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Abstract

This study investigates the core technologies and overall system design of Internet of Things (IoT)-based intelligent locks for highway facilities, aiming to address the limitations of traditional mechanical locks—including insufficient security protection, low operation and maintenance (O&M) efficiency, and cumbersome on-site operation processes—in line with the intelligent and digital transformation trend of transportation infrastructure. A comprehensive review of the current applications and existing technical shortcomings of highway intelligent locks is presented. In-depth explorations and specific solutions are then developed for three key technologies, namely data encryption, remote control, and intelligent alarm. The complete lifecycle of the intelligent lock management platform is established, spanning demand analysis, architecture construction, software and hardware development, and engineering application. The proposed system deeply integrates mainstream IoT technologies to achieve centralized intelligent control, convenient remote operation, and refined whole-process management of highway facility locks, effectively improving the security, usability, and operational efficiency of facility management. It provides a practical technical solution and engineering reference for the construction of smart highways.

Keywords

highway; Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent lock; encryption technology; remote control; system design

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About the authors

Tu Chengrui (1982-), male, Han ethnicity, senior engineer, bachelor's degree, research direction: electromechanical, highway.