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Gate opening method and door unlocking method using portable terminal network address

US12223786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2020
Grant dateFeb 11, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C2201/93
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gate opening method includes: a step (S8) of transmitting a gate opening signal for making a request for opening of a gate, which is configured to restrict entry into a predetermined space, to the gate by using an IP address unique to a mobile terminal associated with a user; a step (S9) of determining whether or not to allow the user to enter the predetermined space based on a ticket management table and the IP address of the mobile terminal in response to reception of the gate opening signal; and a step (S11) of controlling the gate so that the user is able to enter the predetermined space in response to a determination that the user is allowed to enter the predetermined space. The ticket management table includes a plurality of pieces of network address information indicating a plurality of IP addresses unique to a plurality of mobile terminals.

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