TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of safety system of a lock. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed towards an apparatus for enhancing security of locks.

BACKGROUND
Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Two-wheelers, i.e., scooters, are lightweight vehicles that can zoom through well-constructed roads and good riding environments. As they are lower in weight, they can be used conveniently by women and young riders. Scooters also do not take very high speeds; hence the chances of being involved in over-speeding accidents are reduced. It is easier to learn and manoeuvre a two-wheeler, when compared to a four-wheeler. The competition in the two-wheeler industry has presented a wide range of models with attractive looks and features to suit differing tastes. Further, irrespective of whether you are renting or owning a car, the costs are definitely more in comparison to a bike. Two-wheelers also provide you increased mileage and hence, you can save on fuel costs. Also, Two-wheelers are exempted from toll tax due to the following reasons: The size and space of such a vehicle is usually considered as half the amount of a small car. Hence, bikes do not reduce the road capacity too much when they ply. The sheer volume of these vehicles on highways are negligible. Two-wheelers do not cause a lot of strain on the roads, owing to their light weight. The toll tax exemption is targeted at reducing the commuting burden on the two-wheeler owner who is usually on a lower rung financially, when compared to the owner of a sedan.
[004] Any given day, the probability of a two-wheeler being stolen is more than that of a car. Studies suggest that compared to stolen cars, very few stolen two wheelers are recovered. This may be because it is easier to hide and dismantle two-wheelers. The key lock mechanism that we use today lacks a certain amount of protection required by a two-wheeler such as a bike, moped etc. The two-wheeler locks present today can easily be circumvented by using some basic tools used for vehicle robbery.
[005] There is therefore a need in the art to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that overcome the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are robust, accurate, fast, efficient, cost effective and simple.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock.
[008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that enhances security of the locking system implemented with a vehicle.
[009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that provides an improved anti-theft technique that is easy to implement.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that is cost efficient to implement.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that enables alerting the user in case of an attempt of theft.

SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure relates to the field of safety system of a lock. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed towards an apparatus for enhancing security of locks. An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an apparatus to enhance security of a lock, said apparatus comprising: a holder configured with an escutcheon of the lock; one or more plates configured within the holder to move between an open position and a closed position; a motion transfer means coupled with the holder, the motion transfer means configured to rotate either in a first direction or in a second direction to enable movement of the one or more plates between the open position and the closed position; and a rotary device configured to rotate the motion transfer means to enable rotation of the motion transfer means in the first direction and the second direction, wherein the rotary device is actuated by a control unit operatively coupled with a set of sensors configured with the one or more plates such that the set of sensors generate an alert signal upon sensing an external force being applied on the one or more plates.
[0013] According to an embodiment, a keyhole is configured with the lock, where one or more miniature radars are embedded along a circumference on the keyhole, and wherein the one or more miniature radars are configured to scan a key to generate a three-dimensional image of the key.
[0014] According to an embodiment, the one or more miniature radars emit a plurality of signals at an acute angle from an axis of the keyhole.
[0015] According to an embodiment, the generated three-dimensional image of the key is compared with a pre-existing image stored in a first database, and wherein based on a positive comparison the control unit actuates the rotary device to allow an authorised access of the lock.
[0016] According to an embodiment, the holder is a circular shaped disk, and wherein the holder comprises a plurality of connecting members configured circumferentially with the holder to enable coupling of the holder and the motion transfer means.
[0017] According to an embodiment, the plurality of connecting members enable moving of the one or more shields between the closed position and the open position based on a rotary motion of the motion transfer means.
[0018] According to an embodiment, the motion transfer means is selected from any of a gear arrangement, a chain and sprockets arrangement, a friction gears arrangement, and a belt and pulley arrangement.
[0019] According to an embodiment, said rotary device is selected from a group consisting of any of a servo motor, a stepper motor, an AC motor, a DC motor, and an actuator.
[0020] According to an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the alert unit is configured to generate any or a combination of an audio alert and a video alert based on the generated alert signal.
[0021] According to an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a transceiver operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit the generated alert signal to a computing device associated with a user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a perspective view of an apparatus to enhance security of a lock in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a keyhole configured with the apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0027] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0028] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0029] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0032] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0033] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[0034] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[0035] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0036] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0037] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0038] The present disclosure relates to the field of safety system of a lock. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed towards an apparatus for enhancing security of locks. An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an apparatus to enhance security of a lock, said apparatus comprising: a holder configured with an escutcheon of the lock; one or more plates configured within the holder to move between an open position and a closed position; a motion transfer means coupled with the holder, the motion transfer means configured to rotate either in a first direction or in a second direction to enable movement of the one or more plates between the open position and the closed position; and a rotary device configured to rotate the motion transfer means to enable rotation of the motion transfer means in the first direction and the second direction, wherein the rotary device is actuated by a control unit operatively coupled with a set of sensors configured with the one or more plates such that the set of sensors generate an alert signal upon sensing an external force being applied on the one or more plates.
[0039] According to an embodiment, a keyhole is configured with the lock, where one or more miniature radars are embedded along a circumference on the keyhole, and wherein the one or more miniature radars are configured to scan a key to generate a three-dimensional image of the key.
[0040] According to an embodiment, the one or more miniature radars emit a plurality of signals at an acute angle from an axis of the keyhole.
[0041] According to an embodiment, the generated three-dimensional image of the key is compared with a pre-existing image stored in a first database, and wherein based on a positive comparison the control unit actuates the rotary device to allow an authorised access of the lock.
[0042] According to an embodiment, the holder is a circular shaped disk, and wherein the holder comprises a plurality of connecting members configured circumferentially with the holder to enable coupling of the holder and the motion transfer means.
[0043] According to an embodiment, the plurality of connecting members enable moving of the one or more shields between the closed position and the open position based on a rotary motion of the motion transfer means.
[0044] According to an embodiment, the motion transfer means is selected from any of a gear arrangement, a chain and sprockets arrangement, a friction gears arrangement, and a belt and pulley arrangement.
[0045] According to an embodiment, said rotary device is selected from a group consisting of any of a servo motor, a stepper motor, an AC motor, a DC motor, and an actuator.
[0046] According to an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the alert unit is configured to generate any or a combination of an audio alert and a video alert based on the generated alert signal.
[0047] According to an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a transceiver operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit the generated alert signal to a computing device associated with a user.
[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation 100 of a perspective view of an apparatus to enhance security of a lock in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] In an embodiment, an apparatus 100 for enhancing security of a lock can be implemented with a locking mechanism. The apparatus 100 can be implemented with the lock used for locking a two-wheeler vehicle, a four-wheeler vehicle, a motor vehicle, a padlock, a car and the like.
[0050] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a holder 110. The holder 110 can be coupled with escutcheon of the lock. The holder 110 can be configured with one or more plates 104. The one or more plates 104 can be configured to move between an open position and close position such that the open position of the one or more plates allows authorised access to the lock and the closed position of the one or more plates restrict unauthorised access to the lock. In an embodiment, the holder 110 can be of a circular configuration such that the one or more plates 104 forms a circular configuration.
[0051] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motion transfer means 102. The motion transfer means 102 can be configured to rotate either in a first direction or in a second direction for providing a rotary motion to the holder 110 to enable the one or more plates to move between the open position and the closed position.
[0052] In an embodiment, when the motion transfer means 102 rotates in the first direction the one or more plates move from the closed position to the open position and when the motion transfer means 102 rotates in a second direction the one or more plates move from the open position to the closed position. In an embodiment, the motion transfer means 102 can include but not limited to a gear arrangement, chain and sprockets arrangement, a friction gears arrangement, and a belt and pulley arrangement. In a preferred embodiment the motion transfer means is the gear arrangement. The driven gear 102 can be operatively coupled with the driving gear 108.
[0053] In an embodiment, the driving gear 108 can receive rotary input from a rotary device (not shown). The rotary device can be a servo motor, a stepper motor, an AC motor, a DC motor, and an actuator and the like. The rotary device can be configured to rotate selectively to provide rotary motion to the driving gear 108 such that the driven gear 102 can rotate in the first direction and the second direction.
[0054] In an embodiment, the driven gear 102 can be with the holder 110 with the help of plurality of connecting members 106-1, 106-2, 106-3, 106-4 and 106-5 (individually referred to as connecting member 106 and collectively referred to as connecting members 106 hereinafter). The connecting members 106 can be configured circumferentially with the with the holder 110 to enable coupling of the holder 110 and the driven gear 102.
[0055] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a control unit (not shown) operatively coupled with a set of sensors configured with the one or more plates such that the set of sensors generate an alert signal upon sensing an external force being applied on the one or more plates.. The control unit can be used to actuate the rotary device to initiate rotation of the driven gear 102 in the first direction or the second direction that can be translated to opening and closing of the one or more plates 104. Thus, the control unit can be used to control opening and closing of the one or more plates 104.
[0056] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a keyhole 200 configured with the apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a keyhole 200 that is configured with the lock. The keyhole has one or more miniature radars 204 embedded along a circumference 202 on the keyhole. Further, the one or more miniature radars are configured to scan a key to generate a three-dimensional image of the key. In an embodiment, the one or more miniature radars emit a plurality of signals 206 at an acute angle from an axis 208 of the keyhole thus facilitating obtaining a 360 degree view of the key being inserted into the lock. This facilitates to obtain an image of the key without having to use a camera or any other combination of image capturing sensors. As can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the one or more miniature radars may emit a plurality of signals at any of a suitable angle from an axis of the keyhole.
[0058] . The one or more miniature radars can be used to scan a key that is used for opening the lock. The one or more miniature radars can be used to scan dimensions of the key and other parameters leading to generation of a three-dimensional image of the key. The generated three-dimensional image can be compared with a pre-existing that can be stored in a first database (not shown) by the control unit. Now, based on positive comparison the control unit can initiate the authorized access to the lock by actuating the rotary device to move the one or more plates to the open position.
[0059] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a set of sensors (not shown) operatively coupled with the control unit. The set of sensors can be coupled with the one or more plates 104. The set of sensors can be adapted to sense application of external force to the one or more plates 104. The set of sensors are configured to generate an alert signal based on the sensed external force being applied on the one or more plates. The set of sensors can include but are not limited to a proximity sensor and a pressure sensor so as to sense application of external forces on the one or more plates.
[0060] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 comprises an alert unit (not shown) operatively coupled with the control unit. The alert unit can be configured to generate any or a combination of an audio alert and a visual alert based on the generated alert signal. The alert unit can include a hooter, a speaker, an alarm, a light source and the like capable of generating any or a combination of the visual alert and the audio alert.
[0061] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 comprises a transceiver (not shown) operatively coupled with the control unit. The transceiver can be configured to transmit the generated alert signal to a computing device associated with a user.
[0062] In an embodiment, the control unit can include one or more processors or controllers. Examples of controllers include, but not limited to PIC® 16F877A microcontroller, AVR® ATmega8& ATmega16, Renesas® microcontroller and the like. Examples of processor can include, but not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on a chip processors or other future processors.
[0063] It would be appreciated by the person skilled in the art that the apparatus can be used to prevent theft because if someone tries to break a lock the alert signal generated can be used to alert the user or the law enforcement agencies and the like.
[0064] Although the proposed system has been elaborated as above to include all the main parts, it is completely possible that actual implementations may include only a part of the proposed modules/engines or a combination of those or a division of those in various combinations across multiple devices that can be operatively coupled with each other, including in the cloud. Further the modules/engines can be configured in any sequence to achieve objectives elaborated. Also, it can be appreciated that proposed system can be configured in a computing device or across a plurality of computing devices operatively connected with each other, wherein the computing devices can be any of a computer, a laptop, a smart phone, an Internet enabled mobile device and the like. All such modifications and embodiments are completely within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0065] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented entirely hardware, entirely software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or combining software and hardware implementation that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module,” “component,” or “system.” Furthermore, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product comprising one or more computer readable media having computer readable program code embodied thereon.
[0066] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0067] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0068] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprise” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0069] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable people having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0070] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to enhance security of a lock.
[0071] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that enhances security of the locking system implemented with a vehicle.
[0072] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that provides an improved anti-theft technique that is easy to implement.
[0073] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that is cost efficient to implement.
[0074] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to enhance security of a lock that enables alerting the user in case of an attempt of theft.

We Claim:

1. An apparatus to enhance security of a lock, said apparatus comprising:
a holder configured with an escutcheon of the lock;
one or more plates configured within the holder to move between an open position and a closed position;
a motion transfer means coupled with the holder, the motion transfer means configured to rotate either in a first direction or in a second direction to enable movement of the one or more plates between the open position and the closed position; and
a rotary device configured to rotate the motion transfer means to enable rotation of the motion transfer means in the first direction and the second direction,
wherein the rotary device is actuated by a control unit operatively coupled with a set of sensors configured with the one or more plates such that the set of sensors generate an alert signal upon sensing an external force being applied on the one or more plates.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a keyhole is configured with the lock, where one or more miniature radars are embedded along a circumference on the keyhole , and wherein the one or more miniature radars are configured to scan a key to generate a three-dimensional image of the key.

3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more miniature radars emit a plurality of signals at an acute angle from an axis of the keyhole.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the generated three-dimensional image of the key is compared with a pre-existing image stored in a first database, and wherein based on a positive comparison the control unit actuates the rotary device to allow an authorised access of the lock.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder is a circular shaped disk, and wherein the holder comprises a plurality of connecting members configured circumferentially with the holder to enable coupling of the holder and the motion transfer means.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the plurality of connecting members enable moving of the one or more shields between the closed position and the open position based on a rotary motion of the motion transfer means.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motion transfer means is selected from any of a gear arrangement, a chain and sprockets arrangement, a friction gears arrangement, and a belt and pulley arrangement.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rotary device is selected from a group consisting of any of a servo motor, a stepper motor, an AC motor, a DC motor, and an actuator.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the alert unit is configured to generate any or a combination of an audio alert and a video alert based on the generated alert signal.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a transceiver operatively coupled with the control unit, and wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit the generated alert signal to a computing device associated with a user.