Patent ID: 8015754
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: E04H,E05F,E06B,G01V,G07C

Abstract:
1. An access control system, comprising: a rectangular portable container without wheels, having a lockable accessible door on at least one side of the container, and comprised of a steel frame and durable material enabling the portable container to withstand repeated lifting, placing and towing, wherein all access into or from the portable container consists only of openings associated with lockable or closable access between a first area on one side of the portable container and a second area on a second side of the portable container, such that no additional openings in the portable container exist through which a person may gain unauthorized access from the first area into the second area; at least one passing room disposed in the container, the at least one passing room having at least a first passing room opening, and at least a second passing room opening, and a walkway in-between; at least one barrier device located in the passing room, defining a first space between the first passing room opening and the at least one barrier device, and a second space between the at least one barrier device and the second passing room opening; and at least one electronic control coupled to the at least one barrier device and configured and arranged to selectively cause the at least one barrier device to permit or block passage through the at least one barrier device; wherein the at least one electronic control and the at least one barrier device are configured to permit or block passage through the passing room to thereby prevent unauthorized access from the first area into the second area.