REMOTE SECURITY ENTRANCE APPLICATION
First Claim
1. A system for granting access to a secured entrance comprising:
- a first device for contacting a remote dispatch for requesting permission to enter the secured entrance;
a dispatch computer at the remote dispatch for determining a location of the secured entrance, and sending a request to a control computer for permitting access through the secured entrance;
a control computer with software that evaluates a request for entry from said dispatch computer, and further comprising a communication link between the control computer and the secured entrance that controls entry through the secured entrance; and
an entrance located access device adjacent the secured entrance for receiving a command from the control computer via the communication link, and providing access through the secured entrance in response to the command.
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Abstract
A security system and method for a restricted entrance such as a vehicle gate is disclosed where requests for entry are issued from a device such as a computer or smartphone and directed to a dispatch operator. The dispatch operator locates the position of the requested entrance and sends a request to a control computer that verifies the user'"'"'s authority to enter. If the user is authorized for entry, the control computer sends a command to a gate opening device or other mechanical device to open or unlock the gate. The system can also be used with software running in background to automatically send a request for entry when the user is within a predefined distance from the gate using GPS technology or other means.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for granting access to a secured entrance comprising:
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a first device for contacting a remote dispatch for requesting permission to enter the secured entrance; a dispatch computer at the remote dispatch for determining a location of the secured entrance, and sending a request to a control computer for permitting access through the secured entrance; a control computer with software that evaluates a request for entry from said dispatch computer, and further comprising a communication link between the control computer and the secured entrance that controls entry through the secured entrance; and an entrance located access device adjacent the secured entrance for receiving a command from the control computer via the communication link, and providing access through the secured entrance in response to the command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for accessing a secured entrance comprising:
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approaching the secured entrance; sending a request for entry through the secured entrance using a first device, where the request is directed to a remote dispatch; receiving said request by the remote dispatch, and identifying the secured entrance; validating the request for entry using a control computer running software for evaluating such requests, and providing a result of the validating; issuing a command from the control computer to the secured entrance to allow access. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for granting access to a secured entrance comprising:
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a first device for contacting a control computer for requesting permission to enter the secured entrance; a control computer with software that evaluates a request for entry from said first device, and further comprising a communication link between the control computer and the secured entrance that controls entry through the secured entrance; and an entrance located access device adjacent the secured entrance for receiving a command from the control computer via the communication link, and providing access through the secured entrance in response to the command. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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