ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A door management platform comprising:
- a first computer;
a second computer; and
a mobile device having an application programming interface configured to communicate with the first computer,wherein the first computer is configured to receive access identifying information originating at least in part from the mobile device, wherein the first computer is configured to send a message to the second computer to verify the access identifying information, wherein the message is configured to cause a query of a database to determine package delivery information associated with the access identifying information,wherein upon verification of the access identification information, the door management platform is configured to lock or unlock in response to a message received from the first or second computer.
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Abstract
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for remotely managing access to an area. An access management platform, which can be an electronic lock that is installed on, e.g., a door of a house, can enable a user to establish a virtual presence at the door. In one example, a delivery person activates a doorbell button/icon of the access management platform, which sends a message to a smartphone of the owner of the platform. The owner, who is at work, uses his smartphone to initiate a video stream using a camera of the platform, and a two way audio stream. The owner sees and initiates a discussion with the delivery person. The owner uses his smartphone to unlock the door, and asks the delivery person to open the door and deliver the package inside. The owner uses his smartphone to capture his signature to acknowledge the delivery.
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20 Claims
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1. A door management platform comprising:
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a first computer; a second computer; and a mobile device having an application programming interface configured to communicate with the first computer, wherein the first computer is configured to receive access identifying information originating at least in part from the mobile device, wherein the first computer is configured to send a message to the second computer to verify the access identifying information, wherein the message is configured to cause a query of a database to determine package delivery information associated with the access identifying information, wherein upon verification of the access identification information, the door management platform is configured to lock or unlock in response to a message received from the first or second computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A door management platform comprising:
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a first computer; a second computer; an administrator computing device; and a mobile device having an application programming interface configured to communicate with the administrator computing device, wherein the first computer is configured to receive access identifying information originating at least in part from the mobile device, wherein the first computer is configured to send a message to the second computer to verify the access identifying information, wherein the message is configured to cause a query of a database to determine package delivery information associated with the access identifying information, wherein upon verification of the access identification information, the door management platform is configured to lock or unlock in response to a message originating from the administrator computing device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A door management platform comprising:
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a first computer; a second computer; and a mobile device having an application programming interface configured to communicate with the second computer, wherein the first computer is configured to receive access identifying information originating at least in part from the mobile device, wherein the first computer is configured to send a message to the second computer to verify the access identifying information, wherein the message is configured to cause a query of a database to determine package delivery information associated with the access identifying information, wherein upon verification of the access identification information, the door management platform is configured to lock or unlock in response to a message received from the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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