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System controlled by data bearing records for permitting access

US8378988B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2011
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/30
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus allows entry of an individual into an area responsive to data read from data bearing records. Data read from data bearing records such as user cards is evaluated for correspondence with stored data by at least one processor. The condition of at least one lock (26, 30, 48, 52) associated with an access structure (14) is changed responsive to correspondence of the record data and stored data. The structure (14) controls access to and exit from a facility. An operator terminal (12) provides visible outputs through a display (72) and is usable to control functional aspects of the structure as well as to enable the operator to receive indications of conditions associated with components that control access to and exit from the structure.

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