SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR LOCKING AND DOCKING
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a modular system for facilitating automated transactions. Specifically, in some embodiments a modular system includes a plurality of lock modules that are controlled by one or more primary lock control boards. The lock modules control access to products or services through one or more daughter boards.
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20 Claims
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1-13. -13. (canceled)
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14. A docking module for use in a modular locking system, the docking module comprising:
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an outer casing that defines an aperture in a surface of the outer casing, the aperture configured to receive a latch head of a latching body of a tangible item; a locking mechanism within the outer casing, the locking mechanism configured to move into locking and unlocking positions with respect to the latch head of the latching body; a locking daughter board configured to selectively operate the locking mechanism into the locking and unlocking positions; an ID daughter board configured to interact with a communications module incorporated into the latch head of the latching body in order to generate identification information regarding the tangible item; wherein the ID daughter board is configured to transmit the identification information to a remote computer; and wherein the locking daughter board is configured to receive instructions from the remote computer regarding whether to selectively move locking mechanism into the locking and unlocking positions. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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