Remote access system for a programmable electronic lock
First Claim
1. A remote access system, comprising:
- a computer;
a key receptacle electrically coupled to said computer wherein said key receptacle is adapted to receive a key for conveying user information to said computer indicative of a user to which said key is issued;
an electronic lock located separate and distal from said computer, said electronic lock includes a storage device for storing a set of operating parameters, and said electronic lock further includes a programmable unit for activating and deactivating a locking mechanism functionally connected to the programmable unit; and
a communication channel coupled between said computer and said electronic lock for transmitting the user information from said computer to said electronic lock, wherein said communication channel bypasses said key receptacle, and wherein said electronic lock, in response to said user information from said computer, is configured to allow said user to read a lock database stored within said electronic lock from said computer, said user information identifying said user to said electronic lock.
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Abstract
A remote access system remotely accesses one or more electronic locks from a locally placed computer. The computer includes a key receptacle electrically coupled to the computer. The key receptacle allows ingress of a key, whereupon insertion of the key and login permission granted allows access of the computer to an electronic lock via a communication channel. The electronic lock is mechanically, electrically and functionally connected to activate and deactivate a locking mechanism of a lockable device. According to one arrangement, the computer is connected to the electronic lock via the communication channel to allow the user remote login to the electronic lock. The user located remote from the lock may therefore operate the lock from the remote location.
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1. A remote access system, comprising:
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a computer; a key receptacle electrically coupled to said computer wherein said key receptacle is adapted to receive a key for conveying user information to said computer indicative of a user to which said key is issued; an electronic lock located separate and distal from said computer, said electronic lock includes a storage device for storing a set of operating parameters, and said electronic lock further includes a programmable unit for activating and deactivating a locking mechanism functionally connected to the programmable unit; and a communication channel coupled between said computer and said electronic lock for transmitting the user information from said computer to said electronic lock, wherein said communication channel bypasses said key receptacle, and wherein said electronic lock, in response to said user information from said computer, is configured to allow said user to read a lock database stored within said electronic lock from said computer, said user information identifying said user to said electronic lock. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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