Docking modules for controlling access to goods or services

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9875462
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15174363

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A docking module for use in a modular locking system includes a locking daughter board configured to selectively operate a locking mechanism into locking and unlocking positions. The docking module further includes an ID daughter board configured to interact with an identifier incorporated into a latching body of a tangible item in order to generate identification information regarding the tangible item. The ID daughter board is configured to transmit the identification information to a remote computer. The locking daughter board is configured to receive instructions from the remote computer regarding whether to selectively move the locking mechanism into the locking and unlocking positions.

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KIOSK INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC346 SOUTH ARTHUR AVENUE LOUISVILLE CO 80027

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Grow, Roger H Lafayette, US 16 160
Malone, Richard L Lafayette, US 10 101
Newsom, Charles Littleton, US 5 50

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