Method and system for changing location

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for changing venues in a building, such as a hotel, etc. An access device is coded and provided to a guest to access a first venue. The guest may request a second venue. The guest may then receive information related to the second venue along with a unique code for accessing the second venue. Upon entering the unique code, the guest is prompted to receive a second code associated with the second venue.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to access control systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for changing premises in a convenient manner by using an access control system. Background Art

[0002] In existing access systems, before accessing any place, the guest receives an access card for accessing the room from an authorized person associated with the place (e.g., a waiter at the reception, or it may be a manager of the area including the place). The card is encoded with details for accessing the place assigned to the guest. As an example, the place may be a hotel room. Once the guest enters the room and finds that the room is not suitable for one or more reasons, the guest needs to request a room change. To do this, the guest needs to go all the way down to the reception. At the reception, there may be a waiting time in the case where the reception attendant may be busy catering to other requests. When getting a turn, the guest requests a room change at the reception. The attendant can allocate different rooms by encoding separate access cards for different rooms.

[0003] This consumes a lot of time for the guests as well as the waiter. In addition, the process is manually intensive for the guests. In addition, the waiting time may be annoying for the guests. The activity of changing rooms is frequent in hotels.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art to develop methods and systems for providing solutions for reducing wait times and also reducing the manual tasks involved for guests when changing rooms or venues. Summary of the invention

[0005] Various embodiments of the present invention describe a method for accessing places and also seamlessly changing places. The present invention describes receiving a device encoded with a first code by a centralized system for allowing entry into a first place. The device accesses the first place by establishing a connection between the encoded device with the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place. The method describes requesting access to a second place by communicating with a user of the centralized system. The user of the centralized system inputs the request to generate a unique code for the second place. The unique code is received from the user of the centralized system for accessing the second place. The present invention also describes accessing the second place with the unique code. After verifying the unique code, the device is encoded with a second code by a second access terminal associated with the second place.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first code and the second code include configuration details related to accessing the first place or the second place.

[0007] In another embodiment of the present invention, said communication of said device with said first access terminal comprises verification of said code by said centralized system.

[0008] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the second access terminal prompts to encode the device after verifying the unique code.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the present invention, said centralized system delivers said unique code to a user terminal.

[0010] In another embodiment of the invention, accessing said second place with said unique code through said second access device and encoding said device with said second code is performed by a primary user associated with said centralized system.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, said unique code is a digital key generated by said centralized system.

[0012] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said unique code is a predefined pattern generated by said centralized system.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, the unique code is configured to be used only once.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, an access device is disclosed. The access device includes a first receiving unit, which is used to receive a first code from a centralized system for allowing entry into a first place. The access device also includes an access unit, which is configured to access the first place by communicating the first code with a first access terminal associated with the first place. The receiving unit also receives a second code from a second access terminal associated with a second place. The second code is received based on a request to change the place. A user of the centralized system sends the request. The user of the centralized system inputs the request to generate a unique code for accessing the second place. The unique code is received by the user of the access device. The unique code is used by the user of the access device to access the second place. Subsequently, the second code is received by the access device after verifying the unique code.

[0015] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first code and the second code include configuration details related to accessing the first place and the second place, respectively.

[0016] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said second access device prompts to encode said device after verifying said unique code.

[0017] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the second code is received by the second access terminal from the centralized system and transmitted to the receiving unit of the access device.

[0018] In another embodiment of the present invention, accessing said second place with said unique code and encoding said device with said second access terminal is performed by a master user associated with said centralized system.

[0019] In another embodiment of the present invention, said unique code is a digital key generated by said centralized system.

[0020] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the unique code is configured to be used only once.

[0021] In various other embodiments of the present invention, a computer-readable medium is disclosed, comprising one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores instructions, which are executed by the one or more processors to receive a first code from a centralized system on an access device for allowing entry into a first place. The one or more processors are configured to access the first place through a connection between the access device encoded with the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place, and to receive a second code from a second access terminal associated with the second place on the access device. The second code is received based on a request to change the place. A user of the centralized system sends the request. The user of the centralized system enters the request to generate a unique code for accessing the second place. The unique code is received by the user of the access device and is used to access the second place. The second code is received after verifying the unique code.

[0022] In a further embodiment of the present invention, said encoding comprises configuring details associated with access to said first place and said second place.

[0023] In another embodiment of the present invention, said unique code is a predefined pattern generated by said centralized system.

[0024] Various embodiments of the present invention describe a user terminal, including a first receiving module, the first receiving module is used to receive a first code through a centralized system for allowing entry into a first place. The user terminal includes an access module, the access module accesses the first place by establishing a connection between the user terminal having the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place. The request module of the user terminal requests access to a second place by communicating with the centralized system. The centralized system receives the request and generates a unique code for the second place. The user terminal has a second receiving module, the second receiving module receives the unique code from the centralized system to access the second place. The user terminal accesses the second place with the unique code, and then the first receiving module is configured to receive a second code from a second access terminal associated with the second place.

[0025] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0026] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is an exemplary block diagram showing different components of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 is an exemplary block diagram of different components of an access device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 is an exemplary block diagram of different components of a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 is an exemplary flow chart according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which shows a method for performing the present invention.

[0031] Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Described herein are technologies having systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a seamless mechanism for changing venues, such as hotel rooms, etc. The technology reduces the wait time for guests when changing rooms by providing instant access to different venues based on requests from the guests.

[0033] Various embodiments of the present invention describe a method for changing places in a building, hotel, etc. The method describes receiving a device encoded with a first code by an administrator (e.g., a waiter at a reception desk of a hotel) for obtaining access to a first place. The first place can be a hotel room, for example, room number 101. The first code on the device represents all details related to the access and privileges provided to the guest using the device encoded with the first code. For example, the first code can include a guest credential together with a unique code / identifier for accessing various places of the hotel (such as a room, a gym, a bar, a lounge, etc.). The guest can access the first place by interacting with the device with a first access terminal associated with the first place (e.g., room 101). The guest obtains access within the place based on verification of the first code and / or the guest credential associated with the first code. The first access terminal communicates with a centralized system. The first access terminal can establish communication with the centralized system for verifying the first code for providing access to the guest.

[0034] After obtaining access to the first place, if the guest is not satisfied with the first place, the guest can call the reception desk and request the waiter at the reception desk to change the place. The waiter can accept the request based on the availability of other places. It can be noted that the guest can use other communication means, such as message sending and receiving, or make a request on the user application associated with the centralized system. The waiter can enter a request on the terminal associated with the centralized system to find the second place together with the unique code. The centralized system can output the second place (such as room 102) together with the unique code. The unique code can be a digital key or an alphanumeric key of, for example, 6 digits. The unique code can be delivered to the guest by the waiter or can be delivered on the user terminal associated with the guest.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the unique code may be a predefined pattern or a randomly generated pattern, for example, turning a door handle associated with the second location "n" times, along with entering a numeric or alphanumeric key. In another embodiment of the present invention, the unique code may be presenting an existing device (with a first encoding) "m" times, and turning a door handle associated with the second location "x" times. Various other patterns known to those skilled in the art also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0036] The second place (e.g., room number 102) is delivered to the guest along with the unique code. The guest can go to the second place and enter the unique code on the second access terminal associated with the second place to access the second place. If the unique code is successful, the access terminal can prompt the guest to encode the device with a second code. The second access terminal may include a user interface for entering the unique code. The second access terminal may include an interface for placing a device for the second code. As described above, the second code may be similar to the first code and may include guest credentials and privileges for accessing various locations associated with the second place. The second code may be performed on the same device (on which the first code is performed). The second code may also be performed without placing the device on the interface. The second access terminal and the device may use short-range communication to communicate directly for encoding the device with the second code. As an example, the short-range communication may be Bluetooth communication or Wi-Fi communication. Various other communication means known in the art also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, there may be a master user associated with the centralized system who will perform the task of entering a unique code and encoding the device with a second code. This may ensure more system security. The master user may encode the device with a first code, or may provide the guest with another card encoded with a second code.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, an access device is disclosed. The access device may be a radio frequency identification (RFID) card or a Bluetooth-enabled card for accessing a place. The access device includes a receiving unit for receiving a first code from a centralized system. The device may be encoded by an attendant associated with the centralized system. The first code enables a guest using the access device to gain access to a first place. The access device includes an access unit that communicates with a first access terminal. The access unit communicates the first code with the first access terminal. The first access terminal may use the centralized system to verify the first code. Upon successful verification, the first access terminal allows the guest to gain access to the first place. As discussed above, the guest may want to change the first place for one or more reasons. For example, the place may not be suitable for the guest or there may be other problems. Therefore, the guest may request (e.g., at the reception desk) an attendant associated with the first place to change the place. Similar to as discussed above, the attendant may accept the request and enter the request on a terminal associated with the centralized system, and the centralized system provides information related to the second place based on the request together with the unique code. The characteristics of the unique code are the same as discussed above. Alternatively, the attendant can select the room themselves and enter the request to simply generate a unique code.

[0039] Information related to the second place and the unique code are delivered to the guest. The guest can arrive at the location of the second place and enter the unique code on a second access terminal associated with the second place. Upon verifying the unique code, the second access terminal can prompt the guest to encode the device (which has been encoded with the first code) with a second code. The second code is received by a receiving unit of the access device. The second code can replace or overwrite the first code. Therefore, the user can access the second place and other locations based on the second code.

[0040] Features on the access device are performed by the receiving unit, access unit, processor, memory, transmitter, and communication unit along with other units described in detail below.

[0041] In another embodiment of the present invention, the features of the access device can be performed by a user terminal. The user terminal may include a module for performing the features of the access device by using a user application. It can be noted that the user application can be associated with a centralized server and an access terminal. As an example, a user can install a user application on a user terminal associated with a place of stay (e.g., a hotel). Upon entering the hotel, a waiter at the reception desk can request the guest to present the user terminal so as to be encoded with a first code associated with access to the first place. The user can access the first place by presenting the user terminal on the first access terminal. If the place (e.g., room 101) is not suitable for the guest, the guest can use the user application to send a request to the centralized system to change the room. Based on the request, the centralized server can directly send information related to the second place (e.g., room 102) together with a unique code on the user terminal. The unique code can be entered by the guest at a second access terminal associated with the second place. Upon successful verification of the unique code, the guest can be prompted to encode the user terminal with a second code associated with the second place. Therefore, the guest can be able to change the room using the user terminal without any communication with the waiter or administrator.

[0042] The user terminal may include a first receiving module for receiving a first code. The user terminal may also include an access module for accessing a first place. There may be a request module for making a request for a place change. The user terminal communicates with the centralized system to receive information related to the second place together with a unique code by using a second receiving unit. The unique code may be entered by the guest, or may be automatically transmitted by the user terminal to a second access terminal at the second place. When verifying the unique code, the guest may be prompted to encode the user terminal with a second code. The second code is received by the first receiving unit. Therefore, the user terminal may be used to access the second place using the second code. It should be noted that all features associated with the modules on the user terminal may be accessed by a user application on the user terminal. The user application may also be associated with a centralized system to communicate securely with the first access terminal, the second access terminal, and other access systems associated with the centralized system.

[0043] For the sake of brevity, the present disclosure describes changing the venue from a first venue to a second venue. However, the venue may be changed multiple times one after another based on the availability of the venue.

[0044] Figure 1 A system (100) for changing venues in a convenient manner using an access system is depicted. The system 100 includes a guest (108) having a user terminal (112) and an access device 110 provided to the guest for accessing a venue (114). The venue is associated with an access terminal (116). The system also includes a centralized system (106) which can be a server or cloud. The centralized server communicates with a terminal (104) used by an attendant or administrator (102) at a location (e.g., a reception desk). The user terminal (112) can also communicate directly with the centralized server (106) using a user application.

[0045] As discussed herein, the centralized system includes details related to all venues. The details may include access details, such as access codes, unique codes, coded details, etc. The centralized system may include details of guests staying in the venue along with details of the venue of stay. The centralized system may be equipped with details of privileges and access provided to guests of each venue individually. The centralized system also handles authentication requests from the terminal (104) or from the access terminal (116) or from the user terminal (112) of the guest. The centralized system is also configured to provide unique codes and selections of venues in the event of a request to change venues. The change of venues may be requested from a guest having a user terminal (112) or from a waiter's terminal (104) acting on behalf of the guest.

[0046] The terminal (104) used by the waiter may be a desktop computer or a handheld device, such as a user terminal or a smart phone having at least a display, a storage unit and network connectivity. Examples of terminals or devices include desktop computers, workstation PCs, laptop computers, smart phones, tablet computers, etc. As examples, the terminal may be an Apple® desktop computer or smart phone, an Android® desktop computer or smart phone, a Windows® desktop computer or smart phone, etc. Typically, the operating system available on the terminal provides an interface for the user or waiter to interact with the terminal in order to access the centralized system. In an example, the operating system installed on the terminal is a Windows®-based operating system, a Mac®-based operating system, and a Linux®-based operating system or any other operating system known in the art.

[0047] Similarly, the user terminal with a guest can also be a smart phone with at least a display, a storage unit and network connectivity. The user terminal can be a laptop computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, etc. The user terminal can run and can communicate with the centralized system to realize user applications of the present invention. As an example, the operating system installed on the terminal is an operating system based on Windows®, an operating system based on Mac®, and an operating system based on Linux® or any other operating system known in the art.

[0048] In addition, the access terminal can be installed with the place and can include a short-range transceiver, a cellular transceiver, a state detector, a keypad, a processor and a memory. The keypad can have soft buttons (based on touch) or hard key buttons known in the art. The access terminal can be a lock, a smart lock, a door handle with a lock, an electromechanical lock, any such device understood by those skilled in the art. Moreover, the place can be a room with a door or a floor, where the access terminal can be installed.

[0049] Figure 2 An embodiment of the invention is depicted with details of an access device (200) with Figure 1The access device (200) is the same as the access device (112) described in . The access device (200) includes a receiving unit (202), which is used to receive a first code from a terminal used by a waiter and receive a second code from a second access terminal. The access device also includes an access unit (204), which is used to access the first place and the second place. The access unit (204) communicates with the first access terminal and the second access terminal to respectively implement access within the first place and the second place. The access device may also include a processor (206), a memory (208), a transmitter (210), and a communication module (212), which are used to implement various processing and communication tasks. As an example, the communication module can interact with the first access terminal and the second access terminal of the first place and the second place, respectively.

[0050] Figure 3 Components of a user terminal (300) that can be used by a guest to change places are depicted. The user terminal may include a first receiving module (302) for receiving a first code from a centralized system for allowing entry into a first place. The user terminal includes an access module (304) for accessing the first place by communicating with an access terminal associated with the place. The user terminal includes a request module for requesting a change of place by communicating with the centralized system. A second receiving module (308) receives a unique code and information associated with a second place. The guest can access the second place with the unique code at an access terminal associated with the second place. The access terminal may further prompt to send a second code associated with the second place. The second code is received by the first receiving module (302). The user terminal (300) may also include a processor (310), a memory (312), a transmitter (314), and a communication module (216) for implementing various processing and communication tasks.

[0051] Figure 4 A flow chart outlining features of the present invention in an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. Flowchart 400 describes a method that is performed to implement the present invention. The method begins at 402 by receiving a device encoded with a first code to access a first place by a guest. The first code is provided by a centralized system. At 402, the guest can access the first place using the encoded device with the first code at a first access terminal. If the user does not like the place, then at 406, the guest can request access to a second place by communicating with a user of the centralized system. In addition, at 408, the guest receives a unique code from the user of the centralized system. The user can also receive information related to the second place, such as a room number, a map of the room, the location of the building on the map, etc. At 410, the guest uses the unique code to access the second place. Upon successful verification of the unique code by the centralized system, a second access terminal associated with the second place may prompt that the device is encoded with a second code. At 412, the device is encoded with the second code by the second access terminal.

[0052] In various embodiments of the present invention, a computer-readable medium is described, which includes one or more processors and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions executed by the one or more processors. The processor is configured to receive a first code from a centralized system on an access device for allowing entry into a first place. The processor is further configured to access the first place through a connection between an access device encoded with the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place, and receive a second code from a second access terminal associated with a second place. The second code is received based on a request to change the place. A user of the centralized server inputs the request to generate a unique code for accessing the second place from the centralized system. The unique code is received and used to access the second place. Upon successful verification of the unique code, the second code is received.

[0053] Exemplary computer-readable media include flash memory drives, digital versatile disks (DVDs), compact disks (CDs), floppy disks, and cassette tapes. As examples and not limitations, computer-readable media include computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media include volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented by any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer storage media are tangible and mutually exclusive with communication media. Computer storage media are implemented in hardware and do not include carrier waves and propagation signals. Computer storage media for the purposes of the present invention are not signals themselves. Exemplary computer storage media include hard disks, flash drives, and other solid-state memories. In contrast, communication media typically embody computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in modulated data signals (such as carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms), and include any information transfer media.

[0054] Although described in connection with an exemplary computing system environment, examples of the invention are implementable with numerous other general purpose or special purpose computing system environments, configurations, or devices.

[0055] Examples of the present invention can be described in the general context of computer executable instructions (such as program modules) executed by one or more computers or other devices in software, firmware, hardware, or a combination thereof. Computer executable instructions can be organized into one or more computer executable components or modules. Typically, program modules include, but are not limited to, routines, programs, objects, components, and data structures that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. Aspects of the present invention can be implemented with such components or modules of any number and organization. For example, aspects of the present invention are not limited to specific computer executable instructions or specific components or modules shown in the figures and described herein. Other examples of the present invention may include different computer executable instructions or components with more or less functionality than that shown and described herein.

[0056] Aspects of the present invention transform a general-purpose computer into a special-purpose computing device when configured to execute the instructions described herein.

[0057] Unless otherwise specified, the order of implementation or execution of the operations in the examples of the present invention shown and described herein is not required. That is, unless otherwise specified, the operations can be performed in any order, and the examples of the present invention may include additional or fewer operations than the operations disclosed herein. For example, it is conceivable that implementing or performing a particular operation before, simultaneously with, or after another operation falls within the scope of aspects of the present invention.

[0058] Further references have been made to any content throughout the specification, and words and phrases such as "server", "centralized system", "cloud", etc. have been used interchangeably and mean a centralized system for communicating and processing requests from various terminals and devices. In addition, the centralized system has all the data for processing and intelligent logic for implementing the present invention. In addition, words and phrases such as "device", "card", "access device", etc. have been used interchangeably, which means a device for accessing various places.

[0059] When introducing elements of aspects of the invention or examples thereof, the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive, and mean that there may be additional elements in addition to the listed elements. The term “exemplary” is intended to mean “an example of….” The phrase “one or more of: A, B, and C” means “at least one of A and / or at least one of B and / or at least one of C.”

[0060] Having described aspects of the invention in detail, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of aspects of the invention as defined in the appended claims. As various changes may be made in the above constructions, products and methods without departing from the scope of aspects of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

[0061] Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and / or actions, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Instead, the specific features and actions described above are disclosed as examples of implementing the claims, and other equivalent features and actions are intended to fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for changing a location, comprising: receiving a device encoded by a centralized system with a first code for allowing entry into a first location; accessing the first location by establishing a connection between an encoded device having the first encoding and a first access terminal associated with the first location; requesting access to a second location by communicating with a user of the centralized system, wherein the user of the centralized system inputs the request to generate a unique code for the second location; receiving said unique code from said user of said centralized system to access said second location; as well as The second location is accessed using the unique code, wherein upon verification of the unique code, the device is encoded with a second code via a second access terminal associated with the second location.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The first code and the second code include configuration details associated with visiting the first place or the second place.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The communication of the apparatus with the first access terminal includes verification of the code by the centralized system.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The second access terminal prompts to encode the device after verifying the unique code.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The centralized system delivers the unique code to the user terminal.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Accessing the second location with the unique code through the second access terminal and encoding the device with the second code is performed by a primary user associated with the centralized system.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The unique code is a digital key generated by the centralized system.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The unique code is a predefined pattern generated by the centralized system.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The unique code is configured to be used only once.

10. An access device, comprising: a receiving unit configured to receive a first code from a centralized system for allowing entry into a first location; an access unit configured to access the first place by communicating the first code with a first access terminal associated with the first place; as well as The receiving unit is further configured to receive a second code from a second access terminal associated with a second location, wherein the second code is received based on a request to change the location, wherein a user of the centralized system inputs the request to generate a unique code for accessing the second location, wherein the unique code is received and used to access the second location, and then the second code is received after verifying the unique code.

11. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The first code and the second code include configuration details associated with accessing the first place and the second place, respectively.

12. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The second access terminal prompts to encode the device after verifying the unique code.

13. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The second code is received by the second access terminal from the centralized system and transmitted to the receiving unit of the access device.

14. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: Accessing the second location with the unique code using the second access terminal and encoding the access device is performed by a primary user associated with the centralized system.

15. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The unique code is a digital key generated by the centralized system.

16. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The unique code is a predefined pattern generated by the centralized system.

17. The access device according to claim 10, wherein: The unique code is configured to be used only once.

18. A computer-readable medium comprising one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory storing instructions executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors being configured to: receiving, at the access device, a first code from the centralized system for allowing entry into a first location; accessing the first place through a connection between the access device encoded with the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place; and receiving, at the access device, a second code from a second access terminal associated with a second location; in, The second code is received based on a request to change the location, wherein a user of the centralized system enters the request to generate a unique code for accessing the second location, wherein the unique code is received and used to access the second location, wherein the second code is received after verifying the unique code.

19. The computer-readable medium of claim 18, wherein: The encoding includes configuring details associated with accessing the first location and the second location.

20. The computer-readable medium of claim 18, wherein: The unique code is a predefined pattern generated by the centralized system.

21. A user terminal, comprising: A first receiving module, the first receiving module is used to receive a first code through a centralized system for allowing entry into a first place; an access module, the access module accessing the first place by establishing a connection between a user terminal having the first code and a first access terminal associated with the first place; a request module that requests access to a second location by communicating with the centralized system, wherein the centralized system receives the request and generates a unique code for the second location; as well as a second receiving module that receives the unique code from the centralized system to access the second place, wherein the user terminal accesses the second place with the unique code, and then the first receiving module is configured to receive a second code from a second access terminal associated with the second place.

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