Electronic access control, tracking and paging system

• US 7,367,497 B1
• Filed: 12/06/2004
• Issued: 05/06/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Videx Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Jason Lester Hill
• Inventors: Hill, Jason Lester
• Primary Examiner(s): Lee; Michael G.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Haupt; Kristy A.
• Application Number:
  US11/005,340
• Time in Patent Office: 1,247 Days
• Field of Search: 235/382.5, 235/492, 235/382, 235/380
• US Class Current: 235/382.5
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/28 the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence

Abstract

A universal wireless access control and paging system including universal wireless identity devices, fixed RF nodes, location beacons, and other devices which can store access privileges, store and provide personal identification information, record personal activity and presence, and deliver text or audio messages. The key component in the system is the universal identification card which contains wireless communication circuitry, data display circuitry, and a memory circuit for the storage of personal and location information. Further the universal identification card contains a microprocessor coupled to the memory circuitry, the display circuitry and the data communications circuitry. The device also can contain an input means to allow the user to control the card function during operation. This includes the ability to select what personal information can be accessed over the wireless communication means.

Claims

1. A wireless identity device comprising:

a microprocessor or microcontroller; and

a radio which can communicate via a MESH network with fixed and mobile nodes such information as location, identity information, access rights, messages, and actuation commands that is powered by a battery and is worn or carried by a user to establish his identity, request access rights, or facilitate tracking of his movements throughout a facility;

the wireless identity device having the capability to communicate with other nodes to determine that all nodes present have proper security clearance.

2. A wireless identity device comprising:

a microprocessor or microcontroller; and

a radio which can communicate via a MESH network with fixed and mobile nodes such information as location, identity information, access rights, messages, and actuation commands that is powered by a battery and is worn or carried by a user to establish his identity, request access rights, or facilitate tracking of his movements throughout a facility;

the wireless identity device having input capability which allows the user to issue commands to actuation nodes that are initiated by the user pushing a button or key on the wireless identity device, and the capability to communicate with other nodes to determine that all nodes present have proper security clearance.

3. A wireless identity device comprising:

a microprocessor or microcontroller; and

a radio which can communicate via a MESH network with fixed and mobile nodes such information as location, identity information, access rights, messages, and actuation commands that is powered by a battery and is worn or carried by a user to establish his identity, request access rights, or facilitate tracking of his movements throughout a facility;

the wireless identity device having the capability to receive or send a page from/to any other universal wireless identity card or other electronic device within the MESH network where such an ID Device has a display or indicator and means to enter messages, and the capability to communicate with other nodes to determine that all nodes present have proper security clearance.