Access control method and apparatus for members and guests
US6794986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/36542
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated access control apparatus and method. Identification data is compared with stored data to determine if a person should be granted access to an area. If granted access, the person is prompted to indicate a number of guests desiring access. As the person and the guests pass through entrance, the persons are counted and proper personnel is notified if an unauthorized number of persons enters the area. Unauthorized entries are recorded as image data that can be played in real time or at a later time for review. Guest entry is logged for billing purposes.
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