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Assigning controlled access to securable devices

US8410901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2008
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Controlled access to a securable device is assigned whereby a kiosk is operable to assign an authorized user an ability to access a securable device selected from among a plurality of securable devices located remotely from the kiosk. The kiosk associates a unique personal identification number (PIN) with the authorized user and with the selected securable device, and is operable to transmit the unique PIN to the selected securable device, inform the user of the unique PIN; provide the user with location information of the selected securable device. The selected securable device is adapted to accept entry, at the securable device, of a PIN, and permits access upon entry of the unique PIN.

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