Locker rental system using external codes
US9430892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00571
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A locker rental system includes electronic lockers centrally managed by a locker manager. The locker manager is in communication with a separate external system, which handles admissions and sales for a venue. Users are provided with a unique external identification (ID) code for purposes such as admission to the venue. Determinative sequences of the external ID codes are provided to the locker manager as validation codes. When the external ID code is scanned, the locker manager validates the external ID code using the validation codes. A valid external ID code may be used to rent and access lockers in the locker system. In some implementations, locker rights may be sold through the external system and details of the transaction provided to the locker manager. If the external ID code is valid, the locker manager generates a rental plan.
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