Systems and methods for remote access rights and verification
First Claim
1. An access control system, comprising:
- one or more electronic locks;
a portable electronic programmable key which includes a processor and a non-transitory storage device for storing instructions, wherein execution of the instructions causes the portable electronic programmable key to;
generate a lock attendance code using a verification function, wherein the lock attendance code comprises a string that can be used to verify engagement of the portable electronic programmable key with the one or more electronic locks and to verify attendance of an individual at one or more locations that include the one or more electronic locks.
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Abstract
An access control system is provided that enables a network operations center to manage and control access to a plurality of remote sites and to verify servicing of the remote sites. Individuals in possession of electronic programmable keys can be provided opening codes to activate their keys while in the field, and to enable the keys to access one or more electronic locks located at the remote sites. Usage information associated with the utilization of the electronic programmable keys at the remote sites is stored on the electronic programmable keys. A lock attendance code is generated by the keys to verify attendance at the remote locations. The lock attendance codes are then transmitted to the network operations center where they are decoded to verify servicing of the remote sites.
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20 Claims
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1. An access control system, comprising:
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one or more electronic locks; a portable electronic programmable key which includes a processor and a non-transitory storage device for storing instructions, wherein execution of the instructions causes the portable electronic programmable key to; generate a lock attendance code using a verification function, wherein the lock attendance code comprises a string that can be used to verify engagement of the portable electronic programmable key with the one or more electronic locks and to verify attendance of an individual at one or more locations that include the one or more electronic locks. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for controlling access, comprising:
- activating a portable electronic programmable key to open one or more electronic locks;
generating, by the portable electronic programmable key, a lock attendance code using a verification function, wherein the lock attendance code comprises a string that can be used to verify engagement of the portable electronic programmable key with the one or more electronic locks and to verify attendance of an individual at the one or more locations that include the one or more electronic locks. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- activating a portable electronic programmable key to open one or more electronic locks;
- 17. A portable electronic programmable key for verification of attendance at a location, the key comprising a processor and a non-transitory storage device for storing instructions, wherein execution of the instructions enables the portable electronic programmable key to generate a lock attendance code using a verification function, wherein the lock attendance code comprises a string that can be used to verify engagement of the portable electronic programmable key with one or more locks at the location and to verify attendance of an individual at the location that includes the one or more locks.
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