Methods and devices for physical access control systems
US12327455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/63
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An access control system includes a plurality of physical access control readers that form a reader network which utilizes a first communication protocol. The system includes a plurality of mobile communication devices each having a first communication interface and a second communication interface. The first communication interface enables the mobile communication devices to access a mobile communication network which utilizes a second communication protocol, and the second communication interlace enables the mobile communication devices to communicate with the access control readers. The plurality of physical access control readers exchange status information for the plurality of physical access control readers and for the plurality of mobile communication devices over the reader network.
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