Latchkey Child

An application to open up any intercom buzzer-based door opening system found a lot in New York City

Main Components

1. Intercom with buzzer to open door
2. Raspberry Pi ( whatever version ) to host the application server ( LatchkeyServer )
3. Web browser or iOS device to use to activate the door opening

System Architecture

Back End ( Application Server )

Front End ( Client )

APIs supported on the backend ( Work in Progress. Subject to change )

1. Generate secure code

Request type : POST

Request URL : /generateCode

Request Params :

• phoneNumber : < phone number to which text needs to be sent >

Response : Text with secure code

2. Open door

Request type : POST

Request URL : /unlock

Request Params :

• secureCode : < generated secure code >

Response : Success message along with door buzzing open

3. Data for times door was unlocked in the last 'n' days

Request type : GET

Request URL : /data/:days

Response :

{
  "data" : [
    "client":"Alfred Thomas",
    "clientType":"iOS",
    "datetime":"4/3/2017 14:00:03"
  ]
}