺失鎖匙的風險。
遠端監控及開門功能
3. 有些電子鎖連接智能家居系統,長者家人可以通過手機應用程序或網上平台隨時檢視和控制大門的開啟狀況。若長者不在家或遇到緊急情況需要開門,家人亦可以遠程操作,十分方便。
4. 避免手部勞損
習慣使用傳統鑰匙鎖的長者常常因為手腕或關節勞損,導致開啟門鎖時感到吃力。使用手勢、密碼、指紋等觸控方式可顯5. 著減輕長者的負荷。
預設功能
部分電子鎖提供預設功能,可以根據長者的作息時間、聲音或體溫等參數自動解鎖或鎖上大門,避免長者經常性遺忘關門的情況。
壞處:
1. 使用困難
接受新科技對於一些年紀較大的長者來說並不容易,面對複雜的操作介面可能會感到困惑和徬徨。電子鎖如設計不當,缺乏傾斜和柔和的按鍵,操控起來也會較為吃力。
2. 電力依賴
大部分電子鎖均需依賴電池或外接電源供電,一旦電量耗盡無法啟動,會給長者帶來不便。而一些長者可能忘記定期為電池充電或更換新電池。
3. 使用成本
雖然電子鎖的價格正在逐步下調,但要購買一款標準的智能門鎖,成本仍然高於傳統鎖具。此外,部分先進系統還需要長期訂閱使用費。
4. 隱私問題
連接網絡的電子鎖可能會存在被黑客入侵的風險,影響個人隱私。而使用遠程開門功能也可能會被個人資料遭到濫用。
總而言之,電子門鎖在便利性和安全性上確實比傳統鎖具更勝一籌,適合在家中安裝使用。不過,對於一些行動力或智力較弱的長者來說,更簡單實用的鎖具可能才是較佳選擇。因此,在選擇時需要充分考慮長者本身的實際狀況和需求,樂齡科技並非「一刀切」。
長者如何選擇門鎖
Allen Kwong, 15 Dec 2023
I care deeply about the home safety of the elderly and am committed to providing them with the most suitable door lock solutions.
Home security is a very important issue for the elderly. They may face physical challenges such as limited mobility, vision loss or memory loss, which may increase their risk of accidents or theft at home. Therefore, we need to pay special attention to the needs of the elderly and provide them with door lock systems that they can easily operate and manage.
When choosing door locks, we should consider the situation and ability of the elderly. For example, choosing door locks that do not require the use of keys, such as combination locks, electronic locks, or smart locks, can reduce their dependence on keys and provide a more convenient way to unlock the door. This can reduce their burden and make it easier for them to enter and exit the house while ensuring security.
In addition, door locks should have easy-to-operate and maintain features to suit the needs of the elderly. Buttons or indicator lights should be clear and easy to read, and the operation of the door lock should be simple and intuitive, not requiring excessive strength or dexterity. At the same time, the durability and reliability of the door lock are also crucial so that the elderly do not need to check and repair the door lock frequently.
In addition to door locks, other security measures should be combined, such as door and window alarm systems, door mirrors, door chains, etc., to improve the safety of the elderly at home. The Chamber of Commerce can work with the community to provide education and training to increase the awareness of security issues among the elderly and provide the support and assistance they need.
As the Chairman of the Locksmiths Association, we are committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of the elderly at home. We will continue to work hard to provide door lock solutions that meet the needs of the elderly and provide corresponding support and services to ensure that they can enjoy their lives in a safe and warm environment.