SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A LOCKING MECHANISM USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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1. A method of operating a remotely operable lock, the method comprising:
- authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device;
detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock; and
issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device, detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock, and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device.
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1. A method of operating a remotely operable lock, the method comprising:
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authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device; detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock; and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A system for operating a remotely operable lock, the system comprising:
a web service to; detect the proximity of a portable electronic device to the lock; authenticate credentials received from the portable electronic device; and issue a command for receipt by the lock based on a successful authentication. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37)
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