System, method and computer program for an access control system
US11688217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00404
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, method, mobile communication device and one or more computer programs for an access control system for controlling access to a restricted area. In one form, the restricted area is a parking station. In one aspect, the system includes: a communication system; and a computer program executable by a mobile communication device configured to: receive one or more entry signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an entry point of a restricted area; transfer, to the communication system, an entry request; receive, from the communication system, authorisation data indicative of the entity being granted access to enter the restricted area by an access control system; receive one or more exit signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an exit point of the restricted area; and transfer, to the communication system, an exit request indicative of the authorisation data in order to exit the restricted area.
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