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Stand-alone access control system clock control

US4644484A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 1984
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/33
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A card reader located in proximity to the central point of the secured area having a crystal controlled time base clock. Entry is granted when the proper information is entered to the card reader through a keypad or identification card. The clock is adjusted under software control according to a selected offset signal. The card reader is operable to provide access control of a secured area according to a schedule operable relative to the card reader clock without external reference signals.

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