Patent ID: 9019070
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: G07C

Abstract:
1. An access control device including: a processor for allowing the execution of software instructions, including software instructions for processing data indicative of access requests on the basis of an applied set of configuration data and selectively allowing or denying the respective requests; a memory module coupled to the processor, the memory module storing data indicative of the software instructions and configuration data, wherein the configuration data stored by the device includes a plurality of uniquely applicable sets of configuration data, wherein each set, when applied, causes the device to function in accordance with a respective mode of operation; a communications interface that is configured for receiving data indicative of a command to change modes of operation, wherein in response to the command the software instructions cause the device to cease applying a current one of the sets of configuration data and commence applying a different one of the sets of configuration data identified by the command; and an input that is configured to, when operating in a disconnected state: