System and method for secure entry
US10460545B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00936
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a system and method for secure entry to a property or building. One aspect includes an apparatus having a housing and alarm means for triggering a timed alarm upon removal of a receptacle key from the housing. Locking means is included for locking the housing. Another aspect includes a removable media containing a list of cylinder codes. At least a portion of the list of cylinder codes are transferred to a receptacle key within the housing. Another aspect involves a system having a secure container with locking means for locking a housing. The system includes at least one locking receptacle that is unlocked with the receptacle key. Also provided is a method comprising the steps of retrieving a receptacle key from a secure container, triggering a timed alarm for return of the receptacle key and accessing a locking receptacle with the receptacle key.
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