Microcomputer controlled locking system
CA 1252854 A · Owner: Computerized Security Systems, Incorporated · Inventors: Fraser, Stephen G.
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A locking system is disclosed which comprises a microcomputer controlled lock with multiple level keying, i.e. multiple keys having different functions in the locking system. A key reader, for example punch card or magnetic type, reads key code into the microcomputer. A read/write memory has a predetermined number of assigned key codes stored therein and a read-only memory has a control program stored therein for control of the microcomputer. An electrically controlled actuator for the locking means is coupled with an unlocking output of the microcomputer. The control program comprises a main program and a plurality of subroutines each stored at a different location in the read-only memory. …
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- Granted April 18, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 18, 2006.
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