Networked and camera enabled locking devices
US10757371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/661
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lock box including a main body, a lid, an electronic locking mechanism, a lid sensor, and a processing circuit. The main body defines a compartment. The main body is structured to be secured within or secured to a substantially permanent structure. The lid is positioned to selectively enclose the compartment. The electronic locking mechanism is positioned to selectively lock the lid to the main body. The lid sensor is configured to detect at least one of an attempt to open the lid or opening of the lid. The processing circuit is configured to generate an alert in response to the lid sensor detecting the at least one of the attempt to open the lid or the opening of the lid.
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