Inventors:
Kenneth Johansson - North Grafton MA, US
John Brady - Worcester MA, US
International Classification:
E05B 65/10
Abstract:
Access control is a technology that allows remote locking and unlocking of doors. The information to cause these systems to function is usually derived from keypads, magnetic cards, proximity cards, motion detectors, manually activated switches and time schedules read by a computer. Many of the locking devices on the doors selected for access control are manually activated only. In order to implement an access control system, these devices must be made to activate electrically by some means. The common method to do this is to replace this very good and durable hardware with new hardware that has electric activation incorporated into it. This is a very expensive method to gain the functionality needed. Other methods are also used but the result often compromises security and the locking system integrity. This invention is a new approach to gaining the desired functionality, without compromising the safety, security and locking integrity of the door and lock system. This invention meets the need but at a much more reasonable cost. It is equipment that is added to the existing door hardware.