초록 ▼

A request for an access code for a locking mechanism is received; and a one-time use access code for the locking mechanism is subsequently issued. The one-time use access code may be issued from a list of currently available access codes for the locking mechanism in response to a request therefor, f

A request for an access code for a locking mechanism is received; and a one-time use access code for the locking mechanism is subsequently issued. The one-time use access code may be issued from a list of currently available access codes for the locking mechanism in response to a request therefor, for example by a merchant or delivery service. Such a code may be issued by a server, which server is further responsible for updating the list of available access codes in response to an indication that a code has been used or has otherwise expired. The list of currently available access codes is preferably a subset of all access codes for the locking mechanism, which codes may be generated using a cryptographically strong random number generator.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method comprising:receiving at a server and via the Intemet a request for an access code for a locking mechanism; andissuing from the server a one-time use access code for the locking mechanism, wherein the one-time use access code is issued from a list of currently a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method comprising:receiving at a server and via the Intemet a request for an access code for a locking mechanism; andissuing from the server a one-time use access code for the locking mechanism, wherein the one-time use access code is issued from a list of currently available access codes for the locking mechanism.