Easy and secure access via foot or fingerprint

'The future of our window and door hardware is electronic'

Smart Homes and Smart Buildings. More and more residents and companies are taking advantage of the benefits of digitization. Also when it comes to door and window hardware. HOPPE, one of the European market leaders in the development, production and sale of hardware systems for doors and windows, is capitalizing on this with various mechatronic products. A good example is the HandsFree and FingerScan electronic door hardware, which combine keyless entry with optimum security and simple access management. But also the eWindow handle ConnectSense, with which all window states in the building can be monitored. Even on the go via smartphone.

"HOPPE is originally a manufacturer of mechanical hardware," stresses project consultant for the Netherlands Angelo van Aken. "Now that the market increasingly demands mechatronic solutions however, we naturally go along with this. In recent years, we have developed various mechatronic hardware solutions. For example, this has resulted in eDoor hardware HandsFree, which allows users to easily unlock their front door. Even when their hands are full. A simple foot movement through a light field on the ground is sufficient for this."

Door fittings HandsFree 

At the basis of eDoor hardware HandsFree is a bracket handle into which the control unit is stylishly integrated. "A person with access authorization is automatically recognized when approaching the door via the coded signal from their transponder," says Van Aken. "A wireless detection radius of only one meter guarantees optimum convenience as well as secure communication. As soon as an authorized person approaches the front door, a light field appears on the ground below the bracket handle. One simple movement through this light field - for example with one's foot, an umbrella or similar - is enough to unlock the door's motor lock and open the door. Because the light field is adjustable in different colors (white, blue, green and red), good visibility on any surface is ensured." 

The multiple communication between the transponder and control unit provides significantly more security than a conventional key, he emphasizes. "All signals are transmitted AES encrypted. In addition, authorizations can easily be added or revoked without having to replace cylinders. This offers a solution, for example, in case of theft or transponder loss."

Door FingerScan

"Both building owners and architects appreciate comprehensive functionalities, without annoying scanners on the wall," Van Aken knows. "In addition to eDoor hardware HandsFree, eDoor hardware FingerScan also responds to this optimally. In this biometric access solution, the finger scanner is cleverly and almost invisibly integrated into the handle or knob of the external door fitting. This allows the door to be unlocked and opened in one fluid hand movement. Since every fingerprint is unique, optimum access security is also ensured here." 

The FingerScan module records the characteristics of the finger lines and compares them with the data stored in the reference image, he says. "This reduces the chance of wrongful acceptance by 1:10 million. This makes eDoor hardware FingerScan 1,000 times more secure than the 4-digit numeric code of a debit card. A special surface prevents an image of the fingerprint from being retained on the scanner, making unauthorized copying impossible."

eDeur hardware FingerScan uses finger scan modules from manufacturer ekey. The technology works together with the aforementioned motor locks as well as the ekey bionyx app. This app not only manages different users, but also offers useful additional functions. For example, as desired, users can receive push notifications when access is granted. The options also include setting time windows for certain persons and/or opening the door remotely. eDoor hardware FingerScan is available as a button set and in a bow handle, in the colors F69 (matte stainless steel) and F9714M (matte black).

eDoor hardware FingerScan and eDoor hardware HandsFree are compatible with all A-brand motor locks. Depending on the selected lock (third-party supply), HOPPE provides the appropriate cabling to connect lock and sensor.

eWindow handle ConnectSense

Especially for windows in Smart Homes, HOPPE developed eWindow handle ConnectSense, which reliably recognizes burglary attempts at the window and reports them to the Smart Home system. "In addition, both the position of the handle (closed, tilted, opened) and that of the window sash (closed, opened) are recognized and reported," Van Aken said. "In this way, all window states in the building can be monitored, with many Smart Home systems even on the go via smartphone. The battery and circuit board are hidden in the high-quality stainless steel handle, while a plastic end cap ensures unhindered transmission of the wireless signal."

New materials and trend colors

eRaamgreep ConnectSense is available in the Amsterdam series, which also offers a lockable variant (SKG**). "The lockable window handle series Amsterdam and Paris are now also available in aluminum and stainless steel with SecuForte technology," explains Van Aken "This automatically locks the window handle in the closed and tilted position, thus ensuring optimum burglary protection. The Hamburg and Toulon door handle series are additionally available in the new trend colors Sand Brown Textured, Sand Black Textured, Sand Grey Textured and Anthracite Grey Matt which makes them even more compatible with current door surfaces."