Patent ID: 9509719
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: G07C,H04L

Claim Text:
1. A processor-implemented access control method, comprising: at the processor physically located at an access controlled area including a door, receiving credential and policy directory information to configure an access controller to allow self-provisioning of the access controller through periodic, automated query of the credential and policy directory by the access controller; acquiring from the credential and policy directory, using the processor, credential and policy information for one or more individuals who may require access to the access controlled area; storing in a local cache accessible by the processor, the acquired credential and policy information; periodically requesting, by the processor, a credential and policy information update from the credential and policy directory; receiving, at the processor, the credential and policy information update in response to the periodic requesting; updating the local cache based on the credential and policy information update; receiving, at the processor, an access request to allow an individual among the one or more individuals access to the access controlled area; comparing, by the processor, the access request to the credential and policy information in the local cache; when the comparison indicates a match, granting the individual access to the access controlled area; and configuring the access controller to monitor for and collect events related to the door, wherein types of the collected events include the door open, the door closed, the door stuck open, the door locked, and the door unlocked.