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Access control method and apparatus for members and guests

Patent 6794986 Issued on September 21, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject October 1, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 10260399 filed on 10/01/2002

US Classes:

340/5.53Image (e.g., fingerprint, face)

Examiners

Primary: Zimmerman, Brian

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

H04Q 900

Abstract

An automated access control apparatus and method. Identification data is compared with stored data to determine if a person should be granted access to an area. If granted access, the person is prompted to indicate a number of guests desiring access. As the person and the guests pass through entrance, the persons are counted and proper personnel is notified if an unauthorized number of persons enters the area. Unauthorized entries are recorded as image data that can be played in real time or at a later time for review. Guest entry is logged for billing purposes.

Other References

  • “Physical Security And Staff Tracking Solutions”, 3 pages, Aug. 20, 1999.
  • “Touchlock II™”, 5 pages, Aug. 20, 1999.
  • “The LBV®”, 5 pages, Aug. 16, 1999.
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