Remote access device and system
First Claim
1. a remote access device comprising:
- a locking means, a communication means for receiving information from a remote location, a data entry means for enabling data input at the device, a data output means for enabling data output at the device, and a control means connected to each of the locking means, communication means, data entry means and the data output means.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a remote access device and system enabling the delivery of goods to unoccupied locations or receptacles at private domestic dwellings, or at business car parks or other public areas. According to the invention there is provided a remote access device comprising: a locking means, a communication means for receiving information from a remote location, a data entry means for enabling data input at the device, a data output means for enabling data output at the device, and a control means connected to each of the locking means, communication means, data entry means and the data output means. There is also provided a method of operating a remote access system incorporating a remote access device.
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20 Claims
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1. a remote access device comprising:
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a locking means, a communication means for receiving information from a remote location, a data entry means for enabling data input at the device, a data output means for enabling data output at the device, and a control means connected to each of the locking means, communication means, data entry means and the data output means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of operating a remote access system to enable goods to be delivered by a supplier to a customer, the customer having a remote access device comprising:
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a locking means, a communication means for receiving information from a remote location, a data entry means for enabling data input at the device, a data output means for enabling data output at the device, and a control means connected to each of the locking means, communication means, data entry means and the data output leans, the method including the following steps;
{i} locating the remote access device at a fixed location;
{ii} setting up a control station having a database of customers able to participate in the method;
{iii} a customer places an order for the delivery of product(s) from a supplier;
{iv} the supplier obtains an access code from the control station;
{v} the control station transmits the same access code, and a separate delivery code, to the customer'"'"'s remote access device;
{vi} the delivery driver reaches the fixed location, and enters the access code into the remote access device by way of the data entry means;
{vii} the control means of the remote access device compares the access code entered by the driver to that transmitted to it from the control station;
{viii} if the access codes match, the control means issues an instruction to the locking means allowing the driver access to the fixed location;
{ix} following access to the fixed location, the control means communicates the delivery code to the data output means. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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