EP1297701A1 - System for image-based access control - Google Patents

System for image-based access control

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EP1297701A1
EP1297701A1 EP02717218A EP02717218A EP1297701A1 EP 1297701 A1 EP1297701 A1 EP 1297701A1 EP 02717218 A EP02717218 A EP 02717218A EP 02717218 A EP02717218 A EP 02717218A EP 1297701 A1 EP1297701 A1 EP 1297701A1
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communication
terminal
control device
access
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Endre RÖSJÖ
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Caves de Lisse AS
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00Television systems
    • H04N7/18Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
    • H04N7/183Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast for receiving images from a single remote source
    • H04N7/186Video door telephones
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07CTIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/20Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/22Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
    • G07C9/25Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
    • G07C9/253Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition visually
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07CTIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/20Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/27Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass with central registration
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M11/00Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
    • H04M11/02Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with bell or annunciator systems
    • H04M11/025Door telephones
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04NPICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00Television systems
    • H04N7/18Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
    • H04N7/183Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast for receiving images from a single remote source
    • H04N7/185Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast for receiving images from a single remote source from a mobile camera, e.g. for remote control
    • GPHYSICS
    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07CTIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C2209/00Indexing scheme relating to groups G07C9/00 - G07C9/38
    • G07C2209/60Indexing scheme relating to groups G07C9/00174 - G07C9/00944
    • G07C2209/62Comprising means for indicating the status of the lock
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04WWIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W76/00Connection management
    • H04W76/10Connection setup

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  • the invention relates to communication systems in general, and more specifically a communication system for access control of a door or a gate leading into a restricted area.
  • Independent housing units such as detached houses, have less need for an ordinary entry telephone solution, since the resident can normally hear when someone rings the doorbell and see the person concerned through the windows of the house before the door is opened.
  • Drawbacks of this solution are that it requires physical connections for installation, and it places special requirements on the terminal equipment the resident uses, particularly that it does not permit dynamic adaptation of form and content during the communication to the terminal type employed by the resident.
  • EP 0 789 493 Al describes an entry telephone solution with a video camera.
  • short-range TV transmitters are installed, thus enabling use to be made of the standard TV sets in the flats in order to establish a video image of the person who wishes to enter the flat.
  • Disadvantages of this technique are that it only imparts information to a resident who is present in the house, and that a TV set has to be switched on and tuned to a specific channel in order for the picture communication to be achieved.
  • DE 4 127 316 describes a cordless entry telephone solution where an access terminal at the front door is cordlessly connected to a dedicated base station inside the house which establishes a cordless communication channel to a cordless DECT type house telephone. The residents can thereby combine an entry telephone with a cordless telephone.
  • Disadvantages of this technique are that only speech information is transmitted, not picture information; that a special private exchange has to be installed; that the resident has to be present or in the immediate vicinity in order for communication to be achieved; and that the resident has to use a special DECT type terminal.
  • US 6 072 861 illustrates an entry telephone solution which, if the resident does not answer the call within a given period of time, starts audio and video recordings which are converted to digital data and transmitted to the residents via e-mail for subsequent playback. Disadvantages of this technique are that it requires connection to an existing entry telephone system and that it does not permit picture communication to a remote location in approximate real time.
  • a second object of the invention is to provide a system as mentioned above, which permits picture communication with a mobile terminal operating in a mobile communication network.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a system of this kind which requires no or a minimum of electrical installation or wiring.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a system of this kind which utilises existing infrastructure and services in already established communication networks.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a system of this kind which is either composed of a single free-standing unit, or of two units which communicate cordlessly with each other.
  • Additional objects of the invention are to provide a system of the above- mentioned type which can be purchased and produced for a reasonable price, and in addition are practical, simple, easily operated, dependable and reliable to use.
  • the invention relates to a communication system for access control of a door or a gate leading into a restricted area, particularly a door leading into a private house.
  • the system comprises an access terminal to be installed outside the door.
  • the system comprises a first control device, connected with - an electronic camera for providing a first picture information,
  • the communication system is arranged, depending on the activating signal, to establish a connection between the access terminal and a predetermined mobile terminal operating in the network.
  • the communication device is a mobile communication module contained in the access terminal.
  • the first control device is further arranged, depending on the activating signal, to establish a connection between the access terminal and the mobile terminal.
  • the communication device of a first local communication module is contained in the access terminal.
  • This embodiment of the system further comprises a separate control terminal, arranged for local communication with the first local communication module and for mobile communication with the network.
  • the system consists of two free-standing units, where the access terminal can be mounted outside the door without the need for wiring/installation, and where the control terminal can be placed inside the house.
  • fig. 1 illustrates an access terminal, viewed from the front
  • fig. 2 is a principle block diagram illustrating a first embodiment of a communication system for access control
  • fig. 3 is a principle block diagram illustrating a second embodiment of a communication system for access control
  • fig. 4 is a simplified logic diagram for the access terminal illustrated in fig. 2 or the access terminal illustrated in fig. 3
  • fig. 5 is a simplified logic diagram for the control terminal illustrated in fig. 3
  • fig. 6 is an illustration of a home page for operation and set-up up of the system.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates an access terminal according to the invention, viewed from the front.
  • the access terminal 1 is built into a compact unit which in a typical application is arranged to be attached to an outer wall of a house, in connection with a door leading into the house.
  • a display 2 From the front can be seen a display 2, an operating device 3, a camera 4 and a preferably infrared light source 25.
  • the camera 4 is arranged for taking still pictures or video images of a person standing in front of the access terminal 1.
  • Fig. 2 is a principle block diagram illustrating a first embodiment of a communication system for access control according to the invention, and the environment interacting with the system.
  • the system is composed of an access terminal 1 for installing outside the door leading into a restricted area.
  • the access terminal 1 is arranged to communicate with a network 16 for mobile communication, which further has communication connection with an additional network 19, such as the Internet.
  • Figure 2 also illustrates mobile terminals 17, 18 which communicate with the system by means of the mobile telephone network 16.
  • the mobile terminal 17 is an ordinary mobile telephone for speech and text communication, while the mobile terminal 18 is a mobile telephone which is also arranged to display picture information on a display 23.
  • the mobile terminal 18 may alternatively be a PC or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) equipped for mobile communication.
  • Figure 2 also illustrates a computer 22 and a central storage device 20 which is connected to the Internet and communicates with the system by means of the Internet 19 and the mobile telephone network 16.
  • the access terminal 1 comprises a control device in the form of a microcontroller 6.
  • the access terminal 1 further comprises a display 2, a manual operating device 3, a video camera 4 and a mobile communication device 7. These components 2, 3, 4, 7 are all connected to the microcontroller 6.
  • the access terminal 1 preferably also comprises a loudspeaker 5, a microphone 26, a door position detector 21 for detecting whether a door is open or closed, and a light source 25, arranged to illuminate an object which is located in an imaging area in front of the camera 4.
  • These components 5, 21, 25, 26 are also connected to the microcontroller 6.
  • the display 2 is arranged to display information in the form of text and/or picture, controlled and fed from the microcontroller 6.
  • the display must be suitable for battery-operation, and have a low power consumption.
  • a bit map-LCD display is therefore well suited.
  • the display may be equipped with a lighting means, such as white LED's, which provide the best possible lighting effect with the least possible power consumption.
  • the manual operating device 3 normally consists of an electric switch, such as a push-button switch.
  • the operating device 3 emits a signal which can be read by the microcontroller 6.
  • the video camera 4 is arranged to provide first picture data to the microcontroller 6. It may, for example, be a CMOS video detector, equipped with a lens which projects the subject down on to a CMOS chip. The choice of a CMOS video detector is decisive for a low power consumption and low operating voltage. An example of such a CMOS video detector is PB-0101 from Photobit. Any control functions which the camera 4 may have, such as exposure time, picture format and picture transmission rate can also be controlled by output signals from the microcontroller 6.
  • the mobile communication device 7 is a transceiver circuit for mobile communication, arranged for providing two-way communication in a network 16 for mobile communication, typically a global, cordless network such as a GSM, GPRS or UMTS network.
  • a GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • the transceiver consists of a GSM Voiceband/baseband codec mixed-signal chip such as Analog Devices' AD6521 in combination with a GSM/GPRS controller such as Analog Devices' AD6522.
  • the radio-transceiver can be implemented by means of Analog Devices' OthelloTM chip-set and an integrated GSM dual-band antenna.
  • the mobile network 16 is further connected to an additional data network 19 such as the Internet.
  • an additional data network 19 such as the Internet.
  • This permits communication between the microcontroller 6 and an external computer 22 connected to the Internet 19, thus enabling data relating to control parameters, configuration and program changes to be downloaded from the computer 22 to the microcontroller 6, and similarly to be retrieved from the microcontroller 6 to the computer 22.
  • the loudspeaker 5 is arranged to acoustically reproduce an analog signal generated by the microcontroller 6. The signal may be amplified or processed in another way by intermediate circuits.
  • the door position detector 21 is arranged to generate a door position signal expressing whether a door is open or closed, and to transmit this signal to the microcontroller 6.
  • the detector is preferably an infrared or ultrasonic distance detector which senses the door's position by means of reflection.
  • the door position signal can be generated internally in processing circuits in the detector, or in software in the microcontroller 6 on the basis of a transmitted and reflected signal.
  • the detector 21 is composed of a microphone which picks up vibrations in air and/or door frames resulting from the movement of the door, in co-operation with a processing unit which is preferably implemented as software in the microcontroller 6, and which on the basis of the vibrations determines whether the door is being opened.
  • a processing unit which is preferably implemented as software in the microcontroller 6, and which on the basis of the vibrations determines whether the door is being opened.
  • the light source 25 is arranged to illuminate an object located in front of the camera 4, preferably with infrared light.
  • the light source preferably comprises one or more infrared light diodes.
  • the light source is controlled by means of a control signal emitted by the microcontroller 6. Infrared lighting enables the camera 4 in an acceptable manner to photograph a person at a given distance in front of the camera, even though the environment is dark, and without the lighting being visible to the eye.
  • the microcontroller 6 comprises a processor, a program memory
  • ROM/flash for storing the program code and fixed data
  • RAM/flash for storing transient or temporary data
  • the microcontroller 6 is preferably a standard electronic component, such as a micro RISC processor from Atmel AT90LS8515 which is suitable for operation on battery voltages of 3.3V and has different characteristics such as low power consumption in active and standby mode.
  • the program code contained in the program memory, and thereby the mode of operation for the microcontroller, will be unique to the invention. This will be explained in greater detail with reference to fig. 4.
  • the various elements in the access terminal 1 are supplied with electrical operating power from a suitable DC voltage delivered by a power supply which in its simplest form comprises an ordinary power transducer 29 which is supplied from the mains.
  • a power supply which in its simplest form comprises an ordinary power transducer 29 which is supplied from the mains.
  • the power supply advantageously comprises a chargeable battery 27, a solar cell panel 28 and a charging circuit 29.
  • Fig. 3 is a principle block diagram illustrating a second embodiment of a communication system for access control according to the invention, and the environment interacting with the system.
  • the system comprises an access terminal 1 for installation outside the door leading into a restricted area, and a control terminal 10 for installation within the area.
  • the two terminals 1, 10 are communicationally connected by means of a local, cordless, two-way communication connection 9.
  • the control terminal 10 communicates with a network for mobile communication 16, which is connected to an additional network 19 such as the Internet.
  • the embodiment in fig. 3 can be regarded as a variant of the embodiment illustrated in fig. 2, where the mobile communication device 7 is replaced by the combination of the local communication device 8 and the control terminal 10, which together provide the communication with the mobile network 16.
  • the control terminal 10 also performs additional functions.
  • the access terminal 1 comprises a local communication device 8, composed of an RF transceiver circuit for local communication.
  • the transceiver circuit 8 is arranged for cordless transmission of data supplied by the microcontroller 6 to a corresponding transceiver circuit 1 1 in a control terminal 10 located in the transceiver circuit's 8 coverage area. It is further arranged for cordless reception of data transmitted from a corresponding, external transceiver circuit 11 in the control terminal 10, and to deliver these data to the microcontroller 6.
  • the transceiver circuits 8, 11 must be capable of transferring data sets depending on the capacity of the corresponding transceiver circuit which acts as receiver. If video images have to be transmitted, it must be possible to transmit a minimum of 30.000 bits/second. Conditional on cost, a natural choice will be a Bluetooth transceiver such as ROK 101 007 from Ericsson.
  • Bluetooth transceivers operate in the ISM band on 2.4 - 2.5 GHz and can transmit up to 460.000 bits/second (Bluetooth release 1.0B).
  • Another alternative may be so-called WLAN transceivers which also transmit in the ISM band which employs the standard IEEE 803.1 lb.
  • the control terminal 10 is a separate unit for installation within the restricted area, e.g. inside the house. It comprises a control device in the form of a microcontroller 14, which is connected to a local communication device 11 and a mobile communication device 13.
  • the control terminal 10 preferably also comprises a loudspeaker 12, a data storage device 15 and a movement detector .
  • the component 37 is also connected to the microcontroller 14.
  • the local communication device 11 is a transceiver circuit for local communication, arranged for cordless transmission of data supplied by the microcontroller 14 to a corresponding transceiver circuit 8 in an access terminal located in the transceiver's 14 coverage area, and for cordless reception of data transmitted from the transceiver circuit 8 and supplying these data to the microcontroller 14. It is preferably of the same type as the transceiver circuit 8 mentioned above.
  • the mobile communication device 13 is a transceiver circuit for mobile communication, arranged for providing two-way communication in the mobile telephone network 16, such as a GSM, GPRS or UMTS network, corresponding to the mobile communication device 7 described in connection with the description of fig. 1.
  • the mobile telephone network 16 such as a GSM, GPRS or UMTS network
  • the mobile network 16 is connected to an additional data network 19 such as the Internet.
  • This permits communication between the microcontroller 14 and an external computer 22 connected to the Internet 19, thus enabling data relating to control parameters, configuration and program changes to be downloaded from the computer 22 to the microcontroller 14, and correspondingly to be retrieved from the microcontroller 14 to the computer 22.
  • the loudspeaker 12 is arranged to emit an acoustic signal as a result of a control signal generated by the microcontroller 14, or amplified or processed in another way by intermediate circuits.
  • the microcontroller 14 is arranged for generating a warning signal in the loudspeaker 12 as a result of an activating signal. It is also arranged to provide a speech signal which is picked up by the microphone 26 and transmitted via the local communication device 9.
  • the movement detector 37 is arranged to supply to the microcontroller 14 a signal expressing detection of movement in the area in which the control terminal 10 is located, particularly with a view to deciding whether there are persons in the area.
  • An ultrasonic movement detector is preferred which senses movements in the environment by means of ultrasound reflection.
  • the microcontroller 14 comprises essentially the same structural elements as the microcontroller 6 mentioned in the description of the access terminal 1.
  • the program code contained in the microcontroller's program memory, and thereby the mode of operation of the microcontroller 14, will, however, be unique to the invention. This will be explained in greater detail with reference to fig. 6.
  • Fig. 4 is a simplified logic diagram for the access terminal 1 illustrated in fig. 2 or fig. 3.
  • the states illustrated, indicated by circles, correspond to operational states for a program executed by the microcontroller 6.
  • a transition condition is indicated.
  • the access terminal 1 operates in a normal state 100 until an activation 102 takes place. This is normally implemented by operation of the push-button 5. The access terminal then goes to a decision state 1 10.
  • the transition 102 may alternatively be implemented as a result of a detected movement in the camera's imaging area.
  • the microcontroller 6 is provided with a program part which on execution processes the camera signal, detects changes in the recorded image and generates an activating signal which overrules the signal from the push-button 5.
  • the transition 102 may alternatively be implemented as a result of the fact that the mobile terminal 17; 18 makes an active call to the access terminal.
  • the access terminal acts as a monitoring system or an advanced "babysitter".
  • the state 1 10 it is decided whether a connection should be established from the access terminal 1 to a mobile terminal 17; 18 in the network 16.
  • the identity of the mobile terminal is stored in a part of the memory in the control device 6.
  • the state 1 10 is a zero state, and the condition is considered always fulfilled. In this case operation of the button 5 will automatically result in implementation of the transition 114 to the state 120, i.e. that the connection is established.
  • the signal from the door position detector 21 will preferably influence the condition for establishing the connection.
  • the transition 1 14 will typically be implemented if this signal indicates within a given time that the door has not been opened, thereby preventing connection from being established unnecessarily.
  • a two-way audio and video connection is established in the state 120 between the mobile communication device 7 and a mobile terminal 17; 18 in the network 16. If the access terminal 1 is in the form of the second embodiment illustrated in fig. 3, in the state 120 a start indicator signal is transmitted to the local communication device 8, which transmits this on to the control terminal 10.
  • the access terminal When connection has been established, or when the start indicator signal has been transmitted, the access terminal will continue to provide sound and/or picture until transmission is stopped by the fact that no more sound or movement are detected in the picture on the access terminal within a certain period, or that the connection is broken by the mobile terminal 17; 18. When the connection is broken, the access terminal returns to the normal state 100, transition 122.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a simplified logic diagram for the control terminal 10 illustrated in fig. 3.
  • the illustrated states correspond to different operating states for a program executed by the microcontroller 14.
  • a transition condition is indicated.
  • the control terminal 10 operates in a normal state 200 until it receives a start indicator from the access terminal 1 via the transceiver 11.
  • the start indicator is received as a result of the fact that the push-button 5 has been operated and the door has not been opened within a period of time, or alternatively that the access terminal 1 has been activated by means of movement detection in the video camera's imaging area or by a mobile terminal making an active call to the control terminal 10 for monitoring purposes.
  • the control terminal On receipt 202 of the start indicator the control terminal goes to state 210, where a sound signal is emitted if the start indicator is not due to a call from the mobile terminal, such as a ring signal, in the loudspeaker 12.
  • the control terminal 12 acts in this respect in the same way as an ordinary doorbell, where an acoustic signal is emitted for a period in the house as a result of a bell push being operated outside the door.
  • speech from the access terminal will also be passed to the loudspeaker 12, thus combining a ringing signal and speech.
  • the control terminal After a given delay the control terminal goes to the state 220, where the mobile terminal 17; 18 is called.
  • the identity of the mobile terminal is stored in a memory in the microcontroller 14. Several such identities can be stored, and the control device 14 can be arranged in such a manner that another identity is tried if contact is not obtained with a mobile terminal.
  • the control terminal goes to the state 230, where a connection is established between the access terminal 1 and the mobile terminal 17; 18 via the local communication device 9.
  • the control terminal is set up in such a manner that any lines to a mobile answering machine do not result in further calling of other mobile terminals on the list. If this option is given, it will be possible to leave a message on the resident's mobile answering machine in the usual manner. The control terminal will then automatically conclude the conversation after a pre-set maximum time, thus preventing anyone from leaving unduly long messages. If a call is not successfully made, the system will record an audio and video message and return to the starting point through the transition 224.
  • This video message may then be stored locally and an SMS message will be transmitted to a mobile terminal that a message has been left.
  • the message may also be sent as an e-mail with enclosure to a previously provided e-mail address, or it may be transmitted to a central server which supplies an administration service where the resident can obtain an overview via the Internet of the latest movements outside the door, as illustrated in figure 6.
  • Linked to the identities which are stored for the mobile terminals there are also prestored attribute data indicating whether the mobile terminal concerned is a text and speech terminal, such as an ordinary mobile telephone, or whether it also has the ability to receive and display picture information and/or record and transmit picture information.
  • the control device 14 establishes either a pure speech connection or a speech connection combined with either a one-way or two-way video connection with the mobile terminal concerned 17; 18 in the network 16.
  • Fig. 6 is an illustration of a home page for the resident supplied by a server 20 which is coupled to the Internet 19 and shows how it looks on a terminal coupled to the Internet.
  • the terminal may be a fixed terminal 22 or a mobile terminal 17; 18 via WAP, or a mobile video terminal. After logging on with user and password 31 , the personal page is shown to the user 30.
  • a log 32 of the latest movements and events for the access terminals linked to the system show whether it is normally activated sequences and the position thereof together with any events which were activated as alarm functions by the detection of movement by the video sensors.
  • audio/video recording 33 is played back. All set-up is carried out via a set-up menu 34 where it can be determined which mobile terminals have to be called, which access terminals are connected, etc.. The characteristics of each mobile terminal, indication of times for maximum length of message, time which should elapse before the mobile terminal is called, etc.
  • the system comprises an access terminal 1 and a control terminal 10 which communicate locally.
  • a larger number of access terminals such as 2, 3, 4 or more, may be employed in a system together with one and the same control terminal 10. This is particularly relevant if several doors have to be monitored in connection with one and the same building. In this case different ringing tones and functionality may be used, depending on which access terminal 1 is operated.
  • a monitoring function may only be implemented if movement is detected at night, while any movement at any time may activate a warning and the taking of pictures at a back door.
  • control devices 6, 14 are specified as being microcontrollers, but it should be understood that they may equally well consist of functional units where processor, memory and I/O units are connected, but are not necessarily integrated on one and the same chip. It should also be understood that one or more of the units which are stated to be connected to a microcontroller, such as for example a local communication device, may alternatively together with the microcontroller form an integral part of one and the same chip.
  • an access terminal 1 contains an operating device 3. It will be appreciated that several operating bodies 3 may be included in the same access terminal, if it is required that such a terminal should be capable of communicating with a larger number of control terminals, such as 2, 3, 4 or more. This is particularly relevant if a unit has to be mounted at a common door used by several persons or residents.
  • the detector 21 is preferably integrated in the access terminal 1. It lies within the scope of the invention that the detector may be a traditional proximity detector, e.g. a magnetic switch, which is physically located outside the terminal 1, but which is electrically connected with and thereby logically covered by the terminal 1.
  • the detector 37 is also preferably integrated in the control terminal 10. It lies within the scope of the invention that these may be physically located outside the terminal 10, but still be electrically connected with and thereby logically covered by the terminal 10.
  • the invention may equally well be employed for access control of different types of buildings, such as offices and shops, or for access control of outdoor areas such as backyards, where the device is installed in connection with a gate, or similarly for access control of parts of buildings, such as an individual room, e.g. a hotel room.
  • the access terminal 1 may be used as a general, portable monitoring unit for use in the area concerned, e.g. as a "babysitter".

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