Multifunction keyless and cardless method and system of securely operating and managing housing facilities with electronic door locks
AssigneeFoneKey, Inc.
InventorSyed F. Raheman
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Abstract
An improved electronic lock with keyless, cardless digital key system and integrated facilities management and administration system is provided for use in multi-unit buildings, particularly in hospitality industry. The present invention relates generally to a network architecture that integrates a wireless communication network device operating a plurality of electronic locks, and the all-inclusive property administration and management system in a multi-unit facility such as a hotel or a condominium.
Claims28
An all-inclusive key and hospitality management system for controlling access to a lock-secured area, space or premises without the use of any physical key, card or any other type of physical contact, comprising of a computer-controlled electronic door lock connected to a private network of plurality of such electronic door locks, such private network providing limited network access to an authorized wireless device, which device can be used to remotely authenticate a time bound authorization of digital key to operate the designated electronic door and integrate access mechanism with software and hardware modules managing customer services, billing, housekeeping, energy efficiency and guest room ambience.
An all-inclusive key and integrated hospitality management system for reserving, availing, accessing, administering and managing a plurality of lock-secured areas or premises implemented through the following nodes:
- a. Node-I, a guest personal computer;
- b. Node-II, a remote Master Server;
- c. Node-III, a remote Communicator Server;
- d. Node-IV, a wireless communication device;
- e. Node-V, a plurality of electronic locks;
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- f. Node-VI, a plurality of guestroom paraphernalia.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.