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Communication system for accessing shared entrance of multiple dwelling house

US7183894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2003
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/2803
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for sharing entrance of a multiple dwelling house. The apparatus controls the visit and/or calling of a door-to-door sales agent. The apparatus automatically receives delivery of goods addressed to one of the dwelling units regardless of the presence or absence of a resident. Registered agents, such as residents and agents granted access, use an IC card that carries identification information to gain access of a shared entrance. For each dwelling unit, a registered agent likewise uses the IC card to send family identification information or agent identification information to a door phone apparatus, thereby unlocking the door lock of the entrance for a family member.

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