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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2020
The Eastern Company, Strongsville, OH (US);
Lee S. Weinerman, Medina, OH (US);
Keith Braun, Strongsville, OH (US);
James Paxitzis, Strongsville, OH (US);
THE EASTERN COMPANY, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A commercial vehicle access control system provides selective access to authorized users to interior areas of respective service vehicle item storage compartments. The compartments are usable to house items such as tools, equipment, materials or products that are removed from or placed in such compartments. A system controller is in operative connection with a plurality of electrically actuated door locks which can be operated responsive to communication with a portable wireless device to enable access to selected compartments and the items which are housed therein. A plurality of vehicle cameras and other sensors are operative to detect activities related to the removal from or placement of items within the compartments, as well as other conditions associated with the operation and status conditions of the vehicle.