Patent ID: 9384608
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: G07C

Claim Text:
1. A method for controlling access to a restricted area, comprising: determining, by an electronic circuit, whether a person desires to enter the restricted area based on checking whether the person is authorized to enter the restricted area using a first unique identifier associated with the WAS; causing the person's Portable Communication Device (“PCD”) to transmit a second unique identifier and location information useful in determining the PCD's location within a surrounding environment, when a determination is made that the person is authorized to enter the restricted area; using the second unique identifier and location information to confirm that the person is currently located at an access point of the restricted area; and causing actuation of a mechanical actuator to enable the person's entrance into the restricted area when it is determined that the person desires to enter the restricted area, the person is authorized to enter the restricted area, and the person is currently located at the access point of the restricted area.