Blockchain Lock Launches UnlockOS Browser App Integrated with KEYVOX to Enhance Check-in Experiences for Lodging, Hourly Rentals, and Unmanned Stores

Blockchain Lock Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ken Okamoto), a leader in access control technology, announced the launch of UnlockOS, a user experience-focused browser app integrated with its smart lock management system KEYVOX. UnlockOS is designed to maximize check-in experiences for lodging facilities, hourly rentals, unmanned stores, and similar use cases. The system can also be configured with AI agents. Background: Demand is growing for systems that integrate reservations, payments, and key handover in the utilization of idle assets and the operation of unmanned stores. However, conventional systems have struggled to support flexible pricing models such as pay-as-you-go billing or locks that open after payment. Built on KEYVOX hardware and security technology, UnlockOS was developed as a browser app focused on check-in workflows, enabling facility owners to implement diverse revenue models quickly. Key features: First, UnlockOS offers a metered billing function that enables flexible revenue models. Owners can set prepaid or postpaid plans based on usage time, as well as plans combining flat rates with metered billing. Minute-based pricing and special rates for nighttime, weekends, and other time periods can be managed easily from the dashboard. The company describes this as an industry-first exit billing system. Second, UnlockPass is designed to maximize the guest experience. Users can obtain keys for various facilities with a single ID. From the second use onward, they can check in smoothly using only one-time password authentication. Because it is a browser app, no dedicated app download is required. Third, UnlockOS supports multiple payment methods. In addition to credit cards, it supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPay, and integrates with facility owners’ Stripe accounts to support rapid monetization. Use cases include lodging facilities, where webhook-based PMS integration enables automated check-in and guest ledger creation, as well as unmanned stores and events, where flexible prepaid or postpaid metered billing supports drop-in usage. Pricing: UnlockOS offers a low-risk plan that can start with zero initial fees and zero monthly fees. The initial fee is 0 yen for self-service, the monthly fee is 0 yen, and metered billing is 25 yen per check-in, including tax. KEYVOX API integration fees are charged separately. Outlook: UnlockOS aims to go beyond being a key management tool and become an operating system for facility management that maximizes the value of all types of spaces. Through this solution, Blockchain Lock plans to work with facility owners across Japan to accelerate the effective use of idle assets and the digital transformation of lodging and retail experiences. Going forward, the company will strengthen AI-based dynamic pricing optimization and integrations with additional external services, providing owners with new revenue opportunities and users with the freedom to access various places through a single UnlockPass. Company overview: Blockchain Lock Inc. is a technology group specializing in blockchain and IoT, led by executives with extensive experience in the internet, blockchain, and IoT industries. Based in Tokyo, the company operates under the mission “Unlock the World,” meaning to provide secure access to assets around the world. Service details: https://www.keyvox.co. Company information: https://www.blockchainlock.com/