Network accessible and controllable security system for a multiple of electronic door locks within a multi-room facility
First Claim
1. A security system for a multi-room facility comprising:
- a central controller;
an electronic door lock which is unlocked by a first key which unlocks only said electronic door lock and a second key which unlocks a plurality of other electronic door locks;
a lock transceiver in communication with said electronic door lock; and
a room transceiver located proximate said electronic door lock, said room transceiver in communication with said central controller and said lock transceiver to provide communication between said central controller and said electronic door lock, said central controller operable to identify each unlock event of said first electronic door lock.
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Abstract
A security system includes a central controller which communicates with a multiple of electronic door locks within a multi-room facility. The central controller communicates with each electronic lock through a room transceiver located proximate the electronic lock. A display communicates with the room transceiver to provide messages and other services to each room. In operation, the system provides a multiple of security and key tracking services. Each electronic lock receives instruction from the central controller such as access for a particular key or cancellation of keys through the in-room transceiver. Historical key tracking allows tracking and efficiency management of staff. A single staff person can also be located by searching for the predetermined code for the desired staff person. Maintenance of each electronic lock is also simplified.
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22 Claims
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1. A security system for a multi-room facility comprising:
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a central controller;
an electronic door lock which is unlocked by a first key which unlocks only said electronic door lock and a second key which unlocks a plurality of other electronic door locks;
a lock transceiver in communication with said electronic door lock; and
a room transceiver located proximate said electronic door lock, said room transceiver in communication with said central controller and said lock transceiver to provide communication between said central controller and said electronic door lock, said central controller operable to identify each unlock event of said first electronic door lock. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of communicating with a plurality of electronic door locks from a central controller comprising the steps of:
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(a) communicating between a central controller and a plurality of room transceivers, each of the plurality of transceivers proximate an associated electronic door lock;
(b) communicating between each of the plurality of room transceivers and the associated electronic door lock; and
(c) tracking each unlock event for each of the plurality of electronic door locks. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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