ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL AND LOCATION TRACKING SYSTEM

摘要

A method and system that allows authorized individuals access into controlled access locations and the ability to grant temporary and limited access to guests into these locations. The method and system allows for navigational services to be provided to members and guests, and real-time tracking and confirmation to members and administrators that guests have arrived at their destination and did not enter any unauthorized areas. The method preferably can work through a system of wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons communicating with member and guest's electronic devices. Members and administrators can send one or more temporary electronic access keys to a guest's smartphone or other electronic device. Wireless radio, sound and/or light-based beacons provide an access control and location tracking system with real-time data about the member and guest whereabouts, allowing for the confirmation and tracking.

主权项

1. An electronic method for granting access to an individual to a controlled access area, said method comprising the steps of:
(a) electronically receiving a digital key from an access control computer system by a portable electronic device of a first party, said digital key providing access for the first party to a controlled access area; (b) electronically storing the digital key to an electronic keychain database contained within the portable electronic device; (c) wirelessly transmitting the digital key by the portable electronic device to one or more beacons in an immediate proximity to an entrance for the controlled access area.