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Microcomputer controlled combination lock security system
Assignee: SECURE ACCESS Corp
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Filing: 1986-02-27
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2006-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A security system includes a microcomputer with an auxiliary read-only memory and a key device including a similar read-only memory, each of the read-only memories containing corresponding pluralities of corresponding binary combination codes. Under the control of the microcomputer the codes are read and compared. If the combinations and the sequence do not compare, the system will not unlock and an alarm will be generated. The read-only memories are of the programmable type, so that changes in the combinations and sequences can be accomplished easily. A plurality of visual indicators and an audible alarm provide the user and personnel in the secure area with information concerning the status of the system.
Inventors
- 👤 James Romano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:56
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00182; G07C9/00571; G07C9/20; G07C9/27; G07C2009/00753; G07C2009/00761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A security system for restricting access to a secure area to authorized persons, comprising, in combination: (a) a microcomputer containing a first, selectively programmable read-only memory; (b) a key device having mounted thereon a second, selectively programmable read-only memory; (c) each of said first and second memories containing corresponding pluralities of corresponding, multi-digit, combination codes arranged in corresponding sequences; (d) key reader means connected to said microcomputer and having a receptacle for receiving therein a portion of said key device to establish electrical connections between said key device and said microcomputer; (e) means governed by said microcomputer for transferring data from said key device to said microcomputer; (f) a controlled access device governing physical access to said secure area; and (g) circuit means connecting said microcomputer and said access device, said microcomputer being effective to compare said multi-digit combination codes, one complete code at a time, and to compare said code sequences stored in said first and second memories and to control said circuit means to enable said access device when and only when such comparison shows equality of said multi-digit combination codes and their sequence.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A security system for restricting access to a secure area to authorized persons, comprising, in combination: (a) a microcomputer containing a first, selectively programmable read-only memory; (b) a key device having mounted thereon a second, selectively programmable read-only memory; (c) each of said first and second memories containing corresponding pluralities of corresponding, multi-digit, combination codes arranged in corresponding sequences; (d) key reader means connected to said microcomputer and having a receptacle for receiving therein a portion of said key device to establish electrical connections between said key device and said microcomputer; (e) means governed by said microcomputer for transferring data from said key device to said microcomputer; (f) a controlled access device governing physical access to said secure area; and (g) circuit means connecting said microcomputer and said access device, said microcomputer being effective to compare said multi-digit combination codes, one complete code at a time, and to compare said code sequences stored in said first and second memories and to control said circuit means to enable said access device when and only when such comparison shows equality of said multi-digit combination codes and their sequence.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A security system according to claim 1 wherein said second memory comprises a chip which is selectively programmable and reprogrammable by external programming means after mounting on said key device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A security system according to claim 2 wherein said controlled access device comprises a deadbolt movable between retracted and extended positions by a reversible electric motor controlled by said circuit means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A security system according to claim 3 and further including means to control said circuit means to halt operation of said deadbolt during movement thereof in response to improper operation of said security system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A security system according to claim 1 and further including means controlled by said microcomputer for providing electrical power through said electrical connections only after verification of insertion of a proper key device into said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A security system according to claim 1 and further including a battery mounted on said key device for supplying operating power for said circuit means through said key device, said battery having an initial, predetermined charge to render said key device operable for a predetermined time.
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