Security system and method of using same
First Claim
1. A security system comprising a scanner device operatively connected to a computer processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising software having programming instructions that, when executed, cause the computer processor to generate a virtual key comprising a graphic image and transmit the virtual key to a recipient, wherein the scanner device is adapted to read the virtual key from the recipient.
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Abstract
A security system can include a doorbell device comprising a scanner, and a locking mechanism operatively connected to the scanner and a structure, such as a home or lockbox. A key, which can be in the form of a bar code, can be generated and sent to delivery or service personnel needing access to the structure. The delivery or service personnel present the bar code to the scanner. Upon reading the bar code, the locking mechanism is unlocked thereby allowing access to the structure.
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- 1. A security system comprising a scanner device operatively connected to a computer processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising software having programming instructions that, when executed, cause the computer processor to generate a virtual key comprising a graphic image and transmit the virtual key to a recipient, wherein the scanner device is adapted to read the virtual key from the recipient.
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10. A secured delivery system comprising:
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(a) a doorbell device comprising a scanner; (b) a lock operatively connected to the scanner and a structure, the lock adapted for changing between a locked position wherein an interior of the structure cannot be accessed and an unlocked position wherein the interior of the structure can be accessed; and (c) a computer processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising software having programming instructions that, when executed, cause the computer processor to generate a virtual key comprising a graphic image and transmit the virtual key to a delivery service, wherein the scanner is adapted to read the virtual key from the recipient and upon reading the virtual key transmits a signal to the lock causing the lock to move to the unlocked position whereby the interior of the structure can be accessed. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of delivery comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a scanner device adapted to read a graphic image; (b) positioning the scanner device proximate a structure; (c) providing a lock operatively connected to the scanner device and a structure, the lock adapted for changing between a locked position wherein an interior of the structure cannot be accessed and an unlocked position wherein the interior of the structure can be accessed; (d) purchasing an item; (e) creating a virtual key comprising a graphic image; (f) transmitting the virtual key to a delivery service responsible for delivering the item to a purchaser of the item; (g) presenting the virtual key to the scanner device whereby the scanner device reads the virtual key; and (h) moving the lock to the unlocked position whereby the interior of the structure can be accessed in response to the scanner device reading the virtual key. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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