US20110011314A1 - Modular access control system - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed generally to access control systems and specifically to portable access control systems.
- FIGS. 1 shows a perspective view of an access control system comprising a portable container, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2A shows an accessible panel along with a locking mechanism used in the portable container depicted in FIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2B shows a bar-like locking mechanism for locking the accessible panel depicted in FIG. 2A , according to one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 depicts a floor plan of the portable container shown in FIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an access control system including three portable containers, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 5 is floor plan of the access control system depicted in FIG. 4 showing some details about the features included in the access control system, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of an anchoring system for anchoring two or more portable containers together, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 7 is floor plan of an access control system, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is floor plan view of an access control device, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a front view and a perspective view of a portable container, according to embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a top cross-sectional view of the portable container, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a detailed top cross-sectional view of a passing room and a control room, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a passing room and a control room, according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a portable container 10 , according to an embodiment of the invention.
- the portable container 10 has a housing 12 , which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped. However, any other shape is also possible.
- the housing 12 can be made of a durable material (e.g., iron, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, reinforced plastics) or a combination of various materials.
- the portable container 10 can be made, for example, from corrugated steel and may include marine grade plywood flooring.
- the portable container 10 can also be made to withstand repeated lifting and placing.
- the portable container 10 can be configured to hold a cargo as large as 30 tons.
- the portable container 10 can be equipped to be securely towed by a vehicle.
- one or both ends of the portable container 10 can be equipped with hooks, links or the like to be towed by a vehicle.
- the portable container 10 can also be provided with forklift pockets, corner connectors or other types of attachments as may be useful for the transport or the anchorage of the portable container 10 .
- a security system to ensure that only authorized vehicles move the portable container 10 can also be included.
- the portable container 10 can be delivered to a user in a ready-made or turn-key state. In this case, if electricity is not required, the portable container 10 is ready to be used. If electricity is required, all that needs to be done to render the portable container 10 usable is the provision of electricity. In another embodiment, the portable container 10 can be customized by the user to meet specific needs of the user.
- the portable container 10 can be a standard shipping container.
- the standard shipping container can be a shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- the dimensions of a standard shipping container as defined by the ISO body can be, for example, 40 feet, 20 feet or 10 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8.5 feet high.
- the portable container 10 may also be provided with one or more openings 14 to allow entry and exit of persons, as will be explained in detail the following paragraphs.
- one or more lockable accessible panels or doors 16 may also be provided on one or more openings 17 in one or both sidewalls 18 of the portable container 10 .
- the opening 17 is a 9 feet wide by 7 feet high opening.
- the opening 17 can have any dimension, as desired.
- the opening 17 can be framed or reinforced with a framing material 19 .
- the framing material 19 can be any suitable material for framing structures including wood, metal, plastic or a composite material.
- the framing can be made for example of rectangular tubing or other suitable structure.
- the framing material 19 is used for structural reinforcement around the opening 17 as well as a joining material for joining two portable containers together. Specifically, when two containers 10 each having an opening 17 are brought together such that the openings 17 are communicating, the framing material 19 on one container 10 would abut against a wall of another container 10 to form a container-to-container interface seal.
- the framing 19 may be provided with a flexible material (e.g., a sponge material) such that when the container 10 presses against the other adjacent container 10 , the flexible material would be compressed and act as a gasket to create an atmosphere tight seal including a water tight seal.
- the lockable accessible panel 16 comprises three panel-sections 16 A, 16 B and 16 C (see FIG. 2A ).
- the three panels section 16 A, 16 B and 16 C are joined together using strips of material 16 D by fastening each strip 16 D onto two adjacent panel sections.
- the foot-print of the lockable accessible panel 16 is rendered smaller so as to occupy a small space for storage while expandable when needed to close the opening 17 .
- the lockable accessible panel 16 can be mounted on the sidewall 18 using one or more locking mechanisms 20 .
- the locking mechanism 20 can be any type of locking mechanism.
- the locking mechanism 20 can be a plurality of locks provided on a periphery of the accessible panel 16 so as to attach the panel 16 to the sidewall 18 .
- the locking mechanism 20 comprises a bar-like locking mechanism 21 and a movable center-lock 22 provided in the center of the bar-like locking mechanism 21 as depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the movable center-lock 22 latches the bar-like locking mechanism 21 to the accessible panel 16 .
- the bar-like locking mechanism 21 is rotatable by the movable center-lock 22 so as to allow the extremities 24 A and 24 B of the bar-like locking mechanism 21 to slide behind the sidewall 18 and latch onto the sidewall 18 .
- the bar-like locking mechanism 21 is fastened to the accessible panel 16 using the center-lock 22 (e.g., a bolt and a nut) so as to bring the extremities 24 A and 24 B of the bar-like locking mechanism against a lip or an edge of the sidewall 18 (shown in FIG. 1 ).
- the portable container 10 can be used as a stand-alone access control unit to control ingress or egress from and to a first area (e.g., secured area) 26 delimited by a fencing material 30 , through openings 14 .
- the fencing 30 or other material may be attached to the portable container 10 .
- the fencing 30 can be attached to the sidewalls 18 of the portable container 10 so as to surround the secured area 26 , as depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 . Therefore, the fencing 30 separates a second area (e.g., a non-secured area) 27 from the first area (secured area) 26 .
- the first area 26 is described herein as being the secured area and the second area 27 is described as being the non-secured area, it must be appreciated that the fencing 30 can also be arranged such that the first area 26 is the non-secured area and the second area 27 is the secured area.
- other features such as natural barriers (e.g., bodies of water, ridges, etc.) or other barriers (e.g., walls, etc.) may be employed to separate the first area 26 from the second area 27 .
- two or more portable containers 10 may be connected to each other to form the access control system.
- the one or more openings 17 in the one or more portable containers 10 may be opened by removing the accessible panels 16 and the portable containers 10 are placed adjacent to each other so as to allow communication between the portable containers 10 through the one or more openings 17 .
- opening 17 A in portable container 10 A is opened by removing an accessible panel (not shown) provided in a sidewall of the portable container 10 A
- openings 17 B and 17 C in portable container 10 B are opened by removing accessible panels (not shown) provided in each of the sidewalls of the portable container 10 B
- opening 17 D is opened by removing an accessible panel (not shown) provided in a sidewall of the portable container 10 C.
- the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C are arranged such that opening 17 A communicates with opening 17 B and opening 17 C communicates with opening 17 D.
- one or more anchoring device 31 can be used to attach the portable container 10 A to adjacent portable container 10 B and can be used to attach portable container 10 B to adjacent portable container 10 C.
- the anchoring device 31 is used to anchor the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C to each other.
- the anchoring device 31 comprises two links 32 A and 32 B and a ratcheting device 33 linked to the two links 32 A and 32 B.
- the link 32 A is fastened to a sidewall of one of the portable containers 10 A, 10 B, 10 C (e.g., portable container 10 A) and the link 32 B is fastened to a sidewall of another portable container (e.g., portable container 10 B).
- the links 32 A and 32 B include one or more holes 34 through which the ratcheting device 33 can be connected to the links 32 A and 32 B.
- the ratcheting device 33 has one or more levers 35 which when pivoted back and forth allow the ratcheting device to bring the two links 32 A and 32 B closer to each other and hence bring the two portable containers 10 A and 10 B closer to each other.
- the space in each of the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C can be tailored for a specific need.
- the spaces in the portable containers 10 A and 10 C can be used as passing rooms for individual to access a first area (e.g., a secured area) 26 delimited by the fencing material 30 from a second area (e.g., non-secured area) 27 .
- the space in portable container 10 B can be used as a control room in which one or more guards or supervisors may be located to control the movement of people through the passing rooms in the portable containers 10 A and 10 C.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 show a configuration in which a container configured as a control room (container 10 B) being disposed between two containers configured as passing rooms (containers 10 A and 10 C), other configurations are also possible.
- two or more containers configured as passing rooms can be disposed next to each other (e.g., the container 10 A can be disposed adjacent to container 10 C).
- a container configured as a control room e.g., container 10 B
- the arrangement need not include the control room.
- the architecture of the access control system being modulable and flexible, any arrangement of any one or more containers configured as passing rooms and any one or more containers configured as control rooms is within the scope of the present invention.
- the juxtaposed portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C can be used as an access control system to control ingress or egress from and to the first area (secured area) 26 delimited by the fencing material 30 .
- the fencing 30 or other material may be attached to sidewall 18 A of the portable container 10 A and to sidewall 18 B of the portable container 10 C, to surround the secured area 26 , as depicted in FIG. 4 .
- openings 14 A of the portable container 10 A or pass through openings 14 C of the portable container 10 C can also be provided in the portable container 10 B to allow separate entry into or exit from the control room of the access control device for the one or more guards or supervisors.
- the guards or supervisors can also enter into the control room in the portable container 10 B through any one of openings 14 A and openings 14 C by passing through the opening ( 17 A, 17 B) or by passing through the opening ( 17 C, 17 D).
- one or more portable containers can be used as passing rooms to allow controlled movement of individuals into and out of the first area (the secured area) 26 .
- the containers 10 A and 10 C comprise passing rooms 40 A and 40 C, respectively.
- the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C control the movement of people between the first area (the secured area) 26 and the second area (the non-secured area) 27 .
- the passing room 40 A communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 and the second area (the non-secured area) 27 through doors 14 A. Specifically, the passing room 40 A communicates with the second area (non-secured area) 27 via a first opening 14 A 1 and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via a second opening 14 A 2 .
- the passing room 40 C communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 and the second area (the non-secured area) 27 through doors 14 C. Specifically, the passing room 40 C communicates with the second area (the non-secured area) 27 via a first opening 14 C 1 and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via a second opening 14 C 2 .
- the first opening 14 A 1 is spaced apart from the second opening 14 A 2 , in the passing room 40 A, so as to define a walkway 42 A in-between.
- the first opening 14 C 1 is spaced apart from the second opening 14 C 2 , in the passing room 40 C, so as to define a walkway 42 C in-between.
- a closing device 44 e.g., a door, shutters or the like
- a security sensing device for safeguarding the closing device 44 can be employed.
- the portable container 10 A can comprise at least one barrier device 46 A and the portable container 10 C can comprise at least one barrier device 46 C.
- the barrier device 46 A can be arranged inside of the passing room 40 A so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 40 A.
- the barrier device 46 C can be arranged inside of the passing room 40 C so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 40 C.
- a turnstile e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile
- a turnstile is employed as a barrier device 46 A, 46 C of the portable containers 10 A, 10 B, respectively.
- barrier devices may be used to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 42 A, 42 C.
- a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates, or the like may be used as a barrier device 46 A, 46 C.
- the barrier device 46 A is located inside the walkway 42 A, defining a first space 50 A 1 between the barrier device 46 A and the first opening 14 A 1 , and defining a second space 50 A 2 between the barrier device 46 A and the second opening 14 A 2 .
- the barrier device 46 C is located inside the walkway 42 C, defining a first space 50 C 1 between the barrier device 46 C and the first opening 14 C 1 , and defining a second space 50 C 2 between the barrier device 46 A and the second opening 14 C 2 .
- the passing room 40 A, 40 C can include one or more security devices 52 A, 52 C issuing permission for a person to pass through the passing room 42 A, 42 B, respectively.
- the security device 52 A, 52 C can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., shortwave scanners), one or more biometric readers, one or more iris scanners, one or more fingerprint or palm readers, one or more explosive detectors, one or more physical or facial recognition terminology, one or more electronic key locks, or one or more mechanical key locks, or any combination of two or more thereof.
- the security device 52 A, 52 C can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., short
- the security device 52 A, 52 C can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual or guard 56 proximate to the barrier device 46 A, 46 C to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses, etc.).
- the security device 52 A may be located in the first space 50 A 1 and also in the second space 50 A 2 of the passing room 42 A.
- the security device 52 C may be located in the first space 50 C 1 and also in the second space 50 C 2 of the passing room 42 C.
- Security devices 52 A, 52 C can also be included inside or outside of the respective passing rooms 40 A and 40 C.
- each of the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C can comprise lighting.
- lighting 54 A can be provided in the first space 50 A 1 and/or the second space 50 A 2 of passing room 40 A and lighting 54 C can be provided in the first space 50 C 1 and/or in the second space 50 C 2 of the passing room 40 C.
- Heat curtains can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, any one of openings 14 A 1 , 14 A 2 , 14 C 1 and 14 C 1 .
- a cover material (e.g., an awning) 23 may also be provide in the vicinity, for example above, of any one of openings 14 A 1 , 14 A 2 , 14 C 1 and 14 C 1 .
- a floor lining 25 may also be provided in the vicinity, for example at a foot, of any one of openings 14 A 1 , 14 A 2 , 14 C 1 and 14 C 2 .
- the awning 23 can be a retractable sheet of flexible material or a removable panel or the like, or can be permanent.
- the floor lining 25 can be, for example, a non-skid rubber liner or grating, or the like.
- the portable container 10 B is used as a control room.
- a control room 40 B is provided in the portable container 10 B for housing one or more guards 56 or supervisors 57 .
- the control room 40 B can include a detection system 58 .
- the detection system can be used to check items carried by individuals when passing through the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C.
- the detection system comprises a detection device 59 for scanning objects carried by the individuals.
- the detection system 58 can also comprise a conveyor 60 for transporting the objects into the detection device 58 .
- the detection devices can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) or a chemical device for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C.
- an electromagnetic device e.g., an x-ray machine
- a chemical device for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C.
- any other sort of detection device can be employed.
- the detection system 58 can be placed near one of the openings 14 B 1 or 14 B 2 so as to allow an individual passing through one of the passing rooms 40 A or 40 C to place in or retrieve from the detection system 58 his/her belongings.
- control room 40 B can also include a control panel 45 to control the barrier device(s) 46 A and/or 46 C and the security device(s) 52 A and/or 52 C in order for the guard 56 or supervisor 57 to monitor the passing room 40 A and/or 40 C while staying in the control room 40 B.
- the control panel 42 can comprise an alarm device 47 which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passing room 40 A and/or the passing room 40 C.
- the control room 40 B is located between the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C. In this way the guard 56 and/or the supervisor 57 in control room 40 C can observe the inside of the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C. The guard 56 and/or the supervisor 57 can take the appropriate action to address any situation that may occur in any of the passing room 40 A, the passing room 40 C and/or the control room 40 B.
- control room 40 B can also comprise lighting 54 B.
- lighting 54 B can be provided in three areas of the control room.
- heat curtains can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, of opening 14 B 1 and/or 14 B 2 .
- an awning 23 and or a floor lining may also be provided in the vicinity, for example above or at the foot of the opening 14 B 1 and/or 14 B 2 .
- One or more air conditioning units can be provided in the control device, for example, provided in any one of the passing rooms 40 A and 40 C and/or the control room 40 B.
- the one or more air conditioning units can be installed, for example, on a roof of any one of the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C.
- the control room can also be provided with various amenities and utilities such as the provision of one or more telephone jacks, one or more computer outlets, one or more cable outlets, one or more electrical outlets, or any combination of two or more thereof.
- one or more openings 15 A, 15 B can be provided in both containers 10 A and 10 B for communicating between the passing room 40 A and control room 40 B and in both containers 10 B and 10 C for communicating between the passing room 40 C and the control room 40 B.
- the openings 15 A, 15 B can be used as a handicap access to redirect handicapped or disabled individuals to pass through the control room 40 B instead of one of the passing rooms 40 A or 40 C as a handicapped or disabled individual may have a difficulty passing through the barrier device 46 A or the barrier device 46 C or difficulty using (e.g., reaching, seeing, etc.) security device 52 A or security device 52 C.
- the portable containers 10 A, 10 B or 10 C can be put on a vehicle or trailer and transported or towed to reach a specific destination. By arranging the portable container in the manner described above, the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C can be used to control access to an area.
- the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C may be used in a setting where control of access to a specific area may be needed.
- the specific area can be a work site where access of personnel to the work site can be controlled. A worker may carry an access device which when read by the security device may allow or deny access to the work site.
- the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C may also be used by people that do not have an access device, but who must pass through security to enter a venue (e.g., an outside concert or the like).
- the portable containers 10 A, 10 B and 10 C are being used in conjunction with an access device, when a person approaches the passing room 40 A in portable container 10 A from, for example, the second area 27 and enters through the opening 14 A 1 , the person can stay in the first space 50 A 1 in the walkway 42 A and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to the security device 52 A.
- an access device e.g., identification or electronically read card
- the security device 52 A is located inside the passing room 40 A, the chance that the person will lose or break an identification card or device is decreased because the person does not need to expose the identification card or device outside of the portable container 10 A.
- the barrier device 46 A remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by the security device 52 A. Once a person is approved by the security device 52 A, the barrier device 46 A is unlocked and the person can go through the barrier device 46 A. If a person is not approved by the security device 54 , the barrier device 46 A continues to be kept locked, and the control panel 45 can give an alarm to the guard 56 and/or the supervisor 57 via the alarm device 47 .
- the individual in the case where an individual is coming from the second area 27 (e.g., a non-secure area) and intending to enter into the first area 26 (e.g., a secure area), the individual must pass through the passing room 40 A or the passing room 40 C by entering through opening 14 A 1 or opening 14 C 1 .
- the individual Before entering through, for example, the opening 14 A 1 of the passing room 40 A in the portable container 10 A, the individual may deposit his/her belongings at one end of conveyor 60 through the opening 14 B 1 , to be scanned by the detection system 58 .
- the opening 14 B 1 can be, for example, a window or trap door, or the like.
- the individual in the case where an individual is coming from the first area 26 (e.g., a non-secure area) and intending to enter into the second area 27 (e.g., a secure area), the individual must pass through the passing room 40 A or the passing room 40 C by entering through opening 14 A 2 or opening 14 C 2 .
- the individual being in area 50 A 2 may deposit his/her belongings at a table 61 to be screened by the one or more guards 56 or the one or more supervisors 57 . If deemed necessary by the guards 56 or the supervisor 57 , the belongings of the individual may be sent for scanning using detection system 58 .
- the belongings can be placed at one end of conveyor 60 to be guided into the detection device 59 for scanning. While the belongings of the individual are being scanned, the individual may present an access device to the security device 52 A to pass the barrier device 46 A. Once the individual has passed through the barrier device 46 A and the individual is in area 50 A 1 , the individual may exit through the opening 14 A 1 to enter into the secured area 27 . The individual may then pickup his/her belongings at an other end of the conveyor 60 through opening 14 B 1 .
- the portable container 10 A when an individual approaches the passing room 40 A from an area 26 (e.g., a non-secure area) and enters through opening 14 A 2 , the individual can go through the security device 52 A (e.g., a magnetometer). The individual enters area 50 A 2 in which the individual may be subject to additional screening.
- the barrier device 46 A can be the same device as the security device 52 A (e.g., the metal detector).
- a separate barrier device 46 A can be used to stop persons from accessing the second area (e.g., a secure area) 27 . The barrier device 46 A remains locked or closed until the guard 56 or the supervisor 57 authorizes the individual to enter the secured area 27 .
- the barrier device 46 A is unlocked and the individual can go through the bather device 46 A. If the individual is not approved, the barrier device 46 A continues to be kept locked, and the control panel 45 in the control room 40 B can give an alarm to the guard 56 and/or the supervisor 57 via the alarm device 47 and the guard 56 can instruct the individual to go back to non-secured area 26 or show additional credentials. Alternatively, the barrier device 46 A can remain open until locked by the guard 56 or the supervisor 57 .
- FIG. 7 is floor plan of the access control system, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Similarly to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 5 , three portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C are juxtaposed next to each other. The portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C are arranged such that opening 72 A in portable container 70 A communicates with opening 72 B in portable container 70 B and opening 72 C in portable container 70 B communicates with opening 72 D in portable container 70 C.
- the space in each of the portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C can be tailored for a specific need.
- the spaces in the portable containers 70 A and 70 C can be used as passing rooms for individuals to access a second area (e.g., a secured area) 27 delimited by the fencing material 30 from a first area (e.g., non-secured area) 26 .
- the space in portable container 70 B can be used as a control room.
- the space in portable container 70 B can be configured to house a detection system 73 for scanning belonging of individuals passing through the passing rooms of portable container 70 A and 70 C.
- the containers 70 A and 70 C comprise passing rooms 74 A and 74 C, respectively.
- the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C control the movement of people between the first area (the non secured area) 26 and the second area (the secured area) 27 .
- the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C can be similar in many aspects to the passing rooms 40 A and 40 B in portable containers 10 A and 10 B described in the previous paragraphs.
- the portable container 70 A comprises entrance doorway 80 A 1 and exit doorway 80 A 2 and the portable container 70 C comprises entrance doorway 80 C 1 and exit doorway 80 C 2 through which an individual enter from area (e.g., non secured area) 26 and exit into area (e.g., secured area) 27 .
- the portable container 70 A can comprise at least one barrier device 76 A and the portable container 10 C can comprise at least one barrier device 76 C.
- the barrier device 76 A can be arranged inside of the passing room 74 A so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 7 A.
- the barrier device 76 C can be arranged inside of the passing room 74 C so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 74 C.
- a turnstile e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile
- a turnstile is employed as a barrier device 76 A, 76 C of the portable containers 70 A, 70 B, respectively.
- barrier devices may be used to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 74 A, 74 C.
- a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates, or the like may be used as a barrier device 76 A, 76 C.
- the passing room 74 A, 74 C can include one or more security devices 78 A 1 , 78 A 2 , 78 C 1 , 78 C 2 issuing permission for a person to pass through doorway 80 A 2 , 80 C 2 , respectively.
- the security device 78 A 1 , 78 A 2 , 78 C 1 , 78 C 2 can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., shortwave scanners), one or more biometric readers, one or more iris scanners, one or more fingerprint or palm readers, one or more physical or facial recognition terminology, one or more electronic key locks, or one or more mechanical key locks, or any combination of two or more thereof.
- one or more card readers such as a magnetometer or the like
- weapon detectors such as a magnetometer or the like
- x-ray scanners such as a magnetometer or the like
- radiofrequency scanners e.g., shortwave scanners
- biometric readers e.g., iris scanners
- fingerprint or palm readers e.g., one or more fingerprint or palm readers
- the security device 78 A 1 , 78 A 2 , 78 C 1 , 78 C 2 can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual or guard proximate to the doorway 80 A 1 and/or 80 A 2 , 80 C 1 and/or 80 C 2 to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses, etc.).
- the security device 78 A 2 may be located in the space between the barrier 76 A and the exit doorway 80 A 2 and the security device 78 A 1 located in the space between the entrance doorway 80 A 1 and the barrier device 76 A.
- the security device 78 C 2 may be located in the space between the barrier 76 C and the exit doorway 80 C 2 and the security device 78 C 1 can be located in the space between the entrance doorway 80 C 1 and the barrier device 76 C.
- the passing room 74 A, 74 C can also include one or more explosive and/or weapon detection device 79 A, 79 C, respectively.
- the one or more explosive and/or weapon detection device may be located, for example, in the space between the entrance doorway 80 A 1 and the barrier device 76 A in the passing room 74 A and in the space between the entrance doorway 80 C 1 and the barrier device 76 C in the passing room 74 C.
- the one or more explosive and/or weapon detection device 79 A, 79 C may also be located in the space between the barrier device 76 A and the exit doorway 80 A 2 and may also be located in the space between the barrier device 76 C and the exit doorway 80 C 2 in the passing room 74 C.
- the one or more (for example two) explosive and/or weapon detection devices 79 A in passing room 74 A can be separated by a wall 71 A and/or the one or more (for example two) explosive and/or weapon detection devices 79 C in passing room 74 C can be separated by a wall 71 C.
- the walls 71 A and 71 C can be provided to separate the one or more explosion detection zones 79 A, 79 C so as to increase the number of individuals processed through the respective passing rooms 74 A and 74 C.
- the portable container 70 B can be used as a control room.
- a control room 74 B is provided in the portable container 70 B for housing one or more detection systems 73 .
- the detection system 73 can be used to check items carried by individuals when passing through the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C.
- the detection system 73 comprises one or more detection devices 75 for scanning objects carried by the individuals.
- the detection system 73 can also comprise one or more conveyors 77 for transporting the objects into and out of the detection device 75 .
- the detection device 75 can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C, a chemical detection device or any other kind of detector.
- the conveyor 77 can be configured as an L-shape.
- a first end 77 A of the L-shaped conveyor 77 can be positioned in the passing room 74 A so as to allow individuals to place their belongings for scanning.
- a second end 77 B of the L-shaped conveyor 77 can be positioned outside the control room 74 B in the area 27 .
- the L-shaped conveyor can thus guide the belongings placed at the first end 77 A through the detection device 75 and through an opening 80 B in the portable container 70 B before reaching the second end 77 B where the individual can pick up the scanned belongings.
- the control room 74 B is located between the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C.
- One or more guards can be posted in the control room 74 B to monitor the detection system 73 , observe the inside of the passing rooms 74 A and 74 C and/or manually scan the belongings of the individuals passing through the passing rooms 74 A and 74 B.
- the one or more guards can take appropriate action to address any situation that may occur in any of the passing room 74 A, the passing room 74 C and/or the control room 74 B.
- one or more openings 81 A, 81 B can be provided in both containers 70 A and 70 B for communicating between the passing room 74 A and control room 74 B and provided in both containers 70 B and 70 C for communicating between the passing room 74 C and the control room 74 B.
- the openings 81 A, 81 B can be used as a handicap access to redirect handicapped or disabled individuals to pass through the control room 74 B instead of one of the passing rooms 74 A or 74 C as a handicapped or disabled individual may have a difficulty passing through the barrier device 76 A or the barrier device 76 C or difficulty using (e.g., reaching, seeing, etc.) security device 78 A 2 or security device 78 C 2 .
- the portable containers 70 A, 70 B or 70 C can be put on a vehicle or trailer and transported or towed to reach a specific destination.
- the portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C can be used to control access to an area.
- the portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C may be used in a setting where control of access to a specific area may be needed.
- the specific area can be a work site where access of personnel to the work site can be controlled.
- a worker may carry an access device which when read by a security device may allow or deny access to the work site.
- the portable containers 70 A, 70 B and 70 C may also be used by individuals that do not have an access device, but who must pass through security to enter a venue (e.g., an outside concert or the like).
- the individual in the case where an individual is coming from the first area 26 (in this case the non-secured area) and intending to enter into the second area 27 (in this case the secured area), the individual must pass through the passing room 74 A or the passing room 74 C by entering through doorway 80 A 1 or 80 C 1 .
- the individual After entering through, for example, the opening 80 A 1 of the passing room 74 A in the portable container 70 A, the individual may deposit his/her belongings at the first end 77 A of the conveyor 77 to be guided to the detection device 75 for scanning. While the belongings of the individual are being scanned by the detection device 75 , the individual may be scanned for presence of explosives or weapons with the explosive/weapons detection device 79 A.
- the individual may submit to a scan by the security device 78 A 1 (for example an iris scan device or a finger scan device or the like) to pass the barrier device 76 A.
- the security device 78 A 1 for example an iris scan device or a finger scan device or the like
- the individual may be required to present an access device to the security device 78 A 2 (e.g., a card swipe device or the like) to exit through the doorway 80 A 2 to enter into the secured area 27 .
- the individual may then pickup his/her belongings at the second end 77 B of the conveyor 77 .
- FIG. 8 is floor plan view of an access control device using a portable container, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
- the portable container 90 has a housing 92 , which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped.
- the portable container 90 can have same general characteristics as container 10 described in the above paragraphs.
- the portable container can be a standard shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- the portable container 90 comprises passing room 94 .
- the passing room 94 control the movement of people between a first area (for example the secured area) 26 and a second area (for example the non-secured area) 27 .
- the first area 26 and the second area 27 are separated by a fence or barrier 30 .
- the barrier 30 can be, for example, attached to sidewalls of the portable container 90 .
- the passing room 94 communicates with the second area (non-secured area) 27 via a first opening 96 A and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via a second opening 96 B.
- the first opening 96 A is spaced apart from the second opening 96 B, in the passing room 94 , so as to define a walkway 98 in-between.
- a closing device 99 (e.g., a door, shutters or the like) may be employed to close the openings 96 A and 96 B.
- a security sensing device for safeguarding the closing device 99 can be employed.
- the first and second openings 96 A and 96 B are provided inside the portable container 90 .
- the first and second openings 96 A and 96 B can be provided in respective walls 97 A and 97 B which are constructed inside the portable container 90 .
- the walls 97 A and 97 B can be recessed relative to opening 93 of the portable container 90 .
- the opening 93 of the portable container 90 can be closed, for example, with an already existing door in the portable container 90 .
- the portable container 90 may originally be provided with one or more doors on each opposite side of the container.
- the recessed closing device 99 provided on recessed walls 97 A and 97 B and any associated security sensing device can be, for example, isolated from outside environmental elements when the portable container 90 is not in use.
- the portable container is not provided with any external openings other than opening 93 which can be closed with doors.
- the doors in the opening 93 By closing the doors in the opening 93 , the portable container 90 being closed on all sides, can be viewed from the outside as a regular shipping container as the internal structure of the portable container 90 is hidden from outside view. This feature provides additional security for the structure as well as other components inside the container when the portable container is not in use.
- the access control device can be handled as a regular portable container, for example, during shipping.
- the portable container 90 can comprise at least one barrier device.
- the portable container 90 comprises two barrier devices 100 A and 100 B.
- the barrier devices 100 A, 100 B can be arranged inside of the passing room 94 so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 94 .
- a turnstile e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile
- barrier devices 100 A and 100 B is employed as barrier devices 100 A and 100 B.
- other types of barrier devices may be used to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 94 .
- a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates, or the like may be used as the barrier devices 100 A and 100 B.
- the barrier devices 100 A and 100 B are located inside the walkway 98 and partition the walkway 98 into a first, a second and third spaces 102 A, 102 B and 102 C.
- the first space 102 A is defined as a space between the barrier device 100 A and the first opening 96 A.
- the second space 102 B is defined as a space between the barrier device 100 A and the barrier device 100 B.
- the third space is defined as a space between the barrier device 100 B and the second opening 96 B.
- the first space 102 A is used as a screening area
- the second space 102 B is used a detection zone for explosives, weapons, metal, drugs and/or other materials
- the third space 102 C is used as an intermediary area before accessing the second area (e.g., the secured area) 26 .
- the passing room 94 can include one or more security devices 104 A, 104 B issuing permission for a person to pass through the passing room 94 .
- the security devices 104 A, 104 B can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., shortwave scanners), one or more biometric readers, one or more iris scanners, one or more fingerprint or palm readers, one or more explosive detectors, one or more physical or facial recognition terminology, one or more electronic key locks, or one or more mechanical key locks, or any combination of two or more thereof.
- the security devices 104 A, 104 B can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., shortwave
- the security device 104 A, 104 B can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual or guard 56 proximate to the barrier devices 100 A, 100 B to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses, etc.).
- the security device 104 A may be located in the first space 102 A and the security device 104 B may be located in the third space 102 C of the passing room 94 .
- security devices 104 A, 104 B can also be provided in the space between the opening 93 of the portable container and the respective opening 96 A and 96 B provided inside the portable container.
- the passing room 94 can comprise various amenities such as lighting, water, air conditioning, etc.
- interior lighting 110 can be provided in the first space 102 A, the second space 102 B and/or the third space 102 C.
- flood lighting 111 can also be provided outside the passing room 94 to illuminate the exterior of the passing room 98 .
- heat curtains 112 can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, any one of openings 96 A and 96 B.
- One or more air conditioning units 113 can also be provided to control the temperature inside the passing room 94 .
- Electrical power can be provided via power connection 114 so as to operate various electrical amenities and other electrical powered systems in the passing room 94 .
- the first space 102 A is used as a screening area
- the second space 102 B is used a detection zone
- the third space is used as an intermediary area before accessing the second area (e.g., the secured area) 26 .
- the screening area can, for example, include detection system 105 for scanning items carried by individuals when passing through passing room 94 .
- the detection system 105 can comprise a detection device 106 for scanning objects carried by the individuals and a conveyor 107 for transporting the objects into the detection device 106 .
- the detection device 106 can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passing room 94 , a chemical detector and/or any other kind of detector.
- an electromagnetic device e.g., an x-ray machine
- the detection device 106 can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passing room 94 , a chemical detector and/or any other kind of detector.
- the first space (screening area) 102 A can also include a control panel 108 to control the barrier device(s) 100 A and/or 100 B and the security device(s) 104 A and/or 104 B in order for a guard 109 to monitor the passing room 94 while staying in the first space (screening area) 102 A.
- the control panel 108 can comprise an alarm device which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passing room 94 .
- the portable container 90 can be used to control access of personnel to the a work site.
- a worker may carry an access device which when read by the security device may allow or deny access to the work site.
- other uses are possible.
- the individual can stay in the first space 102 A in the walkway 98 and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to the security device 104 A.
- an access device e.g., identification or electronically read card
- the individual Prior to presenting the access device to the security device 104 A, the individual places his/her belongings on the conveyor 107 to be scanned by the detection device 106 . After scanning of the belongings of the individual, the individual can pick up his/her belongings and can proceed and present the access device to the security device 104 A.
- the barrier device 100 A remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by the security device 104 A. Once the individual is approved by the security device 104 A, the barrier device 100 A is unlocked and the individual can go through the barrier device 100 A to enter into second space (detection area) 102 B. If a person is not approved by the security device 104 A, the barrier device 100 A remains locked, and the control panel 108 can give an alarm to the guard 109 .
- the individual is scanned for explosives, weapons, metal, drugs or the like, using a detection device such as, but not limited to, a magnetometer or the like. If a trace of contraband is detected on the individual, the control panel 108 can give an alarm to the guard 109 and shuts both barrier devices 100 A and 100 B. In this way the second space between the barrier devices 100 A and 100 B can function as a “trap” that traps the individual on which a trace of contraband is detected in the second space between the two shut barrier devices 100 A and 100 B.
- a detection device such as, but not limited to, a magnetometer or the like.
- the individual may be released through one or more doorways or emergency exits 101 A or 101 B for a more detailed screening and evaluation by additional guards upon summoned by guard 109 . In this way, a flow of individuals through the first space 102 A and the second space 102 B may not be interrupted. If the individual does not carry any contraband, the barrier device 100 B can be opened and the individual can proceed to exit from the second space (detection area) 102 B via barrier device 100 B to enter into the third space 102 C. In one embodiment, the barrier devices 100 A and 100 B are uni-directional turnstiles.
- the individual when the individual is in the detection area 102 B, the individual can only exit through the barrier device 100 B and the individual cannot exit through the barrier device 100 A as this barrier device is only activated in one direction (entry direction).
- the individual When the individual is in the third space 102 C, the individual can present the access device to the security device 104 B.
- the security device 104 B controls the opening or closing of the closing device 99 (e.g., a door, shutters or the like) that is employed to close the openings 96 B.
- the closing device 99 of opening 96 B remains closed until the access device is successfully read by the security device 104 B.
- the closing device 99 Once the identity of the individual is confirmed by the security device 104 B, the closing device 99 is unlocked and the individual can go through the opening 96 B to enter into the first area (secured area) 26 .
- two or more standard shipping containers are filled with material to be shipped at a first location. Then, the two or more containers are shipped to a second location. The two or more containers are next unloaded at the second location. Next, the two or more containers are configured as an access control system after the two or more containers are unloaded.
- a first container in the two or more containers is outfitted to function as a passing room while a second container in the two or more containers is placed adjacent the first container and is outfitted to function as a control room.
- the second location can be overseas from the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a front view and a perspective view of a portable container 210 , according to embodiments of the invention.
- the portable container 210 has housing 220 , which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped. However, any other shape is also possible.
- the housing 220 can be made of a durable material (e.g., iron, stainless steel), enabling the portable container 210 to be securely towed by a vehicle.
- One or both ends of the portable container 210 can be equipped to be towed by a vehicle.
- a security system to ensure that only authorized vehicles move the portable container 210 can also be included.
- fencing 263 or other material may be attached to the portable container 210 to surround a secured area 262 (e.g., see FIG. 13 ).
- FIG. 11 illustrates a top cross-sectional view of the portable container 210 , according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the portable container 210 comprises at least one passing room 230 , which is provided for controlling and directing the movement of people between two areas.
- the portable container 210 can also comprise at least one control room 240 , for housing a guard or supervisor.
- the portable container 210 can be a standard shipping container.
- the standard shipping container can be a shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- the shipping container can include the following features: made from corrugated steel; heavy steel framed to withstand repeated lifting and placing; able to hold a cargo as large as 30 tons; marine grade plywood flooring; lockable accessible doors on one or both sides of the shipping container; forklift pockets; corner connectors; or a venting system; or any combination thereof.
- the portable container 210 can be delivered to a user in a ready-made or turn-key state. In this case, if electricity is not required, the portable container 210 is ready to be used. If electricity is required, all that needs to be done to render the portable container 210 usable is the provision of electricity. In another embodiment, the portable container can be customized by the user to meet specific needs of the user.
- FIG. 12 is a detailed top cross-sectional view of a passing room 230 and a control room 240 , according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the passing room 230 controls the movement of people between area 260 and another area 262 .
- a fence 263 can also be used to separate areas 260 and 262 in locations where the portable containers 210 are not used.
- the passing room 230 has at least a first opening 232 , and at least a second opening 234 , which in one embodiment is on a side opposite the first opening 232 .
- the first opening 232 , second opening 234 , and additional openings can be located on any side of the passing room 230 , including being located on the same side of the passing room 230 .
- the second opening 234 is spaced apart from the first opening 232 so as to define a walkway 236 in-between.
- a closing device 233 e.g., a door, shutters
- a security sensing device for safeguarding the closing device 233 can be employed.
- the portable container 210 can comprise at least one barrier device 238 in the inside of the passing room 230 , which restricts a person's movement through the passing room 230 .
- a turnstile e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile
- other barrier device may be used to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 230 .
- a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates may be used as a barrier device.
- the barrier device 238 is located inside the walkway 236 , defining a first space 250 between the barrier device 238 and the first opening 232 , and defining a second space 252 between the barrier device 238 and the second opening 234 .
- the passing room 230 can alternatively include at least one security device 254 issuing permission for a person to pass through the passing room 230 .
- the security device 254 can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, metal detectors, biometric readers, iris scanners, fingerprint or palm readers, explosive and/or weapon detectors, physical or facial recognition terminology, electronic key locks, or mechanical key locks, or any combination thereof.
- the security device 254 can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual proximate to the barrier device 238 to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses).
- a security device 254 is located in the first space 250 and also in the second space 252 . Security devices 254 can be included inside or outside of the passing room.
- the passing room 230 can also comprise lighting.
- a control room 240 is provided for housing a guard or supervisor.
- the control room 240 can include a control panel 242 to control the barrier device(s) 238 and the security device(s) 254 in order for a guard or supervisor to monitor the passing room while staying in the control room 240 .
- the control panel 242 can comprise an alarm device 243 which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passing room 230 .
- the control room 240 and the passing room 230 are separated by at least one wall 212 .
- the wall 212 can comprise at least one window 214 , so that a guard in the control room 240 can observe the inside of the passing room 230 or the outside of the portable container 210 .
- the control room 240 has at least one opening 244 with at least one closing device 245 .
- the closing device(s) 245 of the control room 240 can be the same as, or different from, the closing device(s) 233 of the passing room 230 .
- the control room 240 can also comprise: heat and/or air-conditioning; lighting; at least one computer/cable outlet; at least one phone jack; at least one electrical outlet; at least one vent; or insulation; or any combination thereof.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a passing room 230 and a control room 240 , according to one embodiment of the invention.
- the portable container 210 has a housing 220 which comprises both the at least one passing room 230 and the at least one control room 240 , it is easy for users to move and use almost anywhere.
- the portable container has everything that a user needs to control access to an area.
- the portable container 210 can be put on a vehicle or trailer and transported or towed to reach multiple destinations, and can be used to control access to an area.
- the portable container may be used by people who have an access device (e.g., people working on a construction site).
- the access device is read by the security device.
- the portable container 210 may also be used by people that do not have an access device, but who must pass through security to enter a venue (e.g., an outside concert).
- the portable container 210 is being used in conjunction with an access device, when a person approaches the passing room 230 from an area 260 and enters the first opening 232 , the person can stay in the first space 250 in the walkway 236 and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to the security device 254 .
- an access device e.g., identification or electronically read card
- the security device 254 is located inside the passing room, the chance that the person will lose or break an identification card or device is decreased because the person does not need to expose the identification card or device outside of the portable container 210 .
- the portable container 210 also protects the security device 254 , because the security device 254 is located inside of the passing room 230 .
- the barrier device remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by the security device 254 . Once a person is approved by the security device 254 , the barrier device 238 is unlocked and the person can go through the barrier device 238 . If a person is not approved by the security device 254 , the barrier device 238 continues to be kept locked, and, the control panel 242 can give an alarm to a guard via the alarm device 243 .
- the portable container 210 when a person approaches the passing room 230 from an area 260 and enters the first opening 232 , the person can stay in the first space 250 in the walkway 236 and go through the security device 254 (e.g., a metal detector).
- the barrier device 238 can be the same device as the security device 254 (e.g., the metal detector).
- a separate barrier device can be used to stop persons from accessing the secured area 262 .
- the barrier device 238 remains locked or closed until the security device 254 or security personnel authorizes a person to enter the secured area 262 . Once a person is approved, the barrier device 238 is unlocked and the person can go through the barrier device 238 . If a person is not approved, the barrier device 238 continues to be kept locked, and, the control panel 242 can give an alarm to a guard via the alarm device 243 .
- the barrier device can remain open until locked by security personnel, for example.
- a standard shipping container is filled with material to be shipped at a first location. Then, the container is shipped to a second location. The container is next unloaded at the second location. Next, the container is outfitted as an access control unit after the container is unloaded. In one embodiment, the second location can be overseas from the first embodiment.
Abstract
An access control system includes first and second portable containers. The first portable container comprises a first sidewall opening and the second portable container comprises a second sidewall opening. The portable containers are arranged such that the first sidewall opening in the first portable container communicates with the second sidewall opening in the second portable container. The first portable container comprises a passing room disposed in the first portable container. The passing room includes a barrier device located in the walkway defining a first space between a first passing room opening and the barrier device, and a second space between the barrier device and a second passing room opening. The access control system is constructed such that when the access control system is disposed between a first area and an enclosed second area ingress and egress from and to the second area is controlled by the access control system.
Description
- This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/733,464 filed Apr. 10, 2007. U.S. application Ser. No. 11/733,464 is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 10/992,126 filed Nov. 19, 2004. The entire contents of all of the applications mentioned above are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention is directed generally to access control systems and specifically to portable access control systems.
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FIGS. 1 shows a perspective view of an access control system comprising a portable container, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A shows an accessible panel along with a locking mechanism used in the portable container depicted inFIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B shows a bar-like locking mechanism for locking the accessible panel depicted inFIG. 2A , according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 depicts a floor plan of the portable container shown inFIG. 1 , according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an access control system including three portable containers, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is floor plan of the access control system depicted inFIG. 4 showing some details about the features included in the access control system, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of an anchoring system for anchoring two or more portable containers together, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is floor plan of an access control system, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is floor plan view of an access control device, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a front view and a perspective view of a portable container, according to embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a top cross-sectional view of the portable container, according to one embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 12 is a detailed top cross-sectional view of a passing room and a control room, according to one embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a passing room and a control room, according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of aportable container 10, according to an embodiment of the invention. Theportable container 10 has a housing 12, which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped. However, any other shape is also possible. The housing 12 can be made of a durable material (e.g., iron, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, reinforced plastics) or a combination of various materials. In one embodiment, theportable container 10 can be made, for example, from corrugated steel and may include marine grade plywood flooring. Theportable container 10 can also be made to withstand repeated lifting and placing. Theportable container 10 can be configured to hold a cargo as large as 30 tons. Theportable container 10 can be equipped to be securely towed by a vehicle. For example, one or both ends of theportable container 10 can be equipped with hooks, links or the like to be towed by a vehicle. Theportable container 10 can also be provided with forklift pockets, corner connectors or other types of attachments as may be useful for the transport or the anchorage of theportable container 10. In addition, a security system to ensure that only authorized vehicles move theportable container 10 can also be included. - In one embodiment, the
portable container 10 can be delivered to a user in a ready-made or turn-key state. In this case, if electricity is not required, theportable container 10 is ready to be used. If electricity is required, all that needs to be done to render theportable container 10 usable is the provision of electricity. In another embodiment, theportable container 10 can be customized by the user to meet specific needs of the user. - The
portable container 10 can be a standard shipping container. In one embodiment, the standard shipping container can be a shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The dimensions of a standard shipping container as defined by the ISO body can be, for example, 40 feet, 20 feet or 10 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8.5 feet high. - The
portable container 10 may also be provided with one ormore openings 14 to allow entry and exit of persons, as will be explained in detail the following paragraphs. In addition, one or more lockable accessible panels ordoors 16 may also be provided on one ormore openings 17 in one or bothsidewalls 18 of theportable container 10. In one embodiment, the opening 17 is a 9 feet wide by 7 feet high opening. However, theopening 17 can have any dimension, as desired. The opening 17 can be framed or reinforced with a framing material 19. The framing material 19 can be any suitable material for framing structures including wood, metal, plastic or a composite material. The framing can be made for example of rectangular tubing or other suitable structure. The framing material 19 is used for structural reinforcement around theopening 17 as well as a joining material for joining two portable containers together. Specifically, when twocontainers 10 each having anopening 17 are brought together such that theopenings 17 are communicating, the framing material 19 on onecontainer 10 would abut against a wall of anothercontainer 10 to form a container-to-container interface seal. In one embodiment, the framing 19 may be provided with a flexible material (e.g., a sponge material) such that when thecontainer 10 presses against the otheradjacent container 10, the flexible material would be compressed and act as a gasket to create an atmosphere tight seal including a water tight seal. - In one embodiment, the lockable
accessible panel 16 comprises three panel-sections FIG. 2A ). The threepanels section material 16D by fastening eachstrip 16D onto two adjacent panel sections. In this way, for example, the foot-print of the lockableaccessible panel 16 is rendered smaller so as to occupy a small space for storage while expandable when needed to close theopening 17. - The lockable
accessible panel 16 can be mounted on thesidewall 18 using one ormore locking mechanisms 20. Thelocking mechanism 20 can be any type of locking mechanism. In one embodiment, thelocking mechanism 20 can be a plurality of locks provided on a periphery of theaccessible panel 16 so as to attach thepanel 16 to thesidewall 18. In another embodiment, thelocking mechanism 20 comprises a bar-like locking mechanism 21 and a movable center-lock 22 provided in the center of the bar-like locking mechanism 21 as depicted inFIGS. 2A and 2B . The movable center-lock 22 latches the bar-like locking mechanism 21 to theaccessible panel 16. In one embodiment, the bar-like locking mechanism 21 is rotatable by the movable center-lock 22 so as to allow theextremities like locking mechanism 21 to slide behind thesidewall 18 and latch onto thesidewall 18. In another embodiment, the bar-like locking mechanism 21 is fastened to theaccessible panel 16 using the center-lock 22 (e.g., a bolt and a nut) so as to bring theextremities FIG. 1 ). - When the one or
more openings 17 in theportable container 10 are closed with theaccessible panels 16, theportable container 10 can be used as a stand-alone access control unit to control ingress or egress from and to a first area (e.g., secured area) 26 delimited by afencing material 30, throughopenings 14. In this case, thefencing 30 or other material may be attached to theportable container 10. For example, thefencing 30 can be attached to thesidewalls 18 of theportable container 10 so as to surround thesecured area 26, as depicted inFIG. 1 andFIG. 3 . Therefore, thefencing 30 separates a second area (e.g., a non-secured area) 27 from the first area (secured area) 26. In order to enter into thesecured area 26 or exit from the securedarea 26 an individual or individuals must pass through theopenings 14 of theportable container 10. Although, thefirst area 26 is described herein as being the secured area and thesecond area 27 is described as being the non-secured area, it must be appreciated that thefencing 30 can also be arranged such that thefirst area 26 is the non-secured area and thesecond area 27 is the secured area. Furthermore, other features, such as natural barriers (e.g., bodies of water, ridges, etc.) or other barriers (e.g., walls, etc.) may be employed to separate thefirst area 26 from thesecond area 27. - In order to provide for a larger space in the access control system, so as to accommodate, for example, various devices or create spaces dedicated to specific functions in the access control system, two or more
portable containers 10 may be connected to each other to form the access control system. In this case, the one ormore openings 17 in the one or moreportable containers 10 may be opened by removing theaccessible panels 16 and theportable containers 10 are placed adjacent to each other so as to allow communication between theportable containers 10 through the one ormore openings 17. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 threeportable containers portable container 10A is opened by removing an accessible panel (not shown) provided in a sidewall of theportable container 10A,openings portable container 10B are opened by removing accessible panels (not shown) provided in each of the sidewalls of theportable container 10B, andopening 17D is opened by removing an accessible panel (not shown) provided in a sidewall of the portable container 10C. Theportable containers opening 17A communicates with opening 17B andopening 17C communicates withopening 17D. - In one embodiment, one or
more anchoring device 31, shown inFIG. 6 , can be used to attach theportable container 10A to adjacentportable container 10B and can be used to attachportable container 10B to adjacent portable container 10C. The anchoringdevice 31 is used to anchor theportable containers device 31 comprises twolinks ratcheting device 33 linked to the twolinks link 32A is fastened to a sidewall of one of theportable containers portable container 10A) and thelink 32B is fastened to a sidewall of another portable container (e.g.,portable container 10B). Thelinks more holes 34 through which theratcheting device 33 can be connected to thelinks device 33 has one ormore levers 35 which when pivoted back and forth allow the ratcheting device to bring the twolinks portable containers - The space in each of the
portable containers portable containers 10A and 10C can be used as passing rooms for individual to access a first area (e.g., a secured area) 26 delimited by thefencing material 30 from a second area (e.g., non-secured area) 27. The space inportable container 10B can be used as a control room in which one or more guards or supervisors may be located to control the movement of people through the passing rooms in theportable containers 10A and 10C. However, althoughFIGS. 4 and 5 show a configuration in which a container configured as a control room (container 10B) being disposed between two containers configured as passing rooms (containers 10A and 10C), other configurations are also possible. For example, two or more containers configured as passing rooms can be disposed next to each other (e.g., thecontainer 10A can be disposed adjacent to container 10C). In which case, a container configured as a control room (e.g.,container 10B) can be disposed next to one of the two or more containers configured as passing rooms (e.g., disposed next tocontainer 10A or next to container 10C). Alternatively, the arrangement need not include the control room. Furthermore, the architecture of the access control system being modulable and flexible, any arrangement of any one or more containers configured as passing rooms and any one or more containers configured as control rooms is within the scope of the present invention. - Similarly to the embodiment depicted in
FIG. 1 , the juxtaposedportable containers fencing material 30. In this embodiment, however, thefencing 30 or other material may be attached tosidewall 18A of theportable container 10A and tosidewall 18B of the portable container 10C, to surround thesecured area 26, as depicted inFIG. 4 . In order to enter into the first area (e.g., the secured area) 26 from the second area (the non-secured area) 27 or exit from the first area (secured area) 26, an individual or individuals must necessarily pass throughopenings 14A of theportable container 10A or pass through openings 14C of the portable container 10C. Optionally,openings 14B can also be provided in theportable container 10B to allow separate entry into or exit from the control room of the access control device for the one or more guards or supervisors. However, the guards or supervisors can also enter into the control room in theportable container 10B through any one ofopenings 14A and openings 14C by passing through the opening (17A, 17B) or by passing through the opening (17C, 17D). - As stated in the above paragraphs, one or more portable containers, for example
portable containers 10A and 10C, can be used as passing rooms to allow controlled movement of individuals into and out of the first area (the secured area) 26. Hence, in one embodiment, as depicted in a floor plan of the control device shown inFIG. 5 , thecontainers 10A and 10C comprise passingrooms rooms - The passing
room 40A communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 and the second area (the non-secured area) 27 throughdoors 14A. Specifically, the passingroom 40A communicates with the second area (non-secured area) 27 via a first opening 14A1 and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via a second opening 14A2. The passingroom 40C communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 and the second area (the non-secured area) 27 through doors 14C. Specifically, the passingroom 40C communicates with the second area (the non-secured area) 27 via a first opening 14C1 and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via a second opening 14C2. The first opening 14A1 is spaced apart from the second opening 14A2, in the passingroom 40A, so as to define awalkway 42A in-between. Similarly, the first opening 14C1 is spaced apart from the second opening 14C2, in the passingroom 40C, so as to define awalkway 42C in-between. A closing device 44 (e.g., a door, shutters or the like) may be employed to close the openings 14A1, 14A2, 14C1 and 14C2 when either or both passingrooms closing device 44 can be employed. - The
portable container 10A can comprise at least onebarrier device 46A and the portable container 10C can comprise at least one barrier device 46C. Thebarrier device 46A can be arranged inside of the passingroom 40A so as to restrict a person's movement through the passingroom 40A. The barrier device 46C can be arranged inside of the passingroom 40C so as to restrict a person's movement through the passingroom 40C. In one embodiment, a turnstile (e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile) is employed as abarrier device 46A, 46C of theportable containers room barrier device 46A, 46C. Thebarrier device 46A is located inside thewalkway 42A, defining a first space 50A1 between thebarrier device 46A and the first opening 14A1, and defining a second space 50A2 between thebarrier device 46A and the second opening 14A2. Similarly, the barrier device 46C is located inside thewalkway 42C, defining a first space 50C1 between the barrier device 46C and the first opening 14C1, and defining a second space 50C2 between thebarrier device 46A and the second opening 14C2. - In one embodiment, the passing
room more security devices room 42A, 42B, respectively. In one embodiment, thesecurity device security device guard 56 proximate to thebarrier device 46A, 46C to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses, etc.). In one embodiment, thesecurity device 52A may be located in the first space 50A1 and also in the second space 50A2 of the passingroom 42A. Similarly, thesecurity device 52C may be located in the first space 50C1 and also in the second space 50C2 of the passingroom 42C.Security devices respective passing rooms - In one embodiment, each of the passing
rooms lighting 54A can be provided in the first space 50A1 and/or the second space 50A2 of passingroom 40A andlighting 54C can be provided in the first space 50C1 and/or in the second space 50C2 of the passingroom 40C. Heat curtains can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, any one of openings 14A1, 14A2, 14C1 and 14C1. In addition, as shown inFIG. 4 , a cover material (e.g., an awning) 23 may also be provide in the vicinity, for example above, of any one of openings 14A1, 14A2, 14C1 and 14C1. In addition, a floor lining 25 may also be provided in the vicinity, for example at a foot, of any one of openings 14A1, 14A2, 14C1 and 14C2. Theawning 23 can be a retractable sheet of flexible material or a removable panel or the like, or can be permanent. The floor lining 25 can be, for example, a non-skid rubber liner or grating, or the like. - As stated above, the
portable container 10B is used as a control room. In one embodiment, acontrol room 40B is provided in theportable container 10B for housing one ormore guards 56 orsupervisors 57. Thecontrol room 40B can include adetection system 58. The detection system can be used to check items carried by individuals when passing through the passingrooms detection device 59 for scanning objects carried by the individuals. Thedetection system 58 can also comprise aconveyor 60 for transporting the objects into thedetection device 58. In an embodiment of the invention, the detection devices can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) or a chemical device for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passingrooms detection system 58 can be placed near one of the openings 14B1 or 14B2 so as to allow an individual passing through one of the passingrooms detection system 58 his/her belongings. - In one embodiment, the
control room 40B can also include acontrol panel 45 to control the barrier device(s) 46A and/or 46C and the security device(s) 52A and/or 52C in order for theguard 56 orsupervisor 57 to monitor the passingroom 40A and/or 40C while staying in thecontrol room 40B. The control panel 42 can comprise analarm device 47 which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passingroom 40A and/or the passingroom 40C. - The
control room 40B is located between the passingrooms guard 56 and/or thesupervisor 57 incontrol room 40C can observe the inside of the passingrooms guard 56 and/or thesupervisor 57 can take the appropriate action to address any situation that may occur in any of the passingroom 40A, the passingroom 40C and/or thecontrol room 40B. - Similar to the passing
rooms control room 40B can also compriselighting 54B. For example,lighting 54B can be provided in three areas of the control room. Similarly, heat curtains can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, of opening 14B1 and/or 14B2. In addition, as shown inFIG. 4 , anawning 23 and or a floor lining may also be provided in the vicinity, for example above or at the foot of the opening 14B1 and/or 14B2. - One or more air conditioning units can be provided in the control device, for example, provided in any one of the passing
rooms control room 40B. The one or more air conditioning units can be installed, for example, on a roof of any one of theportable containers - In an embodiment of the invention, as depicted in
FIG. 5 , one ormore openings containers room 40A andcontrol room 40B and in bothcontainers 10B and 10C for communicating between the passingroom 40C and thecontrol room 40B. Theopenings control room 40B instead of one of the passingrooms barrier device 46A or the barrier device 46C or difficulty using (e.g., reaching, seeing, etc.)security device 52A orsecurity device 52C. - The
portable containers portable containers portable containers portable containers - If the
portable containers room 40A inportable container 10A from, for example, thesecond area 27 and enters through the opening 14A1, the person can stay in the first space 50A1 in thewalkway 42A and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to thesecurity device 52A. In one embodiment, because thesecurity device 52A is located inside the passingroom 40A, the chance that the person will lose or break an identification card or device is decreased because the person does not need to expose the identification card or device outside of theportable container 10A. - In one embodiment, the
barrier device 46A remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by thesecurity device 52A. Once a person is approved by thesecurity device 52A, thebarrier device 46A is unlocked and the person can go through thebarrier device 46A. If a person is not approved by the security device 54, thebarrier device 46A continues to be kept locked, and thecontrol panel 45 can give an alarm to theguard 56 and/or thesupervisor 57 via thealarm device 47. - In one embodiment, in the case where an individual is coming from the second area 27 (e.g., a non-secure area) and intending to enter into the first area 26 (e.g., a secure area), the individual must pass through the passing
room 40A or the passingroom 40C by entering through opening 14A1 or opening 14C1. Before entering through, for example, the opening 14A1 of the passingroom 40A in theportable container 10A, the individual may deposit his/her belongings at one end ofconveyor 60 through the opening 14B1, to be scanned by thedetection system 58. The opening 14B1 can be, for example, a window or trap door, or the like. While the individual presents an access device to thesecurity device 52A and passes through thebarrier device 46A, his/her belonging are being scanned by thedetection system 58. Once the individual is in area 50A2, after passing through thebarrier device 46A, the individual may pickup his/her belongings at an opposite end of theconveyor 60 and exit through the opening 14A2 to enter into thesecured area 26. - In another embodiment, in the case where an individual is coming from the first area 26 (e.g., a non-secure area) and intending to enter into the second area 27 (e.g., a secure area), the individual must pass through the passing
room 40A or the passingroom 40C by entering through opening 14A2 or opening 14C2. After entering through, for example, the opening 14A2 of the passingroom 40A in theportable container 10A, the individual being in area 50A2 may deposit his/her belongings at a table 61 to be screened by the one ormore guards 56 or the one ormore supervisors 57. If deemed necessary by theguards 56 or thesupervisor 57, the belongings of the individual may be sent for scanning usingdetection system 58. In which case the belongings can be placed at one end ofconveyor 60 to be guided into thedetection device 59 for scanning. While the belongings of the individual are being scanned, the individual may present an access device to thesecurity device 52A to pass thebarrier device 46A. Once the individual has passed through thebarrier device 46A and the individual is in area 50A1, the individual may exit through the opening 14A1 to enter into thesecured area 27. The individual may then pickup his/her belongings at an other end of theconveyor 60 through opening 14B1. - If the
portable container 10A is being used without an access device, when an individual approaches the passingroom 40A from an area 26 (e.g., a non-secure area) and enters through opening 14A2, the individual can go through thesecurity device 52A (e.g., a magnetometer). The individual enters area 50A2 in which the individual may be subject to additional screening. In one embodiment, thebarrier device 46A can be the same device as thesecurity device 52A (e.g., the metal detector). In another embodiment, aseparate barrier device 46A can be used to stop persons from accessing the second area (e.g., a secure area) 27. Thebarrier device 46A remains locked or closed until theguard 56 or thesupervisor 57 authorizes the individual to enter thesecured area 27. Once an individual is approved, thebarrier device 46A is unlocked and the individual can go through thebather device 46A. If the individual is not approved, thebarrier device 46A continues to be kept locked, and thecontrol panel 45 in thecontrol room 40B can give an alarm to theguard 56 and/or thesupervisor 57 via thealarm device 47 and theguard 56 can instruct the individual to go back tonon-secured area 26 or show additional credentials. Alternatively, thebarrier device 46A can remain open until locked by theguard 56 or thesupervisor 57. -
FIG. 7 is floor plan of the access control system, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Similarly to the embodiment depicted inFIG. 5 , threeportable containers portable containers opening 72A inportable container 70A communicates withopening 72B inportable container 70B and opening 72C inportable container 70B communicates with opening 72D in portable container 70C. - Similar to the embodiment depicted in
FIG. 5 , the space in each of theportable containers portable containers 70A and 70C can be used as passing rooms for individuals to access a second area (e.g., a secured area) 27 delimited by thefencing material 30 from a first area (e.g., non-secured area) 26. The space inportable container 70B can be used as a control room. The space inportable container 70B can be configured to house adetection system 73 for scanning belonging of individuals passing through the passing rooms ofportable container 70A and 70C. - The
containers 70A and 70C comprise passingrooms 74A and 74C, respectively. The passingrooms 74A and 74C control the movement of people between the first area (the non secured area) 26 and the second area (the secured area) 27. The passingrooms 74A and 74C can be similar in many aspects to the passingrooms portable containers portable container 70A comprises entrance doorway 80A1 and exit doorway 80A2 and the portable container 70C comprises entrance doorway 80C1 and exit doorway 80C2 through which an individual enter from area (e.g., non secured area) 26 and exit into area (e.g., secured area) 27. Theportable container 70A can comprise at least onebarrier device 76A and the portable container 10C can comprise at least one barrier device 76C. Thebarrier device 76A can be arranged inside of the passingroom 74A so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 7A. The barrier device 76C can be arranged inside of the passing room 74C so as to restrict a person's movement through the passing room 74C. In one embodiment, a turnstile (e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile) is employed as abarrier device 76A, 76C of theportable containers room 74A, 74C. For example, a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates, or the like may be used as abarrier device 76A, 76C. - In one embodiment, the passing
room 74A, 74C can include one or more security devices 78A1, 78A2, 78C1, 78C2 issuing permission for a person to pass through doorway 80A2, 80C2, respectively. In one embodiment, the security device 78A1, 78A2, 78C1, 78C2 can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors (such as a magnetometer or the like), one or more weapon detectors, one or more x-ray scanners, one or more radiofrequency scanners (e.g., shortwave scanners), one or more biometric readers, one or more iris scanners, one or more fingerprint or palm readers, one or more physical or facial recognition terminology, one or more electronic key locks, or one or more mechanical key locks, or any combination of two or more thereof. The security device 78A1, 78A2, 78C1, 78C2 can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual or guard proximate to the doorway 80A1 and/or 80A2, 80C1 and/or 80C2 to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses, etc.). In one embodiment, the security device 78A2 may be located in the space between thebarrier 76A and the exit doorway 80A2 and the security device 78A1 located in the space between the entrance doorway 80A1 and thebarrier device 76A. Similarly, the security device 78C2 may be located in the space between the barrier 76C and the exit doorway 80C2 and the security device 78C1 can be located in the space between the entrance doorway 80C1 and the barrier device 76C. - The passing
room 74A, 74C can also include one or more explosive and/orweapon detection device barrier device 76A in the passingroom 74A and in the space between the entrance doorway 80C1 and the barrier device 76C in the passing room 74C. However, the one or more explosive and/orweapon detection device barrier device 76A and the exit doorway 80A2 and may also be located in the space between the barrier device 76C and the exit doorway 80C2 in the passing room 74C. The one or more (for example two) explosive and/orweapon detection devices 79A inpassing room 74A can be separated by awall 71A and/or the one or more (for example two) explosive and/orweapon detection devices 79C in passing room 74C can be separated by a wall 71C. Thewalls 71A and 71C can be provided to separate the one or moreexplosion detection zones respective passing rooms 74A and 74C. - As stated above, the
portable container 70B can be used as a control room. In one embodiment, a control room 74B is provided in theportable container 70B for housing one ormore detection systems 73. Thedetection system 73 can be used to check items carried by individuals when passing through the passingrooms 74A and 74C. Thedetection system 73 comprises one ormore detection devices 75 for scanning objects carried by the individuals. Thedetection system 73 can also comprise one ormore conveyors 77 for transporting the objects into and out of thedetection device 75. In an embodiment of the invention, thedetection device 75 can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passingrooms 74A and 74C, a chemical detection device or any other kind of detector. In one embodiment, theconveyor 77 can be configured as an L-shape. Afirst end 77A of the L-shapedconveyor 77 can be positioned in the passingroom 74A so as to allow individuals to place their belongings for scanning. Asecond end 77B of the L-shapedconveyor 77 can be positioned outside the control room 74B in thearea 27. The L-shaped conveyor can thus guide the belongings placed at thefirst end 77A through thedetection device 75 and through anopening 80B in theportable container 70B before reaching thesecond end 77B where the individual can pick up the scanned belongings. - The control room 74B is located between the passing
rooms 74A and 74C. One or more guards can be posted in the control room 74B to monitor thedetection system 73, observe the inside of the passingrooms 74A and 74C and/or manually scan the belongings of the individuals passing through the passingrooms 74A and 74B. The one or more guards can take appropriate action to address any situation that may occur in any of the passingroom 74A, the passing room 74C and/or the control room 74B. - Similar to the embodiment depicted in
FIG. 5 , as illustrated inFIG. 7 , one ormore openings containers room 74A and control room 74B and provided in bothcontainers 70B and 70C for communicating between the passing room 74C and the control room 74B. Theopenings rooms 74A or 74C as a handicapped or disabled individual may have a difficulty passing through thebarrier device 76A or the barrier device 76C or difficulty using (e.g., reaching, seeing, etc.) security device 78A2 or security device 78C2. - Similar to the
portable containers portable containers portable containers portable containers portable containers - For example, in the case where an individual is coming from the first area 26 (in this case the non-secured area) and intending to enter into the second area 27 (in this case the secured area), the individual must pass through the passing
room 74A or the passing room 74C by entering through doorway 80A1 or 80C1. After entering through, for example, the opening 80A1 of the passingroom 74A in theportable container 70A, the individual may deposit his/her belongings at thefirst end 77A of theconveyor 77 to be guided to thedetection device 75 for scanning. While the belongings of the individual are being scanned by thedetection device 75, the individual may be scanned for presence of explosives or weapons with the explosive/weapons detection device 79A. After being scanned for explosives and/or weapons, the individual may submit to a scan by the security device 78A1 (for example an iris scan device or a finger scan device or the like) to pass thebarrier device 76A. Once the individual has passed through thebarrier device 76A, the individual may be required to present an access device to the security device 78A2 (e.g., a card swipe device or the like) to exit through the doorway 80A2 to enter into thesecured area 27. After exiting through the doorway 80A2, the individual may then pickup his/her belongings at thesecond end 77B of theconveyor 77. -
FIG. 8 is floor plan view of an access control device using a portable container, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Theportable container 90 has ahousing 92, which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped. Theportable container 90 can have same general characteristics ascontainer 10 described in the above paragraphs. For example the portable container can be a standard shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). - The
portable container 90 comprises passingroom 94. The passingroom 94 control the movement of people between a first area (for example the secured area) 26 and a second area (for example the non-secured area) 27. Thefirst area 26 and thesecond area 27 are separated by a fence orbarrier 30. Thebarrier 30 can be, for example, attached to sidewalls of theportable container 90. The passingroom 94 communicates with the second area (non-secured area) 27 via afirst opening 96A and communicates with the first area (the secured area) 26 via asecond opening 96B. Thefirst opening 96A is spaced apart from thesecond opening 96B, in the passingroom 94, so as to define awalkway 98 in-between. A closing device 99 (e.g., a door, shutters or the like) may be employed to close theopenings closing device 99 can be employed. In one embodiment, the first andsecond openings portable container 90. For example, the first andsecond openings respective walls portable container 90. Thewalls portable container 90. Theopening 93 of theportable container 90 can be closed, for example, with an already existing door in theportable container 90. Indeed, theportable container 90 may originally be provided with one or more doors on each opposite side of the container. In this way, the recessedclosing device 99 provided on recessedwalls portable container 90 is not in use. In addition, as shown inFIG. 8 , the portable container is not provided with any external openings other than opening 93 which can be closed with doors. By closing the doors in theopening 93, theportable container 90 being closed on all sides, can be viewed from the outside as a regular shipping container as the internal structure of theportable container 90 is hidden from outside view. This feature provides additional security for the structure as well as other components inside the container when the portable container is not in use. In addition, by enclosing all the components of the access control device inside the container, the access control device can be handled as a regular portable container, for example, during shipping. - The
portable container 90 can comprise at least one barrier device. In one embodiment, theportable container 90 comprises twobarrier devices barrier devices room 94 so as to restrict a person's movement through the passingroom 94. In one embodiment, a turnstile (e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile) is employed asbarrier devices room 94. For example, a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates, or the like may be used as thebarrier devices barrier devices walkway 98 and partition thewalkway 98 into a first, a second andthird spaces first space 102A is defined as a space between thebarrier device 100A and thefirst opening 96A. Thesecond space 102B is defined as a space between thebarrier device 100A and thebarrier device 100B. The third space is defined as a space between thebarrier device 100B and thesecond opening 96B. - In one embodiment, the
first space 102A is used as a screening area, thesecond space 102B is used a detection zone for explosives, weapons, metal, drugs and/or other materials, and thethird space 102C is used as an intermediary area before accessing the second area (e.g., the secured area) 26. - In one embodiment, the passing
room 94 can include one ormore security devices room 94. In one embodiment, thesecurity devices security device guard 56 proximate to thebarrier devices security device 104A may be located in thefirst space 102A and thesecurity device 104B may be located in thethird space 102C of the passingroom 94. However, alternatively or additionally,security devices respective opening - In one embodiment, the passing
room 94 can comprise various amenities such as lighting, water, air conditioning, etc. For example,interior lighting 110 can be provided in thefirst space 102A, thesecond space 102B and/or thethird space 102C. In addition,flood lighting 111 can also be provided outside the passingroom 94 to illuminate the exterior of the passingroom 98. Furthermore,heat curtains 112 can also be provided in the vicinity, for example above, any one ofopenings air conditioning units 113 can also be provided to control the temperature inside the passingroom 94. Electrical power can be provided viapower connection 114 so as to operate various electrical amenities and other electrical powered systems in the passingroom 94. - As stated above, the
first space 102A is used as a screening area, thesecond space 102B is used a detection zone and the third space is used as an intermediary area before accessing the second area (e.g., the secured area) 26. The screening area can, for example, includedetection system 105 for scanning items carried by individuals when passing through passingroom 94. In one embodiment, thedetection system 105 can comprise adetection device 106 for scanning objects carried by the individuals and aconveyor 107 for transporting the objects into thedetection device 106. In an embodiment of the invention, thedetection device 106 can be an electromagnetic device (e.g., an x-ray machine) for detecting belongings of an individual (e.g., the inside contents of a bag carried by the individual) passing through the passingroom 94, a chemical detector and/or any other kind of detector. - In one embodiment, the first space (screening area) 102A can also include a
control panel 108 to control the barrier device(s) 100A and/or 100B and the security device(s) 104A and/or 104B in order for aguard 109 to monitor the passingroom 94 while staying in the first space (screening area) 102A. Thecontrol panel 108 can comprise an alarm device which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passingroom 94. - The
portable container 90 can be used to control access of personnel to the a work site. A worker may carry an access device which when read by the security device may allow or deny access to the work site. Alternatively, other uses are possible. - In operation, when an individual approaches the passing
room 94 inportable container 90 from, for example, thesecond area 27 and enters through theopening 96A, the individual can stay in thefirst space 102A in thewalkway 98 and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to thesecurity device 104A. Prior to presenting the access device to thesecurity device 104A, the individual places his/her belongings on theconveyor 107 to be scanned by thedetection device 106. After scanning of the belongings of the individual, the individual can pick up his/her belongings and can proceed and present the access device to thesecurity device 104A. - The
barrier device 100A remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by thesecurity device 104A. Once the individual is approved by thesecurity device 104A, thebarrier device 100A is unlocked and the individual can go through thebarrier device 100A to enter into second space (detection area) 102B. If a person is not approved by thesecurity device 104A, thebarrier device 100A remains locked, and thecontrol panel 108 can give an alarm to theguard 109. - Once the individual is in the second space (detection area) 102B, the individual is scanned for explosives, weapons, metal, drugs or the like, using a detection device such as, but not limited to, a magnetometer or the like. If a trace of contraband is detected on the individual, the
control panel 108 can give an alarm to theguard 109 and shuts bothbarrier devices barrier devices barrier devices second space 102B, the individual may be released through one or more doorways oremergency exits guard 109. In this way, a flow of individuals through thefirst space 102A and thesecond space 102B may not be interrupted. If the individual does not carry any contraband, thebarrier device 100B can be opened and the individual can proceed to exit from the second space (detection area) 102B viabarrier device 100B to enter into thethird space 102C. In one embodiment, thebarrier devices detection area 102B, the individual can only exit through thebarrier device 100B and the individual cannot exit through thebarrier device 100A as this barrier device is only activated in one direction (entry direction). When the individual is in thethird space 102C, the individual can present the access device to thesecurity device 104B. Thesecurity device 104B controls the opening or closing of the closing device 99 (e.g., a door, shutters or the like) that is employed to close theopenings 96B. The closingdevice 99 ofopening 96B remains closed until the access device is successfully read by thesecurity device 104B. Once the identity of the individual is confirmed by thesecurity device 104B, the closingdevice 99 is unlocked and the individual can go through theopening 96B to enter into the first area (secured area) 26. - In one embodiment, two or more standard shipping containers are filled with material to be shipped at a first location. Then, the two or more containers are shipped to a second location. The two or more containers are next unloaded at the second location. Next, the two or more containers are configured as an access control system after the two or more containers are unloaded. In one embodiment, a first container in the two or more containers is outfitted to function as a passing room while a second container in the two or more containers is placed adjacent the first container and is outfitted to function as a control room. In one embodiment, the second location can be overseas from the first embodiment.
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FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a front view and a perspective view of aportable container 210, according to embodiments of the invention. Theportable container 210 hashousing 220, which, in one embodiment, is rectangular shaped. However, any other shape is also possible. Thehousing 220 can be made of a durable material (e.g., iron, stainless steel), enabling theportable container 210 to be securely towed by a vehicle. One or both ends of theportable container 210 can be equipped to be towed by a vehicle. In addition, a security system to ensure that only authorized vehicles move theportable container 210 can also be included. Furthermore, fencing 263 or other material may be attached to theportable container 210 to surround a secured area 262 (e.g., seeFIG. 13 ). -
FIG. 11 illustrates a top cross-sectional view of theportable container 210, according to one embodiment of the invention. Theportable container 210 comprises at least one passingroom 230, which is provided for controlling and directing the movement of people between two areas. In addition, theportable container 210 can also comprise at least onecontrol room 240, for housing a guard or supervisor. - The
portable container 210 can be a standard shipping container. In one embodiment, the standard shipping container can be a shipping container which complies with international standards as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In one embodiment, the shipping container can include the following features: made from corrugated steel; heavy steel framed to withstand repeated lifting and placing; able to hold a cargo as large as 30 tons; marine grade plywood flooring; lockable accessible doors on one or both sides of the shipping container; forklift pockets; corner connectors; or a venting system; or any combination thereof. - In one embodiment, the
portable container 210 can be delivered to a user in a ready-made or turn-key state. In this case, if electricity is not required, theportable container 210 is ready to be used. If electricity is required, all that needs to be done to render theportable container 210 usable is the provision of electricity. In another embodiment, the portable container can be customized by the user to meet specific needs of the user. -
FIG. 12 is a detailed top cross-sectional view of a passingroom 230 and acontrol room 240, according to one embodiment of the invention. The passingroom 230 controls the movement of people betweenarea 260 and anotherarea 262. Afence 263 can also be used toseparate areas portable containers 210 are not used. The passingroom 230 has at least afirst opening 232, and at least asecond opening 234, which in one embodiment is on a side opposite thefirst opening 232. However, thefirst opening 232,second opening 234, and additional openings can be located on any side of the passingroom 230, including being located on the same side of the passingroom 230. Thesecond opening 234 is spaced apart from thefirst opening 232 so as to define awalkway 236 in-between. A closing device 233 (e.g., a door, shutters) is employed to close theopenings room 230 is not in use. A security sensing device for safeguarding theclosing device 233 can be employed. - The
portable container 210 can comprise at least onebarrier device 238 in the inside of the passingroom 230, which restricts a person's movement through the passingroom 230. In one embodiment, a turnstile (e.g., a full-body turnstile, a partial-body turnstile, a bi-directional turnstile, or a uni-directional turnstile) is employed as a barrier device of theportable container 210, but other barrier device may be used to restrict a person's movement through the passingroom 230. For example, a sliding door, a revolving door, moving bars, and gates may be used as a barrier device. Thebarrier device 238 is located inside thewalkway 236, defining afirst space 250 between thebarrier device 238 and thefirst opening 232, and defining asecond space 252 between thebarrier device 238 and thesecond opening 234. - In one embodiment, the passing
room 230 can alternatively include at least onesecurity device 254 issuing permission for a person to pass through the passingroom 230. In one embodiment, thesecurity device 254 can comprise, but is not limited to, one or more card readers, metal detectors, biometric readers, iris scanners, fingerprint or palm readers, explosive and/or weapon detectors, physical or facial recognition terminology, electronic key locks, or mechanical key locks, or any combination thereof. Thesecurity device 254 can also include a security measure, such as, but not limited to, posting an individual proximate to thebarrier device 238 to check identification cards (e.g., photo identification cards, licenses). In one embodiment, asecurity device 254 is located in thefirst space 250 and also in thesecond space 252.Security devices 254 can be included inside or outside of the passing room. The passingroom 230 can also comprise lighting. - In one embodiment, a
control room 240 is provided for housing a guard or supervisor. Thecontrol room 240 can include acontrol panel 242 to control the barrier device(s) 238 and the security device(s) 254 in order for a guard or supervisor to monitor the passing room while staying in thecontrol room 240. Thecontrol panel 242 can comprise analarm device 243 which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passingroom 230. - The
control room 240 and the passingroom 230 are separated by at least onewall 212. Thewall 212 can comprise at least onewindow 214, so that a guard in thecontrol room 240 can observe the inside of the passingroom 230 or the outside of theportable container 210. Thecontrol room 240 has at least oneopening 244 with at least oneclosing device 245. The closing device(s) 245 of thecontrol room 240 can be the same as, or different from, the closing device(s) 233 of the passingroom 230. - The
control room 240 can also comprise: heat and/or air-conditioning; lighting; at least one computer/cable outlet; at least one phone jack; at least one electrical outlet; at least one vent; or insulation; or any combination thereof. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a passingroom 230 and acontrol room 240, according to one embodiment of the invention. As theportable container 210 has ahousing 220 which comprises both the at least one passingroom 230 and the at least onecontrol room 240, it is easy for users to move and use almost anywhere. The portable container has everything that a user needs to control access to an area. - The
portable container 210 can be put on a vehicle or trailer and transported or towed to reach multiple destinations, and can be used to control access to an area. The portable container may be used by people who have an access device (e.g., people working on a construction site). The access device is read by the security device. Theportable container 210 may also be used by people that do not have an access device, but who must pass through security to enter a venue (e.g., an outside concert). - If the
portable container 210 is being used in conjunction with an access device, when a person approaches the passingroom 230 from anarea 260 and enters thefirst opening 232, the person can stay in thefirst space 250 in thewalkway 236 and present an access device (e.g., identification or electronically read card) to thesecurity device 254. In one embodiment, because thesecurity device 254 is located inside the passing room, the chance that the person will lose or break an identification card or device is decreased because the person does not need to expose the identification card or device outside of theportable container 210. Theportable container 210 also protects thesecurity device 254, because thesecurity device 254 is located inside of the passingroom 230. - In one embodiment, the barrier device remains locked or closed until the access device is successfully read by the
security device 254. Once a person is approved by thesecurity device 254, thebarrier device 238 is unlocked and the person can go through thebarrier device 238. If a person is not approved by thesecurity device 254, thebarrier device 238 continues to be kept locked, and, thecontrol panel 242 can give an alarm to a guard via thealarm device 243. - If the
portable container 210 is being used without an access device, when a person approaches the passingroom 230 from anarea 260 and enters thefirst opening 232, the person can stay in thefirst space 250 in thewalkway 236 and go through the security device 254 (e.g., a metal detector). In one embodiment, thebarrier device 238 can be the same device as the security device 254 (e.g., the metal detector). In another embodiment, a separate barrier device can be used to stop persons from accessing thesecured area 262. Thebarrier device 238 remains locked or closed until thesecurity device 254 or security personnel authorizes a person to enter thesecured area 262. Once a person is approved, thebarrier device 238 is unlocked and the person can go through thebarrier device 238. If a person is not approved, thebarrier device 238 continues to be kept locked, and, thecontrol panel 242 can give an alarm to a guard via thealarm device 243. Alternatively, the barrier device can remain open until locked by security personnel, for example. - In one embodiment, a standard shipping container is filled with material to be shipped at a first location. Then, the container is shipped to a second location. The container is next unloaded at the second location. Next, the container is outfitted as an access control unit after the container is unloaded. In one embodiment, the second location can be overseas from the first embodiment.
- While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In fact, after reading the above description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement the invention in alternative embodiments. Thus, the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.
- In addition, it should be understood that the figures, which highlight the functionality and benefits of the present invention, are presented for example purposes only. The architecture of the present invention is sufficiently flexible and configurable, such that it may be utilized in ways other than that shown in the accompanying figures.
- Further, the purpose of the Abstract of the Disclosure is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The Abstract of the Disclosure is not intended to be limiting as to the scope of the present invention in any way.
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1. An access control system, comprising:
first and second portable containers, the first portable container comprising a first sidewall opening and the second portable container comprising a second sidewall opening, the portable containers being arranged such that the first sidewall opening in the first portable container communicates with the second sidewall opening in the second portable container,
wherein the first portable container comprises a passing room disposed in the first portable container, the passing room having a first passing room opening, and a second passing room opening, and a walkway in-between, the passing room comprising a barrier device located in the walkway but not connected to the first passing room opening or the second passing room opening, defining a first space between the first passing room opening and the barrier device, and a second space between the barrier device and the second passing room opening,
wherein the access control system is constructed such that when the access control system is disposed between a first area, outside the access control system and accessing the first passing room opening, and an enclosed second area, outside the access control system and accessing the second passing room opening, ingress and egress from and to the second area is controlled by the access control system.
2. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the passing room further comprises a security device providing authorization for an individual to enter into the second area.
3. The access control system of claim 2 , wherein the security device includes one or more card readers, one or more metal detectors, one or more biometric readers, one or more iris scanners, one or more fingerprint readers, one or more facial recognition terminology, one or more explosive detectors, one or more weapon detectors, one or more electronic key locks, or one or more mechanical key locks, or a combination of two or more thereof.
4. The access control system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one security device is located in the first space, the second space or both.
5. The access control system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one security device is located outside the at least one passing room.
6. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device includes a turnstile, a sliding door, a revolving door, or moving bars or a combination thereof.
7. The access control system of claim 1 , further comprising a fence at least partly forming the enclosure of the second area, wherein the fence is attached or adjacent to an outside surface of the first portable container and to an outside surface of the second portable container.
8. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the second portable container comprises a control room adjacent to the passing room.
9. The access control system of claim 8 , wherein the control room comprises a control panel to control the barrier device in order for a guard and/or a supervisor to monitor the passing room while staying in the control room.
10. The access control system of claim 9 , wherein the control panel comprises an alarm device which gives an alarm in case a problem occurs in the passing room.
11. The access control system of claim 8 , wherein the control room comprises a detecting system for scanning belongings of individuals passing through the passing room.
12. The access control system of claim 11 , wherein the detecting system comprises a detecting device and a conveyor in communication with the detecting device, the conveyor configured and arranged to direct the belongings to the detecting device.
13. The access control system of claim 12 , wherein the detecting device is an electromagnetic detecting machine, a chemical detecting machine or a combination thereof.
14. The access control system of claim 13 , wherein the electromagnetic detecting machine is an x-ray machine.
15. The access control system of claim 8 , wherein the second portable container further comprises a control room opening to directly access into the control room.
16. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the first container or the second container or both comprise one or more accessible panels configured to close one or more sidewall openings provided in the first container or the second container or both.
17. The access control system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more accessible panel comprises a plurality of panel sections joined together using a joining material.
18. The access control system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more accessible panels further comprises a locking mechanism configured to fasten the one or more accessible panels onto the one or more sidewall openings.
19. The access control system of claim 18 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a bar-like locking mechanism and a movable center lock, wherein the movable center lock is configured to attach the bar-like locking mechanism to the one or more accessible panel.
20. The access control system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more anchoring device configured to attach the first portable container to the second portable container.
21. The access control system of claim 20 , wherein the anchoring device comprises a plurality of links and a ratcheting device linked to the plurality of links.
22. The access control system of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of links are configured to be fastened to a sidewall of the first portable container and the second portable container.
23. The access control system of claim 21 , wherein the ratcheting device comprises one or more levers which when pivoted back and forth allow the ratcheting device to bring the plurality of links closer to each other.
24. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein the first portable container or the second container or both is delivered in a turnkey state.
25. The access control system of claim 1 , wherein features of the first portable container or the second container or both are customizable to meet specific needs of a user.
26. The access control system of claim 1 , further comprises a cover material disposed above the first passing room opening, the second passing room opening, or both.
27. The access control system of claim 26 , wherein the cover material is a retractable sheet of flexible material or a removable panel or the like.
28. The access control system of claim 1 , further comprising a floor lining material disposed in a vicinity of a foot of the first passing room opening, the second passing room opening, or both.
29. The access control system of claim 28 , wherein the floor lining material is a non-skid rubber liner or the like.
30. The access control system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more air conditioning units, the one or more air conditioning units being disposed in the passing room, the control room or both.
31. The access control system of claim 30 , wherein the one or more air conditioning units on a roof of the first portable container, on a roof of the second portable container or both.
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