Wireless credential proximity control
US10043330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/63
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present application generally relate to controlling ingress/egress through entryway devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, embodiments of the present invention relate to attaining confirmation of intent relating to access to a controlled opening. According to certain embodiments, the credential device and/or the user of the credential device is prompted to provide a response, or otherwise is to perform certain actions, that can demonstrate a confirmation of intent to gain access to the controlled opening. Such responses and/or actions can be evaluated to determine authority to gain access to the controlled opening. Further, such intent confirmation events may, depending on the embodiment, be performed before or after credential information is communicated from the credential device and/or before or after pairing of the access control device and the credential device. According to other embodiments, intent may be confirmed, at least in part, based on changes in the characteristics of signals communicated from the credential device.
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