Electronic wireless locking system
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1. A lock actuation apparatus, comprising:
- a base station including;
a communications link, and a computer that generates a lock control signal transmitted through the communications link;
a portable communication device operatively coupled to the base station;
a lock module including;
a displaceable lock element, a motor operatively coupled to the displaceable lock element, a source of power coupled to motor, and a communication control module operatively coupled to the motor and to the portable communication device, and configured to (i) receive the lock control signal communicated from the base station through the portable communication device and (ii) directing activity at the lock module.
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Abstract
This invention pertains to the use of a cellular telephone to control a locking module. The locking module is used in controlling access to a secured location, a vehicle, or through a door, or other structure or situation where access is or may be controlled by use of a locking device. Cellular telephone communication links are used to communicate between a base station and a remote lock module such that activity at the remote location is controlled by the base station. Variations and methods with different advantageous features are also described.
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1. A lock actuation apparatus, comprising:
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a base station including;
a communications link, and a computer that generates a lock control signal transmitted through the communications link;
a portable communication device operatively coupled to the base station;
a lock module including;
a displaceable lock element, a motor operatively coupled to the displaceable lock element, a source of power coupled to motor, and a communication control module operatively coupled to the motor and to the portable communication device, and configured to (i) receive the lock control signal communicated from the base station through the portable communication device and (ii) directing activity at the lock module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Lock module apparatus, comprising:
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a displaceable lock element;
a motor operatively coupled to the displaceable lock element;
a communication control module operatively coupled to the motor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A barrier including a barrier support plate that controls access to a walled passageway and supporting a locking system, the locking mechanism having a gear set, extendable rods positionable by actuation of the gear set, and probe tips carried at the end of the rods engageable with the walled passageway, wherein the improvement comprises:
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a support mounted to the barrier support plate;
a displaceable lock element supported by the support;
a motor operatively connected to the displaceable lock element;
a communication control module operatively connected to the motor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of operating a lock module, comprising the acts of;
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providing a base station having a central processing unit and configured for wireless communication;
locating a lock module at a secured location and configuring the lock module for wireless communication;
communicating to the base station with a cellular telephone;
transmitting lock control data from the base station to the lock module through the cellular telephone. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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