Patent ID: 6601045
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: G06Q,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
A method comprising the steps of:(a) removing a key cylinder from a key opening on a face of a depository, wherein the key opening extends between an interior area and an exterior area of the depository; (b) installing an electrical actuator in an interior area of the depository, wherein the electrical actuator is in operative connection with a depository door and is operative to selectively change the door between a locked condition and an unlocked condition; (c) mounting a control panel in supporting connection with the face of the depository, wherein the control panel extends in generally overlying relation of the key opening, wherein the control panel includes at least one user input device; and (d) extending control wiring through the key opening, wherein the control wiring is in operative connection with the actuator and the input device, wherein at least one input to the input device is operative to cause the depository door to change from the locked condition to the unlocked condition.