Abstract: An entry control system and method for permitting authorized users to access a controlled area by moving a barrier comprises a specific action button and an entry request device for accepting a user data input. A controller is operably coupled to the entry request device and the specific action button and having an output. The transmitter receives the user data input and an indication of a position of the barrier and determines based at least in part upon the user data input and the indication of the position of the barrier whether a first control signal should be generated at the output, the controller also receiving an indication of an actuation of the specific action button and selectively generating a second control signal at the output based at least in part upon the indication of the position of the barrier.

Abstract: An entry control system for allowing access permission to be granted remotely includes an access controller for generating an entry request signal. An authentication system coupled to the access controller determines whether prior authorization will cause prohibition of entry by a controller which holds an access permission state for a predetermined area of a controlled area.