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Biometric interface device for upgrading existing access control units

US5995014A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1997
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/37
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing personal control system. The upgrade is achieved by replacing the personnel data input unit of an existing personal control system with a biometric interface device capable of reading physical characteristic and an access control signal in the format of the existing personnel control system.

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