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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2007
William D. Denison, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Lawrence C. Brownfield, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Bradley S. Silvers, Oswego, IL (US);
William D. Denison, Palos Hills, IL (US);
Lawrence C. Brownfield, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Bradley S. Silvers, Oswego, IL (US);
Micro Enhanced Technology, Inc., Wood Dale, IL (US);
Abstract
An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected from external access. The first microprocessor transmits a communication code to the second microprocessor when it receives via the input device an access code that matches a preset access code. The second microprocessor opens the lock if the transmitted communication code matches a preset communication code. The dual-microprocessor arrangement is advantageously used in a voice controlled access control system and in a motorcycle ignition control system. The present invention further provides an electronic access control system which has a master electronic key having a preset number of access, and an electronic alarm system for a bicycle that has a remote control mounted in the helmet of the rider.