Patent ID: 8451088
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A47G,E05B,G07C

Abstract:
1. An electronic lock box system, comprising: an electronic lock box having a first control circuit, a first memory circuit, a first communications circuit, a secure compartment with an access element, and a shackle for attachment to a fixed object; a dwelling base station having a second control circuit, a second memory circuit, a second communications circuit, and a third communications circuit; wherein: (a) said electronic lock box is positioned at a first location that is physically separated from a second location of said dwelling base station; (b) said first communications circuit is configured to exchange data signals with said second communications circuit, thereby allowing said electronic lock box to exchange data messages with said dwelling base station; (c) said third communications circuit is connected to a telephone line, and said third communications circuit, under the control of said second control circuit, is configured to automatically answer an incoming telephone call, and then to report a present status of a real estate showing over said telephone line; and (d) said second control circuit is configured to prevent said third communications circuit from answering an incoming telephone call for a predetermined time interval after said real estate showing has been completed.