Facilities management system with local display and user interface
First Claim
1. An access control system comprising:
- two or more apparatuses, each apparatus comprising;
a port for connecting to a field device;
a display;
a user interface to be displayed on the display, the user interface to be used for at least one of programming the apparatus, testing the apparatus, or managing the apparatus, the user interface further operable to be used for at least one of maintaining, retrieving or modifying access control information of the access control system, said access control information applicable to providing authorized users with access to a physical location via said field device; and
wherein a first apparatus is operable to be used for at least one of programming, testing, or managing a second apparatus in the access control system.
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Abstract
An embodiment of an access control system is disclosed herein that is easily customized by a user. A user defines cardholders, clearance levels, and logic scripts that dictate how the system will operate. User-entered changes propagate through the system automatically. The disclosed embodiment includes personality modules coupled to both field devices and a server. However, the personality modules operate autonomously from the server. Personality modules can also be added to the system dynamically and are auto-configuring. Display modules may also be included for locally and remotely programming, testing, managing, and operating personality modules and field devices. The system may include an intelligent display station that includes a reader and a display, displaying information in an interactive user interface in accordance with an individual'"'"'s clearance level. Because the personality modules contain their own operating system, they can execute applications that allow direct interface to third-party systems.
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13 Claims
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1. An access control system comprising:
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two or more apparatuses, each apparatus comprising; a port for connecting to a field device; a display; a user interface to be displayed on the display, the user interface to be used for at least one of programming the apparatus, testing the apparatus, or managing the apparatus, the user interface further operable to be used for at least one of maintaining, retrieving or modifying access control information of the access control system, said access control information applicable to providing authorized users with access to a physical location via said field device; and wherein a first apparatus is operable to be used for at least one of programming, testing, or managing a second apparatus in the access control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An access control system having a server comprising:
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two or more apparatuses, each apparatus comprising; a housing; a port for connecting the apparatus to the server; a plurality of personality modules housed within the housing; wherein at least one of the personality modules has a port for connecting to a field device; a display housed within the housing; a memory; the memory for storing a user interface to be displayed on the display, the user interface to be used for at least one of programming the apparatus, testing the apparatus, or managing the apparatus, the user interface further operable to be used for at least one of maintaining, retrieving or modifying access control information of the access control system, said access control information applicable to providing authorized users with access to a physical location via the field device; and wherein a first apparatus is operable to be used for at least one of programming, testing, or managing a second apparatus in the access control system. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A method of configuring an access control system, comprising:
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installing two or more personality modules and connecting the personality modules to a field device; installing a display in close proximity to the personality modules; configuring the personality modules by using the display; and displaying a user interface on the display, the user interface to be used for at least one of programming, testing, or managing the personality modules, the user interface further operable to be used for at least one of maintaining, retrieving or modifying access control information of the access control system, said access control information applicable to providing authorized users with access to a physical location via the field device; and wherein a first personality module is operable to be used for at least one of programming, testing, or managing a second personality module in the access control system. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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