Access system
US12094278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided an access system for controlling access to an inspection area and a product inspection apparatus. The access system comprises an area access controller configured to control an inspection area access means for controlling access to an inspection area; a product inspection apparatus controller configured to control access to one or more functions of a product inspection apparatus within the inspection area; a first RFID reader configured to read an external RFID tag of a user; and one or more memory devices configured to store authorised RFID data corresponding to one or more RFID tags each associated with an authorised user. The area access controller is configured to receive, from the first RFID reader, first identification data indicative of the external RFID tag; receive, from at least one of the memory devices, the authorised RFID data; determine whether the external RFID tag is associated with an authorised user; and in dependence on the determination, output a control signal to control the inspection area access means to enable access to the inspection area. The product inspection apparatus controller is configured to receive second identification data indic…
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