| CPC G07C 9/10 (2020.01) [G07C 9/27 (2020.01)] | 11 Claims |
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1. An access system that controls access to a restricted area, the access system comprising:
an openable access barrier;
a processor; and
a memory storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to:
receive notice of presence of a mobile device;
determine whether the mobile device is associated with an individual authorized for access through the barrier;
upon the mobile device not being associated with an individual authorized for access through the barrier, receive a mobile phone number from the mobile device and send an authentication code to the mobile phone number;
upon authenticating the mobile device, receive an entry code via the mobile device; and
manipulate the access barrier to allow access to a user of the mobile device.
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