General access control features for a RF access control system
First Claim
1. In an RF access control system, a method for automatically configuring a Wireless Access Point Module (WAPM) to communicate with an access reader where said access reader employs one of a plurality of access interfaces, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a waveform from said access reader at said WAPM;
analyzing said waveform to determine whether at least two signals of said waveform are active at the same time; and
automatically configuring said WAPM to one of a plurality of access interfaces based said analyzing step.
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Abstract
A wireless access control system including a Wireless Access Point Module (WAPM) that provides automatic determination of reader interface. Thus, the WAPM may be employed with any of a variety of external identity readers and may operate with the readers right away, without external reprogramming. Additionally, the WAPM may use encrypted RF transmissions in transmitting data to a Wireless Panel Interface Module (WPIM). Additionally, the WAPM may be placed in an extended unlock mode for areas where unsecured access it to be allowed for a specified time, such as during business hours.
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20 Claims
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1. In an RF access control system, a method for automatically configuring a Wireless Access Point Module (WAPM) to communicate with an access reader where said access reader employs one of a plurality of access interfaces, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a waveform from said access reader at said WAPM;
analyzing said waveform to determine whether at least two signals of said waveform are active at the same time; and
automatically configuring said WAPM to one of a plurality of access interfaces based said analyzing step. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An RF access control system including:
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an access reader wherein said access reader employs one of a plurality of access interfaces; and
a Wireless Access Point Module (WAPM) wherein said WAPM receives a waveform from said access reader, analyzes said waveform to determine whether at least two signals of said waveform are active at the same time and automatically configures said WAPM to one of a plurality of access interfaces based said analysis. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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