Remote access system for a programmable electronic lock

摘要

A remote access system remotely accesses one or more electronic locks from a locally placed computer. The computer includes a key receptacle electrically coupled to the computer. The key receptacle allows ingress of a key, whereupon insertion of the key and login permission granted allows access of the computer to an electronic lock via a communication channel. The electronic lock is mechanically, electrically and functionally connected to activate and deactivate a locking mechanism of a lockable device. According to one arrangement, the computer is connected to the electronic lock via the communication channel to allow the user remote login to the electronic lock. The user located remote from the lock may therefore operate the lock from the remote location.