Management and control system for a designated functional space having at least one portal
First Claim
1. A management system for a loading dock facility, comprising:
- a computer;
a database in communication with said computer;
a task tracking means in communication with said database;
an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database;
a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and
an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information;
an inventory tracking means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database;
wherein said inventory tracking means further comprises a camera in communication with said computer, said camera being located to provide images of entry and egress of vehicles at a portal of the loading dock facility and to provide images of packages unloaded or loaded into a truck parked at the loading dock;
wherein said alert means further comprises software operated by said computer to associate event IDs with event activities and images captured at the time of the event;
whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which is configured to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility.
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Abstract
A control and management system for defined areas such as loading docks, fire stations, and other designated defined areas, employs a card reader, vehicle sensing loop detectors and electric eyes, entrance door sensors and operators, truck securement devices, cameras, a control system with memory, and a wireless connection or internet/intranet connection, is provided to produce event log documentation. The event information is readily accessible by management or supervisory personnel, to see all of the recorded information concerning a specified event. Thus, an event can be readily reconstructed after the fact, using all available sensors and other information relevant to a manager or supervisor. This aids in locating lost packages, documents security procedures, preventing or detecting thefts and vandalism, and for other purposes. An alert can be issued whenever an abnormal or unauthorized event occurs during operations. A QR code reader can be provided for a cell phone with picture-taking capability, which communicates with the system to enable a person carrying the cell phone to scan QR codes at specified locations or on specified items or vehicles.
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15 Claims
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1. A management system for a loading dock facility, comprising:
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a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information; an inventory tracking means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; wherein said inventory tracking means further comprises a camera in communication with said computer, said camera being located to provide images of entry and egress of vehicles at a portal of the loading dock facility and to provide images of packages unloaded or loaded into a truck parked at the loading dock; wherein said alert means further comprises software operated by said computer to associate event IDs with event activities and images captured at the time of the event; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which is configured to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for managing a facility which has controlled access for vehicles, comprising the steps of:
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providing a computer; providing a database in communication with said computer; providing a task tracking means in communication with said database; providing an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; providing an inventory tracking means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database;
said inventory tracking means comprising a camera in communication with said computer, said camera being located to provide images of entry and egress of vehicles at a portal of the facility and to provide images of packages unloaded or loaded into a vehicle parked at the portal of the facility;and providing an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information;
wherein said alert means comprises software operated by said computer to associate event IDs with event activities and images captured at the time of the event; andusing said computer to process the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A management system for a fire station facility, comprising:
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a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information;
wherein said alert means further comprises software operated by said computer to associate event IDs with event activities and images captured at the time of the event; anda camera in communication with said computer, said camera being located to provide images of entry and egress of fire trucks and fire vehicles at a portal of the fire station facility; whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which is configured to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A management system for a rental car facility, comprising:
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a computer; a database in communication with said computer; a task tracking means in communication with said database; an access management means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; a vehicle detecting means in communication with said database, for supplying event information to said database; wherein said vehicle detecting means further comprises a camera in communication with said computer, said camera being located to provide images of entry and egress of vehicles at a portal of the rental car facility; and an alert means in communication with said database, using said event information;
wherein said alert means further comprises software operated by said computer to associate event IDs with event activities and images captured at the time of the event;whereby said computer uses the event information supplied to said database to compile an event library which is configured to generate alerts, compile reports, and control access to and egress from the facility.
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