Intelligent storage device

An intelligent storage device, comprising:

• a lid with a locking mechanism and a user-controllable device configured to activate the locking mechanism upon receiving a first user input;
• a container with an opening sized and shaped to receive the lid, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to securely seal the lid to the container when activated;
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• an electronics module configured to cause deactivation of the locking mechanism in response to receiving a second user input via the user-controllable device and a wireless signal from a remote computing device confirming authorization of the user to access the storage device.

A method of controlling operation of an intelligent storage device comprising a lid and a container having an opening configured to receive the lid, the method comprising:

• receiving a first user input that manipulates a user-controllable device in a first direction;
• responsive to the first user input, causing a locking mechanism of the storage device to form a seal between the lid and the container;
• receiving a second user input that manipulates the user-controllable device in a second direction different from the first direction;
• responsive to the second user input, causing the locking mechanism to enter a locked position, thereby activating the locking mechanism of the storage device;
• receiving a third user input at the user-controllable device for deactivating the locking mechanism;
• responsive to the third user input, obtaining confirmation that the user is authorized to access the container;
• responsive to receiving said confirmation, causing the user-controllable device to move in a third direction that is opposite the second direction, thus moving the locking mechanism to an unlocked position;
• receiving a fourth user input that manipulates the user-controllable device in a fourth direction that is opposite the first direction;
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• responsive to the fourth user input, disengaging the seal between the lid and the container, thereby deactivating the locking mechanism.