Management and control system for a designated functional space having at least one portal
First Claim
1. A management system for a loading dock facility, comprising:
- a computer;
a database in communication with said computer;
a task tracking means in communication with said database;
an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database;
a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and
an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information;
whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A control and management system for defined areas such as loading docks, fire stations, and other designated defined areas, employs a card reader, vehicle sensing loop detectors and electric eyes, entrance door sensors and operators, truck securement devices, cameras, a control system with memory, and a wireless connection or internet/intranet connection, is provided to produce event log documentation. The event information is readily accessible by management or supervisory personnel, to see all of the recorded information concerning a specified event. Thus, an event can be readily reconstructed after the fact, using all available sensors and other information relevant to a manager or supervisor. This aids in locating lost packages, documents security procedures, preventing or detecting thefts and vandalism, and for other purposes. An alert can be issued whenever an abnormal or unauthorized event occurs during operations. A QR code reader can be provided for a cell phone with picture-taking capability, which communicates with the system to enable a person carrying the cell phone to scan QR codes at specified locations or on specified items or vehicles.
83 Citations
22 Claims
-
1. A management system for a loading dock facility, comprising:
-
a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
-
-
9. A method for managing a facility which has controlled access for vehicles, comprising the steps of:
-
providing a computer; providing a database in communication with said computer; providing a task tracking means in communication with said database; providing an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; providing an inventory tracking means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and providing an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; and using said computer to process the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
-
-
13. A management system for a fire station facility, comprising:
-
a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
-
-
18. A management system for a facility having a plurality of portals, comprising:
-
a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a QR code detecting means carried by personnel for scanning QR codes at a plurality of locations, said QR code detecting means being in communication with said database for decoding QR codes and supplying event information to said database; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (19)
-
-
20. A management system for a rental car facility, comprising:
-
a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility.
-
-
21. A management system for a home, comprising:
-
a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a smoke detector means in communication with said database, for detecting a smoke alarm condition as event information, said smoke detector means supplying event information to said database; a portal position detecting means in communication with said database, for detecting an OPEN and CLOSED position of a portal as event information, said portal position detecting means supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which can be used to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (22)
-
Specification