Portable entry system and method
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1. A portable entry system comprising:
- (a) an electromechanical lock comprising;
a locking bolt moveable between an open position and a closed position;
an electromagnetic device having an engaged state and a disengaged state, the electromagnetic device operably attached to the locking bolt for preventing the locking bolt from being moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the engaged state, and allowing the locking bolt to be moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the disengaged state;
a circuit board electronically connected to the electromagnetic device;
computer memory attached to the circuit board capable of storing at least one lock security code;
a processor attached to the circuit board and in communication with the computer memory, the processor capable of comparing a received lock security code to the at least one lock security code stored in the computer memory and capable of sending a signal that causes the electromagnetic device to change between the engaged state and the disengaged state;
at least one communications channel capable of sending a code to the processor; and
at least one power channel in electrical communication with the circuit board; and
(b) a receiving receptacle including at least one power contact and at least one data communications contact, the at least one power contact operably connected to the at least one power channel and the at least one data communications contact operably connected to the at least one communications channel;
(c) a portable entry device removably detachable from the receiving receptacle, the portable entry device comprising;
a housing including at least one data communications contact and at least one power communications contact;
a power supply contained within the housing, the power supply in operating communication with the at least one power communications contact;
a processor contained within the housing having computer memory in operating communication with the at least one data communication contact, the computer memory storing an authorized user security code and the lock security code;
a user interface operably attached to the housing and in operating communication with communications channel;
wherein when the portable entry device is placed in the receiving receptacle, the at least one data communications contact and the at least one power communications contact are in operating relationship with the communications channel and power channel such that when an authorized user enters the authorized user security code in the user interface, the portable entry device microprocessor transmits the lock security code stored in the portable entry device to the electromechanical lock microprocessor for comparison, andfurther wherein if the lock security code received from the portable entry device matches the lock security code stored in the electromechanical lock, the electromechanical lock processor sends a signal to the circuit board causing the electromagnetic device to change from the engaged state to the disengaged state;
(d) a handle member moveable from a first position to a second position after the electromagnetic device has changed to the disengaged state to move the locking bolt from the closed position to the open position.
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Abstract
A portable entry system and method is provided. The portable entry system includes an electromechanical lock used for securing a safe door to a safe housing. The system also includes a portable entry device that allows the electromechanical lock to be operated between open and closed positions. The portable entry device is removable from the electromechanical lock such that it may be programmed and recharged at a location remote from the electromechanical lock. An authorized user enters an authorized user security code that activates the portable entry device. Without an activated device, the electromechanical lock cannot be operated.
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68 Claims
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1. A portable entry system comprising:
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(a) an electromechanical lock comprising; a locking bolt moveable between an open position and a closed position; an electromagnetic device having an engaged state and a disengaged state, the electromagnetic device operably attached to the locking bolt for preventing the locking bolt from being moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the engaged state, and allowing the locking bolt to be moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the disengaged state; a circuit board electronically connected to the electromagnetic device; computer memory attached to the circuit board capable of storing at least one lock security code; a processor attached to the circuit board and in communication with the computer memory, the processor capable of comparing a received lock security code to the at least one lock security code stored in the computer memory and capable of sending a signal that causes the electromagnetic device to change between the engaged state and the disengaged state; at least one communications channel capable of sending a code to the processor; and at least one power channel in electrical communication with the circuit board; and (b) a receiving receptacle including at least one power contact and at least one data communications contact, the at least one power contact operably connected to the at least one power channel and the at least one data communications contact operably connected to the at least one communications channel; (c) a portable entry device removably detachable from the receiving receptacle, the portable entry device comprising; a housing including at least one data communications contact and at least one power communications contact; a power supply contained within the housing, the power supply in operating communication with the at least one power communications contact; a processor contained within the housing having computer memory in operating communication with the at least one data communication contact, the computer memory storing an authorized user security code and the lock security code; a user interface operably attached to the housing and in operating communication with communications channel; wherein when the portable entry device is placed in the receiving receptacle, the at least one data communications contact and the at least one power communications contact are in operating relationship with the communications channel and power channel such that when an authorized user enters the authorized user security code in the user interface, the portable entry device microprocessor transmits the lock security code stored in the portable entry device to the electromechanical lock microprocessor for comparison, and further wherein if the lock security code received from the portable entry device matches the lock security code stored in the electromechanical lock, the electromechanical lock processor sends a signal to the circuit board causing the electromagnetic device to change from the engaged state to the disengaged state; (d) a handle member moveable from a first position to a second position after the electromagnetic device has changed to the disengaged state to move the locking bolt from the closed position to the open position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of opening a lock comprising:
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providing a portable handheld device including a pre-programmed authorized user security code and a lock security code; placing the activated handheld device in data flow communication with an electromechanical lock engageable with a locking bolt; entering an authorized user code into the handheld device to activate the portable handheld device; sending a signal to a microprocessor positioned within the electromechanical lock; determining whether the lock security code matches a lock security code stored within the lock and if matched; causing the electromagnetic device to operate, thereby disengaging the locking bolt; and rotating a handle member to initiate movement of the locking bolt between a closed position and an open position. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A portable entry system comprising:
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a first means, attached to a first object and moveable between a first position and a second position, for creating an interference between the first object and a second object in the first position and removing interference between the first object and the second object in the second position; a second means for restricting access to the movement of the first means between the first position and the second position, the second means being attachable to and removable from the first means.
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28. A portable entry system comprising:
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(a) an electromechanical lock comprising; (i) a locking bolt moveable between an open position and a closed position; (ii) an electromagnetic device with an engaged state and a disengaged state, the electromagnetic device operably attached to the locking bolt for preventing the locking bolt from being moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the engaged state, and allowing the locking bolt to be moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the disengaged state; (iii) a circuit board electronically connected to the electromagnetic device; (iv) computer memory attached to the circuit board capable of storing at least one code; (v) a processor attached to the circuit board and in communication with the computer memory, the processor capable of comparing a received code to the at least one code stored in the computer memory and sending a signal that causes the electromagnetic device to change between the engaged and disengaged states; (vi) at least one communication channel capable of sending a code to the processor; and (vii) at least one power channel in electrical communication with the circuit board; (b) a portable entry device in data and power communication with the electromechanical lock, the portable entry device comprising; (i) a housing; (ii) a user interface operably attached to the housing and operably connectable to the communications channel of the electromechanical lock such that when connected, a code inputted into the user interface is transmitted to the processor for comparison to the at least one code stored in the computer memory; and (iii) a power supply contained within the housing and capable of supplying enough power to the circuit board and the electromagnetic device through the power channel to cause the electromagnetic device to change from the engaged state to the disengaged state; and (c) a handle member moveable from a first position to a second position after the electromagnetic device has changed to the disengaged state to move the locking bolt from the closed position to the open position. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A portable entry system comprising:
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(a) an electromechanical lock comprising; a locking bolt moveable between an open position and a closed position; an electromagnetic device having an engaged state and a disengaged state, the electromagnetic device operably attached to the locking bolt for preventing the locking bolt from being moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the engaged state, and allowing the locking bolt to be moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the disengaged state; a circuit board electronically connected to the electromagnetic device; computer memory attached to the circuit board capable of storing at least one lock security code; a processor attached to the circuit board and in communication with the computer memory, the processor capable of comparing a received lock security code to the at least one lock security code stored in the computer memory and capable of sending a signal that causes the electromagnetic device to change between the engaged state and the disengaged state; at least one communications channel capable of sending a code to the processor; and at least one power channel in electrical communication with the circuit board; and (b) a receiving receptacle including at least one power contact and at least one data communications contact, the at least one power contact operably connected to the at least one power channel and the at least one data communications contact operably connected to the at least one communications channel; (c) a portable entry device removably detachable from the receiving receptacle, the portable entry device comprising; a housing including at least one data communications contact and at least one power communications contact; a power supply contained within the housing, the power supply in operating communication with the at least one power communications contact; a processor contained within the housing having computer memory in operating communication with the at least one data communication contact, the computer memory storing an authorized user security code and the lock security code; a user interface operably attached to the housing and in operating communication with communications channel; wherein when the portable entry device is placed in the receiving receptacle, the at least one data communications contact and the at least one power communications contact are in operating relationship with the communications channel and power channel such that when an authorized user enters the authorized user security code in the user interface, the portable entry device microprocessor transmits the lock security code stored in the portable entry device to the electromechanical lock microprocessor for comparison, wherein if the lock security code received from the portable entry device matches the lock security code stored in the electromechanical lock, the electromechanical lock processor sends a signal to the circuit board causing the electromagnetic device to change from the engaged state to the disengaged state, and further wherein the portable entry device is moveable from a first position in which the portable entry device is removable from the receiving receptacle to a second position in which the portable entry device is locked to the receiving receptacle after the electromagnetic device has changed to the disengaged state to move the locking bolt from the closed position to the open position. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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58. A method of opening a lock comprising:
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providing a portable handheld device including a pre-programmed authorized user security code and a lock security code; placing the activated handheld device in data flow communication with an electromechanical lock engageable with a locking bolt; entering an authorized user code into the handheld device to activate the portable handheld device; sending a signal to a microprocessor positioned within the electromechanical lock; determining whether the lock security code matches a lock security code stored within the lock and if matched; causing the electromagnetic device to operate, thereby disengaging the locking bolt; and rotating the handheld device to initiate movement of the locking bolt between a closed position and an open position. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
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67. A portable entry system comprising:
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(a) an electromechanical lock comprising; (i) a locking bolt moveable between an open position and a closed position; (ii) an electromagnetic device with an engaged state and a disengaged state, the electromagnetic device operably attached to the locking bolt for preventing the locking bolt from being moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the engaged state, and allowing the locking bolt to be moveable to the open position when the electromagnetic device is in the disengaged state; (iii) a circuit board electronically connected to the electromagnetic device; (iv) computer memory attached to the circuit board capable of storing at least one code; (v) a processor attached to the circuit board and in communication with the computer memory, the processor capable of comparing a received code to the at least one code stored in the computer memory and sending a signal that causes the electromagnetic device to change between the engaged and disengaged states; (vi) at least one communication channel capable of sending a code to the processor; and (vii) at least one power channel in electrical communication with the circuit board; and (b) a portable entry device in data and power communication with the electromechanical lock, the portable entry device comprising; (i) a housing; (ii) a user interface operably attached to the housing and operably connectable to the communications channel of the electromechanical lock such that when connected, a code inputted into the user interface is transmitted to the processor for comparison to the at least one code stored in the computer memory; and (iii) a power supply contained within the housing and capable of supplying enough power to the circuit board and the electromagnetic device through the power channel to cause the electromagnetic device to change from the engaged state to the disengaged state; (iv) wherein the portable entry device is moveable from a first position to a second position after the electromagnetic device has changed to the disengaged state to move the locking bolt from the closed position to the open position. - View Dependent Claims (68)
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Current AssigneeMG Tech Center BV h.o.d.n. Lock Technology
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Original AssigneeLock Technology, Inc. (Milton Industries, Inc.)
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InventorsGartner, Klaus W.
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Application NumberUS11/800,097Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current340/5.53CPC Class CodesE05B 2047/0054 using microprocessor, print...E05B 2047/0058 by batteriesE05B 47/06 Controlling mechanically-op...E05B 47/0673 with a rectilinearly moveab...G07C 2009/00761 with data transmission perf...G07C 2009/0088 centrallyG07C 9/00309 operated with bidirectional...G07C 9/00563 using personal physical dat...G07C 9/0069 actuated in a predetermined...
