Access control
US8508332B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00309
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for controlling access to a restricted area containing machinery. The method comprises receiving from a communications device a location identifier associated with said restricted area and a further identifier, verifying said location identifier and said further identifier, and controlling access to said restricted area based upon said verifying. Controlling access to said restricted area comprises providing a control signal to a controller associated with said restricted area. The controller is arranged to control said machinery in response to said control signal.
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