Patent ID: 7009489
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: E05B,G07C

Abstract:
1. A method for operating an electronic lock box system, said method comprising: (a) providing an electronic lock box having a compartment with a controlled access member, a first memory circuit for storage of data, a first keypad, a first communications port, and a first processing circuit; (b) providing a portable computer having a second memory circuit for storage of data, a second keypad, a display, a second communications port, and a second processing circuit; (c) providing a portable memory device containing a non-volatile third memory circuit; (d) coupling said portable memory device to said first communications port of the electronic lock box so as to permit communications therebetween, and loading access code information from said first memory circuit to said third memory circuit; (e) uncoupling said portable memory device from said first communications port of the electronic lock box; (f) coupling said portable memory device to said second communications port of the portable computer so as to permit communications therebetween, and reading said access code information from said third memory circuit to said second memory circuit; (g) entering identification information using said second keypad, and if the identification information is correct as determined by said portable computer, displaying said access code information on said display to a human user; and (h) entering said access code information using said first keypad, and if the access code information is correct as determined by said first processing circuit, releasing said controlled access member of the compartment.