Methods, systems, and products for locking & unlocking a lock
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1. A device for locking and unlocking a lock, the device comprising:
- a lock service manager module stored in a memory device, and a processor communicating with the memory device;
the lock service manager module comprising executable code for receiving a communication from a calling telephone number;
querying a database for at least one of i) a called telephone number and ii) a calling telephone number, the database storing telephone numbers of subscribers to a lock service, the lock service allowing remote locking and unlocking of the lock; and
if the query is successful, processing the communication.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for locking and unlocking a lock. A lock service manager module stores in memory, and a processor communicates with the memory. The lock service manager module includes executable code for receiving a communication from a calling telephone number. A database is queried for at least one of i) a called telephone number and ii) a calling telephone number. The database stores telephone numbers of subscribers to a lock service. The lock service allows remote locking and unlocking of the lock. If the query is successful, the communication is processed.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for locking and unlocking a lock, the device comprising:
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a lock service manager module stored in a memory device, and a processor communicating with the memory device;
the lock service manager module comprising executable code for receiving a communication from a calling telephone number;
querying a database for at least one of i) a called telephone number and ii) a calling telephone number, the database storing telephone numbers of subscribers to a lock service, the lock service allowing remote locking and unlocking of the lock; and
if the query is successful, processing the communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A communications device for locking and unlocking a lock, the communications device comprising:
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a lock service manager module stored in a memory device, and a processor communicating with the memory device;
the lock service manager module comprising executable code for sending a message to remotely lock or unlock a lock, the message comprising information that identifies the lock. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for locking and unlocking a lock, the method comprising:
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sending a message to remotely lock or unlock a lock; and
sending an in-band audio tone to identify the lock. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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