(57) A smart entryway includes an entrance door assembly configured to allow users (e.g.,
residents) to enter and exit a first space (e.g., a residence) and a storage assembly
configured to allow secondary users (e.g., deliverymen) in a second space (e.g., a
porch) to store items for later retrieval by the users. A portion of the storage assembly
may be optionally refrigerated or heated. A security assembly is provided between
the entrance door assembly and the storage assembly. The security assembly includes
an authentication device to authenticate users and secondary users and a locking device
to unlock the storage assembly and the entrance door assembly upon authentication.
The locking device is provided behind the authentication device and concealed from
the second space. When a first door of the storage assembly accessible from the first
space is opened, a second door of the storage assembly accessible from the second
space is locked.
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