Method and apparatus for access control
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1. An access control apparatus, comprising:
- a selectively-lockable access portal for a facility;
an order number entry terminal;
a control circuit operably coupled to the selectively-lockable access portal and to the order number entry terminal and configured to control a lock state of the selectively-lockable access portal as a function of an order number entered via the order number entry terminal, wherein the order number comprises an advanced shipping notice (ASN) number.
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Abstract
An access control apparatus includes a selectively-lockable access portal for a facility, an order number entry terminal, and a control circuit operably coupled to the foregoing components and configured to control a lock state of the selectively-lockable access portal as a function of an order number entered via the order number entry terminal. By one approach the order number entry terminal includes a keypad and is disposed proximal to a corresponding selectively-lockable access portal. By one approach the aforementioned order number comprises an advanced shipping notice (ASN) number.
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1. An access control apparatus, comprising:
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a selectively-lockable access portal for a facility; an order number entry terminal; a control circuit operably coupled to the selectively-lockable access portal and to the order number entry terminal and configured to control a lock state of the selectively-lockable access portal as a function of an order number entered via the order number entry terminal, wherein the order number comprises an advanced shipping notice (ASN) number. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for use with a selectively-lockable access portal for a facility, comprising:
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by a control circuit; detecting entry of an order number via an order number entry terminal that is disposed proximal to the selectively-lockable access portal; controlling a lock state of the selectively-lockable access portal as a function of the order number, wherein the order number comprises an advanced shipping notice (ASN) number. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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