Patent ID: 6072402
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: G07C,H04M

Abstract:
A method of operating a secure entry system, the system including a lock that controls access to a secure area, the system further including a central station, the method comprising the steps;establishing communication between the central station and a user remote from the central station;identifying to the central station the lock to which the user seeks access, said identifying not requiring the user be in proximity with the lock;verifying access qualifications of the user to the central station;transmitting to the lock a radio authorizing signal to authorize the user to access the area secured by the lock;identifying the presence of the user at the lock;operating a mechanism associated with the lock to aid in entry to the area secured by the lock;logging access data relating to operations of the lock mechanism in the memory in the lock; andrelaying said logged access data from the lock to a remote location via radio transmission.