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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
May. 21, 2008
Ifay F. Chang, Somers, NY (US);
Ifay F. Chang, Somers, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
An active lock system includes wireless communication capability and information display and processing functions providing convenience, security and privacy protect usable as a secured lock and/or as a lock box for storing a key or code, permitting access to a locked premise. The lock system consists of a keyless lock device with a coded input control for locking and unlocking itself, a compartment for storing objects, a wireless communication device for receiving cell phone calls and performing identity verification, an information processing and display device for capturing, storing and displaying data, instructions, images, graphics, messages, advertisements and system operational information, and a handle for attaching the lock system to a property it protects and controls access. The communication device operates under cell phone communication standards and decodes dial tone signals whereas the information display offers data interaction, procedural instructions and ads. The system can be powered by a solar pane.