Patent ID: 7979714
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: G07C

Abstract:
1. An authentication and access control device for providing access to a controlled resource, comprising: a first security key sub-system comprising an interface responsive to a user authentication input and configured to provide a first key code in response to the user authentication input received by said interface, said first key code exclusive of said user authentication input and provided for at least one of authenticating said user of said authentication and access control device and facilitating a use of said controlled resource by said user; a second security key sub-system configured to provide a second key code exclusive of said first key code for at least one of authenticating said user and facilitating a use of said controlled resource by said user; and a wireless communication system comprising at least one wireless transmitter coupled to said first security key sub-system and said second security key sub-system, said wireless transmitter configured to automatically communicate at least said first key code wirelessly to said controlled resource if an authentication positively verifies an identity of said user; wherein said authentication and access control device is a compact pocket-sized housing worn or carried on said user, and said first and second security key subsystems being implemented in said compact pocket-sized housing; and wherein said user authentication input is not communicated from said wireless communication system to said controlled resource.