SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE ENTRY

• US 20170228954A1
• Filed: 08/21/2015
• Published: 08/10/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Edward Stager
• Original Assignee: Chris Evans
• Inventors: EVANS, Chris, STAGER, Edward
• Granted Patent: US 10,460,545 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 19/0005 Key safes E05B35/086 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 39/005 Locks with means for tracking the location of locked items, e.g. freight containers
• CPC Class Codes: E05G 1/04 Closure fasteners locks E05B
• CPC Class Codes: E05G 1/10 with alarm, signal or indicator E05G1/14 takes precedence; burglar, theft or intruder alarm per se G08B13/00; fire or explosion alarm per se G08B17/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00936 for key cabinets
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00571 operated by interacting with a central unit
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/0069 actuated in a predetermined sequence
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00896 specially adapted for particular uses
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/149 with electric, magnetic, capacitive switch actuation
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2402 Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting mechanical aspects of the tags, e.g. related to locking E05B73/0017; RFID readers G06K7/00; RFID tags G06K19/00; access control systems G07C9/00; anti-theft control in point of sale systems G07G3/003; security seals G09F3/03
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/24 Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms

Abstract

There is provided a system and method for secure entry to a property or building. One aspect includes an apparatus having a housing and alarm means for triggering a timed alarm upon removal of a receptacle key from the housing. Locking means is included for locking the housing. Another aspect includes a removable media containing a list of cylinder codes. At least a portion of the list of cylinder codes are transferred to a receptacle key within the housing. Another aspect involves a system having a secure container with locking means for locking a housing. The system includes at least one locking receptacle that is unlocked with the receptacle key. Also provided is a method comprising the steps of retrieving a receptacle key from a secure container, triggering a timed alarm for return of the receptacle key and accessing a locking receptacle with the receptacle key.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a housing;

alarm means configured to trigger a timed alarm upon removal of a receptacle key from the housing; and

locking means for locking the housing.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the locking means includes a keypad and the locking means is unlocked upon input of an access code on the keypad.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein upon input of the access code, various parameters are recorded.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the various parameters are selected from the group consisting of a user ID, date of the input, time of the input, GPS location and combinations thereof.

5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein upon input of the access code, various parameters are transmitted to a central location.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a removable media containing a list of cylinder codes.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein at least a portion of the list of cylinder codes are transferred to the receptacle key within the housing.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the list of cylinder codes are geographically restricted.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alarm means measures an amount of time that the receptacle key has been removed.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the timed alarm includes a notification selected from the group consisting of a flashing light, an intermittent buzzer, a constant buzzer, a message to a central office, and combinations thereof.

11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the timed alarm activates the notification after an elapsed time during which the receptacle key has been removed from the housing.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the alarm means deactivates the receptacle key after a further elapsed time during which the receptacle key has been removed from the housing.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising tracking means for locating the receptacle key outside of the housing.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising mounting means for mounting on a mobile platform.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising mounting means for mounting on a vehicle.

16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a power source.

17. A system comprising:

a secure container having a locking means for locking a housing;

alarm means configured to trigger a timed alarm upon removal of a receptacle key from the housing; and

at least one locking receptacle that is unlocked with the receptacle key.

18. The system of claim 17, further comprising a removable media containing a list of cylinder codes.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the secure container comprises a receiver for the removable media.

20. The system of claim 19, wherein at least a portion of the list of cylinder codes are transferred to the receptacle key within the housing.

21. The system of claim 20, wherein the list of cylinder codes are restricted to enable access to one or more of the at least one locking receptacles within a given distance from the receptacle key.

22. The system of claim 17, further comprising activation means configured to enable and disable the receptacle key.

23. The system of claim 17, wherein the locking receptacle comprises a housing and a locking means, wherein the housing is mounted flush to an external wall of a property.

24. The system of claim 17, further comprising mounting means for mounting the secure container on a mobile platform.

25. The system of claim 17, further comprising mounting means for mounting the secure container on a vehicle.

26. The system of claim 25, wherein the mounting means includes power means for connecting the secure container to an electrical power source of the vehicle.

27. The system of claim 17, further comprising a power source.

28. The system of claim 17, wherein the locking means includes a keypad and the locking means is unlocked upon input of an access code on the keypad.

29. The system of claim 28, wherein upon input of the access code, various parameters are recorded.

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the various parameters are selected from the group consisting of a user ID, date of the input, time of the input, GPS location and combinations thereof.

31. The system of claim 28, wherein upon input of an access code, various parameters are transmitted to a central location.

32. The system of claim 31, wherein the central location authorizes the various parameters and activates the receptacle key.

33. A method comprising:

retrieving a receptacle key from a secure container;

triggering a timed alarm for return of the receptacle key; and

accessing a locking receptacle with the receptacle key.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein the step of retrieving the receptacle key comprises inputting an access code to unlock the secure container.

35. The method of claim 34, further comprising the step of recording various parameters selected from the group consisting of a user ID, date of the input, time of the input, GPS location and combinations thereof.

36. The method of claim 35, further comprising the step of transmitting the various parameters to a central location.

37. The method of claim 33, further comprising the step of transferring at least a portion of a list of cylinder codes to the receptacle key within the housing.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein the list of cylinder codes are geographically restricted.

39. The method of claim 33, wherein the step of triggering a timed alarm comprises the step of measuring an amount of time that the receptacle key has been removed.

40. The method of claim 33, further comprising the step of activating a notification after an elapsed time during which the receptacle key has been removed from the housing.

41. The method of claim 40, wherein the notification is selected from the group consisting of a flashing light, an intermittent buzzer, a constant buzzer, a message to a central office, and combinations thereof.

42. The method of claim 41, further comprising the step of deactivating the receptacle key after a further elapsed time during which the receptacle key has been removed from the housing.

43. The method of claim 33, further comprising the step of tracking the receptacle key outside of the housing.

44. An apparatus comprising:

a housing;

locking means for locking the housing; and

a removable media containing a list of cylinder codes;

wherein at least a portion of the list of cylinder codes are transferred to a receptacle key within the housing.

45. The apparatus of claim 44, wherein the locking means includes a keypad and the locking means is unlocked upon input of an access code on the keypad.

46. The apparatus of claim 45, wherein upon input of the access code, various parameters are recorded.

47. The apparatus of claim 46, wherein the various parameters are selected from the group consisting of a user ID, date of the input, time of the input, GPS location and combinations thereof.

48. The apparatus of claim 45, wherein upon input of the access code, various parameters are transmitted to a central location.

49. The apparatus of claim 44, wherein the list of cylinder codes are geographically restricted.

50. The apparatus of claim 44, further comprising tracking means for locating the receptacle key outside of the housing.

51. The apparatus of claim 44, further comprising mounting means for mounting on a mobile platform.

52. The apparatus of claim 44, further comprising mounting means for mounting on a vehicle.

53. The apparatus of claim 44, further comprising a power source.