The device is primarily aimed at users that may have a difficulty in using traditional mechanical lock key, smartphone or other device requiring a button push. Our design is unique that the access device (tag) can be kept on the body (in a pocket or bag) and does not need to be presented to the lock to activate and open the door.

In a typical application, such as a front door, an electronic lock is installed with the Touch2Access Activation Panel mounted on the adjacent wall or door frame. The positioning of the panel can be adjusted to suit the user, for example a wheelchair-bound individual may have the panel mounted lower for easy access.

The TAG is buttonless and operates using two separate radio signals. One signal communicates with the electronic lock using Bluetooth technology (similar to opening with a smartphone) and the other is a low frequency signal which communicates with the panel directly. This is similar to an RFID product, however in this case the tag does not need to be physically presented to the panel in order for the lock to function.

The operating sequence is simple and easy to use. The user keeps the tag in a pocket or other convenient location on their body, such as a bag. In order to unlock the door, all that is required is to present hand near the panel to "wake" it up. This action activates a low-frequency, low-power signal from the panel which is read by the tag. In turn, this communication wakes up a Bluetooth device in the tag, which then sends a separate message directly with the lock to activate the opening mechanism.

The product is intrinsically secure as there are no signals to “tap into” or “sniff” until the panel is activated by a proximity of the tag holder. The signal that the tag generates and sends to the locking mechanism is a one-time, disposable signal and is not repeated.

Users have the benefit of access despite any physical limitations as the touch/proximity interaction takes place without any requirement of the user to search for a key, phone, or card. Secondary access can be granted to relatives or companions on a permanent or temporary basis using a smartphone application. Users may also use a smartphone as their primary means of access, if they so desire.