| 摘要 |
Systems for enabling controlled access to movable items (2) such as bicycles are described. By using locking stations (1) to which one or more items (2) may be secured, and from which they may be removed on the entry of an appropriate code, a simple control hire system may be operated. In a preferred arrangement, the person wishing to use the bicycle (2) communicates with a central computer (3) via a mobile telephone (4) which transmits after appropriate checks which can be automatic a suitable release number which will enable the bicycle (2) to be unlocked from the locking station (1) and ridden away. It can then be returned to the same or a different locking station (1) at a later time and the user billed automatically. <IMAGE> |
