Computerized combination lock

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a dial rotatable in accordance with a manually entered code sequence;
• means for providing code sequence signals in response to rotation of said dial;
• a memory storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• a computer for comparing said code sequence signals with data signals stored in said memory;
• random code initiation means for supplying to said computer means at a particular time a random different dial origin as a reference position, independent of a rotational orientation of said dial at said particular time, for starting said code sequence to be compared with said predetermined code sequence during rotation of said dial input means;
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• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code sequence signals correspond to said predetermined code sequence.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• manual input means movable in accordance with a manually entered code sequence;
• an electricity generator mechanically coupled to said manual input means for converting movement of said manual input means to an operating power;
• a stepper motor integral with said generator for providing code sequence signals in response to manual movement of said manual input means;
• a memory for storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• a computer energized by said operating power converted by said generator and comparing said code sequence signals with data signals stored in said memory;
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• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code sequence signals correspond to said predetermined code sequence.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a dial rotatable in accordance with a manually entered code sequence;
• means for providing code sequence signals in response to rotation of said dial;
• a memory storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• a computer for comparing said code sequence signals with data signals stored in said memory;
• random code initiation means for supplying to said computer means a different dial origin as a reference position for starting said code sequence to be compared with said predetermined code sequence during rotation of said dial input means;
• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code sequence signals correspond to said predetermined code sequence;
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• wherein said random code initiation means is responsive to a change of direction of rotation of said dial.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a memory for storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• dial means manually rotatable throughout variable limits of rotational travel executed by an operator to define a code entry signal at each of said limits;
• a computer for comparing code entry signals with said data signals stored in said memory;
• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code entry signals correspond to said predetermined code sequence;
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• power conversion means fixedly coupled to said dial means for converting rotation of said dial to an operating power and for supplying said operating power to said computer.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a manually rotatable dial for providing code signals;
• power conversion means for converting rotation of said dial to an operating power;
• means activated by power converted by said power conversion means for electronically displaying dial indicia corresponding to dial position;
• a memory for storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• whereby limits of rotation of the dial corresponding to displayed dial indicia may be set by an operator during manual entry of a code sequence;
• a computer activated by power converted by said power conversion means and comparing said code signals provided by said dial at said limits of rotation with data signals stored in said memory;
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• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code sequence entered by said operator corresponds to said predetermined code sequence.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a dial manually rotatable bidirectionally for providing code signals;
• power conversion means for converting rotation of said dial to an operating power;
• means for displaying dial indicia corresponding to dial position;
• a memory for storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• whereby limits of rotation of the dial corresponding to displayed dial indicia may be set by an operator upon bidirectional rotation of said dial during manual entry of a code sequence;
• a computer activated by power converted by said power conversion means and comparing said code signals provided by said dial at said limits of rotation with data signals stored in said memory;
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• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code sequence entered by said operator corresponds to said predetermined code sequence.

A computerized combination lock assembly for a secured enclosure, comprising:

• a manually rotatable dial for providing code sequence signals having values corresponding to rotational positions of said dial;
• indicia corresponding to rotational position of said dial;
• power conversion means for converting rotation of said dial to an operating power;
• a memory for storing data signals representing a predetermined code sequence;
• a computer for comparing code entry signals with data signals stored in said memory;
• said computer receiving operating power from said power conversion means during rotation of said dial to predefined limits of rotation, corresponding to said indicia, to provide said code entry signals;
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• operating means responsive to said computer for enabling opening of said secured enclosure when said code entry signals correspond to said predetermined code sequence.