Proximity Detection System for Request Processing

An apparatus for controlling a processing of a request from a client device based on a proximity of the client device to an intermediary control device, the apparatus comprising:

• a memory including first instructions and second instructions;
• and
• a processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute the first instructions to run application software, wherein the processor is configured to execute the second instructions to:
• receive proximity data indicative of the proximity of the client device to the intermediary control device;
• receive the request, the request associated with functionality of the application software;
• responsive to the request, determine whether the proximity data indicates a near proximity of the client device with respect to the intermediary control device;
• responsive to a determination that the proximity data indicates the near proximity of the client device, process the request;
• and
• subsequent to processing the request, transmit a response to the client device, the response indicating the processing of the request.

A system for processing a request, the system comprising:

• an intermediary control device running application software that receives the request;
• and
• a secured compartment having a locking mechanism and storing an item,
• wherein the intermediary control device processes the request by causing the locking mechanism of the secured compartment to unlock for a period of time to allow access to the item.