US Patent 10049517 Wirelessly charged electronic lock with open/closed status reporting

A wirelessly charged battery powered electronic door locking system utilizes a first radio frequency to wirelessly transmit a wireless charging signal from an electronic control module to an electronic lock module mounted with the door. A rechargeable battery associated with the electronic lock module powers the electronic lock module and is recharged thereby. An RFID reader may be coupled to the electronic lock module, powered by the battery and mounted with the door.