Abstract: An ingress control system utilizes magnetic detection to determine whether the ingress control system is either allowing or disallowing ingress into a controlled area. The ingress control system includes a latch pin that is movably disposed within a latch assembly in the presence of a magnetic field. The magnetic field is created by a plurality of magnets disposed at non-zero angles relative to each other and the latch pin and latch assembly are introduced as magnetic poles disposed within the magnetic field. A magnetic sensor detects the presence of the latch pin within a receiving channel of the latch assembly by measuring a magnetic field magnitude above a threshold value. The magnetic sensor detects the absence of the latch pin within a receiving channel of the latch assembly by measuring a magnetic field magnitude below the threshold value.

Abstract: An intelligent lock and latch system which may include a housing that can be coupled to a post. The system employs a latch pin that can coupled to a gate and used in connection with the housing to secure the gate. The housing can further comprise a front cavity, a back cavity, one or more mounting holes, a slot, and a recess. The housing can be coupled to the post by one or more fasteners through the housing's mounting holes or using a mounting adapter. The intelligent lock and latch system can further comprise a back cover supporting gears, an electrical system and motor to power the gears, and a keypad to operate the system that be a standalone system or can communicate through wireless communication to a hub or mobile device.